FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Monday, December 8, 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 was Lori Landry.

BOARD HONORS:

Superintendent Landry introduced the participants of the National Board Certification process. These members were presented with Board Honors and presented with a certificate of excellence. In attendance were Tammy Vittum, Rick Elliot, Linda Ferland, Frank Mazolla and Dori Ferreira. Also recognized, but unable to attend were, Lisa Mulhearn, Katie Parsons and Melissa Lynde. Both Tammy Vittum and Lisa Mulhearn have completed the process and are now Nationally Board Certified Teachers. The remaining members hope to complete the process by the end of the 2014-2015 school year. In addition to these members, Superintendent Landry reported that two new participants have joined this year and will be beginning to process to become certified.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve the minutes from Monday, December 8, 2014 Public Session. Motion passed

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS:

Superintendent Landry thanked the high school staff and Tom Ronning for all of their hard work during the LIS visit.

Ms. Landry reported that she and Tom Ronning met with River Valley Technical College. They are promoting a new program Catch the Wave. This program will offer Junior and Senior students the opportunity to obtain college credit while attending high school.

Superintendent Landry also mentioned that the School Board met again on December 3rd to continue their work on strategic planning. Their next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2015.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Jennie Crawford, Teacher Representative provided the board with an update on the happenings in the schools throughout the district.

Gabe St. Pierre stated that RVTC met last week, they are working on the budget for the upcoming year. Mr. St. Pierre also mentioned that they would like to invite the NH Legislation to come and tour the building. Superintendent Landry stated that she will be meeting with them again in January and will be in touch.

Mr. St. Pierre reported that the Negotiation Committee met last Friday and is moving toward an agreement.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a co-curricular contract for Chris Northcott, MS Cross Country Skiing Coach, FMRHS and Karin Sheehan Drama Club Leader, CMS. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the retirement of Katherine Maguire, Speech-Language Pathologist effective June 30, 2015. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve an unbudgeted request for a 10 hour a week paraprofessional, ELC. Motion passed

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to approve an overnight trip for the Vilas Grade 5 to attend the Nature’s Classroom at Lake George/Silver Bay, May 4-8, 2015. Motion passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending: Payroll: $ 1,133,849.51 Accounts Payable: $ 371,886.82 Motion passed unanimously.

OTHER:

Superintendent Landry thanked the board for all of their work during the strategic planning workshops and expressed how pleased she was with how well everything was going.

Andy Collins requested that the board develop a common statement regarding the board’s vision for the end of the year graduation ceremonies.

The board wished Paula Southard-Stevens luck for the upcoming sit visit from the Principal of the Year Committee.

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

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 7:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty Bushee

School Board Clerk