FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

Monday, June 9, 2014

 

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre, David Hogan and Andy Collins.  Lori Landry and Jamie Teague were also in attendance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Christie/DeCoste) to approve the minutes from Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the minutes from Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC INPUT

Doug Ring, Jr. High Football Coach addressed the board regarding a request to purchase a few new pieces of equipment, via donation for the younger football players. Mr. Ring explained that the existing equipment is often not size appropriate.

Mr. Collins thanked Mr. Ring for coming forward with the plan.

A conversation ensued regarding the possibility of a freshman basketball reserve team in the future.

Mr. Ring thanked the board for their time. 

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry reported that Dori Ferreira and Frank Mazzolla traveled to California to represent Fall Mountain at a National Board Certified Teacher Conference. Fall Mountain received national acclaim for their work on the process.

Ms. Landry also mentioned that she attended awards night last week, she thanked the high school guidance department and congratulated the students for all of their hard work.

Superintendent Landry reported that she is still working with the NH Deputy Commission on a resolve to the RVTC CTE program. They are working to get a Memo of Understanding in place in the near future.

Ms. Landry spoke to the ICLE survey explaining that it was available on the FMRSD website. She encouraged the board and community members to go on and fill it out.

Jamie Teague reported that the funding for the efficiency project has finally come through and she has brought the information for the board to review and vote on this evening.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to approve the following co-curricular positions:

David Gibb, Boy’s Soccer Coach & Co-Drama Leader (Vilas)

Lisa Therrien, Wellness Coordinator (AAA)

Toni McDougle, Activities Director (WAA)

Lorraine Brooks, Co-Lead Teacher (WPS)

Kristie Kinson, Co-Lead Teacher (WPS)

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to table until further discussed in non-public session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve the following 2014-2015 conditional contracts:

Stephanie Griffin, Paraprofessional (CPS)

Rebecca Bailey, Paraprofessional (CPS)

Ben Crawford, Special Education Teacher (Vilas)

Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Hogan) to accept the resignation of Shanna Ketchum, 4^th grade Teacher, Alstead Primary School effective June 30, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Hogan) to accept amended policy IHBG-Home Education Instruction for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to accept new policy GBEBB-Employee-Student Relations for second reading and adoption.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Christie) to table new policy GBEBB-Employee-Student Relations for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Christie/Hogan) to accept amended policy GBCCAC-Maternity Leave for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Collins/Christie) to approve an overnight field trip for the FMRHS track team to attend the NH State Heptathalon and Decathlon, June 21-22, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Christie/Collins) to grant Lori Landry, Superintendent permission to provide contract approval from June 24, 2014-August 11, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to approve the transfer of Katie Parsons from 2^nd Grade Teacher to PK Teacher, CPS effective August 21, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/St. Pierre) to approve a one-year leave of absence to Jeremy Martin, Science Teacher, CMS effective for the 2014-2015 school year. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Christie/DeCoste) to approve a co-curricular contract for Emily Frithsen, Wellness Coordinator, CAA effective August 25, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to adopt a resolution to reimburse the Fall Mountain Regional School District’s general fund account 10-1801-000-000 for the monies paid out to Energy Efficient Investments for lighting retrofits, heating control upgrades, concrete work and propane tank installation as outlined in Transmittal #CP000997-001 in the amount of $74,558.10 from the total project energy lease project funded by Municipal Leasing Consultants in the total amount of $1,388,897.  The original expenditure to EEI was made on May 22, 2014, check #24275. Passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending June 9, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Payroll:                                  $ 664,897.09

Accounts Payable:              $ 297,029.35

OTHER

Jamie Teague explained to the board that a decision was made to longer allow the high school students who carry large lunch balances to charge anymore.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to enter into non-public session. Passed unanimously.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 7:15 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (a) (c) to discuss a student issue and two personnel issues.

The board exited non-public at 8:44 PM and resumed public session.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Hogan) to seal the non-public minutes per RSA 91-A:3 (a) the dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or disciplining of such employee and (c) matters, which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person.  Passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Hogan) to adjourn the meeting. Passed unanimously.

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 8:49 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk