Thank you, Misty Bushee for sending these minutes on after they had been reviewed and approved by the board – Lil

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Board Meeting – FMRHS Library

Monday, May 13, 2013

6:30 PM

Chair Henry called the meeting to order in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library at 6:30 PM. In attendance were Andy Collins, John Streeter, Lil DeCoste, James Elsesser, Linda Christie and Gabe St. Pierre. Also in attendance were Debra Livingston, Lori Landry and Jamie Teague.

Motion:  (Elsesser/Streeter) to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2013 Public Session. Passed-Unanimous

Motion:  (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2013 Non-Public Session. Passed-Unanimous

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/ PUBLIC INPUT

Sean Kelly, Student Representative stated that fellow students were looking forward to the end of the school year. He also commented that the senior class trip is coming up and that Prom was a huge success. Mr. Kelly thanked the board and the IT Department for the Chrome update, and stated that it is working great. 

Bill Ranauro, Teacher Representative gave a brief update on the happenings around the district. Nancy Leclair’s North Walpole School class visited McAuliffe Discovery Center, funded by the FMEEA. The students enjoyed themselves and learned a lot. Sue Rondeau’s classroom in Acworth has been working in the gardens and are preparing for the upcoming NECAPS. Jean Kobeski’s North Walpole class recently attended the Mill Yard Museum.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Livingston reported that Tom Ronning, Chris Young and Katie Harmon gave a presentation at Southern New Hampshire University on the Teacher Evaluation Model. Dr. Livingston commended them stating that they did a wonderful job.

Dr. Livingston reported that this morning, Karen Brown, along with three of her students represented Walpole Elementary, Vilas Middle School and Charlestown Middle Schools in Manchester during a Women in STEM event. They presented their products from a manufacturing unit that was developed in conjunction with Whelen Engineering in Charlestown, NH.

Lynne Phillips notified the board that FMRSD has been awarded a $25,000 prize for the next three years for a “Website Makeover” from Schoolwires.  When asked what happens after the three-year term, Ms. Phillips explained that the fee would be able to be applied to e-rate funding. We will own our data and will be able to move it as we see fit.

OLD BUSINESS

Gabe St. Pierre reported that he attended a RVTC presentation. He commented that it went very well and he is looking forward to working with them in the future.

John Streeter reported that the Policy Committee met and that some revised policies were being brought forward this evening.

The board discussed who would be attending some of the upcoming events around the district.

A discussion ensued in regards to the Board Beliefs and Vision.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Elsesser) to table the FMRSD Beliefs for the upcoming May 23^rd board workshop. Passed-   Unanimous

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to table the FMRSD Beliefs and Vision and further discuss at the May 23^rd Board Workshop. Passed-Unanious

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Elsesser/Collins) to approve the FMRSD Master Plan for Professional Development. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Elsesser/Streeter) to accept the donation of choral risers from the Feminine Tone Women’s Chorus. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve conditional contracts for Kevin Hicks and Lynda Chandler, Middle School Summer School. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to approve the following for co-curricular contracts for:

Mark Ferenc – Girls Soccer Vilas

Greg Amend -Boys Soccer Vilas

Ed Evensen -Volleyball Vilas

Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a conditional contract for Kate Boardman, Permanent District

Substitute, effective May 14, 2013. Passed-Unanimous

Motion:  (St. Pierre/DeCoste to accept the retirement of Marjory Bissette, District Psychologist and Jennifer Rock, FMRHS Front Door Monitor, effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.  Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve unpaid leave for Jennifer Aiken, Vilas Library Assistant and Roger Wilbur, District Bus Driver. (Gabe/John) Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (St. Pierre/Elsesser) to accept the resignations of Breien Milton, District Student Services Counselor; Maricel Lucero, FMRHS Music Teacher effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year; Michelle Cousino, FMRHS paraprofessional, effective May 1, 2013 and Jack Yukica, FMRHS Science Teacher, effective May 24, 2013.

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pieere) to table until after non-public session. Passed-Unanimous

Motion:  (Streeter/Elsesser) to approve amended policy KFA-Public & Media Conduct on School Property for first reading. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Streetre/Elsesser) to approve amended policy EBCA-Emergency Plans for first reading. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Streeter/Elsesser) to approve amended policy EBCC-Bomb Threats for first reading. Passed-Unanimous

A brief conversation ensued regarding some of the language in this policy.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve new policy JJC-The Use of School Provided Web Enabled Devices for first reading.

After a brief discussion the board voted to table the policy for first reading until after they have had the opportunity to review the regulations.

Motion:  (St. Pierre/Collins) to table the JJC-The Use of Web Enable Devices for first reading.

The regulations will be brought forward at the next school board meeting on the 28^th.

OTHER

Chris Young requested that the teachers be present for the presentation on the Teacher Evaluation Model.

The next board workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 23^rd at 5: 00 PM in the FMRHS Library.

Motion:  (Streeter/St. Pierre) to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A: 3 (a)

After an affirmative roll call vote the board entered into non-public session at 7:34 PM.

The board resumed public session at 8:02 PM.

Motion:  (Streeter/Christie) to accept the resignations of Breien Milton, District Student Services Counselor; Maricel Lucero, FMRHS Music Teacher effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year; Michelle Cousino, FMRHS paraprofessional, effective May 1, 2013 and Jack Yukica, FMRHS Science Teacher, effective May 24, 2013. Passed-Unanimous

Motion:  (Elsesser/Streeter) to adjourn the meeting.

Hearing nothing further, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk