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During public comment, community members and parents asked why summer school was not included in the general operating budget and urged clearer public communication. The superintendent explained that much of the recent summer programming was paid from grant funds (not the general fund) and that the district received substantially less grant funding this year. As a result, the district plans to “pause” the broad summer program and “revamp” it for future years; any summer academic offerings in the near term are expected at a reduced scale compared with the pandemic-era expansions.

The superintendent and principals said ESY programming for students with disabilities remains an obligation under IEPs and will be provided. Staff offered to contact individual families to discuss alternative supports and to explore smaller-scale local options where possible. The board and superintendent discussed tracking summer offerings in future budget rounds and providing clearer public explanation of how grant funding (including ESSER) and reserve accounts were used in recent years.

Board members and community speakers also discussed the need for ongoing community outreach beyond budget season to explain budget choices and correct misunderstandings — including questions about claimed “surplus” figures in the public discourse. The board asked staff to prepare a clear summary of capital reserves, operating surplus and how one-time grants were used so voters can better understand the district’s fiscal picture.

No formal budget action or appropriation was taken at the meeting. The board directed staff to report back with more detailed financial breakdowns and to include public education and outreach in upcoming committee and retreat agendas.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BUUSD Board Meeting - March 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District leaders told the board that general summer school programming will be paused for the coming year because it had been supported primarily by temporary grant funding that has declined; required Extended School Year services for students with IEPs will continue.","taxTitle","Barre Unified Union School District #97, School Districts, Vermont","taxId",67875,"location","Vermont","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6279663,"Board approves superintendent candidate profile, delegates screening committee selection ahead of March 20 timeline",198,6181000,6379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2621705-95e5062f291ebd4edaf390d5cbe3cd3a&start=6181&end=6379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2621705-95e5062f291ebd4edaf390d5cbe3cd3a/thumbnail_6181000.jpg","/articles/6279663/Vermont/Board-approves-superintendent-candidate-profile-delegates-screening-committee-selection-ahead-of-March-20-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279663-a66af6adff5da2096180f3040235e4a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139607&Signature=Kdzv78etZx1NVd9iAJlHUcKd~ARLtCqTTh4pEmTHnIgj-PXeE9893M9V2rRHr2RYfiQqEhEC6mRY-hqLWPkou2pX6IX9TDJTjnttvzTalwvyDAIaZBVJUu0lJZmlD6SaNLSgrKCfDc9SWMTt04B9R3IFJ~BQP~LBGBQckDHkEi8oUN-szxvWSwizpfQwJxco-reipHaeRM01A0fRVHoSyu95OiZXtYnNwDxw8v2wPe0BL3-bOwQAn7Ux2SLpX2qc6ydQtB21~h0uTWMvYFXxSM5kF2~ao-YwVJAgEPoNr49SynYR9pAACS18LkMi2dFxps8G8DUdjtOUNlJULdRHxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Barre Unified Union School District #97 board approved a candidate profile used to guide the superintendent search and delegated authority to four board members to review and select the screening committee before the March 20 meeting from the search vendor’s timetable. The packet materials included a profile developed from a public survey and focus groups conducted for the search.

The board voted to approve the candidate profile as presented and to authorize Alice Farrell, Catherine Whelan, Garrett Grant and Giuliano Ceccinelli to review applications and select screening-committee members so the district can meet the vendor’s March 20 schedule. The board’s action responded to a timing constraint in the search vendor’s calendar: the screening committee must be assembled in advance of the planned first screening meeting.

Board members noted the profile will be used as a reference tool during recruitment and emphasized the process will include training and further review by the board. The superintendent and board agreed the delegated group will receive orientation for the task and will report back to the full board after selections are made.

The vote to delegate selection authority passed by voice vote; specific vote tallies were not recorded on the public transcript. The board asked the superintendent to help schedule the delegated group’s meeting and to provide brief training on the vendor’s timeline and expectations.

Next steps include convening the delegated board members to review screening-committee applications and reporting the selected screening committee at the board’s next public meeting so the wider process remains transparent to the community.","The board accepted a candidate profile prepared by NASDAQ and authorized four board members to review and select screening-committee applicants so the search timeline can proceed ahead of a March 20 screening meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6279667,"Barre Unified Union School District board elects officers, adopts monthly meeting cadence and governance rules",103,82000,185000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2621705-95e5062f291ebd4edaf390d5cbe3cd3a&start=82&end=185","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2621705-95e5062f291ebd4edaf390d5cbe3cd3a/thumbnail_82000.jpg","/articles/6279667/Vermont/Barre-Unified-Union-School-District-board-elects-officers-adopts-monthly-meeting-cadence-and-governance-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279667-ac7a3d5e7f9b491e755884a28fb67794/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139607&Signature=IHMw8TS6nonOsK3uwAk~c5eZY7sWmQ4kSzZ-~jU9ZJAwPWM4FfopKvbmm9tChUB7RGeCuBTIvEGZ0W-541pNXbZahZi2wYLW4mskP8niw8-Hm7lXrTtdRK91Xs6f7vj7s9BQvDC77YvAPID2ys-9lF7f7aOkNnyOaKU7pxQAS0aZeBs5-pUiyLFRpayVQzYqiB7y2nQuH1WQRwlNPY3Do4RovplEn7luWTfFtaMcz57fMBK-9UW52RQ0A9qOa0I5Znshs4yrZOu0YfSqXzhZtqqQRo6GC5XZRE2H9y0x3j0i-PHfVkI8jWF1tDa~jOPtSXRed8VkrS~MFqFxf-CC9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Barre Unified Union School District #97 Board of School Directors voted to reorganize its leadership and adopt new meeting and governance practices during its reorganization session. Michael Bouton was confirmed as board chair; Giuliano Ceccinelli was elected vice chair and Emily Wheeler Reynolds was named board clerk. The board also approved meeting cadence, committee assignments, signatory authorities and posting practices.

The reorganizational decisions set the board’s operational framework for the coming year, including a new regular meeting schedule (first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., at the Spalding High School library and online), a board retreat on April 7 starting at 5:00 p.m., adoption of the full form of Robert’s Rules of Order and a narrower agenda-posting practice consistent with state statute (post on the district website and make agendas available at the central office). The board also approved a set of signing authorities and representative appointments used for routine district business.

Most motions were approved by voice vote. The board confirmed Michael Bouton as chair after a nomination and voice vote; Bouton then chaired the remainder of the meeting. The vice-chair nomination for Giuliano Ceccinelli was made and seconded, and the board approved the appointment by voice vote. Emily Wheeler Reynolds was nominated and approved as clerk by voice vote.

On schedule and retreats, the board voted to meet once monthly on the first Monday at 6:00 p.m., with the superintendent to handle retreat logistics; the board set the first retreat for April 7 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The motion to change the regular meeting cadence passed by voice vote.

Committee organization and representative appointments were also settled. Facilities committee members named were Giuliano Ceccinelli and Garrett Grant. Negotiations committee membership was discussed and two members — Jackie Wheeler and Emily Wheeler Reynolds — indicated willingness to serve; the board agreed to keep committee rosters small for now and revisit committee structure at the retreat. Alice Farrell was appointed as the district representative to the Central Vermont Career Center (CVCC) or similar regional body. Garrett Grant was appointed as the district representative to the Spaulding High School Foundation.

On administrative authority, the board voted to: authorize the chair to sign employee contracts after board approval; authorize the chair to sign other contracts approved by the board; and permit the business manager, assistant business manager and superintendent to sign accounts payable, payroll and warrants (with the board clarifying that warrants must be approved by the board first). The board also adopted the regular-format Robert’s Rules of Order for meetings and designated the Times Argus and The World as the district’s official newspapers for legal notices.

The board discussed where to post agendas and minutes and moved to follow state statute: post agendas and minutes on the district website and make them available at the central office, while continuing other posting practices as a courtesy. The superintendent and board agreed to continue customary public posting even where not strictly required by statute.

Votes at a glance

- Elect Michael Bouton as board chair — outcome: approved by voice vote (motion and nomination recorded; tally not specified).
- Elect Giuliano Ceccinelli as vice chair — outcome: approved by voice vote (motion by Emily Wheeler Reynolds; second by Garrett Grant; tally not specified).
- Appoint Emily Wheeler Reynolds as board clerk — outcome: approved by voice vote (motion recorded; second by Garrett Grant; tally not specified).
- Set regular meetings to first Monday monthly at 6:00 p.m., Spalding High School library/online — outcome: approved by voice vote (motion made and seconded; tally not specified).
- Schedule board retreat April 7 at 5:00 p.m. — outcome: approved by voice vote (motion by Giuliano Ceccinelli; second by Alice Farrell; tally not specified).
- Adopt Robert’s Rules of Order (regular form) — outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Authorize chair to sign employee contracts (after board approval) and other board-approved contracts — outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Authorize business manager, assistant business manager and superintendent to sign payables/payroll/warrants (with board approval required first) — outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Designate Times Argus and The World as district newspapers — outcome: approved by voice vote.

The board agreed to revisit committee structures at the April retreat and to keep negotiations representation limited initially to two members so workloads remain manageable. The superintendent said she will circulate a yearlong work plan and meeting orientation materials for new members and reiterated that the district will continue to make information available to the public while following statutory posting requirements.

Two items were removed from the consent agenda for further legal review (annual meeting minutes). The meeting moved to executive session later for personnel-related matters under Vermont statutes cited by the board; no personnel details were disclosed on the public record.

The board’s procedural votes set the administrative routines the superintendent and staff will use for the year and clarified who the public should contact for district business. The board scheduled follow-up items — committee organization, a retreat to review working agreements and a public explanation of the district’s fiscal reserves and budget particulars — for upcoming meetings.","At a reorganization meeting, the Barre Unified Union School District #97 board elected Michael Bouton chair, named Giuliano Ceccinelli vice chair and Emily Wheeler Reynolds clerk, set meetings for the first Monday at 6 p.m., scheduled an April 7 retreat, and approved a package of procedural and signatory authorities.","actionData","errors"]

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