Craftsbury Schools Community Collaboration
Stakeholder Meeting #5
January 7, 2010
Craftsbury Town Hall
Attendees: Barbara Alexander, Laurie Courage, Katharine Haddan, George Hall, Cedar Hannan, Anne Hanson, Ann Ingerson, Mary Lou Isaacson, Gayle Kroeger, Brian Machesney, Paula Masse, Anne Morse, Elinor Osborn, Leslie Rowell, Marie Royer, Jen Schoen, Barb Strong, Edward Tagai, Bob Twiss, Kate Williams Tagai, Allison VanAkeren, Abbey Volmer, Jeanine Young, and Joe Young.
Steering Committee: Tina Sweet, Stark Biddle, Steve Moffatt and Perry Thomas.
Facilitator: Heidi Krantz
The meeting was called to order by Perry Thomas at approximately 6:35 on January 7, 2010. Minutes from December 3, 2009 were approved, ground rules reviewed, and the agenda introduced.
Heidi Krantz reviewed process. During past meetings Stakeholders identified a set of topics and prioritized them. The first step for this evening’s meeting is to determine which of the top three topics to focus on for scenario creation. The top three were academics, economics, and alternative models (including grade configurations). Those present discussed how to proceed and decided to consider all three topics, starting with academics, as they brainstormed future scenarios.
Verbatim results of the brainstorm are included as an appendix to these minutes.
At the end of the meeting Steve Moffatt described the School Board’s expectations. The Board is supportive of the Collaboration taking as much time as necessary to develop strong recommendations. While a progress report to town meeting would be appreciated, it is not required. If the stakeholder group decides to prepare a progress report, it should be presented to the School Board at their February 9th meeting.
It was suggested that an agenda be circulated ahead of the next Stakeholder Meeting, along with the draft of minutes. Perry Thomas agreed to do so.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stark Biddle and Perry Thomas
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