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These minutes have yet to be voted on as approved.
Fairfax Board of School Directors
Monday, June 12, 2006
Regular Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Fairfax Community Library
Present: Chairperson Peg Stewart, Greg Beeman, Jeff Loller, Rachelle Howard, Lauri Fisher, Phil Higgins, Scott Lang, Thomas Walsh, Lisa Delorme, Armando Vilaseca
Public: Nancy Mead, Chris LeBaron
1. Executive Session
2. Call to Order – Peg Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:05PM. She welcomed Armando Vilaseca to the meeting and gave thanks to Phil Higgins for his 6 years of service and wished him luck.
3. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting ofMay 22, 2006 – Jeff Loller moved to accept the meeting minutes. Lauri Fisher seconded. Passed unanimously.
4. Correspondence – Phil Higgins received a letter informing the school of a planned 19-unit development at the end of Buck Hollow Road. He will look into getting more information on the development and why its impact on the school is lower than normal. Peg Stewart received an official letter of resignation from Stan Hancox. She was also notified that Fairfax has been accepted for the Safe Routes to Schools program. Peg also received copies of letters from students in Mr. Hebert’s class reflecting on their educational experience. Scott Lang requested to see copies these letters also.
5. Public Comment- none
6. Reports
a. Principals’ Report
Lisa Delorme reported on the last day of kindergarten for the year. The incoming kindergarten class for next year is already at 62 students. The annual elementary talent show will be on Thursday, June 15th. She thanked the Board for another great year.
Scott Lang reported on Class Day. Many awards were given out. The Driver-Ed car got in an accident in St. Albans. The Alumni Banquet is Friday night, June 16th. Graduation is at 1:00PM on the 18th under the tent.
Tom Walsh reported on the dinner/dance for the 7th and 8th graders. Thursday, June 15th will be a celebration for the 8th graders and their parents.
b. Financial Report – Phil Higgins passed out an updated financial report. The final budget has come within 1% of the budget.
c. Superintendent’s Report – Phil Higgins reminded the Board that, while thinking about population increases, the elementary is struggling and the impact will be felt soon. The school will be receiving notification that they need to notify parents of any teachers that are not highly qualified. BFA has only one teacher in this category.
d. Board Reports
Lauri Fisher reported that she reserved a room for the August retreat.
Greg Beeman reported that the grass is ready for play in the recreation area.
Peg Stewart reported that, on the matter of bringing the Boosters and other extracurricular clubs together, Karen McNall has worked to compile a listing of all the current programs.
7. Old Business
a. Board Retreat - August 4th at 9:00AM at Peoples Trust.
Topics include:
- Buildings & Grounds Long-Range Plan
- Student/Parent Graduation Exit Surveys
- Student Government Interface with Board (setup 2 yearly joint meetings)
- Long-Range Planning (population, building needs)
- Annual Goal Setting
- Review Focus Forum Report from 5 Yrs ago
- Getting to know the new Superintendent
8. New Business
a. Teacher Evaluation Plan –Tom Walsh gave a summary on the completed Professional Staff Evaluation System. He explained how it is based on the Danielson model and how the committee added a component for self-assessment, feeling teacher learning will come from this component. Any changes to the plan will be brought before both the FEA and the Board. Lauri Fisher moved to approve the Professional Staff Evaluation System. Jeff Loller seconded. Passed unanimously.
b. Middle/High School Sports Physicals – Scott Lang described the change in the procedure for students participating in athletics. To avoid complications during the school year, physicals for sports participation will need to be done in July and August before the upcoming school year. A letter will be sent to the parents explaining this change. Physicals will still be good for 2 years.
c. Action Plan –Lisa Delorme discussed some of the updates on the Action Plan. It has been expanded to include new areas. Unlike the building process in the past, this plan was built at the end of this school year for use next year and every faculty member had a part in it. It is now ready to put in place in September. The administration answered the Board’s questions about the Action Plan. Greg Beeman moved to accept the Action Plan. Lauri Fisher seconded. Passed unanimously.
d. Field Improvement Bids – Greg Beeman motioned to accept the bid from the Pidgeon Brothers for the field improvements. Jeff Loller seconded. Passed unanimously.
e. Hiring – Jeff Loller moved to hire Jensen Welch for the high school math position. Lauri Fisher seconded. Passed unanimously.
9. Policy Review
a. Interrogation & Searches of Students Policy– Lauri Fisher moved to accept the Interrogation & Searches of Students Policy. Jeff Loller seconded. Passed unanimously.
b. School Visits Policy– Jeff Loller moved to accept the School Visits Policy (state model). Greg Beeman seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. Computer Network Policy– Final reading will be at the next meeting
10. Other
Lauri Fisher sent Betty Ide a letter from the Board.
Scott Lang mentioned that the location of the graduation tent might need to be changed if the field remains wet.
Scott Lang reported that in looking for a new student representative to the Board, initially there were no applicants that came forward. One student has come forward since who is showing interest.
Jeff Loller motioned to adjourn. Greg Beeman seconded.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Filiberti
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