School Board Members Present: Diana Costello (DC)Lisa Ransom (LR), John Schmeltzer (JS), Jay Pilliod (JP), Kaj Samsom (KS).

Others Present: Debbie Lesure (DL), Principal, Brigid Scheffert, Superintendent. Michelle Baker (MB), Business Manager

Doug Reed came to present a plan for an amphitheater on school/town grounds. The Board took a walking tour of the potential site. Doug explained that it can be accomplished with minimal taxpayer funds as seed money. He would like to see the Town and the School provide starting funds so that the access road can be built and he can start the process of planning, pursuing grants etc. The Board thanked him for his presentation and showed overall enthusiasm for the amphitheater. JS suggested that it would be very important to get public input through a public meeting prior to advancing the project beyond this stage. The full board supported this approach. Doug left the meeting. There was minor follow-up discussion including questions about the details, permitting, liability, shared ownership of the proposed site, but also general support that this would be a nice addition to the grounds.

KS made a motion to approve the minutes of the 7/21/09 meeting with edits made by email prior to today. Seconded by LR. Approved by all.

Michelle Baker gave the business manager's report (attached). This included discussion of the TAN, Bonds and Control Tech contract.

LR made a motion to accept the bid from the Chittenden Bank for a revenue anticipation note in the amount of $412,000 at an interest rate of 1.95% with no prepayment penalty dated August 26, 2009. Seconded by JP. Approved by all.

Discussion ensued over the cost vs. benefit of the Control Tech contract. Board agreed to renew with Control Tech. Deb will pursue.

JP gave an update on the roof project. There is a problem with the metal roof, fully covered by Firestone under warranty. Manufacturing defect. Replacement materials have been ordered and the Co. will handle all costs and work. Overall, roof project went well, finished early (indoors). We anticipate funds available to cover the septic roof repairs.

JP informed us of his pursuit of Efficiency VT funds for some of the lighting changes made in the project.

JP had to leave the meeting at approx. 7:45pm

Bridgette gave the superintendents update. Various facility and workflow improvements have been made at Central Office. Bridgette held 2 days of work with Administrators, many of them new. Worked on processes and protocols for decision making.

Principals report was received from D.L. focused on kick off events with teachers and plans for the beginning of school.143 total students are enrolled, which is an increase over expectation.

JS gave an update on the Trail project. There is a public meeting with the School and Selectboard on Monday August 31^st.

Motion made by KS and seconded by JS to approve the following Board Orders;

Approved Unanimously

#07 $ 3,545.54 Payroll Taxes/Retirement

#08 $ 9,456.34 Payroll

#09 $332,902.79 Expenses

#10 $ 21,060.12 Expenses

#11 $ 7,628.19 Payroll

#12 $ 3,037.96 Payroll Taxes/Retirement

#13 $ 26,505.05 Payroll

#14 $ 12,357.70 Payroll Taxes/Retirement

#15 $ 45,158.62 Expenses

#16 $ 11,176.80 Expenses

Motion made by KS to adjourn, seconded by LR. All approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm