TOWNSHEND SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
APRIL 24, 2006						DRAFT

In Attendance:  Glen Beattie, David Dezendorf, Judy Tietz, Kathy Hege, Al
Claussen Members of the Board, Jim Peters, WCSU Asst. Superintendent, Kris
Jerz,  Sara Tarbell,  Members of the Public

Absent: Deborah Leggott, Principal (in China)

Kathy called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 
 
Kathy made a motion to approve the minutes of April 10, 2006.
David seconded.  No discussion and the motion carried.

Additions/Deletions: Kathy wanted to add the following:   New Business: 
WCSU Search Committee, Update on Building Coverage for Maryann,
Correspondence-Letter from a parent. 

Members of the Public:  Sarah Tarbell had a concern regarding the bus. A
discussion ensued regarding the bus loading zone, the bus being left
unattended and traffic not flowing smoothly at the beginning of the school
day and at the end of the day.  No decision made at this time.  This will
be for further discussion. 

Bills & Purchase Orders:  David made a motion to pay PO # 62-$15,294.88,
PO #63-$7,357.20, PO #64-$26,431,88.    Motion carried.

No Principal Report:  Deborah in China

Superintendent’s Report:  Cheryl is still on vacation and will  be back by
Wednesday, April 25th.  We are down coordinators and administrators,
special ed., the first week after vacation.  Jim reported that we might
not get important updates on committees because of the absences of these
staff members.  
 
Old Business:  Junk Faxes:  Kathy gave Jim an overview of what was
happening with junk faxes and that the initial request came from Maryann,
Administrative Assistant.  Jim had contacted a lawyer for advice and the
lawyer recommended that it wasn’t advisable to take action.  

Roof Work Specifications/qualifications:  David drafted a Request for
Qualifications Roofing Contractor.  This would be an ad to be put in the
papers.  David needs to obtain  the square footage of the roofs. The 
board needs to decide who the contact person is.  Once someone responds to
the ad they would be sent a project overview and then the qualifications
response form.  David asked the board to take the packet and look it over
and it will  be discussed at the special meeting for Wednesday, April
26th.    

Substitute Bus Driver:  Postponed until Deborah returns.  Judy H. reported
that Todd Lawley said he had no problem with letting Townshend’s bus
driver drive one of his buses. He is checking with his insurance company
to make sure.  

WCSU Search Committee:  A memo was sent out to teachers, asking if they
would like to be on the WCSU Search Committee.
Kris Jerz will the teacher rep. from Townshend.  An organizational meeting
will be held on May 1st at Newfane.  This meeting will establish ground
rules and finalize interview questions.
.    

Committee Updates:  WCSU Executive/Super Board-Discussion about search
committee (see above).  

Policy: Wednesday,April 26, 2006 at Harmonyville at 6:30 p.m.

Technology (WCSU and TES) David reported that the role needs to be defined
with short and long term goals.   There needs to be a job description
developed  with salary requirements defined.      

  Kathy mentioned that we are looking at interactive white boards.  This
will aid in teaching, teacher competency standards and GLE. 

 Correspondence:  On April 13th a letter was received from a TES parent
stating that their family will be moving to Wardsboro and wish to have
their child remain at TES for the remainder of the year.  Kathy asked the
board what they wished to do?  The board unanimously agreed the child
should remain at the school until the end of the school year.  Kathy will
call the parent tomorrow and notify her of the board’s decision.  

May 8th Elizabeth Walker, a representative from the Vt. Water Dept. will
be at our next meeting.

Executive Session:  None needed.

Kathy made a motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,


Judy Hawkins


 




 

 

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