FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Vilas Middle School Library

Monday, May 12, 2014

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Vilas Middle School Library. In attendance were John Streeter, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste, and David Hogan, Lori Landry and Jamie Teague were also in attendance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, April 28, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, April 28, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC INPUT

Spencer Bogar, Senior from Fall Mountain Regional High School presented the board with a request to accept the senior gift of a plaque engraved with student’s names for each varsity sports team to be displayed at the HS. Mr. Bogar explained that the only cost to the district would be the engraving each year as teams change.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to accept the senior gift as presented. Passed unanimously.

REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry recognized Gail Rowe who provided the board with an update on the happenings in the Alstead Attendance Area. Ms. Rowe introduced Greg Amend who presented the board with a copy of a cross curricular performance task pilot test based on the common core provided to 6^th grade students at Vilas, that will begin the first week in June. Mr. Amend invited the board to come and observe that week if they wish.

Ms. Rowe introduced Karen Brown along with 6^th grade students, Lindsay Yeatman, Sarah Schadler, Anna Preston, Lexi Grace and Leanne Thompson. Ms. Brown and her students presented a hydraulics project that they have been working on. Jacob Lord presented an arm project to the board prior to the meeting.

Ms. Brown also explained that much of what they experienced during this project, they will see on the common core assessment.

Superintendent Landry stated that Rae Adams, consultant for the National Board Certification visited and everything is looking good. The team will be submitting their final paperwork this week.

Ms. Landry explained that ICLE would be coming to the high school for a demonstration. They would like to work with the high school to determine our students needs and develop a strategic plan for transformation at the high school. The company will look at the high school’s strengths and weaknesses and determine areas of need. Tom Ronning commented that he and the staff are excited for the opportunity.

A brief discussion ensued regarding community input and different ways to gain feedback.

OLD BUSINESS

John Streeter reported that the Policy Committee met this evening and will be sending forward policies for the next board meeting.

Mr. Ronning reported on behalf of Simon Pierpont. At the high school, there are two upcoming senior trips, Prom, NECAP testing that will begin next week and JROTC is getting reading for upcoming trip to Normandy.

Lil DeCoste reported that the Professional Development Committee has wrapped up and will meet again in July.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept policy GBEAA-Employee Conflict of Interest for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve amended GCCBC-Family & Medical Leave for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve a co-curricular contract for Megan Hansson, MS Track Assistant Coach. (Correction from April 14, 2014) Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the transfer of Emily Frithsen from part-time to full time school nurse, Charlestown Attendance Area effective August 21, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to accept the resignation of Sarah Chamberlain, Alt Education Teacher, FMRHS effective June 30, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve a conditional contract for Emma Kobeski, Student Services Coordinator effective July 1, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve an unpaid leave request for Amy Dube, District Substitute. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the request for an unbudgeted Individual Paraprofessional, ELC effective May 1, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to accept the plaque donated by the Charlestown Heritage and Historic District Commission. Passed unanimously.

A discussion ensued regarding participation in New England Secondary Schools Consortium’s NextGen Personalized Learning Initiative.

Deb Connell spoke to this explaining that the request for participation is a compliment and an honor. This will provide the teachers with more professional development opportunities.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve a transfer for Stephanie Griffin, Paraprofessional from Charlestown Primary School to Alstead Primary School effective May 14, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve amended GBEA-Staff Ethics for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the Treasurer’s Report for period ending May 12, 2014. Passed unanimously. 

Account Payable: $102,308.14

Payroll: $655,952.43

OTHER

Jamie Teague reported that the district audit went well with no findings of concern. A copy of the report has been emailed to all of the board members.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to enter into non-public session. Passed unanimously.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 7:43 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (c) to discuss a personnel concern.

The board exited non-public at 8:12 PM and immediately adjourned.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk