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Rutland Public Schools

Board of School Commissioners

Longfellow Building

6 Church Street

Regular Meeting                                                               November 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM

                                                                                                                              

6:00 pm   1.      A.  Call to Order

                          B.  Pledge of Allegiance

                          C.  Roll Call

                          D.  Board Norms

·         Debate, commentary and discussion are healthy and open

·         Listening and speaking are equally important, and both should be done with respect and consideration

·         Focus is on students and our schools, not politics

·         Assume best intentions in all discussions  

                          E.  Approval of Agenda

 

6:05 pm   2.     Regular Agenda/Consent Agenda (Action Items/Enclosures)

A.    Minutes of Previous Meetings

B.     Personnel Memo #647

C.     Appointment to VSBIT Board of Directors

D.    Bids

1.      HVAC Building Management System Replacement Project Bid  

2.      Wood Pellets Bid  

 

6:10 pm   3.     Communication

A.    Public Input

B.     Dolly Parton Imagination Library ~ R. Bliss

 

6:25 pm   4.     School/Program Updates

A.     Student Representatives’ Report

B.     RHS Program of Studies ~ B. McKeen (Enclosure)

 

6:35 pm   5.     Central Office Reports

A.     Superintendent’s Report

B.     STC Budget Presentation ~ M. Connor & T. Plemenos (Enclosure)

C.     Budget:  Maintenance and Capital Plan ~ G. Scott & T. Plemenos (Enclosure)

D.     Budget: Draft FY25 Budget Presentation  ~ T. Plemenos (Enclosure)

 

7:15 pm   6.     Committee Reports

A.     Building Committee Report ~ S. Stoodley

B.     Finance and Strategic Planning ~ M. Lennox-Levins

C.     Policy Committee Report ~ K. Kiefaber (Enclosure)

1.       First Reading Policy ~ 5790 Travel Reimbursement

2.       First Reading Policy ~ 7340 RHS Graduation Requirements  

 

7:30 pm   7.     Unfinished Business

A.    Declaration of Inclusion Statement (Enclosure/Action Item)

7:45 pm   8.    New Business

8:00 pm   9.     Executive Session ~ Anticipated

8:30 pm 10.    Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings:

 

Regularly Scheduled School Board Meetings Tentative Topics:

1.       December 12, 2023

a.        Budget:  Final FY25 Budget Presentation and Overview

b.       Stafford Technical Center Budget Ratification

c.        UVM Outstanding Teacher of the Year Recognition

2.       January 9, 2024

a.        FY25 Budget Ratification and Approval of FY25 Budget Ballot Language

b.       Tuition Rates

c.        School Choice Report and School Choice Limits

d.       School Calendar 2024-2025 School Year

3.       February 13, 2024

a.        Activities & Athletics Report

b.       School Improvement Plans – District Overview

c.        PreK-2 School Improvement Plans & RIS School Improvement Plan

4.       March 4, 2024 ~ School Board Budget Informational Meeting

         

Committee Meeting Tentative Dates:

1.             Policy Committee Meeting ~ November 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM

2.             Building Committee Meeting ~ December 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

3.             Finance and Strategic Planning ~ December 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM

4.             Strategic Planning Design Team Meeting ~ December 13, 2023, 4:00-6:00 PM @ RHS Theater