FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Walpole Elementary School Cafeteria

Monday, April 28, 2014

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Elementary School Cafeteria. In attendance were John Streeter, Andy Collins, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre and David Hogan, Lori Landry and Jamie Teague were also in attendance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the minutes from Monday, April 14, 2014 Public Session.

Gabe St. Pierre requested that a correction be made to the minutes.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the amended minutes from Monday, April 14, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, April 14, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry thanked everyone for attending. Ms. Landry recognized Sam Jacobs, Walpole Attendance Area Principal. Mr. Jacobs welcomed the school board to Walpole. Mr. Jacobs introduced Christine Broadley and her second grade students, Adelle Adams, Andrew Byrnes, Isabella Smith, Emma Soohoo, Porter Willett, Ian Gould, Luciano Leone, Murray Spaulding, Ben Frithsen, Patrick Manning, Abby Turner, Logan Wilbur, Holden Perron and Aidan Parrott. Ms. Broadley’s class presented a research project that they have been working on to determine what would be the best class pet for their classroom. They used a combination of reading, writing and mathematics during their research.

Nancy LeClair and two of her third graders, Foster Willett and Joshua Paulette presented a collage book project on desert animals. The student explained some of the processes which included texturing paper using wet sponges, watercolor, cutting out shapes to make animals and learning how to import photos on the computer.

Jackie Ronning introduced Conor Harrington who provided the board with a presentation of a LEGO project that he has been working on through the Walpole Robochicks Lego Robotics Club. Mr. Harrington shared his robot with the board. In addition, Ms. Ronning shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the program. Ms. Ronning explained that the club is an extension of the HS robotics club and they will continue to work throughout the summer with the hopes of filtering the program into the high school next year.

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC INPUT

Chair Henry recognized Eleanor Elbers who presented the board with research regarding benefits to afterschool programming.

Ms. Elbers also requested that the current transportation policy be reviewed and the language be revised to state that transportation be provided to licensed providers within the district. A discussion ensued regarding transportation options including the option of the Orchard School purchasing their own van to transport their students.

Ms. Elbers also notified the board that there is an upcoming Mayoral Conference in Manchester, May 13^th. This conference is to discuss the achievement gap and afterschool programming for low-income students.

Ms. Elbers stated that the Orchard School has applied for an AmeriCorps member to work for the program next year and asked that this person be a liaison to the Alstead Attendance Area schools, working as an advocate or tutor to the students. This would be part of the Rural Strides Grant.

Gabe St. Pierre thanked Ms. Elbers for doing what she does for our community.

OLD BUSINESS

The board discussed the committee and board representative assignments. The members agreed on the following assignments:

RVTC Representative – Gabe St. Pierre

Finance Committee – Linda Christie, Andy Collins and Gabe St. Pierre

Policy Committee – John Streeter and David Hogan

Facilities Committee – Gabe St. Pierre and David Hogan

Pre-K and PD Committee – Lil DeCoste

HS Planning Committee – Mary Henry, Andy Collins and David Hogan

SS Collective Bargaining Negotiations Committee – Linda Christie, Andy Collins and Gabe St. Pierre

Gabe St. Pierre reported that the RVTC meeting is this week and should have a report at the next meeting.

Andy Collins stated that he would like to see district subsidize the slots at the RVTC if at all possible. Lil DeCoste agreed.

Lori Landry mentioned that she spoke to Lisa Danley from the DOE and they are standing behind their decision to only reimburse for returning students (year two) and will not reimburse for new students taking a program that Cheshire Career Center already offers.

Ms. Landry stated that an interstate pact would need to be initiated by the Department of Education.

Superintendent Landry and Mary Henry plan to attend the board meeting at RVTC on May 7^th.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve AF- (ADA)-Americans with Disabilities Act for second reading.

A discussion ensued and changes where made to the language regarding illegal drug use.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve AF- (ADA)-Americans with Disabilities Act for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept policy GBEAA-Employee Conflict of Interest for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve amended GCCBC-Family & Medical Leave for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve amended GBCCAC-Maternity Leave for first reading. Passed unanimously.

A conversation ensued and the board requested that this policy be sent back to the policy committee for further review.

Motion: (Christie/St. Pierre) to approve a co-curricular contract for John Heavisides, JV Softball Coach and Gabriella Dupler, MS Track Assistant Coach.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the transfer of Stacie Gay, SLPA effective June 30, 2014 to Special Education Teacher, AAA, effective August 20, 2014.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the transfer of Roberta Nelson, Paraprofessional, CPS to Library Aide, NCCS/CPS effective August 25, 2014.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Inge Cummings, Paraprofessional, FMRHS. Passed 4:1 (St. Pierre-Abstained/Collins-No)

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Deborah Clark, Secretary, Walpole Primary School.

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to accept the resignation of Kimberly Young, Kindergarten Teacher, Walpole Primary School effective April 29, 2014.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the Treasurer’s Report for period ending April 28, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Account Payable: $514,719.36

Payroll: $659,882.29

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to enter into non-public session.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 8:16 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (c) to discuss a personnel concern.

The board resumed public session at 9:53 PM.

Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to rescind the recommendation of John Heavisides, JV Coach, FMRHS.

Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to accept Superintendent Landry’s recommendation to appoint John Heavisides to Assistant Varsity Coach, FMRHS, effective April 29, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to adjourn. Passed unanimously

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 9:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk