Town of Pittsfield, Vermont - School Board

Draft - Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board Meeting February 11, 2026

4/15/2026

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Pittsfield Town Office Building
Present are: Pete DuBois Kris Sperber and Ray Rice
AGENDA
1. Call to Order: Kris Calls the meeting to order at 714, ray seconds and it passes unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: None
3. Approve Minutes: Pete motions to approve the minutes from January, Ray seconds and it passes unanimously.
4. Public Comment: None Ray 18 years
5. Action/Discussion Items
o New Business:
▪ Payment Orders
Killington Mountain School- ½ tuition one secondary student: $10,455.00

o Old Business:
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation
6. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 736 ray seconds and it passes unanimously.

Draft - Minutes of The Pittsfield School Board Meeting, January 14, 2026

4/15/2026

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
                                   Wednesday, January 14th, 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 7:05 Ray seconds and it passes unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: none
3. Approve Minutes: Pete motions to approve the minutes from September, October, November and December. Ray seconds and it approves unanimously.
4. Public Comment: none
5. Action/Discussion Items
o New Business:

Kris motioned to approve a total budget of: $1,027,880.00, Rays seconds and it passed unanimously.

▪ Payment Orders

Rutland Town School District- 1 year tuition secondary student: $18,000
US Treasury- Annual 944 form: $191.28
Mountain Views- FY25 Allowable Tuition Reconciliation (elementary): $28,858.48

FY25 Allowable tuition Reconciliation (Secondary): $27,484.92
Tuition for 5 preK students ( quarter): $15,150.00

Mountain Views SU- SPED excess cost 4 students: $19,095.00
White River Valley- 1 year tuition secondary student: $19,900.00

o Old Business:
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation
6. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:45, Pete seconds and it passed unanimously.

Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board Meeting December 10, 2025

4/15/2026

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, Dec 10 2025 , at 7:00 p.m.
Pittsfield Town Office Building
Present are: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois
AGENDA
1. Call to Order: Kris Calls the meeting to order at 7:07.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: none
3. Approve Minutes: Tabled until January
4. Public Comment: none
5. Action/Discussion Items
o New Business:
▪ Payment Orders
The Sharon Academy- ½ Tuition 2 secondary students: $22,900.00
½ tuition 1 Secondary student: $10,450.00 (Last year expense)
Rochester-Stockbridge- Full year tuition 1 elementary: $18,687.00

o Old Business:
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation
6. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:30, ray seconds and it passes unanimously.

Minutes approved January 14, 2026

Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board Meeting November 12, 2025

11/13/2025

PITTSFIELD 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.

Minutes approved January 14, 2026

Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board Meeting October 8, 2025

11/13/2025

PITTSFIELD 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.

Minutes approved January 14, 2026

Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board Meeting, September 10, 2025

9/11/2025

PITTSFIELD 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.

Minutes approved January 14, 2026

Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board Meeting, August 13, 2025

9/11/2025

PITTSFIELD 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.

Draft - Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board of Directors June 11, 2025

6/17/2025

PITTSFIELD 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.

Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board Meeting May 14, 2025

6/17/2025

PITTSFIELD 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)

Minutes of the Pittsfield School Board of Directors Meeting April 16, 2025

4/17/2025

PITTSFIELD 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)