FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

Monday, October 13, 2014

Public Session

Board Vice Chairperson, John Streeter called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were, Andy Collins, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre, David Hogan and Linda Christie. Also in attendance were Lori Landry and Jamie Teague.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (St. Pierre/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, September 22, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Minutes: (DeCoste/St. Pierre) to approve the minutes from Monday, September 22, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry reported that Dr. David Pook led today’s Professional Development Day for PK-8th grade educators, with a focus on Writing and ELA for Common Core. Teachers from the HS works worked with Paul Ezen on the Leadership Initiative. Best practices and SLO’s were discussed.

Superintendent Landry also reported that the tech committee is working out details of the community forums to be held in each attendance area.

Ms. Landry mentioned that the Commissioner of Education, as part of the League of Innovative Schools would honor the HS Leadership Team in Concord Tuesday afternoon.

Superintendent Landry briefly discussed CTE programming, the Homeland Security audit, the recycling event and National Board Certification.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Tom Ronning reported that Emily Phillips has been selected as the school board student representative. She will attend the October 27^th meeting.

Lil DeCoste reported that eight teachers completed the requirements for National Board Certification and approximately six are on the horizon for this year. The committee has requested that before the calendar gets set for next year, that consideration be made for the presenter to come in during the October PD day or 4 days before school starts.

Lil DeCoaste also reported that on October 1^st, the Fall Mountain Regional School District Preschool Team was recognized by the Parent Information Center of NH for Parent Involvement in Education.

The board discussed the food service proposal and a recommendation was made to sign with the Abbey Group.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Christie) to accept the proposal from the Abbey Group to manage food service for the Fall Mountain Regional School District. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Christie/DeCoste) to approve a conditional contract for Hillary Robinson, Grade 5 Teacher, Vilas effective October 14, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/St. Pierre) to approve a conditional contract for Gordon Dansereau, Athletic Director, FMRHS effective October 14, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Lil DeCoste expressed how pleased she was with the selection process and how much she is looking forward to having an experienced person in the role as Athletic Director.

Mr. Dansereau stated that it is an honor to come to Fall Mountain and that we need to work together as a whole. He further stated that he is look forward to working with everyone and is ready to go.

Motion: (DeCoste/Hogan) to approve the transfer of Joanne Thomas from inclusionary paraprofessional position S232 to S33 at Charlestown Middle School. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Collins/Christie) to approve the following co-curricular contracts:

Chris Fecteau-Winter Spirit Coach (FMRHS)

Larry Sayers-Boys Cross Country Skiing Coach (FMRHS)

Kate Northcott-Girls Cross Country Skiing Coach (FMRHS)

Rick Elliot-Varsity Winter Track Coach (FMRHS)

Jason Bardis-Varsity Boys Basketball Coach (FMRHS)

Pat Allen-JV Boys Basketball Coach (FMRHS)

Jon “Boomer” Aumand-Varsity Girls Basketball Coach (FMRHS)

Russ Pickering-JV Girls Basketball Coach (FMRHS)

Meghan Hannson-JH Cross Country Running Coach (FMRHS)

Rich Senerchia-Boys Soccer Coach (WES)

Jeff Faulkner-Co-Boys Basketball Coach  (WES)

Allen Parker-Co-Boys Basketball Coach (WES)

Michelle O’Brien-Girls Basketball Coach (WES)

Heidi Plummer-Spirit Team Coach (Vilas)

Jared Bobbin-Boys Basketball Coach (Vilas)

Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to accept the retirement of Amy Jenkins, Nurse, FMRHS effective June 30, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Christie/Hogan) to accept the resignation of Mindy Markwell, District SLPA effective October 24, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Collins/DeCoste to approve the transfer of Judy Kinrade, Bus Driver from S173 to S176 effective October 14, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to grant permission for Teri Finando-Zelenetz to lead a trip to Spain, April 2016. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Hogan/Christie) to approve the following overnight trips for the FMRHS Ski Club:

Wednesday, February 18, 2015-Jay Peak Resort in Jay, VT

Friday, March 6, 2015-Roundhearth at Stowe in Stowe, VT.

Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Hogan) to approve the request form the following Sunday events:

FMRHS Girls Basketball: Sunday, December 21, 2014-Keene State Basketball Tournament

FMRHS Boys Basketball: Sunday, December 28, 2014-Keene State Basketball Tournament

Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Hogan/Christie to accept amended policy JICK-Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention-Bullying for first reading.

Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to accept amended policy IFA-Instructional Needs of Each Individual Student for first reading. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Chrisite/DeCoste) to accept amended policy IK-Earning of Credit for first reading. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Chrisite/Collins) to accept amended policy EB-Joint Loss Management Committee for first reading. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Hogan/Chrisite) to accept new policy GBED-Tobacco Products Ban-Use and Possession by Employees in and on school facilities and/or Grounds for first reading. Motion passed unanimously.

A brief conversation ensued regarding the restriction of an employee possessing tobacco products on school grounds.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to send policy GBED-Tobacco Products Ban-Use and Possession by Employees in and on school facilities and/or Grounds back to policy committee for further review. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Collins/St. Pierre) to enter into non-public session. Motion passed unanimously.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 7:29 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (a) (c) to discuss a personnel issue and a student concern.

The board exited non-public session at 9:03 PM and resumed public session.

Motion: (Christie/DeCoste) to accept the Superintendent recommendation for termination of Melissa Heavisides. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk