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I. Approval of Minutes and confirmation of next meeting date
The minutes of 06/20/23 meeting approved by assent.
The next meetings for the Policy and Amendments Committee are scheduled for:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Tuesday, Sept 5, 2023
Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023
BCTV Channel 1078 Weekly Listing for 7/17/23
Monday, July 17, 2023
4:25 am The Talk – Professional People of Color in VT
6:00 am Collegiate A Cappella Concert – 19th Annual A Cappella Concert 4/15/23
7:55 am Next Stage Arts – Bandwagon Summer Series 2023 Featuring Underground System
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
Christ Church Society sadly announces that the Celebration Brass Band concert scheduled for Sunday has been postponed due to a particularly wet weather forecast (even by the standards of the past week!)
Even Gov. Scott has proclaimed Sunday a miserable weather day.
On a motion by Kim Price, the minutes of June 7, 2023 were approved.
On a motion by Anne Beekman, the committee accepted the recommendation of administration to hire Kerri Beebe, WSESU PreK Coordinator.
On a motion by Anne Beekman, the committee accepted the recommendation of administration to hire Tara Sullivan, BUHS Special Education teacher.
Tim Wessel brings his dynamic enthusiasm to everything he does – his years at BCTV, the Brattleboro Selectboard, “House Hunters” on HGTV, a run for the State Senate, his video production business….and now, Brattle-Boosting ! Tim’s the real deal……
Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present a Celtic Music Festival featuring Cantrip, House of Hamill, and Hildaland, as part of the 2023 Next Stage “Bandwagon Summer Series,” on Sunday, August 13 at 4:00 pm at Scott Farm in Dummerston, VT. The triple bill features multi-instrumentalists and singers from both sides of the Atlantic who expand the boundaries of traditional Celtic music with original songs and tunes, innovative arrangements, and lush three-part harmonies.
From the strong base of its Celtic roots, Cantrip branches out into the music of other European cultures. With swirling border pipes, raging fiddles, thunderous guitar, and four rich voices, Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Eric McDonald, and Alasdair White take audiences on a cultural journey, putting their own spin on each musical style. The band name is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell, or piece of mischief, and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in the quartet’s musical arrangements as well as the compelling potency of their musicianship. Sprung from a local music session in Edinburgh, Scotland nearly 20 years ago, Cantrip has toured throughout Scotland and the US and released six CDs.
Agenda
I Call to order – Anne Beekman, Chair
II Approval of minutes of June 7, 2023
III New Hires
IV Resignations/retirements
V Other business
V Adjourn
SUMMARY: The WSESD Board and members of the Vernon School Board and Administrators attended a retreat together on June 26 to develop goals and priorities for the Continuous Improvement Plan. Administration will begin developing budgets without the support of ESSER funds in September. All schools held graduation ceremonies including BUHS, which was the final one on June 16. There was a discussion of how board members should attend when seating is limited due to holding the event indoors. The board considered new policies regarding the dress code, fire and emergency preparedness, access control, and leadership councils. The report on the sexual abuse investigation has been delayed due to new information received by the investigator. The Board adopted a set of norms to inform their meetings. The Board has not yet received any applicants for the vacant Brattleboro seat but hope to appoint someone at their next meeting on July 25. Administrators will be holding a planning retreat on August 7 and the Board hopes to hold one later that month. Tim Maciel was added to the Social Justice Committee.
AGENDA – 7/11/2023
I. Approval of Minutes from 6/20/23
New Business including reconsideration of current agenda
Windham Southeast School District has read the following three policies at two regular meetings, and anticipates adopting them at the Board Meeting of July 25, 2023.
The policies are attached below; please post for a warning period of at least 10 days prior to the potential adoption date of 7/25/2023.
BCTV Channel 1078 Weekly Listing for 7/3/23
Monday, July 3, 2023
5:00 am Vote for Vermont – Seven Steps to Better Schools
6:00 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – A Path Lit by Lightning: David Maraniss on Jim Thorpe
7:00 am Juno Orchestra – Heavens Border – Suite for String Orchestra
7:15 am Brattleboro Gallery Walk – June 2, 2023
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents native son and a beloved musician of New Orleans Glen David Andrews and his band, on Saturday, August 5 at 6:00 pm at The Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Rd, in Putney, VT.
Glen David Andrews, the prodigious trombonist and vocalist, returns to the Bandwagon Summer Series to captivate audiences once again! Andrews, touring in celebration of his highly anticipated new album, “Le Trème Carnaval,” is known for his electrifying performances and soulful compositions.
With his commanding vocals and virtuosic trombone skills, Glen David Andrews has established himself as a true force in the world of contemporary jazz and funk. A native son and a beloved musician of New Orleans, Andrews is a warrior for cultural preservation at a time when indigenous traditions are being threatened in the city. His music is packed with beauty, hard-earned truths, compassion, humor, anger, joy, and – most of all – hope.
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents Somerville, MA-based Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band, on Saturday, July 29 at 6:00 pm at Cooper Field, 41 Sand Hill Rd, in Putney, VT.
“The power of a large Balkan Brass Band just can’t be denied,” says Keith Marks, Executive Director of Next Stage Arts. “We’re thrilled to have Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band lead our community in a dancing and fun evening of music.”
Raunchy circus roots. Polished precision performances. A joyful cacophony of Balkan, Klezmer and funk, with a tasteful thrash of metal thrown in for good measure. No matter the occasion, Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band has got the brass to get you up and dancing.
Chair DS convened the meeting at 2:32 pm and read hybrid statement.
I. Approval of Minutes and confirmation of next meeting date
The minutes of 06/05/23 meeting approved by assent.
A discussion took place on whether the Policy and Amendments Committee will meet during the summer. It was agreed that there will be one meeting in July, specifically focused on planning a calendar and setting priorities for which policies to review in the coming school year.
“By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth” is set to hold the town’s 50th annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday, July 4, with a morning parade downtown and afternoon and evening program of family activities and fireworks at Living Memorial Park.
Marching units including the local American Legion and Brattleboro Union High School bands, veterans, civic and youth groups will kick off the festivities at 10 a.m. with a parade from Flat Street to Main Street to the town Common.
Brattleboro’s Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, which is sponsoring the parade for a sixth year, will lead the march with its giant American flag, while local personality Alfred Hughes Jr. will conclude the event by debuting his annual top-secret ensemble.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order / Introductions / Recognition of Visitors
II. Review of minutes
III. Items to discuss related to programmatic & performance equity:
a. Universal Pre-k access
b. Rotation of school board meetings
c. Food Services in the district
Monday, June 26, 2023
5:00 am Vote for Vermont – Seven Steps to Better Schools
6:00 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – A Path Lit by Lightning: David Maraniss on Jim Thorpe
7:00 am Juno Orchestra – Heavens Border – Suite for String Orchestra
7:15 am Brattleboro Gallery Walk – June 2, 2023
7:55 am BDCC presents – Fearless Futures 6/6/23
Check out this show with EZLERH ORESTE – a guy who knows how to perform, have a good time and who generously shares the fun! From Stand-Up to Sweat Lodges, Clowning to Video Productions….Ezlerh also gives a beautiful tribute to Jonas Fricke.
The Brattleboro Town Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room (224 Main Street).
…”Now, therefore, we, the New Brattleboro Mascot Oversight Committee of the Windham Southeast School District, do hereby recommend that the Board of School Directors officially adopt Bears as our new school mascot and identifier for the purpose of enabling a unified and spirited school community….”
