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Votes at a glance: consent agenda, CMS interim, tuition, Havemeyer study and leave policy
Summary
At the April meeting the Board approved the consent agenda (7‑0), a $6,000,000 interim appropriation request for Central Middle School (unanimous), tuition and fees (unanimous), a $250,000 interim request to study Havemeyer relocation (7‑1) and amended leave policy language (8‑0).
The Board of Education recorded the following formal votes during the April meeting:
• Consent agenda — Passed 7‑0 (motion and second recorded at start of meeting).
• Central Middle School interim appropriation — Board voted unanimously to request $6,000,000 in interim capital to address recent external project costs and contingency exposures (building committee memo cited approximately $3,174,000 in recent external items). Chair Mike moved the motion; Cappelli seconded; motion passed unanimously.
• Tuition and fees — Approved as presented with no changes (unanimous vote).
• Havemeyer relocation interim request — The board approved a $250,000 interim appropriation to study relocation and facilities consolidation options for Havemeyer operations; motion passed 7‑1 after discussion about town responsibilities and prior committee work.
• Amended leave policy — Board approved language clarifying that working another job while on family medical leave or other authorized leave is grounds for termination “to the extent permitted by law.” The motion passed 8‑0.
Each item will proceed through the town appropriation and BET/RTM process as required; staff noted the BET may attach release conditions for some capital interim approvals.
