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Votes at a glance: Bennington board approves handbooks, mascot/colors and superintendent contract
Summary
At its June meeting the Bennington Public Schools Board approved the June consent agenda, adopted updated handbooks for 26-27, approved colors and the Coyotes mascot for the second high school, and ratified the superintendent's contract with a 3.5% raise and performance bonus; all recorded votes were affirmative.
The Bennington Public Schools Board recorded several formal actions at the June meeting. Key outcomes:
- Consent agenda approved: The board approved the agenda, minutes from May 11, presentation of June bills and the personnel report. Roll-call yes votes: Jeremy, Tim, Joe, Allison. Motion passed.
- Handbooks adopted: Trustees moved and approved preschool, elementary, middle and high school handbooks for the 26-27 school year as presented. Roll-call yes votes: Jeremy, Tim, Joe, Alison. Motion passed.
- Mascot and color approval: The board voted to adopt navy, silver and yellow as the color palette and Coyotes as the mascot for Bennington's second high school; staff will work with Varsity Brands to finalize pantones and artwork. Roll-call yes votes: Tim, Joe, Alison, Jeremy. Motion passed.
- Superintendent contract approved: The board approved a superintendent contract covering the 26-27 through 28-29 school years that includes a 3.5% salary increase and a performance bonus; roll-call yes votes: Jeremy, Tim, Joe, Alison. Motion passed.
All recorded roll-call votes in the meeting transcripts show unanimous 'yes' votes among the four recorded voting members present. No motions recorded in the transcript failed or were tabled.
