A description of the meeting, who was there, action items and the next meeting date.

Note: all minutes are marked “Draft” until official approved by the next committee meeting.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 2, 2007, 2:00 PM
AT THE KILLINGTON GRAND

Present: Rob Bliss, Joseph Bowen, Lynn Coale, David Cobb, Peter Evans, Steve Houghton, Bob Johnson, Dick Kraemer, Meg Powden, June Sargent, Laurie Singer, Frank Spencer.

1. Peter Evans welcomed everyone.

2. Richard Kraemer was the only applicant to apply for the newly designed “retired principal” position. He was approved unanimously.

3. Bob Stevens reviewed the timeline for hiring Marie’s replacement. Advertisement will go out during late May, early June, with a hiring target of mid-late July, ’07.

4. Laurie and Bob S. met with Val Gardner and it was agreed to have her facilitate another strategic planning session in Manchester at our summer retreat. She will facilitate on August 9th and will be a guiding observer on the morning of the 10th. The Executive Council will share some thoughts with ASC after lunch on August 9th.

5. The Leadership Academy currently has 170 people registered. This is a good number for this early in the process.

6. Bob Stevens spoke about the potential to have mentors trained by the PALS program, which is sponsored by NAESP. We need to guarantee 25 people at a cost of $800/person, plus expenses. If the participant number does not develop, Bob will look for other options.

7. Bob S. asked the Executive Council to review his report and respond at their convenience.

8. Peter Evans asked Lynn Coale to present the slate of officers which will include Nancy Erickson, Tim Crowley, Past President Peter Evans, President Laurie Singer, President-Elect Madeline Young and retired principal Richard Kraemer, plus other standing members.

9. Bob Johnson presented a need to change our hardship and transfer policy. After discussion, it was decided he will present a final recommendation at the summer retreat.

10. Bob S. recommended that the VPA increase its committee mileage reimbursement from 30 cents to 41 cents. The increase will move us closer to the government rate of 48.5 cents. After discussion it was agreed to increase our rate to 41 cents and Frank Spencer asked what the increase would cost us (note: Marie’s research indicated it would cost the VPA approximately $3,300.)

11. It was agreed to change Bob Johnson’s title to Associate Executive Director to reflect the direction of the VPA.
12. Peter Evans will re-send the Executive Director evaluation form to Council members. Please complete and return.

13. Frank Spencer asked for the April 17th meeting minutes.

Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.