Note: These proposed minutes should be considered preliminary until they are approved as
reflected in the minutes of the next board meeting.
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union School Board
Minutes — May 14, 2025
Directors present: Anne Beekman, Kerry Amidon, Deborah Stanford, Kim Price, Brian Remer
Also present: Mark Speno, Brin Tucker, Frank Rucker, Jonathan Harris, Janet Slesinski.
Zoom participants at the end of these minutes.
CALL TO ORDER—5:00 p.m. — Anne Beekman
On a motion by Deborah Stanford, the board approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
Administrative Report – Mark spoke of the ongoing development of the district’s pre-K program.
The Oak Grove pre-K will move to the Canal Street facility giving more opportunities for collaboration and teamwork as well as a specialized program for intensive behavior which may reduce out of district placements. We are in the beginning phase of this new project with an expected start date of the fall. Open house tomorrow night 4-6 pm. Mark gave thanks to Mary Kaufmann for her work on both the intensive services program and the Pre-K.
Resignations and new hires:
On a motion by Brian Remer the board approved the resignations of Celena Romo and Marissa Fuoroli.
On a motion by Deborah Stanford, the board approved the new hires as recommended by administration; Nick Polidor, Shane Bryant, Sherri Eaton-Bin Daar and Kelsey Baumgarten.
Frank Rucker gave an overview of the transportation bid process and the 2 applicants.
Administration recommends we award a 5 year contract to FM Kuzmuskus.
On a motion by Kim Price, the board voted to award the transportation contract to FM Kuzmuskus.
Mark introduced the presentation of the SU’s Portrait of a Graduate. Janet Slesinski presented an overview of the work that has been done to date to create our SU’s Portrait of a Graduate and the plan for next steps.
Public Comment on non-agenda items:
Curtis Clough discussed the importance of meeting basic employment minimums. Tim Maciel thanked the group for the Portrait of a Graduate work and inquired about the Rural School Caucus and Vernon.
The board approved the following policies for a first reading:
● D1 Personnel Recruitment, Selection, Appointment and Background Checks
● F16 Head Lice
● F28 School Activities
The board approved the following policies for a second reading:
● F1 Student Conduct and Discipline
● F21 Policy on Restraint & Seclusion
● F29 English Learners
On a motion by Deborah Stanford the board adopted the following policies:
● C3 Public Participation at Board Meetings
● D6 Substitute Teachers
On a motion by Kerry Amidon, the board voted to adjourn at 5:49 pm.
Note: These proposed minutes should be considered preliminary until they are approved as reflected in the minutes of the next board meeting.
