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Bennington board OKs consent agenda, hears routine reports and recognizes Special Olympics national banner
Summary
After adjourning the special budget hearing, the board unanimously approved the consent agenda, received school reports (elementary through high school), a communications update and a Special Olympics national banner recognition for unified programming.
Following the special budget hearing on Sept. 8, the Bennington Public Schools Board of Education conducted its regular meeting, approved the consent agenda and heard reports from building and district leaders.
Consent agenda: the board approved the consent agenda (agenda, minutes, bills and personnel report) by unanimous roll call after Kara moved to approve and Joe seconded. The personnel report included recent hires and resignations; administrators said several classified and paraprofessional openings remain and that recruiting efforts (including a large job fair at Wayne State College) had strong turnout.
Reports and recognitions: building administrators reported a strong start to the school year, including back‑to‑school nights, professional learning and student nominations for teacher recognition. Student services reported 90 English‑language learners (59 in direct services) and previewed inclusive events such as 'Games on the Green' (expected 200+ students). Communications director Stacy Hahn reviewed outreach metrics and noted a national award for the district’s mailed report. Unified programming staff described earning Special Olympics' national banner recognition and ongoing inclusive sports and leadership activities.
Operations and safety: operations staff updated the board on recent work (tennis court concrete pours and campus projects) and said the district is filling openings for bus drivers, food service and paraprofessionals; Officer Nelson from the Bennington Police Department was introduced as the new school resource officer and staff described the 24/7 'Safe to Help' reporting system.
Procedure: other routine business included committee reports and scheduling of upcoming meetings, including a regular meeting on Oct. 13 and several special meetings tied to the budget and bid approvals. The board adjourned the meeting by unanimous roll call at the end of the agenda.
No substantive public comments were recorded during the evening’s public forum.
