Members Present:  Diane Mach, Julie Mach – Vice Chair, Jackie Wilson, Sue Wilburn, Jane Lourie - Chair, Randi Lowe, John Thrasher – Moderator, Cori Rail, Deb Hawkins – District Clerk, Scott McChesney

Call to order at 7:00 PM at the Rupert Firehouse 

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of the Warning & Articles

Article 1:     To elect a Moderator to serve from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.   

Scott McChesney motioned; Eugene Ceglowski seconded to nominate John Thrasher as Moderator.  Motion carried.

Article 2:     To elect a School District Clerk to serve from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

Cori Rail motioned; Judy Zinn seconded to nominate Deb Hawkins as School District Clerk.  Motion carried.

Article 3:     To elect a School District Treasurer to serve from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

Diane Mach motioned; Anthony Garcia seconded to nominate Judy Zinn as School District Treasurer. Motion carried.

Article 4:     To determine the date and time on which the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Mettawee School District shall be held.

Julie Mach motioned; Steven Schlussel seconded to set the date at 2/24/2021 at 7:PM at the Mettawee Community School for next year's informational meeting.  Motion Carried.

Article 5:     To hear and act upon the reports of the School District directors and officers.

Report of directors and officers presented by Jane Lourie.  Board comes from many different places but very united on student focus.  This has been a tough budget year with a significant increase.  Board is not happy, but the increase is necessary.  Walked a tightrope and took it very seriously.  Maintaining a first-class education for K-6 is a priority.  Not looking to increase taxes any more than we absolutely have to.  So much of budget is out of the board's control, due to Mettawee School expenses being contractual in nature and secondary costs not being set by our board.  

Ending current budget in deficit because of a change in the number of students attending school at the secondary level.  More students went to school in Vermont leaving a $157K deficit.  

90% of increase in this budget is due to anticipated secondary education costs.  More students attending school in Vermont happened sooner than anticipated.  Additionally, K-6 teacher salary, non-instructional staff salary and health insurance costs for non-instructional staff.

Transportation costs down due to restructuring.  Lower costs for food service.  Direct results of food service and transportation directors.  Shared costs.

We will be having a teacher retirement this year.  Mettawee Board is committed to decreasing staff through attrition and will not hire a replacement for this teacher.  Not looking to drastically cut staff at this point but cutting costs by not replacing the exiting teacher.

Reference page 11 – $5,870,038 budget.  Don't know how that can be brought down.  $269,340 to be transfer from reserve.  $778,820 left in reserve after transfer.  $269,340 is for 8 cent tax relief.  Taken a quarter of stabilization.remain in tax stabilization was what it was thought to be.  $269,340 is for 8 cent tax relief.  Taken a quarter of stabilization.

Equalized pupil is down because enrollment is down.  Budget increase is 6.4% per equalized student.

Residential Equalized tax rate of $1.53.  We are in year 3 of incentive which allows a 4-cent reduction.  $138,344. Each town has own CLA.  Cannot quote actual tax rate now. Anticipate Pawlet a $.05 increase and Rupert a $.08.

Julie Mach – We worked very hard on this budget as we do understand the difficulty that this budget has on our community.  Any tax increase is a hardship.  Major factors of increase are insurance and secondary education.  We have zero control.  We were thoughtful and careful over the parts of the budget that we do have control over.  Realizing the responsibility to keep costs down but also maintaining the highest level of education for the children and hopefully draw in more families.  Hope to provide benefits to the community at large creating a well-functioning society.  The phrase that “we don't use the school” isn't true...we all use the school system every day.  From going to the store and knowing that you're going to get the correct amount of change back etc.  Good public education benefits all of us and creates a public good.  Please keep these thoughts in mind when you are considering how to vote this year.

Floor open for general questions:

Gene Ceglowski – why are there two letters from private school which are essentially advertisements in the annual report.

Julie Mach – I asked that same question.  They were sent to us unsolicited.  Would be a good idea to ask the public schools to submit something for the report.

Tom Melcher – Equalized students is not really defined in the report.  

Julie – Page 4

Tom Melcher – Don't know what equalized tax rate means.  Fewer equalized students for 20-21 but confused why budget going up.

Sue Wilborn - State calculation.  Equalized because everyone in the state is using it.  Same formula used.

Tom Melcher – And that is used to solve problem.  Proposed for a reason.

Sue Wilborn – It is the way to fund the education system, not a way to solve a problem.

Frank Nelson – the supreme court mandated coming up with a cost per student.

John Thrasher – Equalized tax rate is the same throughout the state and each town's CLA  gets factored in when budgets are approved.

Tom Melcher – the idea is to make sure all students get the same quality of education.

John Thrasher – how a town votes on a budget is what determines the quality of education.

Tom Melcher – why is budget going up with less students?

Sue Wilborn – Education spending goes up per student and goes up even when there are fewer students.

Jackie Wilson – Equalized student is based on a 2 year average.

Rod Hawkins – the idea of attrition among teachers is a novel idea but it doesn't keep up with the decrease in the rate of the students.  Why not keep up by letting teachers go? The idea of an 18-1 ratio can be achieved.

Jane Lourie – looking to reach the goal over the course of three years.

John Malcolm – Regarding Burr and Burton tuition are we sending or non-sending.

Jane Lourie – non sending.

John Malcolm - does this budget include the Granville increase?

Jane Lourie – don't think so as Granville just set their tuition in the last couple of weeks.  There is so much in reserve because in the past the tuition kept dropping.

Julie Mach – Budget rates are on page 22.  Regarding BBA, the $19K is not what we pay, we pay the VT State average of $16,400

John Malcolm – Is it still the case that the public has no input or say on the secondary school budgets?

Frank Nelson – Would it be wise to go into a contract negotiation with NYS schools regarding criteria regarding oversight.  Also to set a tuition rate with NYS and set up a contract?

Jane Lourie – we have looked at a contract with the NYS schools because both schools determine their tuition rate in a different manner.  We have looked at that closely.

Jackie Wilson – when you are choice you don't have contracts with any schools, you pay the state average or lower.  We cannot control what they are going to do with tuition. We did have conversations with them.  They are willing, however, to give us information regarding student data.  We felt that they are providing us with a quality education.

Gene Ceglowski – how many Rupert & Pawlet students in K-6.

Jackie Wilson – please call and it will be provided.

Gene Ceglowski – there are not many children on the school buses.  We paid for 1/3 of the cost of building the school and Pawlet paid 2/3.  Are we still paying 1/3?  Tax rates for both towns similar.  I don't think it was a good financial deal for Rupert.

Jackie Wilson – It doesn't work that way.  The tax rate is the tax rate whether your Pawlet or Rupert.  The taxes are based on the grand list.

Gene Ceglowski – feel that Rupert's cost per pupil is more than the cost per pupil for Pawlet.

Jane Lourie – we have worked very hard to be one educational community.  We are one school district.  The communities voted on it and the people spoke.  It was the community's decision to move this way.  We are working together as one community to educate our students.

Tom Melcher – Working on as good an education as we can, as mentioned.  What is infrastructure goal?  When we fill up our infrastructure what will happen regarding the amount of money?  How do we deal with the money going up?

Julie Mach – Mettawee does have a limit.  We don't want to go from a school with fewer students to a school with 400 students and then the education quality suffers.  We are becoming an elderly state rather than a state with a growing number of children.  The goal is to have a good school.

Tom Melcher – If 40 students move in the costs are going to go up.

Julie Mach – there are some fees that are not going to change.  We have room for growth.

Tom Melcher– so is there anything in the school that says what the school is good for with numbers?  

Scott McChesney – It would be ideal for our school population to go up?  

John Thrasher – the classrooms are designed for no more than 15-17 students.

Frank Nelson – Cost per pupil – there is a difference in cost per pupil with special education students.

The future costs as anticipated by growth is related to employment opportunities.  Would the school board support the new fiber optic initiative?

Jane Lourie – We have not done anything at this point.

Steve Schlussel – we are only here to discuss this year's budget.

John Thrasher – yes and to discuss the school directors report.

Arlene Bentley – There is a large group of people that are interested in the fiber optic issue.

Article 6:     To discuss articles to be voted upon by Australian ballot.

Article 8:     Shall the voters authorize the School Board to borrow money by issuance of notes not in excess of anticipated revenue for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021?  NO DISCUSSION

Article 9:     Shall the voters of the school district approve the school board to expend $5,870,038, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year?  It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $16,660 per equalized pupil.  This projected spending per equalized pupil is 6.4% higher than spending for the current year.  NO DISCUSSION

Article 10:   Shall the voters appropriate the sum of $40,000 for the Building and Grounds Maintenance Reserve Fund?

Rod Hawkins – what has this fund been used for?

Jane Lourie – the parking lot and the well.  We have an aging building at this point, and we will need a new roof in a couple of years.

Tom Melcher – Infrastructure reserve fund not for staff?

Jane Lourie – correct

Article 11:    To elect the following directors to the board of directors of the Mettawee School District:

                    Pawlet - 1 Director for a one (1) year term expiring in February 2021

                    Pawlet - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023

                    Rupert - 1 Director for a one (1) year term expiring in February 2021

 Article 7:     Any other business

John Thrasher acknowledged that Jane Lourie will be stepping down.  Audience applauded.

Diane Mach – The board has appreciated Jane's knowledge, compassion, etc....

Meeting to continue on March 3, 2020 at Rupert & Pawlet Town Halls for Australian ballot voting

Respectfully Submitted,

Debra Hawkins.

Mettawee School District Clerk

Results from March 3, 2020 - Australian Ballot Voting

Article 8:     Shall the voters authorize the School Board to borrow money by issuance of notes not in excess of anticipated revenue for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021?          

PASSED       YES - 575      NO - 228

Article 9:     Shall the voters of the school district approve the school board to expend $5,870,038, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year?  It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $16,660 per equalized pupil.  This projected spending per equalized pupil is 6.4% higher than spending for the current year.      

PASSED       YES - 460      NO - 350

Article 10:   Shall the voters appropriate the sum of $40,000 for the Building and Grounds Maintenance Reserve Fund?     

PASSED       YES - 530      NO - 275

Article 11:   To elect the following directors to the board of directors of the Mettawee School District:

Pawlet - 1 Director for a one (1) year term expiring in February 2021           CORI RAIL

Pawlet - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023       JULIE MACH

Rupert - 1 Director for a one (1) year term expiring in February 2021           ARLENE BENTLEY

Moderator Oliver Olsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at The Dorset School. He asked the board to introduce themselves and reviewed key points of Roberts Rules of order. Richard Long asked to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Moderator Olsen invited Long to lead the pledge of allegiance. 

Articles to discuss:

Article 1:          To elect a Moderator to serve from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. 

Debra Lyneis moved to nominate Oliver Olsen. With no further nominations, Dick Dale moved to close nominations and for the Clerk to cast a single ballot for Oliver Olsen. The question was called and Oliver Olsen was elected Moderator.

Article 2:          To elect a School District Clerk to serve from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

Jim Salsgiver moved to nominate Sandy Pinsonault. With no further nominations, Dick Dale moved to close nominations and for the Clerk to cast a single ballot for Sandy Pinsonault. The question was called and Sandy Pinsonault was elected School District Clerk.

Article 3:          To elect a School District Treasurer to serve from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

Dick Dale moved to nominate Jim Lind. With no further nominations, Jay Ouellette moved to close nominations and for the Clerk to cast a single ballot for Jim Lind. The question was called and Jim Lind was elected School District Treasurer.

Article 4:          To fix the salaries of the School District Officers for the 2020-2021 school year.

Jay Ouellette moved to fix the salaries of the School District Officers as follows: $500 for the School District Clerk and $300 for the School District Treasurer, seconded by Dick Dale. The question was called and the motion carried.

Article 5:          To determine the date and time on which the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Taconic and Green Regional School District shall be held, and where such meeting shall be held.

Ben Freeman moved to set the date and time as Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM at Currier Memorial School, seconded by Herbert Ogden. The question was called and the motion carried.

Article 6:          To hear and act upon the reports of the School District directors and officers.

Dick Dale moved to accept the reports of the School District Directors and officers as presented, seconded by Deb Lyneis. Herb Ogden directed voters to page 17 of the annual report, showing Fiscal Year 20 Tax Rate and Fiscal Year 21 Projected Tax Rate. There was an increase in secondary students, medical insurance and pre-kindergarten providers. The proposed budget would pay for 20 hours of public pre-k, which may not equate to 20 hours of private pre-k, as costs may be different. He acknowledged this would be a step toward equality. In order to cut the budget by 1%, the budget would need to decrease by approximately $190,000. Melanie Virgilio asked if some districts would see an increase as others saw a decrease due to health care costs. Jim Salsgiver stated there would be differences between districts, but everyone would see an increase. Jim Mirenda suggested the board include information pertaining to student performance in the annual report next year. The question was called and the motion carried.

Article 7:     To discuss articles to be voted upon by Australian ballot.

See articles 9-16 below.

Article 8:      To transact any other business which may legally come before this meeting.

Bill Drunsic mentioned when Taconic and Green was proposed, voters were told not to expect significant decreases, but were never told about increased costs. Melanie Virgilio asked if there were any anticipated positions to be created. Jacquelyne Wilson stated some positions were eliminated from individual schools to compensate. She shared that Sunderland and Manchester did not have secondary transportation, but the district was now providing it. The board and voters would need to look into declining student enrollment in future years. Bruce Frauman believed the larger district provided principals and the Supervisory Union more authority to run day-to-day operations. Deb Lyneis stated all of our kids are all of our kids and the board is very proud of that. Cynthia Rosen-Malter asked about the number of administrators and asked for administrator information in the annual report. Jacquelyne Wilson stated the positions shifted. The tech integrationist worked directly with students and staff. Bill Drunsic asked if the School District had a plan moving forward for the next 5 to 10 years pertaining to building and grounds. Jacquelyne Wilson stated there was a five-year plan for buildings and grounds. Bruce Frauman asked if Flood Brook School would be submitting some documentation, as he did not see it in the report. Wilson said she would ask Flood Brook School. Herb Ogden recognized Jacquelyne Wilson for her hard work and thanked her for the dedication to her profession over the years, followed by a standing ovation. With no further business to come before the board, Herbert Ogden moved to recess the meeting at 8:40 PM, seconded by Jay Ouellette. The meeting stood recessed until voting by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. 

Article 9:     Shall the voters authorize the School Board to borrow money by issuance of notes not in excess of anticipated revenue for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021?

Dick Dale stated this article would allow the School Board to have a cash flow as needed. 

Article 10:   Shall the voters approve payment of the announced tuition rate of Burr and Burton Academy in the amount of $17,990 for the 2020-2021 school year for resident pupils in grades 9 through 12 who attend any approved Vermont independent school?

Mark Tashjian gave an overview of Burr and Burton Academy. Of approximately 750 students, 543 students came from Taconic and Green Schools. The school carefully thought about and has moved toward tying together 4 different important skills; communication, problem solving, integrative thinking and citizenship. The school has had sustained growth, which he believed strengthened the community and the school. He thanked all for their continued support and asked for support for Article 10. Bruce Frauman asked how health care cost increases would impact the student to teacher ratio. Tashjian explained that small classes were managed. Jim Mirenda asked to what degree do the schools work together to make sure that the students are prepared for high school. Mark Tashjian stated that all schools send children to Burr and Burton Academy with varied levels of preparation. He spoke of the Student Success program. Jacquelyne Wilson mentioned the new Taconic and Green Student Success program, which resembles the BBA Student Success program. Alyce Escher asked what percentage of the budget came from fundraising and donations and if a percentage of fundraising money went toward tuition costs. Mark Tashjian said about $1,000,000 each year comes from fundraising, helping offset costs and the endowment was approximately $20,000,000. He spoke of the Rowland Family, with their last donation being two years ago in the amount of $20,000,000. 

Article 11:   Shall the voters of the school district approve the school board to expend $33,481,460, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year?  It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $18,144 per equalized pupil.  This projected spending per equalized pupil is 6.4% higher than spending for the current year.

Herbert Ogden asked if the level of detail on the budget was necessary or should portions be eliminated from the 2021 annual report to create room for the requested documentation. Jim Mirenda stated that it would be at the discretion of the board, but he would like to see more in the report. Richard Long stated he liked the detailed budget in the annual report and agreed that he’d like to see the requested documents included as well.  

Article 12:   Shall the voters authorize the School Board to establish a Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund?

Herbert Ogden stated the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund would help to alleviate high tax increases in the future. Richard Long asked if it was an artificial tax rate. Jacquelyne Wilson stated the board wanted to ask the voters to put the money in a fund for future use as needed. This was not an artificial tax rate. Richard Long stated it would be nice to have the money directly put toward the current tax rate and Bill Drunsic concurred. Melanie Virgilio stated Sunderland kept the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund in Sunderland prior to the merger. Dick Dale spoke of the number of high school students in the Taconic and Green Regional School District and higher health care costs. In two years, the subsidy from the merger will end and this fund would help, if approved. W. Michael Nawrath asked who would be able to take money from the fund and if board over spent, would the board be able to use the fund to cover the costs. Dick Dale stated his understanding was the board would be able to use funds as needed. Sue Wilborn stated it would be presented as part of the budget to the voters and the account would be used for tax stabilization only, as the article stated. John Cueman suggested a portion of surplus funds be used to help stabilize the taxes now. Jacquelyne Wilson spoke of potential risks or costs with the healthcare options in the future. If there were no surplus, the difference would be made up with a tax rate increase. Alyce Escher did not believe future healthcare costs were relevant and funds should be used now. Jay Ouellette spoke of the possible increase on page 18 of the annual report. Melanie Virgilio suggested that the budget to be discussed and voted by the floor. Bill Drunsic asked to make sure the fund would not benefit just one town. Melanie Virgilio asked if the board or voters would change what is voted on by the floor meeting. Jacquelyne Wilson stated it would be the voters in the district and would require an amendment to the articles of the district. Jim Salsgiver expressed the difficulty of using a single year’s tax rate to help cover deficits from multiple years. Herbert Ogden asked if using surplus funds would put the district over the spending threshold. Sue Wilborn stated that the figures were only projections. However, every dollar over the spending threshold would cost twice as much. 

Article 13:   Shall the voters authorize the School Board to transfer the anticipated General Fund surplus existing on June 30, 2020, an amount estimated to be $509,695, to the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund?

See article 12.     

Article 14:   Shall the voters appropriate the sum of $250,000 for the Building and Grounds Reserve Fund?

Moderator Olsen considered Articles 14, 15 and 16 together. Dick Dale referred individuals to page 22 of the annual report.

Article 15:   Shall the voters appropriate the sum of $125,000 for the Bus Reserve Fund?

See article 14.        

Article 16:   Shall the voters appropriate the sum of $40,000 for the Technology Equipment Reserve Fund?

See article 14.      

Article 17:  To elect the following directors to the board of directors:

Danby - 1 Director for a one (1) year term expiring in February 2021

Dorset - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023

Landgrove - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023

Mt. Tabor - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023

Peru - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023

Sunderland - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023

Be it known that 42 voters attended the 2020 annual Taconic and Green Regional School District Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Dorset School.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Pinsonault, Taconic and Green Regional School District Clerk

Oliver Olsen, Taconic and Green Regional School District Moderator

Anita L. Sheldon, Minute Taker

Results from March 3, 2020 - Australian Ballot Voting

Article 9:     Shall the voters authorize the School Board to borrow money by issuance of notes not in excess of anticipated revenue for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021?

PASSED              YES - 2575                  NO - 600

Article 10:   Shall the voters approve payment of the announced tuition rate of Burr and Burton Academy in the amount of $17,990 for the 2020-2021 school year for resident pupils in grades 9 through 12 who attend any approved Vermont independent school?

PASSED              YES - 2779                  NO - 477

Article 11:   Shall the voters of the school district approve the school board to expend $33,481,460, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year?  It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $18,144 per equalized pupil.  This projected spending per equalized pupil is 6.4% higher than spending for the current year.

PASSED              YES - 2381                  NO - 929

Article 12:   Shall the voters authorize the School Board to establish a Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund?

PASSED              YES - 2617                  NO - 514

Article 13:   Shall the voters authorize the School Board to transfer the anticipated General Fund surplus existing on June 30, 2020, an amount estimated to be $509,695, to the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund?

PASSED                     YES - 2632                  NO - 494

Article 14:   Shall the voters appropriate the sum of $250,000 for the Building and Grounds Reserve Fund?

PASSED              YES - 2442                  NO - 689

Article 15:   Shall the voters appropriate the sum of $125,000 for the Bus Reserve Fund?

PASSED                     YES - 2585                  NO - 580

Article 16:   Shall the voters appropriate the sum of $40,000 for the Technology Equipment Reserve Fund?

PASSED                     YES – 2642                 NO - 529

Article 17:  To elect the following directors to the board of directors:

Danby - 1 Director for a one (1) year term expiring in February 2021             LINDSAY RALPH

Dorset - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023         JIM SALSGIVER

Landgrove - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023  BEN FREEMAN

Mt. Tabor - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023   HERBERT G OGDEN

Peru - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023               JAY OUELLETTE

Sunderland - 1 Director for a three (3) year term expiring in February 2023  MELANIE VIRGILIO

Mountain School at Winhall on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM.

Article 1:    To elect one (1) School Director for a three-year term (to be voted by Australian Ballot).

Article 2:    To elect a Moderator for the ensuing year (to be voted by Australian Ballot).

Article 3:    Shall the voters authorize the School Board to borrow money by issuance of notes not in excess of anticipated revenue for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021?

Motion by David Squires to bring Article 3 to the floor; seconded by Betsy Cetron; no discussion.  Motion by David Squires to approve Article 3 as written; seconded by Jan Hurley; unanimous.  Article 3 carries.  Next Jennifer Samuelson, Chair Winhall School Board, gives a slide presentation relative to budget items to those present at Town Meeting.  Bill Schwartz thanks the School Board.  Questions follow.  The Winhall School Board and Supervisory Union respond.

Article 4:    Shall the voters of the school district approve the school board to expend $3,845,926, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year?  It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $18,756 per equalized pupil.  This projected spending per equalized pupil is 6.4% higher than spending for the current year.

Motion by Larry Wohler to bring Article 4 to the floor; seconded by Dean Gianotti Sr.  No discussion follows.  Motion by Betsy Cetron to approve Article 4 as written; seconded by Beth Grant; unanimous.  Article 4 carries.

Article 5:    Shall the voters approve payment of the announced tuition rate of Burr and Burton Academy in the amount of $17,990 for the 2020-2021 school year for resident pupils in grades 9-12 who attend Burr and Burton Academy?

Motion by Pat Glabach to bring Article 5 to the floor; seconded by Bill Schwartz.  No discussion follows.  Motion by Betsy Cetron to approve Article 5 as written; seconded by Kim Wohler; unanimous.  Article 5 carries.

Article 6:    To transact any other business which may legally come before the meeting.

The Winhall School Board congratulates Randi Lowe, new Superintendent of the BRSU.  As there was no other business, Stuart Coleman makes the motion to recess the meeting until 7:00PM when polls officially close; seconded by Dean Gianotti Sr. , unanimous.

Respectfully Submitted,

Elizabeth Grant, Town Clerk

Australian Ballot Results

Article 1:    To elect one (1) School Director for a three-year term (to be voted by Australian Ballot).  JENNIFER SAMUELSON

Article 2:    To elect a Moderator for the ensuing year (to be voted by Australian Ballot).  SCOTT BUSHEE