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Hoosac Valley Regional elects officers, receives clean audit and authorizes borrowing
Summary
The committee elected Erin Milne chair and other officers, received a clean audit from Adelson & Company with a single control recommendation, authorized borrowing in anticipation of revenue under state law, and approved a memorandum submission supporting Sgt. Dixon’s medal application.
At its May 19 meeting, the Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee completed its annual reorganization, received a clean audit, approved an authorization to borrow and approved a memorandum supporting an Air Force medal application.
Former Chair Adam Emerson called the meeting to order and, by voice votes recorded as unanimous, the committee nominated and appointed Erin Milne as Chair (motion Adam Emerson, second Andy Przystanski) and Robert Tetlow as Vice Chairman (motion Adam Emerson, second Andy Przystanski). The committee appointed Richard Jette as Treasurer (motion Erin Milne, second Robert Tetlow), named Erin Milne Assistant Treasurer (motion Erin Milne, second Robert Tetlow), appointed Aaron Dean as Secretary (motion Erin Milne, second Andy Przystanski), and retained Dupre Law Office as District Counsel (motion Erin Milne, second Adam Emerson). All reorganization votes were unanimous.
Under the Report of the Business Manager, the committee voted unanimously on a motion by John Duval, seconded by Adam Emerson, to authorize the District Treasurer to borrow in anticipation of revenue under General Laws Chapter 71, Section 16(g) (as amended) and related provisions of Chapter 44 for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
Auditors Dave Irwin and Joe Collins of Adelson & Company presented the 2024 audit, reporting a clean (unmodified) opinion on the financial statements and recommending one control improvement: clearer sequencing for review and sign‑off of warrants prior to check issuance. The auditors directed questions about the report to Erika (district staff).
Committee member Fred Lora moved, and Adam Emerson seconded, to authorize Lora to submit a memorandum to the Air Force in support of Sgt. Dixon’s medal application; that motion passed unanimously. The committee adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Motions and votes at the meeting were taken by voice vote and recorded as unanimous; six members were present and one superintendent was absent.
