Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:10:01 -0400WeeblyThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:37:19 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/draft-minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-meeting-november-12-2025PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present are: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois
Chair of the Supervisory Union: Keri Bristow
​Resident: Katherine Dolan
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris motions the meeting to order at 7:05.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: None
3. Approve Minutes: September Minutes were approved unanimously.
4. Public Comment: Discussion about the new school for Woodstock. We anticipate that they will have another bond vote in March.
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
▪ Payment Orders 
MVSU- 1 elementary Student ½ year: $9,540.00
    1 secondary student ½ year: $11,255.00
KMS- 1 secondary student ½ year: $10,455.00
Mill River- 1 Secondary student ½ year: $10,455.00
Town of Hartford: FY26 HACTC Tution: $2,230.00


o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
6. Adjournment: Kris Motions to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 Pete seconds and it passes unanimously.

]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:34:57 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/draft-minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-meeting-october-8-2025PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present are: Kris Sperber and Ray Rice
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris called the meeting to order at 7:02
2. Amendments to the Agenda: none
3. Approve Minutes: Minutes are tabled until next meeting
4. Public Comment: none
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
Discussion about the bus going to Pittsfield. 
Budget: we should pay down the deficit more than usual, maybe $250,000.
▪ Payment Orders 
MVSU- ½ tuition for 5 pre-k students: $15,150.00
½ tuition 12 secondary students: $135,060.00
½ Tuition 19 Elementary students: $177,120.00

o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
6. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 ray seconds and it passes unanimously.

​]]>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:14:13 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/draft-minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-meeting-september-10-2025PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present are: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris motions that we call the meeting to order at 7:06 Ray seconds and it passes unanimously.
​2. Amendments to the Agenda: none
3. Approve Minutes: Pete motions to approve the minutes from the August 13 meeting, Kris seconds and it passes unanimously.
4. Public Comment: none
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
    Kris motioned for us to approve the $250,000.00 CD with Mascoma Bank to immediately reinvest the same term upon its maturation. Ray seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
▪ Payment Orders 
None!

o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
6. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:41, Pete seconds and it passes unanimously.

]]>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:08:46 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-meeting-august-13-2025PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present are: Kris Sperber and Pete DuBois
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris motions to call the meeting to order at 7:02 Pete seconds and it passes unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: none
3. Approve Minutes: Minutes from June approved unanimously.
4. Public Comment: none
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
▪ Payment Orders 
RHR Smith & Co-Audit for FY2025: $12,120.00
MTN Views SU- SPED Excess costs: $34,138.00
VT Dep. of Tax- Child Care Contribution: $5.50
Kristin Sperber- Annual Stipend: $350.00
Peter DuBois- Annual Stipend: $350.00
Ray Rice- Annual Stipend: $350.00
Trish Abbondelo- Annual Stipend: $250.00


o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
We had a discussion about virtual learning, and while we still need to research, it seems to follow VT state Statute 16 section 8-21 and 8-28. As long as the institution is accredited it falls under “School Choice”.
6. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 Pete seconds and it passes unanimously.

]]>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:21:43 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/draft-minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-of-directors-june-11-2025PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present are: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris called the meeting to order at 7:01 Pete seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: none
3. Approve Minutes: May minutes approved unanimously.
4. Public Comment: none
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: Kris motioned to put $250,000.00 into a 3 month CD at Mascoma Bank. Ray seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
▪ Payment Orders 
Landmark School: 1 month tuition one secondary student- $1,977.40
Rutland City Public Schools: ¼ tuition 1 secondary student- $5,500.00

o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
6. Adjournment: Kris motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:27, Pete seconded and it passed unanimously.

​]]>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:19:36 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/draft-minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-meeting-may-14-2025PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
​Present are: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris motions to call the meeting to order at 7:07, ray seconds and it passes unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: Ray motions to add a discussion about the Jean Colver Sofield Scholarship, Kris seconds and it passes unanimously.
3. Jean Colver Sofield Scholarship: We have alerted all seniors in the town over the past couple of months about the application process after receiving an outstanding application from Olivia Grasso we have decided to award her the scholarship! Great work Olivia, we cant wait to see what you do with your academic career!
4. Approve Minutes: April minutes approved unanimously
5. Public Comment: none
6. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 

• Kris motions to let the CD mature and then transfer the funds back to the checking account, Pete seconds and it passes unanimously. At our next meeting we will discuss putting some funds into another CD for the summer break.

▪ Payment Orders 
Landmark School: 2 month Tuition one secondary student- $3,954.80
WCUUSD: ½ Tuition 1 secondary student- $10,136.50

o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation
7. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 Ray seconds and it passes unanimously.

Approved June 11, 2025 Kris Sperber (S) Ray Rice (S) Peter Dubois (S)
]]>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:10:34 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/draft-minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-of-directors-meeting-april-16-2025PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present are: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris called the meeting to order at 7:04, ray seconds and it passed unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: none
3. Approve Minutes: Pete motioned to approve the minutes from March Kris seconds and it passed unanimously.
4. Public Comment: none
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
▪ Payment Orders 
Landmark School: One month tuition secondary student- $1,977.40
Mill River UUSD: ½ tuition one secondary student- $8,923.73
White River Valley Unified District: ½ tuition one secondary student- $9,950.00
Rutland City School District: ¼ tuition one secondary student- $5,500.00
Woodstock Central Unified Union School District: ½ year tuition 13 students- $137,276.40


o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
6. Adjournment: Kris motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:35, Pete seconds and it passed unanimously.

​Approved May 14, 2025 Kris Sperber (S) Ray Rice (S) Peter Dubois (S)]]>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:20:30 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/draft-minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-wednesday-march-13-2025PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
MONTHLY MEETING 
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. - Pittsfield Town Office Building AGENDA 
ANNUAL DISTRICT REORGANIZATION: 
1. Call to Order: Sherry called the meeting to order at 7:08
2. Elections and Appointments: 
o Officers: 
▪ Board Chair: Sherry asks for nominations for Board chair, Ray nominates Kris Sperber, Peter seconds and it passes unanimously.
▪ Vice Chair: Kris asks for nominations for vice chair, Pete nominates Ray Rice, Kris seconds and it passes unanimously.
▪ Clerk:  Kris asks for nominations for Clerk, Ray nominates Pete DuBois, Kris seconds and it passes unanimously.
o Appoint MVSU board representative: Kris asks for nominations for MVSU Board Representative, Pete nominates Ray Rice, Kris seconds and it passes unanimously.
3. Operational Decisions: 
o Approve regular board meeting schedule, designated posting places, and designated  newspaper: Approved unanimously
4. Amendments to the Agenda: None
5. Approve Minutes: February minutes were approved unanimously. 
6. Public Comment: None 
7. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
▪ Payment Orders
 Rochester Stockbridge Unified District: Full year tuition 1 elementary student- $17,465.00
Windsor Central Unified Union: ½ tuition 18 elementary students- $162,620.86
    ½ tuition 7 pre K students- $35,875.00
Landmark School: 1 month tuition secondary student- $1,977.40
o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
8. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 and it passes unanimously.


Pittsfield School Board Meeting Schedule for the 2025-2026 School Year 
The Pittsfield School Board’s regularly scheduled monthly meetings are held on the second  Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Pittsfield Town Office building. The following is a list of  monthly meetings for the school year: 
• No meeting in July  
• Wednesday, August 13th 
• Wednesday, September 10th 
• Wednesday, October 8th 
• Wednesday, November 12th 
• Wednesday, December 10th 
• Wednesday, January 14th 
• Wednesday, February 11th 
• Wednesday, March 11th 
• Wednesday, April 15th 
• Wednesday, May 13th 
• Wednesday, June 10th 
Meeting changes: Should a conflict occur that requires a change of meeting date or time the change  will be posted as soon as possible with the new meeting information at the designated posting sites. • The Pittsfield Town Office and website 
• Mountain Views Supervisory Union bulletin board and website 
Special meetings are sometimes necessary, particularly during budget preparation and prior to the  annual Town Meeting. Special meeting information will be posted in the designated sites at least 24  hours in advance of the special meeting. 
Emergency meetings may be necessary to address an unforeseen event or an emergency. Public  notice will be given as soon as possible. 
The Mountain Times is the local public newspaper used by the Pittsfield School District. 
Monthly meeting agendas and minutes are available on the WCSU’s website, www.wcsu.net, and  the Town of Pittsfield’s website, www.pittsfieldvt.com.  
Pittsfield School Board: 
Kris Sperber 
Peter DuBois 
Ray Rice

​]]>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:24 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-of-directors-meeting-wednesday-february-19-2024-700pmPITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present are: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris motioned the call the meeting to order at 7:03 Ray seconds and it passed unanimously
2. Amendments to the Agenda: Cd approval and new students.
3. Kris motions to roll our cd back into another 3 month term, Ray seconds and it passes unanimously.
4. new students have been added to our roster, welcome!
5. Approve Minutes: January minutes approved unanimously
6. Public Comment: none
7. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 

• Rutland City Public Schools over charged us $641.00 last year, we have been reimbursed.
  

▪ Payment Orders 
Landmark School: Monthly tuition secondary student- $1,977.40
KMS: ½ tuition 2 secondary students- $19,774.00
MVSU: SPED Excess Cost- $8,431.00
Rutland City Public Schools: ¼ tuition secondary student- $5,500.00

o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
8. Adjournment: Kris motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:40, Pete seconded and it passed unanimously.

​]]>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:21 GMThttp://www.pittsfieldvt.com/school-board/minutes-of-the-pittsfield-school-board-meeting-january-8-2024-700pmPITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Wednesday, January 8, at 7:00 p.m. 
                Pittsfield Town Office Building 
       Present are: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice, Pete DuBois and Jim Fenn 
                              AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris motions to call the meeting to order at 7:04 and it passes unanimously
2. Amendments to the Agenda: Discussion about the budget
3. Budget: The number of students is going up next year. We are getting money back from the school district soon ($11,000.00+-). Tuition is increasing $1,500 per pupil across the board for MVSU next year. The total budget is expected to go up $50,000 but we are still waiting on some final numbers from the state; legislature are currently meeting about the rates.We are offsetting this increase with our surplus to keep the cost down for residents. Kris motions to approve a budget of $965,270.00 Ray seconded the motion and it approved unanimously. Kris motions to approve the warning that will be amended to reflect the equalized pupil rate that will be provided by our business manager, Pete seconds and it was approved unanimously. Kris motions to approve the Annual school Directors Report Via email as soon as we receive our rates from Jim Fenn, Ray seconds and it approves unanimously.
4. Approve Minutes: April, May, June, September and December were all approved unanimously.
5. Public Comment: none
6. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
▪ Payment Orders
US Treasury: Annual 944 form for 2024- $191.28
Windsor Central: Allowable tuition reconciliation- $28,785.00
Rutland town: ½ tuition for secondary student- $8,750.00
The Sharon Academy: ½ tuition 3 secondary students- $31,350
Landmark School: 1 month Tuition secondary student- $1,977.40
o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
7. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 Pete seconds and it passes unanimously.

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