FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Fall Mountain Regional High School Library
Monday, March 24, 2014
6:30 PM
Superintendent Lori Landry called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were John Streeter, Andy Collins, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste, David Hogan and Gabe St. Pierre. Jamie Teague was also in attendance.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Motion: (Collins/DeCoste) to appoint Mary Henry as School Board Chairperson. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Collins/DeCoste) to appoint John Streeter as School Board Vice-Chairperson. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Collins/DeCoste) to appoint Gabe St. Pierre as School Board Treasurer. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Collins/DeCoste) to appoint Linda Christie as School Board Secretary. Passed unanimously.
Chair Henry thanked everyone for coming and welcomed David Hogan, Alstead Board Representative.
BOARD HONORS
The Fall Mountain Regional School District School Board honored the following students for their achievements.
Gabe St. Pierre presented board honors to Taylor Rocke and Sara Fernette for their participation in the DECA competition at RVTC.
Tom Ronning presented school board honors to Macane Dunbar, Paul Beliveau, Kristina Judkins, Brenna Gallagher, Nick Heath and Jason Powers for their participation in the Robotics Club. The Robotics Team placed 7th place out of 36 teams at the recent completion in Nashua.
Matthew Schmidt recognized the Girls Varsity Basketball Team for receiving Runner-up at the NH State Championship – Sophie Bushey, Kellie Walker, Bailey Roberts, Amanda Rogers, Marisa Tewksbury, Madison Lord, Elizabeth Earle, Erin LeDrew, Bethany Aumand, Josie Holt, Morgan Ferland, Peighton Ahlberg and Brooke Aumand.
Coach Aumand mentioned that Morgan Ferland (Junior) had been selected for 1st Team All-State; Bethany Aumand (Senior) for 2nd Team All-State and Bailey Roberts (Senior) received an honorable mention. In addition, Mr. Aumand also reported that Elizabeth Earle (Junior), Erin LeDrew (Junior), Bailey Roberts (Senior) and Bethany Aumand (Senior) were recognized by the NHIAA for outstanding academic achievement.
Mr. Collins expressed how proud he was for their hard work and dedication.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2014 public session. Passed unanimously.
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS
Superintendent Landry reported that the early release day was an overall success. Ms. Landry also mentioned that the teacher evaluation committee met again and will be bringing forward a presentation soon.
Ms. Landry stated that the district would begin with the Smarter Balance assessment pilot throughout the district beginning tomorrow.
Superintendent Landry introduced Matt Schmidt, Athletic Director who provided the board with an update on Winter Athletics.
Simon Pierpont, Student Representative reported that the Robotics team will be competing in Hartford and a Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday at the high school.
Brandon Hill, Teacher Representative provided the board with an overview of the happenings throughout the district.
OLD BUSINESS
Superintendent Landry announced that after thoughtful consideration to the communities concerns regarding the elimination of the Crisis Counselor at the HS, the administration has decided to restructure the position. A Crisis Counselor will be provided two days at FMRHS and 3 days in the Alstead Attendance Area.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to approve the 2014-2015 contract recommendations.
The board requested that this be discussed further in non-public session.
Motion: (St. Pierre/Christie) to approve a conditional contract for Joel McCarty, Bus Driver effective, March 25, 2014. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to approve a co-curricular contract for:
Christopher Beneat, Softball Coach, CMS
Richard Senerchia, Baseball Coach, WES
Ernie Perry,Drama Leader, WES
Justin Cassarino, Girls Softball Coach, WES
Maria Franciosa, Piano Accompanist, FMRHS.
Cheryl Mayberry, Perkins Grant Coordinator
The board requested that this be discussed further in non-public session.
Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to accept the resignations of the following effective June 30, 2014:
Rachel Alford, Teacher, Charlestown Primary School
Evelyn Pogorzelski, Special Educator, Skills Center.
Eryn Sellarole, Paraprofessional, Charlestown Primary School
Andrea Vickers-Sivret, Teacher, Charlestown Primary School
Christopher Rosinski, Special Education Teacher, Charlestown Primary School
Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the resignation of Shelley Hart, Paraprofessional, Alstead Primary School effective, March 19, 2014. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to accept the retirement of Michael Joyce, Special Education Teacher, Vilas Middle School effective, June 30, 2014. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to approve a request for FMRHS students to attend an overnight trip to Italy, April 15-25, 2015.
Passed unanimously.
Bill Renauro spoke briefly about the planned trip. The students will be visit 3 nights in each Rome, Florence and Venice.
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve proposed policy GEA-Athletic Team Coaches for second reading and adoption.
Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve amended policy ADD-Safe Schools for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the added language “The Fall Mountain Regional School District School Board respectfully requests that off-duty police officers refrain from carrying their weapons on school grounds.”
Motion passed 4:2 (DeCoste/St. Pierre). Ms. DeCoste and Mr. St. Pierre disagreed with the addition of the language.
Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve GBA-Equal Employment opportunity for first reading. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve amended policy GBEA-Staff Ethics for first reading.
A discussion ensued and a request was made to bring it back to the policy committee for further review.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 24, 2014. Passed unanimously.
Account Payable: $143,465.07
Payroll: $647,512.30
Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to enter into non-public session.Passed unanimously.
After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 7:41 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (c) to discuss two personnel issues.
The board resumed public session at 9:36 PM.
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the amended 2014-2015 contract recommendations. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to approve a co-curricular contract for:
Christopher Beneat, Softball Coach, CMS
Richard Senerchia, Baseball Coach, WES
Ernie Perry,Drama Leader, WES
Justin Cassarino, Girls Softball Coach, WES
Maria Franciosa, Piano Accompanist, FMRHS.
Cheryl Mayberry, Perkins Grant Coordinator
Passed unanimously.
Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to adjourn. Passed unanimously
Hearing nothing further, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Misty D. Bushee
School Board Clerk
The Walpolean 
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