Rutland City School Board. Recorded on August 26, 2025.

6:00 pm 1. A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. Board Norms • Debate, commentary, and discussion are healthy and open • Listening and speaking are equally important, and both should be done with respect and consideration • Focus is on students and our schools, not politics • Assume best intentions in all discussions E. Approval of Agenda F. Discussion and Acceptance of Mayoral Board Appointment ~ (Action Item) G. Welcome New Board Member, Administration of Oath and Code of Ethics 1. Dena Goldberg ~ Term Expires 3/2026 (Justine Franko Vacancy) 2. Lauren Weiss ~ Term Expires 3/2026 (Sara Doenges Vacancy) 6:05 pm 2. Regular Agenda/Consent Agenda (Action Items/Enclosures) A. Minutes of previous meetings B. Personnel Memo #667 C. Sale of Surplus School Bus Approval 6:10 pm 3. Communication A. Public Input B. TIF District and Implications on the School ~ Board of Aldermen Representatives Tom Donahue, Lyle Jepson, and Ed Bove, City Consultant 6:30 pm 4. School/Program Updates A. Student Representatives’ Report ~ Welcome! B. Opening of School Report ~ Building Administrators 7:15 pm 5. Central Office Reports A. Superintendent’s Report B. Summer Professional Development Report/Work Projects ~ B. McKeen (Enclosure) 7:55 pm 6. Committee Reports A. Policy for First Reading ~ R. Carney (Action Item/Enclosure) 1. First Reading Policy ~ 3260 Community Use of School Facilities 2. First Reading Policy ~ 7240 Released Time for Students 3. First Reading Policy ~ 7350 College Level Coursework 4. First Reading Policy ~ 7360 Reporting to Parents/Legal Guardians 5. First Reading New Policy ~ 5680 Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams 8:00 pm 7. Unfinished Business 8:05 pm 8. New Business A. Board Calendar & Committee Schedule B. VSBA Conference October 30th 8:15 pm 9. Executive Session ~ Anticipated 8:45 pm 10. Adjournment Upcoming Meetings: Regularly Scheduled School Board Meetings Tentative Topics: 1. September 9, 2025 a. Strategic Plan Update b. CIP Plans c. Tapestry/Epic Program Update & Plans 2. October 14, 2025 a. Budget Planning Overview b. Stafford Technical Center Update c. UVM Teacher of the Year Recognition d. Continue CIP & Strategic Plan 3. November 11, 2025 – Veterans’ Day observed meeting date may change a. STC Budget Presentation b. Budget: Maintenance and Capital Plan c. Budget: Draft FY27 Budget Presentation d. Enrollment Analysis 4. December 9, 2025 a. Budget: Final FY27 Budget Presentation and Deliberation b. Stafford Technical Center Budget Ratification c. Tuition Rates (By 1/15 – 16 V.S.A. § 826) 5. January 13, 2026 a. FY27 Budget Ratification and Approval of FY27 Budget Ballot Language b. School Choice Report and School Choice Limits c. School Calendar d. Strategic Plan Update Committee Meeting Tentative Dates: 1. Building Committee Meeting ~ September 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM 2. Finance and Strategic Planning ~ September 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM 3. Policy Committee Meeting ~ September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM