ORANGE EAST SUPERVISORY UNION
Waits River Valley School District
Unified #36
Regular Board Meeting
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Waits River Valley School
6 Waits River Valley Rd, East Corinth VT 05040
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Members present: Stacy Emerson, Michael Tkac, Tania Aebi, Jason Rogers and Desiree Thurston School Representation: Carlotta Simonds-Perantoni (Principal), Heather Lawler (Superintendent), District Treasurer:
Visitors:
DRAFT MINUTES
Agenda
I. Welcome
Meeting called to order at 6:03pm by Stacy Emerson.
II. Board Business
A. Agenda Review/Approval
Add Executive session for personnel
The board requested materials added to the folder prior to each meeting- 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting (Policy A20)
B. Approve Minutes: 03/12/26
Jason Rogers made a motion to approve the minutes of 03/12/2026 as written ; Desiree Thurston seconded the motion. All voted in favor, the motion carried. Stacy Emerson abstained.
C. Correspondence:
Community member conversation-, a request for a written statement/procedure with school steps for members of the community who may be on a State Registry for offenses with minors. Carlotta Perantoni will research options for a procedure.
D. Contracts
None
E. Board Orders
(Voucher 1105 ) Jason Rogers made a motion to approve the board orders in the amount of $343,417.00 (Oxbow $214,681.29, Blue Mountain Union, $65,805.63). Michael Tkac seconded the motion. All voted in favor, the motion carried.
III. Public Comment
None
IV. Reports
A. Treasurer’s Report
Absent
B. Principal’s Report
Verbal report given by Carlotta Perantoni including updates on the After School Program, Summer Program, Kindergarten and PreK registration, VTCAP testing, Parent Teacher Conferences, Parent Involvement Meeting with 26-27 Behavioral Matrix, etc
C. Facilities Report
Verbal report given by Carlotta Perantoni including updates on the light project with completion anticipated during April Break, as well as the new Security Doors being installed during that same time period.
D. OESU Updates
Committee updates, Negotiations are going well, Superintendent Evaluation committee has been meeting, Financial has not met, Heather Lawler reported June 12th as the last day for scholars, June 15th as the last day for staff.
E. Superintendent’s Report
■ Central Office Report
Heather Lawler did a verbal review of the written report, Stacy requested enrollment numbers to attach to each school's cost per student, for the annual meeting.
■ Financial Review
Review of the FY26 Budget, which continues to show a fund balance- with currently all known expenditures having been encumbered.
I. Act 73 (H.454) Updates
Heather Lawler updated on the current aspects of Act 220- spending penalties and ACT 73- highlighting the continual changes
II. Food Service Report
Heather Lawler updated the board on the upcoming administrator field review, 4/14 at WRVS (Lunch for PreK-8). The RFP is still in progress. Heather is working on organizing the summer meal options for the District.
V. Transportation
One Bid was received for the RFP for Transportation. Discussion/agreement to extend the current contract for a year at the CPI (Consumer Price Index), and go out to bid again during the coming year (Fall 2026).
VI. Informational Meeting Specifics
We will add dinner at 5:30, meeting at 6:00, in hopes of having more attend the informational meeting. April 30th VII. ACTION ITEM- Policies
1st Read of Policies-
■ Required- B3 Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
■ Required- B5 Employee Unlawful Harassment
■ Required- C3 Transportation
■ Required- C14 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Protocol for Students and Staff ■
Recommended- A20 Board Meetings, Agenda Preparation & Distribution
WRVSD
■ Recommended- A21 Public Participation at Board Meetings
■ Recommended- B20 Personnel Recruitment, Selection, Appointment, and
Background Checks
■ Recommended- B21 Professional Development
■ Recommended- B22 Public Complaints About Personnel
■ Recommended- C23 Student Clubs & Activities
■ Recommended- C24 Student Athletic Programs
■ Recommended- D20 Curriculum Development and Coordination
Add the above Policies to next meeting agenda, for 2nd Read and approval
VIII. Public Comment
None
IX.Executive session
Motion was made by Desiree Thurston, seconded by Jason Rogers to move into Executive Session at 7:46PM pursuant to 1 VSA 313 (a)(7) to discuss a personnel matter, after making a specific finding that premature general knowledge would clearly place the public body or a person involved at a substantial disadvantage. Motion voted on and approved. There were no guests invited into the executive session. The board exited executive session at 8:12pm, no action taken.
X. Wrap-Up/Next Meeting Agenda
● The Annual Meeting (May 4th) will serve as the May Board Meeting
● NOTE: June Board Meeting- June 4 th (different date due to graduation)- include 2nd reading policy aspect for above listed 1st readings.
XI. Adjournment
Jason Rogers made a motion to adjourn at 8:13pm, Mike Tkac seconded the motion. There was no further discussion, all voted in favor and the meeting adjourned..