A
description of the meeting, who was there, action items and
the next meeting date.
Executive Council
December 12, 2003
Present:
Elaine P., Madeline Y., Dick K., Rob B., Dick T., Peter E.,
Laurie S., Mike R., Joan P., Bob S., Frank S., Steve H., Bruce
G. and Dave C. Staff: Ray P. and Bob J.
1. Guest:
Commissioner Richard Cate
Richard
presented information on a variety of topics. The discussion
with Richard included the following areas and information:
High Schools
on the Move report-Richard mentioned a meeting with leaders
sponsored by VPEP and that he had spoken to Ray about convening
a meeting with secondary principals and him.
NCLBA-He stressed that he feels that DOE, on some issues such
as HQT, may have gone further than they had to and he is going
to try to bring reasonableness to the system. He met with
the Feds and explained that Vermont may have to say no to
some things that don’t fit here.
Licensing Issues-He is open to discussing and trying to improve
issues around reciprocity.
Consolidation-He feels that too much of the discussion in
the legislature is about saving money instead of improving
quality. In his view, consolidation will probably not save
money.
He talked about commitments to facility expansion when the
money is not there. He has some concerns about promises to
Tech centers.
Assessment Issues were discussed.
2. President’s
Report-Elaine talked about her meeting with the Executive
group from VCSEA (SPED Directors). They have invited us to
their next meeting. Ray has a conflict, so Laurie S. will
join Elaine at the meeting.
3. NAESP
Report-Dave talked about the Zone Conference that he and Ray
attended. He cited that the discussions included issues around
NCLBA and some concerns about NAESP membership services.
4. NASSP
Report- Bob discussed Capture Kids Hearts and Bruce talked
about the Region I meeting that he and Ray attended. The discussions
there included: HQT, NCLBA issues, and NASSP membership. He
also reminded people that the national conference would include
presentations on “Breaking Ranks II.”
5. Federal
Relations Report-Dick explained his role and some of the efforts
to date. He and Ray will work together on this.
6. Executive
Director’s Report- The following items were presented and
discussed:
Audit
– A copy of the audit was presented. Ray asked that people
review and email any questions they might have. He was happy
to report that he was incorrect in thinking that the deficit
from last year was in the twenties. It was, in fact, about
$11,000.
Financial Report – A copy of the report was distributed.
Membership and Assessment Report – A copy was distributed
and discussed. Between increased memberships and assessments,
we are about $8,000 ahead of budget projections for this year.
Scholar Award Proposal-This was presented in the packet and
discussed. It was not approved. Ray said that he will refine
and present again in the future.
VPA and National Awards Proposal. The recommendations for
requiring the memberships was approved.
7. Director
of Student Activities’ Report-Bob gave an update on the Falls
Sports Financial Summary. We had a very good season, but due
to some new expenses and a small gate at one venue, we were
about $2,000 behind compared to the budget.
8. Selection
of new Executive Council Member-The bios of the six candidates
were reviewed, and the council voted to elect Joe Bowen, Principal
of West Rutland School, as the replacement for Tony K. Congratulations
Joe!
9. Legislative
Update-Ray reported on the following:
Cost Containment
Committee
Mandates Report
Plans for a joint “legislative update” report from VSBA, VSA,
and VPA. The council approved the expenditure. $8,000 ahead
of budget projections for this year.
Scholar Award Proposal-This was presented in the packet and
discussed. It was not approved. Ray said that he will refine
and present again in the future.
10. Professional
Development Update – Ray gave an update of the workshops that
have been presented so far and that are planned for the future.
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