Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union
Quarry Valley UUSD Board of School Directors Meeting

Date: November 14, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM Location: GRCSU Central Office
100 Westway Mall Drive, Unit 2, West Rutland, VT 05777

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A G E N D A

1 1. Call to Order (Action)
3 2. Approval of Agenda (Action)
10 3. General, Public Comments (Listen & Defer Action to Future Meetings)
10 4. Consent Agenda (Action)
a. Approval of Minutes
● October 10, 2024
b. Approval of Warrants
c. Superintendent’s Report (Informational Only)
d. Principal Reports (Informational Only)

10 5. Old Business (Discussion/Action)

a. Poultney Tennis/Basketball Court Repairs Update

10 6. New Business (Discussion/Action)
a. School Choice/Appeal (PrES)
b. GRCSU Board Update
● VSA/VSBA Fall Conference
● Wellness Center Update
60 7. Finance (Discussion/Action)
a. Monthly Financials
b. QVUUSD Cost Driver Presentation
c. Budget Discussion
5 8. Personnel (Action)

a. Contract Recommendations
b. Retirements/Non-Renewal

5 9. General, Public Comments (Listen & Defer Action to Future Meetings)
1 10. Future Meeting Dates

a. December 12, 2024 - 6 PM Regular Meeting

1 11. Future Agenda Items
0 12. Executive Session 1 V.S.A. §313 (1-9) (a)(b) (Discussion & Possible Action)
1 13. Adjournment (Action)

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Rutland Public Schools
Board of School Commissioners
Longfellow Building
6 Church Street
Regular Meeting November 12, 2024 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 #659
C. Guest Teacher Pay Recommendation
D. Policy Committee
1. Second Reading Policy ~ Policy 6213, Student Teachers
2. Second Reading Policy ~ Policy 6310, Political Activities
3. Second Reading Policy ~ Policy 6320, Solicitations by Staff Personnel
4. Second Reading Policy ~ Policy 6330, Negotiations
5. Second Reading Policy ~ Policy 6340, Theft of Services or Property
6. Second Reading Policy ~ Policy 6350, In-service Training and Staff Development
6:10 pm 3. Communication
A. Public Input
1. Kim Peters, Superintendent Recreation and Parks, City of Rutland
6:25 pm 4. School/Program Updates
A. Student Representatives’ Report
B. RHS Program of Studies ~ B. Lertola (Enclosure)
7:00 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
D. Enrollment Analysis ~ B. Olsen (Enclosure)
E. Budget: Draft FY26 Budget Presentation ~ T. Plemenos (Enclosure)
7:30 pm 6. Committee Reports
A. Policy Committee Report ~ K. Bossi (Enclosure)
1. First Reading Policy ~ Policy 6110, Goals and Objectives of the Personnel System
2. First Reading Policy ~ Policy 6214, Substitute Teachers
3. First Reading Policy ~ Policy 6410, Employee Legal Defense
4. First Reading Policy ~ Policy 6421, Jury Duty

7:45 pm 7. Unfinished Business
7:50 pm 8. New Business
8:00 pm 9. Executive Session ~ Anticipated
8:30 pm 10. Adjournment

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Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union
Rutland Town School Board
Regular Board Meeting
November 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the Rutland Town Hall
181 Business Route 4, Rutland, Vermont
https://zoom.us/j/93915188696

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1 Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Action)
2 Approval of Agenda – (Action)
10 Staff/Student Highlights
10 Teacher/Staff/Community Comments
15 Old Business (Discussion/Action)
● PCB Update
● CLA Update
● Virtual Newsletter/email list
0 New Business (Discussion/Action)
30 Consent Agenda (Discussion/Action)
● Approval of Warrants
● Approval of Minutes from October 8, 2024
● Superintendent’s Report (Informational Only)
● Principal’s Report
o Fastbridge / Fall Update
o RTS Continuous Improvement Plan Update

25 Finance (Discussion/Action)
● Monthly Reports
● Discussion/Presentation of School Budget Cost Drivers
● Budget Presentation - 1st Draft

15 Teacher/Staff/Community Comments
5 Personnel (Action)

● Contract Recommendations
● Resignations
● Vacancies

15 Chair’s Report/Goals (Discussion/Action if necessary)
● VSBA Update- VSA/VSBA Fall Conference

5 Policy (review & action)
2 Upcoming Meetings / Future Agenda Items
● December 10, 2024- 6:00 p.m
● January 14, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
● RTS Pre-Town Meeting Date - tbd

5 Teacher/Staff/Community Comments
Executive Session 1 V.S.A. § 313 (1-9) (a) (b) (Discussion/Action) (if warranted)
3 Good and Welfare
1 Adjournment (Action)

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AGENDA

Public Comment will be available to virtual and in-person attendees, as well as to individuals who submit a written comment to be read aloud in the
meeting. Details regarding public comment are at the end of this agenda.
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
2. Approval of agenda (action) 7:04
3. Public input and announcements 7:10
4. Board discussion of public comments- no action will be taken - 10 minutes (discussion) 7:30
5. Approval of minutes from 10/16/24 (discussion/action) 7:40
6. MRU update - World Language (discussion) 7:50
7. Speech-language Pathologist contracted services bids (discussion/action) 8:10
8. Foundations building temporary walls (discussion/action) 8:20
9. Committee reports:
a. Personnel - contracts - non-union support staff (discussion/action) 8:30
b. Policy - H2 second read (discussion/action) 8:33
c. Building and Grounds (discussion/action) 8:36
d. Community Engagement (discussion/action) 8:39
e. Negotiations (discussion/action) 8:42
f. Finance – pay orders (discussion/action) 8:45
10. Transact other legal business (discussion/action) 8:50
11. Agenda building (discussion/action) 8:52
12. Executive session (if required) 8:58
13. Adjourn (action) 9:00

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you wish to speak during Public Input, please note that your time will be limited and that the Board’s Guidelines for Public Comment appear at the
end of this agenda.
Google meet chat will not be used for conversations or questions unless directed to by the board chair; in such instances, it would be recorded
appropriately in the minutes.
To comment in person: Sign up on sheet at meeting.
To comment on Google Meet: Sign up by calling Brian Hill (802.786-3998 ex. 244) until 3:00pm day of meeting with your request, or by emailing
[email protected] at any time up until 6:45pm day of meeting with your request to speak.
For written public comment: Submit before 3:45pm day of meeting, either via email to Brian Hill, or in person at the MRUUSD Central Office at
2321 Middle Rd, Suite 1, North Clarendon.
GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT—UPDATED MAY 2021
a. Before speaking, please state your full name and your town of residence.

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MEETING NOTICE

Mill River Unified Union School District (MRUUSD)

Board of Directors
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

IN PERSON MEETING FORMAT - SHREWSBURY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
There will be an optional tour of the Shrewsbury grounds at 6:45pm

AGENDA

Public Comment will be available to in-person attendees, as well as to individuals who submit a written comment to be read aloud in the meeting.
Details regarding public comment are at the end of this agenda.
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
2. Approval of agenda (action) 7:04
3. Public input and announcements 7:10
4. Board discussion of public comments- no action will be taken - 10 minutes (discussion) 7:30
5. Approval of minutes from 10/2/24 (discussion/action) 7:40
6. Shrewsbury update (discussion) 7:45
7. Class size update (discussion) 8:00
8. Speech-language pathologist services (discussion) 8:15
9. Committee reports:
a. Personnel - contracts (discussion/action) 8:30
b. Policy - H2 first read (discussion/action) 8:34
c. Building and Grounds (discussion/action) 8:38
d. Community Engagement (discussion/action) 8:40
e. Finance – pay orders (discussion/action) 8:45
10. Transact other legal business (discussion/action) 8:50
11. Agenda building (discussion/action) 8:52
12. Executive session (if required) 8:58
13. Adjourn (action) 9:00

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PUBLIC NOTICE

OF SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT

RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION BOARD

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
OVUHS Library & Online/Dial In

5:30 PM

(Time adjusted to accommodate Brandon Chamber of Commerce Event)

All School Board meeting information, including a link to participate remotely, can be found online at

https://www.rnesu.org/page/district-information-school-boards

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
I. 5:30 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order
● Review and Accept Agenda

II. 5:32 p.m. Communications with Parents/Citizens/Staff (Policy 4.2)

The Board welcomes public comments for possible future consideration.
● September 2024 Reach Out! - Report
● Board “Reach Out” Communications

III. 5:35 p.m. Consent Agenda (Policy 4.3)

Items that the Board has previously delegated to the Superintendent, but that an external authority requires the
Board to “approve.” The entire Consent Agenda is adopted by one motion, without discussion. However, any
item can be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, following the Board’s policy.
A. Minutes
B. Orders
C. Monthly Financials
D. Personnel Changes
E. RNESU Para/Bus Driver/Bus Monitor/Custodian Negotiations Committee
F. RNESU Teacher Negotiations Committee

IV. 5:40 p.m. Global Ends Monitoring (Policy 1.0)

● Presentation: Overview of Business, Food Service & Transportation

V. Board Professional Development (Policy 3.0)

No items identified by the Board for discussion at this time.
VI. 5:55 p.m. Executive Limitations Monitoring Report (Policy 2.0)
● Monitoring Report: 2.4 Financial Planning & Budgeting

VII. Board Management Delegation (Policy 3.0)

No items identified by the Board for discussion at this time.

VIII. 6:00 p.m. Governance Process (Policy 4.0)
● Governing Style (4.1.6)
The board will monitor and discuss the board’s process and performance on a regular basis.
Self-monitoring will include comparison of board activity and discipline to policies in the
Governance Process and Board-Management Delegation categories.
○ Board Policy Monitoring Report: 3.2 Accountability of the Superintendent

● RNESU Policy for Action (1st Reading/Approve):
○ JH: Federal Child Nutrition Act Wellness Policy (Revised Sept. 2024)
● Bus Financing
Motion to authorize the Superintendent to execute a capital lease with
____________________(vendor name) for payment in advance in the
amount not to exceed $_____________ for a term of no more than _____
years.
● FY2025 Budget Environment
● Set Budget Parameters
○ List of Possible Considerations and Impact
● PreK Region Boundary and Lottery
○ Discussion - Impact of Eliminating PreK Region
○ Discussion - PreK Lottery
● Superintendent Search Process
○ Finalize Committee Make Up
○ Review/Approve Timeline
● Review Board Annual Work Plan

IX. 6:15 p.m. Communication and Support to the Board (Policy 2.8)

● Superintendent Informational Report
○ Mold Remediation at Otter Valley
○ Attendance Matters Home Visits
○ Coffee with the Superintendent Meetings
○ Superintendent in the Community Meetings
○ VT AOE Releases 2023-24 Statewide Assessment Results
○ Open Board Seats
○ VT Committee for Future Education

X. 6:25 p.m. Set Date for Next Meeting

RNESU Board Meeting - Wed., Nov. 20*, 2024 - 5:00 PM - OVUHS Library &
Online/Dial In
* Date to be confirmed
XI. 6:28 p.m. Executive Session (if necessary)

https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/01/005/00313

XII. 6:30 p.m. Adjourn

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PUBLIC NOTICE

OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
OTTER VALLEY UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL BOARD

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
OVUHS Library
(Virtual Option Available)

6:00 PM

All School Board meeting information, including a link to participate remotely, can be found online at

https://www.rnesu.org/page/district-information-school-boards

SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA
I. 6:00 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order
● Review and Accept Agenda

II. 6:02 p.m. Communications with Parents/Citizens/Staff (Policy 4.2)

Thank you for coming to speak to the Board. We appreciate your time and are interested in hearing
your questions and thoughts. Before you begin, please state your name and the particular agenda
item or topic to which you’d like to speak. After you have finished, the Board may ask clarifying
questions and the Superintendent or Board Chair may of er helpful resources about your topic, but
the Board will not discuss any topics other than those listed on the published agenda. If there is an
issue that the Board should act on that is not on the published agenda, the Superintendent may be
directed to bring it to the Board for future discussion through the agenda planning process. In order
to permit fair and orderly expression of comment, speaking time may be limited per individual due to
the volume of speakers (but no less than two minutes per individual). The Board Chair may rule any
speaker out of order for inappropriate statements. Comments may also be shared with the Board
using the Reach Out button on each school and district website.
● Board “Reach Out” Communications Report
● Presentation: Valley Community Center
III. Board Professional Development (Policy 3.0)

No items identified by the Board for discussion at this time.

IV. Global Ends Monitoring (Policy 1.0)

No items identified by the Board for review at this time.
V. Board Management Delegation (Policy 3.0)
No items identified by the Board for review at this time.

VI. 6:20 p.m. Governance Process (Policy 4.0)

● Facilities: Top 5 Priorities per Building
● Summer Projects Update
● Continued MS Model Discussion
○ Middle School Consolidation Report - OV Site (Aug. 2019)

● Other Business - for future consideration
● Review Board Annual Work Plan

VII. 7:55 p.m. Set Date for Next Meeting

OVUU Board Mtg. - Tues., Nov. 5*, 2024 - 6:00 PM - OVUHS Library & Online/Dial In
*Date to be confirmed - possibly changed due to elections.
● Board Meeting Group Evaluation
VIII. Executive Session (if necessary)

https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/01/005/00313

IX. 8:00 p.m. Adjourn

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Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union
Quarry Valley UUSD Board of School Directors Meeting

Date: October 10, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM Location: GRCSU Central Office
100 Westway Mall Drive, Unit 2, West Rutland, VT 05777

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A G E N D A

1 1. Call to Order (Action)
3 2. Approval of Agenda (Action)
10 3. General, Public Comments (Listen & Defer Action to Future Meetings)
10 4. Consent Agenda (Action)
a. Approval of Minutes
● September 12, 2024
b. Approval of Warrants
c. Superintendent’s Report (Informational Only)
d. Principal Reports (Informational Only)

10 5. Old Business (Discussion/Action)

a. Poultney Tennis/Basketball Court Repairs Update

10 6. New Business (Discussion/Action)

a. VEHI Proxy
60 7. Finance (Discussion/Action)
a. Monthly Financials
b. Budget Discussion

5 8. Personnel (Action)

a. Contract Recommendations

10 9. Policies (Action)

a. F3 GRCSU Driver's Education for Resident Students in Tuition School Districts
(second read)
b. H5 Title 1, Part A Parent and Family Engagement (second read)
5 10. General, Public Comments (Listen & Defer Action to Future Meetings)
1 11. Future Meeting Dates

a. November 14, 2024 - 6 PM Regular Meeting

1 12. Future Agenda Items
0 13. Executive Session 1 V.S.A. §313 (1-9) (a)(b) (Discussion & Possible Action)
1 14. Adjournment (Action)

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Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union
Rutland Town School Board
Regular Board Meeting
October 8, 2024, 6:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the RTS Library
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1 Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Action)
2 Approval of Agenda – Additions, Deletions, Changes (Action)
10 Staff/Student Highlights
10 Teacher/Staff/Community Comments
10 Old Business (Discussion/Action)
● PCB Update
● CLA Update
15 New Business (Discussion/Action)
● VEHI Proxy
● Budget Communication Plan/FAQs

25 Finance (Discussion/Action)
● Monthly Reports
● Budget Priorities Discussion

15 Consent Agenda (Discussion/Action)
● Approval of Warrants
● Approval of Minutes from September 10, 2024
● Superintendent’s Report (Informational Only)
● Principal’s Report

5 Personnel (Action)

● Contract Recommendations
● Vacancies

15 Chair’s Report/Goals (Discussion/Action if necessary)
● VSBA Update- Resolutions
● Virtual Newsletter

5 Policy (review & action)

● F3 GRCSU Driver's Education for Resident Students in Tuition School Districts (second
read)
● H5 Title 1, Part A Parent and Family Engagement (second read)

2 Upcoming Meetings / Future Agenda Items

● November 6, 2024- 6:00 p.m– Rutland Town Hall in Center Rutland

5 Teacher/Staff/Community Comments
0 Executive Session 1 V.S.A. § 313 (1-9) (a) (b) (Discussion/Action) (if warranted)
3 Good and Welfare
1 Adjournment (Action)

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