PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 – 7:00 PM
PITTSFIELD TOWN HALL
Lower level
I. CALL TO ORDER: Kris calls to order at 7:03 with Ray, Warren Uzzle (WNWSU Special Education Coordinator) and A.J. present.
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENT
(maybe re-opened anytime during the meeting by new public) None.
III. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENT Kris reports on junk mail. Patty reported to Kris that purchase order was paid off. Thanks Patty.
IV. COMPLIANCE AGENDA
A. Minutes of August 25, 2014 reviewed and Ray moves, Kris seconds, and approved unanimously. The board reviews and resigns June 11, 2014 minutes as well. Kris to transport signed minutes to Patty.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Merger Update – Warren Uzzle reports on decision is pending to allow all WNWSU schools to go to Orange Windsor. Kris reports that we are still pursuing money to help us move into WCSU and she remains in contact with Alice Worth to set up meetings in the early Fall with us to continue the momentum towards our switch.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Open Meeting Law: Warren provides open meeting law FAQ and we discuss recent changes to the law.
B. Payment Orders #2: GMVS ½ tuition $6,876: KMS ½ tuition x2 $13,752; Cushing Academy ½ tuition $6,876; Sharon Academy ½ tuition x10 $68,760; WUHS bill back 2013 $4,342.50; VSBIT (insurance) ½ year $1241.76; Clara Martin Ctr July tuition (16 days) $2,400; WNWSU Sept. Assessment SPED $22,807, Admin $5,953.18, EEE $2,437.73; C&L Taxi 504 svc $2,970 – Total $138,416.17. A.J. moves to approve Ray seconds, approved unanimously.
VII. POLICY
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: to discuss confidential student information with Warren Uzzle at 7:07 p.m. Out of executive session at 7:27 p.m.
IX. NEXT MEETING DATE/AGENDA ITEMS: Merger update, payment orders, minutes.
X. ADJOURNMENT Ray moves to adjourn Kris seconds and approved unanimously at 7:55.
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 – 7:00 PM
PITTSFIELD TOWN HALL
Lower level
I. CALL TO ORDER: Kris calls to order at 7:03 with Ray, Warren Uzzle (WNWSU Special Education Coordinator) and A.J. present.
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENT
(maybe re-opened anytime during the meeting by new public) None.
III. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENT Kris reports on junk mail. Patty reported to Kris that purchase order was paid off. Thanks Patty.
IV. COMPLIANCE AGENDA
A. Minutes of August 25, 2014 reviewed and Ray moves, Kris seconds, and approved unanimously. The board reviews and resigns June 11, 2014 minutes as well. Kris to transport signed minutes to Patty.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Merger Update – Warren Uzzle reports on decision is pending to allow all WNWSU schools to go to Orange Windsor. Kris reports that we are still pursuing money to help us move into WCSU and she remains in contact with Alice Worth to set up meetings in the early Fall with us to continue the momentum towards our switch.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Open Meeting Law: Warren provides open meeting law FAQ and we discuss recent changes to the law.
B. Payment Orders #2: GMVS ½ tuition $6,876: KMS ½ tuition x2 $13,752; Cushing Academy ½ tuition $6,876; Sharon Academy ½ tuition x10 $68,760; WUHS bill back 2013 $4,342.50; VSBIT (insurance) ½ year $1241.76; Clara Martin Ctr July tuition (16 days) $2,400; WNWSU Sept. Assessment SPED $22,807, Admin $5,953.18, EEE $2,437.73; C&L Taxi 504 svc $2,970 – Total $138,416.17. A.J. moves to approve Ray seconds, approved unanimously.
VII. POLICY
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: to discuss confidential student information with Warren Uzzle at 7:07 p.m. Out of executive session at 7:27 p.m.
IX. NEXT MEETING DATE/AGENDA ITEMS: Merger update, payment orders, minutes.
X. ADJOURNMENT Ray moves to adjourn Kris seconds and approved unanimously at 7:55.