PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
MONTHLY MEETING 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. - Pittsfield Town Office Building 
AGENDA 
Present are: Pete DuBois, Kris Sperber, Ray Rice, Sherry Sousa (virtual), 
Katie Stiles 
ANNUAL DISTRICT REORGANIZATION:
I. Call to Order: Sherry calls the meeting to order at 7:09
2. Elections and Appointments
o Officers:
• Board Chair: Ray nominates Kris Sperber, Pete seconds and it passed unanimously.
• MVSU Representative: Kris nominates Ray Rice, Pete seconds and it passes unanimously.
• Cleric Kris nominates Pete DuBois, Ray seconds and it passes unanimously.
3. Operational Decisions:
o Approve regular board meeting schedule: Approved unanimously
o Designate posting places for agendas/minutes (on attached schedule) o
Designate newspaper for notification of meetings ( on attached schedule)
4. Amendments to the Agenda: none
5. Approve Minutes: December, February and the Town Meeting minutes all passed unanimously
6. Public Comment: Katie Stiles had a question about tuitioning into Killington Elementary, Sherry
fielded the question beautifully.
7. Action/Discussion Items
o New Business:
• Payment Orders
Landmark School: Tuition secondary student February- $1,826.00
WCUUSD: Woodstock Union 15 students- $147,367.50
WClWSD: Killington Elementary 17 students- $144,500.00
WCUUSD: Killington Elementary PreK 4 students- $9,250.00
o Ole\ Business:
• Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation
Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 and it passes unanimously.
Pittsfield School Board Meeting Schedule for the 2024-2025 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 14th
Wednesday, September I1th
Wednesday, October 9th
Wednesday, November 13th
Wednesday, December 11th
Wednesday, January 8th 
Wednesday, February 12th
Wednesday, March 12'h
Wednesday, April 16th 
Wednesday, May 14th 
Wednesday, June 11th 
Meeting changes: Should a conflict occur that requires a change of meeting elate 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.pittsfielclvt.com. 
Pittsfield School Board: 
Kris Sperber Peter DuBois Ray Rice 

Approved:  March 13, 2024  (s) Kris Sperber (s)Ray Rice (s) Peter Dubois 

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order: Kris motions to call the meeting to order at 7:03 and it passes unanimously
2. Amendments to the Agenda: Chat with Jim Fenn
3. Jim Fenn: The tax numbers still aren't finalized, but our budget is as accurate as possible. Jim recommends that we put some of our surplus
into a CD to roll it over until we need it in the next couple of years.
4. Approve Minutes: January minutes approved unanimously and December minutes have to be pushed to the next meeting.
5. Public Comment: Rayna brought us some succulents and cupcakes for School Board appreciation month! Thanks Rayna!!
6. Action/Discussion Items
o New Business:
• Payment Orders
Rutland City Public Schools: Secondary Tuition- $5,250.00
Landmark School: Secondary Tuition 1 student 1 month­$1,826.00 
Killington Mountain School: Secondary tuition 2 students­$ I 8,266.60 
The Sharon Academy: Secondary tuition 1 student­
$9,712.50 
o Old Business:
■ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation
 Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 and it passes unanimously.
Approved February 14, 2024 
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(s) Kris Sperber (s) Ray Rice (s) Peter Dubois 

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois Sherry Sousa (virtual) and Jim Fenn (virtual) 
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris called the meeting to order at 7:03
2. Amendments to the Agenda: Ray motioned to add a discussion about the budget with James Fenn, Kris seconded and it passed unanimously.
3. Budget: We had a lengthy discussion about the ELA and the Yeild, it was very helpful. Thank you Sherry and Jim! Kris motions to pass a budget of 1,014,593.00, Ray seconded and it passed unanimously. Kris motions that she completes the district warning as we always have and that the correct equalized pupil rate($11,912.00). Ray seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Thank you again to Jim Fenn for going back and forth with us to get the budget sorted out, your hard work is greatly appreciated!
4. Approve Minutes: The November meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The December minutes were tabled until the next meeting.
5. Public Comment: None
6. Action/Discussion Items
o New Business:
• Kris motions to adopt the same Town Report with updated figures to reflect this year's budget. It will be emailed to the board members for final approval. Ray seconded and it passed unanimously.
• Payment Procedure document signed by all board members.
• Payment Orders:
Rochester Stockbridge unified District: Elementary tuition for one student- $16,950.00
Landmark School: Secondary tuition for one student for one month- $1,826.60
United States Treasury: Annual 944 form 2023- $191.25 WCUUSD: PreK Tuition for four students for one quarter-
$4,687.00 
WSCU: SPED excess cost- $4,697.00 
Christ the King School: Secondary Tuition for one student­$5,950.00 
o Old Business:
• Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation
. Adjournment: Kris motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:09, Pete seconds and it passed unanimously.

Approved January 10, 2024 
(s) Kris Sperber (s)Ray Rice (s) Peter Dubois

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present: Ray Rice, Kris Sperber
AGENDA
1. Call to Order: Kris motions to call the meeting to order at 7:03 and it passes unanimously
2. Amendments to the Agenda: none
4. Approve Minutes: tabled
5. Public Comment: none
6. Action/Discussion Items
o New Business:
• Payment Orders
Rochester Stockbridge unified district: Elementary tuition 1 student- $16,950.00
Landmark School: Secondary tuition 1 student l month­
$1,826.60
United States Treasury: Annual 944 form 2023- $191.25 WCUUSD: Pre K Tuition 4 students- $9,250.00
WSCU: SPED Excess Cost- $4,687.00
Christ the King: 1 student secondary tuition- $5,950.00
o Old Business:
• Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation
7. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 and it passes unanimously.

Approved December 13, 2024  (s0 Kris Sperber (s) Ray Rice (s) Peter Dubois

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
Present: Kris Sperber, Ray Rice and Pete DuBois
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris Sperber called the meeting to order at 7:04 and it passed unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: none 
3. Approve Minutes: The October minutes passed unanimously. 
4. Public Comment: None
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
▪ Payment Orders
Kristin Sperber- FY 24 Stipend: $350
Peter DuBois- FY 24 Stipend: $350
Raymond Rice- FY 24 Stipend: $350
Tricia Abbondelo- FY 24 Stipend: $200
Rutland City Public School- 1st quarter tuition Secondary student: $5,250
MSJ- 1st semester secondary student: $8,500
          1st semester secondary student: $8,500 
Landmark- October tuition secondary student: $1,826.60
Town of Hartford School District- HACTC Tuition: $4,003
o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
6. Adjournment: Kris motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 and it passed unanimously.

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PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris called the meeting to order at 7:04 Pete seconds and it passed unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: None
3. Approve Minutes: March minutes approved unanimously 
4. Public Comment: None 
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
▪ Payment Orders
WCSU: Liability insurance- $2,385.00
FY 22 Audid Changes- $3,500.00
SU Assessment cost- $30,000.00
Insurance deductible (due process)-$14,810.98
Landmark School: March Tuition one secondary student- $1,727.80
Rutland City Public Schools: ¼ tuition for one secondary student- $4,775.00​

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

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
​ Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building 
AGENDA 
1. Call to Order: Kris motions to call the meeting to order at 7:03 Ray seconds and it passes unanimously.

2. Amendments to the Agenda: None
3. Approve Minutes: Ray motioned to approve the December and January minutes, Pete seconds and it passed unanimously.
4. Public Comment: None 
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business: 
▪ Payment Orders 
Landmark School- tuition for one secondary student: $1727.80
Killington Mountain School- tuition for 1 semester for 2 secondary students: $17,278.00
o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
6. Adjournment: Kris motions to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 Pete seconds and it passes unanimously.

(s)Kris Sperber (s)Peter Dubois (s)Ray Rice

PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. 
Pittsfield Town Office Building ​

1.  Call to Order: Kris calls the meeting to order at 7:02, Ray seconds and it passes unanimously.
2. Amendments to the Agenda: Kris motioned to start the meeting with a non-public 5 minute executive session. It passed unanimously and the session began at 7:03. 
Kris motions to end the executive session at 7:09 which also passed unanimously.
3. Approve Minutes: Tabled
4. Public Comment: Jim Fenn attended the meeting tonight! Thanks Jim
5. Action/Discussion Items 
o New Business:
Kris Motions that we use a budget of $994,945.00 for the coming fiscal year. Pete Seconds and it passes unanimously.
Kris motions to approve the Director’s Report, Pete seconds and it passes unanimously. 
▪ Payment Orders:
WCSU: SPED Excess cost, 2 students- $8,708
Landmark School: December tuition, 1 secondary student- $1,727.80
Barstow Unified School District: 1st semester tuition, 1 elementary student- $8,550
Department of Treasury: Fed. 944 form- $191.20
Rutland School: 2nd quarter tuition, secondary student- $4775
o Old Business: 
▪ Review and Approve Checkbook Reconciliation 
6. Adjournment: Kris calls to adjourn the meeting at 7:59, Pete seconds and it passes unanimously.

Kris Sperber (s) Ray Rice (s) Peter Dubois (s)