School Board Minutes 11102008
Monthly School Board Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 10, 2008
Town Hall Meeting Room
Present: William Blackadar, Mark Borrin, Laurie Whitley, Kathy Garry, Fox Smith, Michael Lancor, Kay Peranelli, Andrew Coppinger, Scott Laliberte, Lou Goscinski and Laurie Caldwell
At 7:05 p.m. Chairman Blackadar called the meeting to order and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Agenda:
1. Personnel Announcements: Chairman Blackadar announced the following:
• Resignation of Michael Christy
• Retirements of: Meg Greenbaum, Dianne Quimby, Sally Sibulkin, Cheryl Simard and Cindy Tolman
Public Input: None.
Approval of Minutes:
A. Laurie Whitley moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2008, School Board meeting. All voted in favor.
General Items:
A. Nordic Ski Team Training Camp: Coach Jeff Husmann attended the meeting and presented a request for an overnight Nordic ski team training camp. The Board reviewed the proposal with Coach Husmann. Mark Borrin moved, and Kathy Garry seconded a motion, to approve the overnight Nordic ski team training camp as presented. All voted in favor.
B. Other Matters/Student Council Activities: Mr. Coppinger (for Evan Ames) updated the Board on Student Council activities. The Homecoming Dance in September was a success, raising a total of $700, half of which was donated to pediatric cancer research. The Council is reviewing their Bylaws and Constitution. Plans are underway for Winter Carnival and they are proposing to keep things the same as last year as it worked out very well.
Chairperson's Report:
A. The Chairperson announced the following important calendar date:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008: School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Town Hall
Pupil Personnel Services Director’s Report:
A. Including Samuel: Mr. Goscinski announced that the District received a grant from the N.H. Charitable Foundation to bring the film “Including Samuel” to Moultonborough. The Institute on Disabilities will help promote this film. We are planning to present this film at an assembly for Grades 5-8 on January 12 or 14, 2009. This assembly will tie in with the topics of human rights and tolerance being taught by Amy Flanders and Jeff Husmann. It also ties in with our Focus Monitoring Plan.
B. Focused Monitoring Update: Mr. Goscinski provided an update regarding plans being developed by the Focused Monitoring Committee. The group is exploring the possibility of creating a “Friends Group” in the area/region. There will be a workshop on March 5th addressing living with aspergers which will be considered a community event. It was also mentioned that articles on special education are appearing in PawPrints as a result of Focus Monitoring.
C. Regional Workshop Held at MA: Mr. Goscinski updated the Board on the regional workshop held in the Community Auditorium on Thursday, October 16, 2008. The workshop was very well attended and he is hoping to hold other workshops for the region.
Central School Administrative Report:
A. Calendar: Mr. Laliberte highlighted calendar dates for the months of November and December.
B. Principal’s Coffee: Mr. Laliberte updated the Board on the two Principal’s Coffees he has held for parents.
C. Other Matters: MCS Librarian Nadine Clark is asking for a school board volunteer for One Book, One Community which kicks off January 15, 2009. Pollyanna is the book this year. Laurie Whitley volunteered.
Academy Administrative Report:
A. Calendar: Principal Coppinger highlighted the calendar for the months of November and December.
B. PAC Minutes: Mr. Coppinger reviewed the minutes of the PAC Meeting held on October 23, 2008. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2008.
C. Competency Phase-In: Mr. Coppinger provided an end-of-first-quarter update on the competency phase-in at MA. He provided data about the number of competency phase-in classes, student enrollments, number of incompletes, and number of failing grades as of end of first quarter. The Board received a copy of the Summer Credit Recovery/Reading Literacy Camp proposal that the Personnel Committee has included in the 2009-2010 Preliminary Draft Budget #1.
School Business Administrative Report:
A. 2008-2009 Budget Expenditure Update: The Board received a copy of an end-of-October 2008 Budget Report. Mrs. Peranelli sees no major issues at this point.
B. FY2008 Tax Rates: Mrs. Peranelli discussed with the Board the 2008 Tax Rate Calculation for the Town of
C. 2008-2009 Buildings & Grounds Projects Update*: Mrs. Peranelli and Mr. Lancor updated the Board on 2008-2009 projects scheduled to be completed this past summer or during the current school year.
D. Bids for MCS Locksets*: Proposals/bids for the MCS classroom security locksets were opened at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. The Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed all bids during their meeting on Thursday, November 6. Nine bids were received. Mark Borrin moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to accept the low bid from Kelly Brothers at $13,146 for classroom security locksets with non-duplicating keys as presented. All voted in favor.
E. Bids for Grounds Maintenance*: Proposals/bids for the athletic fields and grounds were opened at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. The Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed all bids during their meeting on Thursday, November 6. It was determined that there were problems with the specifications. They will be revised and new bids will be sought as soon as possible.
F. Specifications for Parking Lots*: Members of the Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed proposed specifications with Joanne Coppinger during the meeting on Wednesday, November 5. An ad for bids will go out soon. Mr. Lancor reviewed the recommended specifications with the Board. Ms. Coppinger has gone before the Planning Board and they have endorsed the plans. The Committee decided to bid both projects out and see what numbers come back. Chairperson Blackadar signed the application for a driveway permit.
Superintendent's Report:
Old Business:
A. Strategic Planning Update: Mr. Lancor discussed with the Board the agenda for the Strategic Planning Kick-Off meeting held on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Members of the Data Team are reading the book Reading Educational Research: How to Avoid Getting Statistically Snookered. They will discuss the four sections of this book during four one-hour meetings to be held on October 29, November 17, December 8 and December 15, 2008. Members of the Dream Team will meet from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Town Public Library on Wednesday, November 19. Mr. Lancor discussed surveys that have gone out to parents regarding the perceptions of our schools. Board members will receive a copy of the survey.
B. 2008-2009 Budget Time Line*: The Board received an updated budget time line for the Board’s review and discussion. A Special Board Meeting was tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at the SAU Conference Room, if needed.
New Business:
A. Projected Enrollments: Mr. Lancor discussed enrollment projections for the next five years based on resident live births and historical survival ratios for the District. Mr. Lancor discussed with the Board potential future impacts of declining enrollment on educational programs and the community. There was further discussion on the impact on AP courses and possibly sharing classes with the
B. Census Report: The Census Report will be provided at the December Board meeting.
C. Other Matters: Mr. Lancor handed out copies of three potential 2009-2010 calendars for Governor Wentworth. The calendars are for 180 days, 175 days or 170 days. This would mean adding 12 minutes to their school day for 175 days, and 20 minutes to their school day for 170 day school year. Mr. Lancor discussed with the Board the possible impact on our vocational education students. They reviewed the adjustments made throughout the school year for each proposal. Mr. Lancor will meet with the A-Team and discuss possible impacts on MA students, and discuss this agenda item again at the next Board meeting.
School Board Committee Reports:
A. Buildings and Grounds: The Board received minutes of the Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. They also received a copy of the proposed Operation of Plant budget to be included in Preliminary Budget #1. They discussed the list of potential Buildings and Grounds projects for FY2009 , FY2010 and beyond.
B. Personnel and Negotiations: The Board reviewed the minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
C. Policies: A meeting may need to be set up as the District receives updated information from NHSBA.
D. Transportation and Insurance: No Report.
E. Athletics Committee: Kathy Garry highlighted the minutes of the Athletics Committee meeting held on Friday, October 24, 2008. She noted that the Athletic Department’s budget was down this year; it is a non-uniform year and there are no large equipment purchases needed.
F. Technology Planning Committee: The Board received minutes of the Technology Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. The Board discussed the proposed technology budget to be included in Preliminary Budget Draft #1.
Administration/Community Committee Reports:
A. Moultonborough Taking Action (MTA): Mr. Lancor discussed a letter from the Carroll County Office of Human Services awarding a $10,000 grant to MTA with the District serving as the lead fiscal agency. The District has advertised for a new part-time MTA coordinator. Laurie Whitley and Fox Smith will serve on the interviewing committee and bring recommendations back to the Board.
B. Wellness Advisory Committee: No Report.
C. Advisory Budget Committee: The Board received minutes from the meeting held on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Mr. Lancor will send the Committee the preliminary draft.
Public Input: None.
At 8:45 p.m. Mark Borrin moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion,to adjourn under RSA 91-A:3, Paragraph 11(a), (b), (c). A roll call vote was taken with all members answering in the affirmative.
