REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES November 8, 2016 1.

Call to order. The LXIV, 8th, 1245th meeting, held at Goshen Center School, was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mr. Sanders, Chairman. Board of Education members present: Mr. Sanders, Mr. Coutu, Mrs. DiNicola, Mrs. Lauretano, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Rebusmen, Mr. Robillard and Mr. Winkel. Board of Education members absent: Mrs. Glass. Also present: Mr. Drapp, Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Charmaine Bradshaw-Hill, Business Manager, Mrs. Kennedy, RSD6 Director of Technology, Assessment & Instruction, Mr. Rivera, Principal, Wamogo Regional High School, Mrs. Rossbach, Principal, Warren School, Mr. Chapman, Principal, James Morris School, and Mrs. Keilty, Principal, Goshen Center School. Committee Reports Finance Report - Mr. Rebusmen Committee met tonight prior to Board of Education meeting, revenues and expenditures are on track on the revised budget of $18,826,722 discussed financial report ending October 31, 2016, Budget Calendar for the 2017-2018 school year; addition of Budget Workshop for November 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Building Report - Mr. Robillard Last Building Committee meeting was held on October 25, 2016, committee had noticed that progress was slow. Decided to have roofing contractor work during the day with certain criteria. Had issue with project not being approved when trying to do drawdowns; that has since been rectified. Next meeting will be sometime in January to discuss next steps for Elementary Schools. Agricultural Science & Technology Report - Mr. Coutu Mr. Coutu mentioned that the Food Science Team finished 8th in the nation and have been offered an all expenses paid trip to Atlanta, Georgia to the International Poultry Expo. Mr. Coutu noted that this is the 3rd year in a roll that Wamogo has placed top 10 in the country. Trip to Cobleskill: students represented Wamogo well; made a great impression to the president of the the university. They have contacted Wamogo and will like to come to Wamogo and offer an early action admission to the university to students that qualify. Also, John Deere sponsorships for college. Selling equipment identified by the advisory committee to invest in replacement equipment not funded in last year’s state grant request. EdAdvance Report - Mr. Sanders Mr. Sanders stated that the committee did meet and welcomed Ms. Charmaine Bradshaw-Hill, Business Manager, hired through EdAdvance. Mr. Sanders also mentioned that Ms. Bradshaw-Hill is starting to work on the school budget. Facilities Report - Mr. Robillard reported that the Facilities Committee met on October 25, 2016. The Goshen Recreation Commiittee requested to build a shed by the pond. A physical plant update was given by Mr. Yuchack and they are in good shape.

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Mr. Rebusmen moved to add item 8.5 Approval of Goshen Shed. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jones and passed unanimously. 3.

Communications to the Board - RE: Junior ROTC Program Mr. Drapp mentioned that he had received a request from Mr. Ives, Goshen resident and mentioned that when the section regarding Comments from District Citizens he could present to the Board.

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Points of Pride​ - None at this time.

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Chairman’s Report 5.1 Chairman’s announcements and comments Mr. Sanders stated that he will be attending the CABE meetings as a CABE Delegate Representative for the Board and will do his best to learn and share with the Board. 5.2. Upcoming Board Meetings Mr. Sanders mentioned the Budget Workshop meeting added - November 15, 2016 and the next board meeting will be on December 13, 2016 at James Morris School. Meeting on November 21, 2016 personnel search committee with the consultants from CES.

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Superintendent’s Report- Mr. Drapp 6.1 2017-2018 Budget Discussion and Timeline Mr. Drapp mentioned that a budget calendar had been shared and that the auditor will be at the November 15th Budget Workshop meeting as she is unable to make the December meeting and the audit must be signed off by the end of the calendar year. Mr. Drapp will send a draft so that it can be reviewed by the members of the Board before the meeting on November 15th. 6.2 Gifted & Talented Program Update Mrs. Rossbach, Principal, Warren Elementary School presented the implemented Gifted & Talented program at Regional School District No. 6. Nomination and selection last spring. Forty students currently involved in the program. Mrs. Rossbach mentioned Enrichment Clusters which are also for all elementary school students and an elective for the middle school regarding different themes of interest. Mrs. Keilty and Mr. Chapman also listed several enrichment clusters that have been achieved in their schools. Next year, there is a proposal to include regular education students. 6.3 Enrollment Report - November 1, 2016 - Mr. Drapp shared the November 1, 2016 enrollment which is at 905 students. Looking to using a new company for a 10-year enrollment analysis. Data was sent out and should have to the Board by the December BOE meeting.

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Comments from District Citizens ​- Mr. Brandon Ives, Goshen resident presented a request to encourage the Board to expand the Junior ROTC program for students and include transportation. The progrm reviews military history, civics and is another tool/benefit for students.

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Actions Items 8.1 Consent Agenda 8.1.1 Curriculum Committee minutes of October 4, 2016 8.1.2 Communications Committee minutes of October 11, 2016 8.1.3 Finance Committee minutes of October 11, 2016 8.1.4 Board of Education meeting minutes of October 11, 2016 8.1.5 Agricultural Science & Technology Committee minutes of October 13, 2016 8.1.6 Board Retreat minutes of October 22, 2016 8.1.7 Building Committee minutes of October 25, 2016 8.1.8 Facilities Committee minutes of October 25, 2016 Mr. Robillard moved that the Regional School District No. 6 Board of Education approve the consent items 8.1.1. – 8.1.8. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rebusman. The motion passed unanimously. 8.2

Policies - Move to approve for second reading and adoption (see attached list) Mr. Sanders noted that School Attorney, Chris Chinni has made several recommendations to the Policy committee (see attached list). Mr. Sanders suggested that policy 6145.2 be added to the Policy table. Mr. Sanders suggested that policies: 4111/4211 Recruitment and Selection, 6114.7 Safe Schools, 6141.4 Independent Study and 6154 Homework be tabled as he has a couple of questions for Att. Chris Chinni. Mr. Rebusman moved that the Board accept the policies listed for the second reading recommended by School Att. Chris Chinni with the exception of the tabled policies listed above. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jones. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Jones moved to approve the amended table. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rebusman. The motion passed unanimously.

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Field Trip approval to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. Mr. Rivera mentioned that Mr. Yanaway has proposed a trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. it is not mandatory and would take place in the spring. Students would pay for the trip. Mrs. DiNicola moved that the field trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coutu. The motion passed unanimously.

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Field Trip approval to International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, GA Mrs. Jones moved that the field trip to the International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, GA be approved. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lauretano​. ​The motion passed unanimously.

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Approval of Goshen Recreation shed at Goshen Center School’s pond. Mr. Robillard moved that the Goshen Recreation shed be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Winkel.​ ​The motion passed unanimously.

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Executive Session - School Security Mrs. Jones moved that the Board go into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss school security and invited Mr. Drapp. The motion was seconded by Mrs. DiNicola and passed unanimously. The Board exited Executive session at 8:30 p.m.

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Adjournment There being no further business to come before this meeting, Mr. Coutu moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Robillard and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wanda C. Wiig Secretary, pro-tem

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Policies for second reading- adoption Policy

Revisions/Delete

Policies Reviewed - Recommended Changes Tabled - 4111/4211 Recruitment and Selection

Revise

4111.1/4111.1 District Minority Recruitment Plan

Revise

3541.3 Transportation Guidelines

Revise

6114.6 Emergency Closings

Delete

Tabled - 6114.7 Safe Schools

Revise - Delete unnecessary language

6121 Nondiscrimination

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Tabled - 6141.4 Independent Study

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6141.312 Migrant Students

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6141.32 Technology and Instruction

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6141.323 Internet Filtering

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6144 Controversial Issues

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6145.3 Publications

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6161.1 Textbook Evaluation

Revise - Delete second paragraph

6161 Library/Media Selection

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6173 Homebound Instruction

Revise - Delete unnecessary language

Tabled - 6154 Homework

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