MORETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Board Meeting, held in the Moretown Elementary School library.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Board members Jay Pilliod, John Schmeltzer, Lisa Ransom

Principal Roberta Barone and Business Manager John Pike.

The meeting was called to order at 6:25 pm by John Schmeltzer.

Superintendent’s Report

Bob was unavailable so there was no report.

Principal’s Report

There was nothing to report at this time.

John Pike presented the proposed budget with CLA numbers received last week. The new CLA and decreased enrollment cause an increase in the Estimated Homestead Property Tax Rate to $1.54. This is an eleven cent increase over last year’s Tax Rate (or 8%). The Board discussed options to address this increase. The original proposed budget stands at $2,050,699, which is a 1.8% decrease from last year’s budget.

John Pike explained that cutting $21,800 in spending translates to $.01 on the Homestead Tax Rate He also reminded us that income sensitivity comes into play for 50-60% of our taxpayers. The board will continue to consider options to be discussed at the next board meeting, scheduled for January 8, 2008. (Additional meetings are scheduled on Jan 8 and Jan 15. Roberta will ask Pam to warn these extra meetings.)

John provided an update on the selection of members to the Washington West Supervisory Union’s Superintendent Search Committee.

John Pike has been in communication with First Student to work out the details of a 3 year contract.

Update on Quarry Appeal

There was no update at this time.

On a motion by John, seconded by Jay, the minutes of the November board meeting were adopted as written.

On a motion by Jay, seconded by Lisa, the board approved the following board orders: #36 for $33,784.95; # 37 for $16,309.68; #38 for $32,730.45; #39 for $18,002.32; #40 for $1,323,571.34; #41 for $52,246.00

On a motion by John, seconded by Lisa, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.

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Lisa Ransom (in the absence of Amy Bolger - Board Clerk)