FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Monday, November 25, 2013

6:30 PM

Chair Henry called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were John Streeter, Andy Collins Linda Christie Lil DeCoste, Jim Elsesser and Gabe St. Pierre. Lori Landry, Jamie Teague and Simon Pierpont were also in attendance.

Motion: (Christie/St. Pierre) to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2013 Public Session.  Passed-Unanimously

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2013 Non-Public Session. Passed Unanimously

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Simon Pierpont, Student Representative reported that 6 selected students would be participating in the Granite State Challenge. The event will be televised and scheduled for filming to begin in January. Fall Mountain’s first opponent will be Keene High School.

Brandon Hill, Teacher Representative provided the board with an update on the happenings throughout the district.

Lil DeCoste reported that the PD Committee has secured a speaker for the August workshop.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry and Business Administrator, Jamie Teague presented an overview of the proposed budget. Each attendance area principal provided a brief explanation of their portion of the budget.

Gail Rowe also reported that a recent inspection from the Fire Marshall has resulted in a mandatory removal of the stove at Acworth School. Jamie Teague explained that a complete list of requirements would be brought forward at the next meeting.

Jamie Teague explained that bids for installation of a new pump house, water supply entrance and sprinkler system for Sarah Porter School and a new pump house and water supply entrance for the Fall Mountain Regional High School also to include update of existing sprinkler system to meet industry standards, have been posted and are due in by Dec. 6^th.

Andy Collins commends the administration for their work and efforts on designing a budget that is reasonable.

He explained that this budget is drastically different than the one that they started with, understanding that cuts needed to be made.

Linda Christie echoes Mr. Collins commendation and stated that she is very pleased with the result.

A further discussion ensued regarding enrollment figures and class sizes.

OLD BUSINESS

Jamie Teague explained to the board that the previously discussed solar grant did not come through. However a 100,000 grant for biomass system has been awarded through the NH PUC. The district is still working on a plan with EEI. They will be presenting the project options for energy efficiency systems on December 9, 2013.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to approve a co-curricular contract for Heidi Plummer, Vilas Spirit Coach and Scott Bardis, Vilas Girls Basketball Coach. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to accept the resignation of Roger Wilbur, Bus Driver, effective November 27, 2013. Passed unanimously, with gratitude.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to accept the resignation, with gratitude, of Nicholas MacLeay, Payroll Assistant, Central Office effective December 6, 2013. Passed unanimously, with gratitude.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept amended policy EEA-STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept amended policy JFAB-ADMISSION OF TUITION STUDENTS AND NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept amended policy JH-STUDENT ABSENCES AND EXCUSES for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept amended policy JLCJ-CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the Treasurer’s Report for period ending November 25, 2013. Passed unanimously.

Payroll                                   $676,033.48

Accounts Payable               $542,079.94

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A: 3(a) (c) to discuss a personnel issue. Passed unanimously.

Following an affirmative roll call vote, the Board entered non-public session at 8:45 PM.

The Board exited non-public session at 9:12 PM and immediately adjourned.

Motion: (Streeter/Henry) to adjourn the meeting.  Passed unanimously.