At their February 3, 2011 meeting, the Prudential Committee presented their position related to the Recreation and Parks governance issue.

1. ESSEX JUNCTION RECREATION AND PARKS: GOVERNANCE DISCUSSION February 3, 2011 (Research & Development by Cindy Remy)

2. EJRP Today

3. EJRP Structure EJRP Rec. Advisory Council Chittenden Central Supervisory Union EJSD (Prudential Committee) Union #46 School District Westford School District

5. A Recent History

22. RAC Polls the Parties: Nov. 12, 2010 Audience Responded Did Not Respond Petitioners X Village X CCSU X EJRP X

38. Separate Governmental Authorities *2010-2011 = 138 th Annual Report of the Essex Junction School District Village School District Charter X X Annual Meeting X X * Taxing Authority X X Budgets X X The Village and the Essex Junction School District operate as separate municipalities

69. From the Village Web-Site “ Village schools and the Village recreation and parks department are under the jurisdiction of the Essex Junction School District.”

70. Quick Facts (Summary)

71. EJRP Tax and Program Revenue

72. EJRP Tax Rate History

73. Resources Devoted To This Issue Type Village School District Legal Fees X Consultant Fees X Time X X

74. What’s Been Considered? Item Board of Trustees Prudential Committee Barra Legal Opinion X X Consultant’s Report X X Overton Letter X X 300+ Citizen Petition X X 800+ Citizen Petition ? X School Charter ? X Municipal Charter ? X Municipal Code ? X Historical School Records ? X Historical Newspaper Articles ? X Historical Trustees Minutes ? X Historical PC Minutes ? X

75. The Prudential Committee’s Position on Rec. Governance

77. Governance Synonyms

86. “ We have a wonderful recreation department that is being ran in our community.” -Deb Billado, Village Trustee

88. “ I think they do a wonderful job offering programs for kids and families and coordinating with the schools in using the facilities. I don’t think any change is needed!” -EJRP Customer

90. “ The parks, programs, and additional functions like 4 th of July and Memorial Day Parade are excellent. The staff is incredible and very dedicated.” -EJRP Customer

92. “ I think they do a great job. EJRP is one of the programs that truly adds value to living in this community.” -EJRP Customer

94. “ The Recreation Department educates and strengthens our community in so many ways, ranging from senior citizen programs to after-school care and preschool program.” -EJRP Customer

96. “ I think our parks and programs are among the best in the state. I am impressed with the variety of programs offered and the maintenance of our parks and facilities.” -EJRP Customer

98. “ EJRP is known as one of the premier recreation and parks departments in Vermont.” -Report to the Trustees by Denise Clavette

100. “ EJRP rocks! Great, well-maintained programs + quality staff + quality programs = happy children and happy parents” -EJRP Customers