The meeting began with the normal Call to Order, Agenda Review, and Flag Salute. The first Community Comments portion of the meeting included a comment from a community member regarding transgender issues.
The Consent Agenda included the approval of a warrant, contracts, and minutes from regular and special meetings.
The Reports to the Board portion of the meeting included:
– Superintendent Report included a statement acknowledging staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week and taking special note of those involved in supporting students and families in crisis especially with the VT winter that extended well into Spring. MTSD completed two relocation drills in the prior week that included crossing Route 7 for MHS and then for MES/MMS. The MTSD Safety Committee will debrief and identify areas of improvement. The superintendent attended Police Chief LaRoche’s recognition and farewell event and formal welcome of new Police Chief Scalise. Discussed positive school/police relationship over the years and expects transition to be seamless. Discussed issues with ESSER grants due to requirements to meet new criteria of the U.S. Department of Education. Provided a legislative and policy update relating to various education bills.
– Committee Reports: Finance Committee met earlier today to discuss the next budget cycle. Facilities Committee met and sonar results of the roof were positive at Herrick and adjusted the scope of the roof project that will reduce the cost of the project.
The Presentations portion of the meeting included a presentation of how the Wellness Policy was updated and what it entails. Watch the meeting at the link above when published to watch the presentation. An additional presentation included the Tech Renewal Contracts.
The Discussion portion of the meeting included Tech Renewal Contracts, Chromebook purchases, and copier contract that have all been budgeted for, Staff Appreciation, and Last Day of School Monday June 16th (1/2 Day).
The second Community Comments portion of the meeting included another community comment from the same community member regarding additional transgender issues and history.
The Action Items portion of the meeting included the passing of an Administrator Contract, Policy Approvals A23 Community Engagement and Vision and C9 Wellness, and Tech Renewal of Contracts, Chromebook purchases, and copier contract.
The Board Comments portion of the meeting included a board member thanking staff.
An Executive Session concluded the night.