FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Monday, November 24, 2014

Public Session

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were, Andy Collins, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre, David Hogan, John Streeter 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, November 10, 2014 Public Session. Motion passed

Minutes: (St. Pierre/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, November 10, 2014 Non-Public Session. Motion passed unanimously.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry introduced Deb Connell, Paul Ezan, Teri Finando-Zelenetz, Mary Therese Lester and Beth Fappiano on behalf of the NexGen League of Innovative Schools. The team provided an update on the process. The visitation team will come to the high school on December 3, 2014. The visitation team will assess who we are and where we are at. Next steps will be to submit an application on December 9, 2014.

Superintendent Landry mentioned that the board would be meeting again on December 3rd to continue their work on strategic planning.

Sam Jacobs reported that the Walpole Site Based Committee arranged for a community presentation by David Pook on Common Core. With over 100 people in attendance, the evening was overall successful.

Ms. Landry announced that Lisa Mulhearn and Tammy Vittum are newly National Board Certified. An additional six teachers are continuing their work through the process and hope to be certified before the end of the school year.

Chris Young proudly reported that the PK Parent Night, focused on gross motor skills, was well attended this year with over 120 people in attendance.

Superintendent Landry happily announced that Paula Southard Stevens, CAA Principal is one of three finalists for Teacher of the Year.

Business Administrator, Jamie Teague and Superintendent Landry presented the board with the proposed budget. A brief overview of the process was explained. A copy of the PowerPoint is available on the district website.

Ms. Teague asked that questions be emailed to her directly and that she would address them at the next meeting.

Ms. Teague also reported that the negotiations committee have been meeting and would present something at the next meeting.

A conversation ensued regarding the NextGen League of Innovative Schools.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to approve the implementation of high school personalized learning design model in progress.

Motion passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Emily Phillips provided the board with an update on the happenings throughout the district. One exciting highlight was that Senior, Troy Grimsley was chosen to play the Piccolo in the Holiday Pops Concert for the NH Philharmonic on November 28, 2014.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (St. Pierre/Christie) to accept the resignation of Chris Fecteau, Winter Spirit Coach effective November 25, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Hogan) to approve a condition contract for Heather Brown, Paraprofessional, WPS effective November 25, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Hogan) to approve a conditional contract for Tim Walsh, Alt Ed Teacher, FMRHS. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Hogan/St. Pierre) to approve a conditional contract for Jody Barrett, Food Service Tech, NCCS. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve the transfer of Amy Rumrill, Paraprofessional from FMRHS to CPS. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to accept amended policy EEAG-Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students for second reading and adoption. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Hogan to accept amended policy JLCJ-Concussions and Head Injuries for secondreading and adoption. Motion passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending: Payroll: $ 889,496.58  Accounts Payable: $ 368,263.72 Motion passed unanimously.

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

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 7:57 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk