FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

School Board Meeting

Monday, September 23, 2013

Chair Henry called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were Mary Henry, Linda Christie, John Streeter, Andy Collins, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre and Jim Elsesser. Also in attendance were Lori Landry and Jamie Teague.

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to approve the minutes from the Monday, September 9, 2013 Public Session Meeting. Passed unanimously

Gabe St. Pierre requested that the requested involvement of the guidance department at the River Valley Tech Center’s satellite meeting be added to the minutes.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the minutes from the Monday, September 9, 2013 Non-Public Session Meeting. Passed unanimously

REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS
Chair Henry recognized Superintendent, Lori Landry who provided the board with an update. She explained that it had been a busy last couple of weeks, with preparation for NECAPS that are just around the corner, she has been meeting with the guidance councilors throughout the district. Ms. Landry stated that Sam Jacobs is in the process of forming an assessment committee and those recommendations will be coming forward in the future.

Superintendent Landry presented the District’s NECAP Science scores from 2012-2013. The 4^th grade scores were slightly below the state standards, however the 8^th grade and 11^th grade scores were above the states average.

A brief discussion ensued regarding curriculum and Common Core.

Superintendent Landry introduced Donna Jones, Special Education Director and Amy Sevell-Nelson, Educational Consultant would gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Fall Mountain Special Education Strategic Plan and Philosophy.

The PowerPoint presentation is available on the district’s website at http://www.sau60.org.

Amy commended the tremendous work of the administrators of the Fall Mountain district.

A conversation ensued regarding increasing parent involvement. PK will be hosting a series of events for parents including an upcoming parent/child Zumba class. These workshops are designed to create social and education opportunities for the children and parents.

OLD BUSINESS

Chair Henry recognized Simon Pierpont, Student Representative who reported that TEAM is working out better now that everyone has grown accustomed to it. He also reported that homecoming is next weekend and that they will be Spirit week the following week due to the NECAP schedule.

Mr. St. Pierre asked Tom Ronning, Principal how the 1:1 initiative is going. Mr. Ronning stated that overall things are going well. Thus far there have been two broken units, but they have been covered under the warranty. Some students are still working to pay off the 40.00 insurance fee.

NEW BUSINESS

Paula Southard-Stevens explained to the board that a proposal for an Eagle Scout project has been received. The project includes the building and set up of a balance beam, pull-up bars and parallel bars to the CMS yard.

Mr. Collins asked what type of materials would be used in the construction.

Ms. Southard-Stevens explained that Bill Botting would be looking over the proposal and reviewing the materials for safety.

Motion: (Elsesser/Streeter) to approve unpaid leaves of absence for Susan Gay, Paraprofessional, Walpole Elementary School and Caryl McPherson, Paraprofessional, FMRHS. Passed unanimously

Motion: (Elsesser/Streeter) to approve a leave of absence for Jewel Lufkin, District Bus Driver. Passed unanimously

Motion: (Streeter/Elsesser) to accept the resignation of Roberta Nelson, Paraprofessional, NCCS effective September 27, 2013. Passed unanimously

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to approve the following conditional contracts:

Catherine St. Pierre-Inclusionary Paraprofessional, NCCS

Christine Bardis-Secretary, CPS (One Year)

Lisa Buswell-Paraprofessional, APS Skills Center

Passed unanimously

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve a transfer for Joanne Thomas, Paraprofessional from FMRHS to CMS. Passed unanimously

Motion: (DeCoste/Elsesser) to approve the following co-curricular contracts:

Patty Batchelder, Freshman Advisor, FMRHS

Cathy Stephens, PD Vice Chairperson

Claudia Istel, PD Treasurer

Passed unanimously

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve a Sunday event, Quiz Bowl, November 17, 2013 at Plymouth State. Passed unanimously

Motion: (Elsesser/DeCoste) to approve an overnight for FMRHS Ski Club, March 7-8^th at Stowe, VT. Passed unanimously

Motion: (Streeter/Collins)to accept the Treasurers Report for period ending September 23, 2013.

Payroll:                  $660,770.96

Accounts Payable:           $262,844.93

Motion: (Elsesser/Streeter) to enter into non-public session to discuss a personnel issue.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered into non-public session at 7:42 PM.

The board entered back into pubic session at 8:32 PM and immediately adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk