From the Board Room is a publication of the Vermont School Boards Association, 2 Prospect Street, Suite #4, Montpelier VT 05602. Articles may be quite divergent in point of view and controversial in nature. It is the belief of the Association that the democratic process functions best through discussions which challenge and stimulate thinking on the part of the reader. Therefore, materials published present the ideas/beliefs of those who write them and are not necessarily the views or policies of the VSBA unless so stated. The newsletter, published 10 times a year, is free to members of the Association. Subscriptions may be purchased for individuals ($25/yr) or institutions ($75/yr). For more information contact Kerri Lamb.

2009

November 2009 Nov 2009

10 Mistakes Board Members Shouldn’t Make Zhao Headlines VSA / VSBA Conference y Roberts' Rules Vermont Study of Poverty and Effective Schools Released ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN Regional Meetings Report See the entire newsletter

June 2009

2009 Legislature Adjourns; Governor Vetoes Budget; Calls Special Session Fuel Up To Play American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Using ARRA Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement Study Indicates Students Need More Bioscience Education; Vermont Does Better than Most VSBIT Corner: Managing the Physical Environment in a School Indoor Air Quality: Can You Answer Yes? Coventry Village School Runners Take the Prize See the entire newsletter

April 2009 Dr. Harry Rowe Recognized School Budget Votes Report Department of Education Releases Accountability Determinations for Schools Duncan Does Not Prefer Large Urban School Boards Percent Increases in Education Spending in Vermont, from Prior Year Duncan on the Federal Stimulus, National Standards, and Obama See the entire newsletter

March 2009 Stimulus Deal Reached; More than $140 million for Vermont Education Federal Stimulus Presents Opportunities for Schools The Principals Critical Role in Leading Instruction Childhood Obesity CPE Study: Late Grads Succeed More Often than GEDs ALEC Report: Vermont Ranks #2 First in 8th Grade Reading Achievement Comcast Intends to Drop RETN Vermont Recognized Nationally for Student AP Exam Scores See the entire newsletter

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• February 2009

2008

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• October 2008
• September 2008
• August 2008
• June 2008
• April 2008
• March 2008
• February 2008

2007

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• November 2007
• September 2007
• June 2007
• April 2007
• March 2007
• January 2007
• October 2006 (includes conference registration)

2006

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• July 2006
• May 2006
• March 2006
• December 2005/January 2006