FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

Monday, January 26, 2015

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, David Hogan, John Streeter and Linda Christie. Also in attendance were Lori Landry and Jamie Teague.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the minutes from Monday, January 12, 2015 Public Session. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Hogan) to approve the minutes from Monday, January 12, 2015 Non-Public Session. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the minutes from Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Budget Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry introduced Maura Hart who provided the board with an overview on SWIFT. Ms. Hart explained that SWIFT is a federally funded program of the University of Kansas designed for a whole school approach for all students. Ms. Hart explained that Charlestown Middle School and Charlestown Primary School are working together on a multi-tiered support system for behavior. She commended Ms. Stevens and Mr. Young, commenting that they are go-getters and have effectively involved their staff in the process.

Andy Collins commented that it has been nice to watch Charlestown evolve.

Superintendent Landry reported that the district PD day today with Rose Colby was a success.

Superintendent Landry also mentioned that she received a letter from the NHDOE stating that all districts are required to participate in the Smarter Balanced testing and that there will be no “opt-out” option, further explaining that if districts do not comply, that Title funding state-wide would be cut.

A brief conversation ensued regarding enrollment trends.

A conversation ensued regarding the strategic plan surveys. The board encourages Emily to pass the message along to students to do the survey if they haven’t already, stressing that the board wants to hear feedback from the students.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Jennie Crawford provided the board with an update on the happenings throughout the district.

Emily Phillips provided the board with an update from student congress.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streter/Hogan) to accept the resignation of Stacie Merritt, Paraprofessional, WES effective January 30, 2015. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve transfer of Ernest Aumand, Paraprofessional, from classroom paraprofessional to 1:1 paraprofessional, Vilas. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a conditional contract for Susan Devanney, Bus Driver effective January 27, 2015. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve new policy GBEF-School District Internet Access for Staff for second reading and adoption. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve the proposed 2015-2016 school calendar as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

Conversation ensued regarding the calendar. Andy Collins asked about the possibility of school being in session on MLK day an instructional focus on civil rights. Lil DeCoste requested that we wait until the Keene calendar is posted so that we could coordinate our PD day with them.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to table the approval if the proposed 2015-2016 calendar until after Keene School District has published their calendar.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the Walpole Boys and Girls Basketball Team to participate in the Connecticut Valley Junior High League Basketball Tournament, Saturday, February 7th and Sunday, February 8th at the Keene High School.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending:

Payroll: $ 658,420.21

Accounts Payable: $ 405,221.43

Motion passed unanimously.

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

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered into non-public session at 7:49 PM under RSA91-A:3 (b) a contractual issue.

The board resumed public session at 7:42 PM.

Andy Collins requested that the board schedule a board workshop outside of strategic planning.

Next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2015 at 5:00. During this meeting the board will discuss the warrant articles and prepare for the deliberative session at 6:30 PM.

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

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 8:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk