FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Charlestown Middle School Library
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Charlestown Middle School Library. In attendance were John Streeter, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste, and Andy Collins. Lori Landry was also in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: (Christie/Streeter) to approve the minutes from Monday, May 12, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the minutes from Monday, May 12, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.
REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS
Superintendent Landry recognized Paula Southard-Stevens and Christopher Young who represented the three schools in Charlestown by displaying art work, presenting a video designed by the CPS 5th graders and provided an encore performance of the literacy night by the NCCS 4th graders. The North Charlestown Community School 4th graders in attendance were Andy Parntapraser, Madison Patch, Hunter Temple, Hailey Martineau, Allie White, and Isabelle Lussier.
Superintendent Landry reported that administration has been working with ICLE (International Center for Leadership in Education) over the past couple of weeks. The team has been developing a needs assessment for the high school. Ms. Landry reported that she received a preliminary report today and comments that the report is very thorough and comprehensive. They will be interviewing students, staff and board members on Thursday, May 29, 2014.
Ms. Landry provided the board with an update of the CTE program, explaining that she met with Deputy Commissioner and they understand what we are looking for. They will be getting back to us, however there is no final resolution at this time.
Superintendent Landry further explained that she has been looking into combining professional development opportunities with surrounding school districts in the future. She is hoping to work collaboratively to form partnerships, with the hopes of taking advantage of grant opportunities as well.
Ms. Landry also reported that the school district would be changing to SchoolMessenger in the fall, replacing Global connect. In addition, the district will not be using InfoSnap as their registration method. The district will be sending home the information for parents to complete as they have in years past.
A conversation ensued regarding the teacher evaluation model and the boards concerns regarding the time it will take for principals to complete the observations required by the model. The principals feel that they will do a trial run as it is designed now and evaluate it from there.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve conditional contracts for the following:
Allegra Pickering, Kindergarten Teacher, WPS
Mary Shannon, Kindergarten Teacher, CPS
Karen Antonellis, Special Education Teacher, CPS
Korrin Ruppel, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, District
Passed unanimously.
The board requested to split the co-curricular nominations and vote on them as two separate motions.
Motion: Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the following 2014-2015 co-curricular contracts:
Kevin Hicks, Vilas Lead Teacher, Activities Director and MS Summer School Coordinator
Linda Hanatow, APS Lead Teacher
Heidi Plummer, Vilas Spirit Team Coach Basketball
Mark Ferenc, Vilas Girls Soccer Coach
Ed Evanson, Band Director and Chorus Director
Claire Higgins, Vilas Co-Drama Leader, 8th Grade Co-Advisor and Yearbook Advisor
Greg Amend, Vilas 8th Grade Co-Advisor
Dori Ferreira, Vilas Recycling Advisor and Math Team Advisor
Rich Meek, Vilas Student Council Co-Advisor
Mitch Harrison, Vilas Student Council Co-Advisor
Kim Lewis, Lead Teacher (3/4) WES
Jackie Ronning, Lead Teacher (1/4) WES
Christine Broadley, Lead Teacher (1/2) NWS
Nancy LeClair, Lead Teacher (1/2) NWS
Sheryl Chuda, Wellness Coordinator WAA
Julie Armstrong, Band Director WAA/CAA
Justin Cassarino, Girls Soccer Coach WES
Nick LeBail, Volleyball Coach and Student Council (1/2) WES
Lillie LeBlanc, Chorus Director WAA
Michelle Whitney, 8th Grade Advisor
Toni McDougle, Recycling Advisor WES
Mary Aumand, Student Council (1/2) WES
Sara Beauregard, Yearbook Advisory (1/2) WES
Wendy Whiton, Yearbook Advisor (1/2) WES
Marilyn Ferreira, Math Team Advisor WES
Mary Lord, Lead Teacher CMS
Brenda Cook, Lead Teacher NCCS
Jason Bardis, Activities Director CAA
Lynda Chandler, Volleyball Coach CMS, Middle School Summer School Coordinator
Karin Sheehan, Chorus Director CAA & 8th Grade Co-Advisor
Shawn Brodeur-Stevens, Recycling Co-Advisor CMS
Stephanie Hazlett, Student Council CMS
Marie Weller, Yearbook Advisor CMS
Kathy Hesch, Lead Teacher CPS
Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve a co-curricular contract for Staci Snyder, Assistant Track Coach effective May 27, 2014. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to hold second section of co-curricular nomination until after non-public session. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept the following resignations:
Caitlyn Coleman, PK Teacher, CPS effective June 30, 2014
Edward Henion, District Plumber effective May 16, 2014
Mark Welsh, Custodian effective June 13, 2014
Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept the retirement of Karen St. Pierre, Food Service, NCCS effective June 18, 2014 and Deborah Connell, Interim Assistant Superintendent effective June 30, 2014. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept an award of $300.00 from CRS Advanced Technology to be used toward an educational program of choice. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to accept amended policy IHBG-Home Education Instruction for first reading. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept new policy GBEBB-Employee-Student Relations for first reading. Passed unanimously.
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept amended policy GBCCAC-Maternity Leave for first reading. Passed unanimously.
Matt Schmidt, Athletic Director and Terry Zehr, Golf Team Leader spoke to the request for a golf team at Fall Mountain.
A conversation ensued regarding the progression of the Golf program. Mr. Schmidt further explained that the selection process would be fair, equitable and level funded for this next season.
Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to approve a Golf Team for the FMRHS effective for the 2014-2015 school year. Passed (Streeter/Christie) 3:2
Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to approve a co-curricular contract for Susan Rondeau, Acworth Lead Teacher for the 2014-2015 school year. Passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending May 27, 2014. Passed unanimously.
Payroll: $654,771.29
Accounts Payable: $1.107,108.02
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to enter into non-public session. Passed unanimously.
After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 7:38 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (c) to discuss a personnel concern.
The board exited non-public at 9:04 PM and resumed public session.
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the following 2014-2015 co-curricular contracts as amended:
Michelle Swift, Varsity Volleyball Coach HS
Frank Brown, Varsity Football Coach HS
Kevin Hicks, Assistant Varsity Football Coach HS
Steven Stewart, JV Football Coach HS
Larry Sayers, Boys Cross Country Running Coach HS
Rick Elliot, Girls Cross country Running Coach HS
Inge Cummings, Senior Class Advisor HS
Meg Cyr, Graduation Coordinator HS
Peggy Jelly, Junior Class Advisor HS
Jacqueline Walker, Freshman Class Advisor HS
Mary Therese Lester, Student Congress Advisor HS
Tina Nash, Yearbook Advisor HS
Julie Parrott, Downhill Ski Club Coach HS
Nathan Mackay, Math Team Advisor I HS
Liz Collinsworth, FFA Co-Advisor HS
Bruce Ferland, FFA Co-Advisor HS
Claudia Istel, National Honors Society Advisor HS
Dakota Benedetto, Drama Club/Musical Advisor HS
Laurie Luther Houghton, Spanish Club Co-Advisor HS
Val Forrest, Hospitality Club Advisor HS
Tim St. Pierre, Varsity Soccer Coach HS
Nick Belsky, Quiz Bowl
Lisa Chamberlin, ESY Coordinator
Passed unanimously.
OTHER
Tom Ronning explained that at he would hold off on a curriculum committee for now due to the work happening with ICLE.
Motion: (Collins/DeCoste) to adjourn the meeting. Passed unanimously.
Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 9:07 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Misty D. Bushee
School Board Clerk
The Walpolean 
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