The Walpolean

Good Morning, the rain this week, came early. Hopefully, the damage from the heavy rains was minimal.

But Friday’s forecast is simply perfect for a Farmers Market. This weekend also marks Walpole’s Old Home Days so our community is bursting with events and activities. The WFM is no exception. Come with your family, get a bite to eat, enjoy the music of Daniel Hartigan. There will be a variety of games and activities for young and young at heart. Aime, of Aime’s Art Farm, is planning on painting animal caricature on hands and ankles, she is charging $2.00 and will donate half of the proceeds to the WFM. Take a Farmer Trivia Challenge and then put a ticket in the FREE RAFFLE for WFM products donated by some of our vendors.

We have a great group of vendors this week. Roughly, sixteen vendors have said that they would be with us including Abenaki Springs, Brookfield Farm, Orchard Hill Breadworks, Iris X Lotions and Potions, Keri’s Kures, The Farmers Table, Flying Canvas Studio, Not Your Ordinary Farm, Walpole Valley Farms, Walpole Mountain View Winery, and McGill’s Maple Products (maple frappes maple frappes maple frappes).

If you have not had a chance to get to the market yet this summer, this would be a Friday not to be missed. We’d love to see everyone come out and support local farmers and producers. You can use your debit/credit/EBT card. EBT cardholders can take advantage of our Double Up on Veggie Bucks program.

Sally McGaffigan is worried that alumni may get lost if they are looking for a tent as originally advertised. The breakfast will be in the Academy Building, not on the lawn. – Lil

Dust off those yummy favorite cookie recipes and enter “The Great Walpole Old Home Days Cookie Bake-off” for cash prizes and category ribbons. Old-fashioned fun for the whole family!!

Enter as many cookie recipes as you like. Copies of the entry form are available at Galloway Real Estate office. You need to bring 6 dozen cookies/entry.

Bring your cookie entries to Hastings Memorial Parish House (the big white building with the wrap-around porch behind the Unitarian Church – the one with the clock tower) this Saturday, 6/28, from 2:30 to 5:00.

Judging will begin at 6pm — open to the public — and will continue through the jazz concert.

The competition is open to everyone – male/female, young/old, experienced/nubie — we’re an equal opportunity baking community !!!

Bet you’ve got that winning recipe?

See you there !!!

Walpole Old Home Days 2014

Schedule of Events

(Note: $$ indicates that tickets need to be purchased or cost involved. Otherwise, events with no symbol are free)

Wednesday June 25^th

 5:30pm – 8:30

 Block Party

hosted by Connecticut River Bank, N.A. & The Walpole Foundation

Connecticut River Bank Parking Lot with music by “The Illusion”

Thursday June 26^nd

 Walpole Players

“A Long Weekend in New Hampshire”

Doors open at 6:30pm, curtain rises at 7:00pm.       $$

Friday June 27^th

 9am to 8pm    Walpole Community Pool, Free to all

*****

4pm to 6pm    Farmers Market

    ~Kids games and activities

        ~Local Vendors

*****

5pm to 8pm    Talent Show sponsored by the Savings Bank of Walpole

Congregational Church

Awards given right after performance.

*****

5:30pm  Strawberry Shortcake by Tom Murray

In front of Murray’s Restaurant        $$

To benefit the Helen Miller Theater

*****

6pm to 11pm Friday Night Street Dance

sponsored by The Burns Family

Savings Bank of Walpole parking lot, across from the Tavern

Two Sets: First set 6-8pm

Music by local Country Musicians;

“Will Buchan, Shawn Keniston and Dwight Smith” 

Second Set 8-11pm

Music by Rock and Roll Group  “Turn it Loose” 

*****

 6pm to 10pm American Legion food booth   $$

Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

*****

9:30pm  Fireworks

sponsored in part by Theodora Berg and Applied Bolting                        

Shot from North Road over Village

Saturday June 28^th

7am-9am Academy Breakfast

for all who attended the Academy and spouses.

Prizes for youngest, oldest, longest distance travelled

Tent on Historical Society lawn

 *****

7am to 9am “McGrange’s”

Breakfast Sandwiches by The Grange     $$

Town hall

 *****

8:30am 5K Race and Children’s Race (12 and under)

sponsored by Kris and Bill Tyson

Start/Finish at Walpole Town Hall, prizes       $$
(to benefit Fall Mountain running and skiing teams)

 *****

9:00am  Walpole PTG

Coffee, muffins          $$

 *****

10am to 8pm Walpole Community Pool, Free to all

 *****

10am PARADE

Sponsored by John and Carol Hubbard  Foundation

Starts at Walpole School

Prizes for Most Humorous, Best Historical, 

Best use of “Country” Slogan, Best Action,

Best Youth Exhibit, Best Business Entry

 ***** 

MUSIC AFTER THE PARADE:

Hills Band Wagon

East Bay Jazz Ensemble

Keene American Legion (Bandstand)

 *****

10am to 4pm  4-H Petting Zoo

Walpole Common

 *****

10am to 4pm Common displays for Walpole Non-profits…

educational, fundraising and food,

Kid’s activities

American Heritage Tour  Bake Sale, Hot Dogs

FM Scholarship Fund  Ice Cream

Cub Scouts  Bake Sale

Fire/Auxiliary  Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Drinks

First Congregational Church Pie Sale

Walpole 4-H Clubs  Petting Zoo

Hooper Hill Hoppers  Fried Dough,  Sausage, Hamburgers, Fries, Onion Rings, Drinks

Hooper Preservation Fund Tee shirts, totes

Walpole PTG  Cheeseburgers, Grilled Cheese, French Fries

Pinnacleview 4H Rootbeer Floats, Milk, Hotdogs, water

Girl Scouts Bake Sale

Swim Group Strawberry Shortcake & Face Painting

Walpole Village School Shaved ice

Women of Walpole Gift Baskets, silent auction

Many more info booths on the common!

*****

10am to 4pm  Children’s Play Area and Equipment Displays

sponsored by Cold River Materials 

Savings Bank of Walpole Parking Lot.

*****

11am to 4pm Antique Vehicle Show

Historical Society Lawn

 People’s Choice Award

 *****

12pm – 4pm Firefighters Challenge

Stone Church Field

Walpole Volunteer Fire Dept.

*****

12 noon Pet Show

Sponsored by Bonnie and Charles Casserta

Children’s categories: l argest pet, smallest pet, longest tail, costume class, owner pet look alike, most enthusiastic pet owner, cutest pet, judges choice award

Adult categories:  oldest pet, costume class, owner pet look alike, most enthusiastic pet owner

Roxy Memorial Trophy

*****
12pm-3pm Hay rides around town

provided by John Tarmey Jr.

 *****

6:30pm Baseball Game

at the Hubbard Fields

Walpole Wild Blue vs. Claremont Cardinals    

Free to the public

Concession stand will be open $$

*****

6:00-8:15pm  Voting/Sampling for the Cookie Bake off

Hastings House

7:30pm Lou Andreoli Memorial Jazz Concert        $$

Featuring: Atlas Soul   

Hastings House Ballroom, two sets and refreshments available

*****

Walpole Players

A Long Weekend in New Hampshire”

Doors open at 6:30pm, curtain rises at 7:00pm. $$

Sunday June 29th

7:30am-11am  Pancake Breakfast

Town Hall

To benefit Walpole Village School   $$

 *****

8:30am  Walpole Old Home Days Golf Tournament

Hooper Golf Club

To benefit Save the Hooper Committee         $$

*****

Church Services:

8:30am St. Peters Catholic Church, North Walpole

10:00am First Congregational Church, Walpole

10:00am  St. John’s Episcopal Church, Walpole

10:00am  Walpole Unitarian Church, Walpole

*****

10am – 8pm   Walpole Community Pool – Free to All

 *****

1:00pm  Amazing Race

Solve clues, perform challenges and tour the town

as you compete for prizes in the Walpole Amazing Race

in support of Walpole Village School.

Starts on the Common at 1pm             $$

*****

4pm till sold out  Chicken Barbeque First Congregational Church     $$

*****

5:00pm  Band Concert

Sponsored by the Boy Scouts of Walpole

“The Walt Sayre Orchestra” – Featuring “Rebecca Holtz”

Donation basket will be passed

Refreshments available    $$

***Presentation of parade awards and other drawings at intermission***

In the interest of full disclosure, Ray is my neighbor and I have purchased and been reading this book already.  Did I say how much I am enjoying it as well?  If I wasn’t teaching a knitting class you can bet that I would be there! – Lil

READY TO ENTERTAIN YOU — Cast of LONG WEEKEND IN NEW HAMPSHIRE finish dress rehearsal.

Join them on Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, and Thursday, June 26 and Saturday, June 28 at the Helen Miller Theater at the Walpole Town Hall. Curtain 7 PM

Tickets – Adults $10 – $5 for under 12 – available at the door or from Galloway Real Estate, Costume Ladies,
Murray’s and Real to Reel in Walpole, NH — and Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls, VT

The Walpole Players’ original production for Walpole Old Home Days 2014

Here are a few images to tantalize you to join the fun “weekend”

Thank you one and all for the successful sun dance! – Lil

Andrea Goins wants you to know that:

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Charlestown Middle School Library

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Charlestown Middle School Library. In attendance were John Streeter, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste, and Andy Collins.  Lori Landry was also in attendance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Christie/Streeter) to approve the minutes from Monday, May 12, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the minutes from Monday, May 12, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry recognized Paula Southard-Stevens and Christopher Young who represented the three schools in Charlestown by displaying art work, presenting a video designed by the CPS 5^th graders and provided an encore performance of the literacy night by the NCCS 4^th graders. The North Charlestown Community School 4^th graders in attendance were Andy Parntapraser, Madison Patch, Hunter Temple, Hailey Martineau, Allie White, and Isabelle Lussier.

Superintendent Landry reported that administration has been working with ICLE (International Center for Leadership in Education) over the past couple of weeks. The team has been developing a needs assessment for the high school. Ms. Landry reported that she received a preliminary report today and comments that the report is very thorough and comprehensive. They will be interviewing students, staff and board members on Thursday, May 29, 2014.

Ms. Landry provided the board with an update of the CTE program, explaining that she met with Deputy Commissioner and they understand what we are looking for. They will be getting back to us, however there is no final resolution at this time.

Superintendent Landry further explained that she has been looking into combining professional development opportunities with surrounding school districts in the future. She is hoping to work collaboratively to form partnerships, with the hopes of taking advantage of grant opportunities as well.

Ms. Landry also reported that the school district would be changing to SchoolMessenger in the fall, replacing Global connect. In addition, the district will not be using InfoSnap as their registration method. The district will be sending home the information for parents to complete as they have in years past.

A conversation ensued regarding the teacher evaluation model and the boards concerns regarding the time it will take for principals to complete the observations required by the model. The principals feel that they will do a trial run as it is designed now and evaluate it from there.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve conditional contracts for the following:

Allegra Pickering, Kindergarten Teacher, WPS

Mary Shannon, Kindergarten Teacher, CPS

Karen Antonellis, Special Education Teacher, CPS

Korrin Ruppel, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, District

Passed unanimously.

The board requested to split the co-curricular nominations and vote on them as two separate motions.

Motion: Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the following 2014-2015 co-curricular contracts:

Kevin Hicks, Vilas Lead Teacher, Activities Director and MS Summer School Coordinator

Linda Hanatow, APS Lead Teacher

Heidi Plummer, Vilas Spirit Team Coach Basketball

Mark Ferenc, Vilas Girls Soccer Coach

Ed Evanson, Band Director and Chorus Director

Claire Higgins, Vilas Co-Drama Leader, 8^th Grade Co-Advisor and Yearbook Advisor

Greg Amend, Vilas 8^th Grade Co-Advisor

Dori Ferreira, Vilas Recycling Advisor and Math Team Advisor

Rich Meek, Vilas Student Council Co-Advisor

Mitch Harrison, Vilas Student Council Co-Advisor

Kim Lewis, Lead Teacher (3/4) WES
Jackie Ronning, Lead Teacher (1/4) WES

Christine Broadley, Lead Teacher (1/2) NWS
Nancy LeClair, Lead Teacher (1/2) NWS

Sheryl Chuda, Wellness Coordinator WAA

Julie Armstrong, Band Director WAA/CAA

Justin Cassarino, Girls Soccer Coach WES

Nick LeBail, Volleyball Coach and Student Council (1/2) WES

Lillie LeBlanc, Chorus Director WAA

Michelle Whitney, 8^th Grade Advisor

Toni McDougle, Recycling Advisor WES

Mary Aumand, Student Council (1/2) WES

Sara Beauregard, Yearbook Advisory (1/2) WES

Wendy Whiton, Yearbook Advisor (1/2) WES

Marilyn Ferreira, Math Team Advisor WES

Mary Lord, Lead Teacher CMS

Brenda Cook, Lead Teacher NCCS

Jason Bardis, Activities Director CAA

Lynda Chandler, Volleyball Coach CMS, Middle School Summer School Coordinator

Karin Sheehan, Chorus Director CAA & 8^th Grade Co-Advisor

Shawn Brodeur-Stevens, Recycling Co-Advisor CMS
Stephanie Hazlett, Student Council CMS

Marie Weller, Yearbook Advisor CMS

Kathy Hesch, Lead Teacher CPS

Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve a co-curricular contract for Staci Snyder, Assistant Track Coach effective May 27, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to hold second section of co-curricular nomination until after non-public session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept the following resignations:

Caitlyn Coleman, PK Teacher, CPS effective June 30, 2014

Edward Henion, District Plumber effective May 16, 2014

Mark Welsh, Custodian effective June 13, 2014

Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept the retirement of Karen St. Pierre, Food Service, NCCS effective June 18, 2014 and Deborah Connell, Interim Assistant Superintendent effective June 30, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept an award of $300.00 from CRS Advanced Technology to be used toward an educational program of choice. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to accept amended policy IHBG-Home Education Instruction for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept new policy GBEBB-Employee-Student Relations for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept amended policy GBCCAC-Maternity Leave for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Matt Schmidt, Athletic Director and Terry Zehr, Golf Team Leader spoke to the request for a golf team at Fall Mountain.

A conversation ensued regarding the progression of the Golf program. Mr. Schmidt further explained that the selection process would be fair, equitable and level funded for this next season.

Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to approve a Golf Team for the FMRHS effective for the 2014-2015 school year. Passed (Streeter/Christie) 3:2

Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to approve a co-curricular contract for Susan Rondeau, Acworth Lead Teacher for the 2014-2015 school year. Passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending May 27, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Payroll:                                  $654,771.29

Accounts Payable:              $1.107,108.02

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

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 7:38 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (c) to discuss a personnel concern.

The board exited non-public at 9:04 PM and resumed public session.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the following 2014-2015 co-curricular contracts as amended:

Michelle Swift, Varsity Volleyball Coach HS

Frank Brown, Varsity Football Coach HS

Kevin Hicks, Assistant Varsity Football Coach HS

Steven Stewart, JV Football Coach HS

Larry Sayers, Boys Cross Country Running Coach HS

Rick Elliot, Girls Cross country Running Coach HS

Inge Cummings, Senior Class Advisor HS

Meg Cyr, Graduation Coordinator HS

Peggy Jelly, Junior Class Advisor HS

Jacqueline Walker, Freshman Class Advisor HS

Mary Therese Lester, Student Congress Advisor HS

Tina Nash, Yearbook Advisor HS

Julie Parrott, Downhill Ski Club Coach HS

Nathan Mackay, Math Team Advisor I HS

Liz Collinsworth, FFA Co-Advisor HS

Bruce Ferland, FFA Co-Advisor HS

Claudia Istel, National Honors Society Advisor HS

Dakota Benedetto, Drama Club/Musical Advisor HS

Laurie Luther Houghton, Spanish Club Co-Advisor HS

Val Forrest, Hospitality Club Advisor HS

Tim St. Pierre, Varsity Soccer Coach HS

Nick Belsky, Quiz Bowl

Lisa Chamberlin, ESY Coordinator

Passed unanimously.

OTHER

Tom Ronning explained that at he would hold off on a curriculum committee for now due to the work happening with ICLE.

Motion: (Collins/DeCoste) to adjourn the meeting. Passed unanimously.

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 9:07 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Vilas Middle School Library

Monday, May 12, 2014

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Vilas Middle School Library. In attendance were John Streeter, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste, and David Hogan, Lori Landry and Jamie Teague were also in attendance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, April 28, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, April 28, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC INPUT

Spencer Bogar, Senior from Fall Mountain Regional High School presented the board with a request to accept the senior gift of a plaque engraved with student’s names for each varsity sports team to be displayed at the HS. Mr. Bogar explained that the only cost to the district would be the engraving each year as teams change.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to accept the senior gift as presented. Passed unanimously.

REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry recognized Gail Rowe who provided the board with an update on the happenings in the Alstead Attendance Area. Ms. Rowe introduced Greg Amend who presented the board with a copy of a cross curricular performance task pilot test based on the common core provided to 6^th grade students at Vilas, that will begin the first week in June. Mr. Amend invited the board to come and observe that week if they wish.

Ms. Rowe introduced Karen Brown along with 6^th grade students, Lindsay Yeatman, Sarah Schadler, Anna Preston, Lexi Grace and Leanne Thompson. Ms. Brown and her students presented a hydraulics project that they have been working on. Jacob Lord presented an arm project to the board prior to the meeting.

Ms. Brown also explained that much of what they experienced during this project, they will see on the common core assessment.

Superintendent Landry stated that Rae Adams, consultant for the National Board Certification visited and everything is looking good. The team will be submitting their final paperwork this week.

Ms. Landry explained that ICLE would be coming to the high school for a demonstration. They would like to work with the high school to determine our students needs and develop a strategic plan for transformation at the high school. The company will look at the high school’s strengths and weaknesses and determine areas of need. Tom Ronning commented that he and the staff are excited for the opportunity.

A brief discussion ensued regarding community input and different ways to gain feedback.

OLD BUSINESS

John Streeter reported that the Policy Committee met this evening and will be sending forward policies for the next board meeting.

Mr. Ronning reported on behalf of Simon Pierpont. At the high school, there are two upcoming senior trips, Prom, NECAP testing that will begin next week and JROTC is getting reading for upcoming trip to Normandy.

Lil DeCoste reported that the Professional Development Committee has wrapped up and will meet again in July.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve AF- (ADA)-Americans with Disabilities Act for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept policy GBEAA-Employee Conflict of Interest for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve amended GCCBC-Family & Medical Leave for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve a co-curricular contract for Megan Hansson, MS Track Assistant Coach. (Correction from April 14, 2014) Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the transfer of Emily Frithsen from part-time to full time school nurse, Charlestown Attendance Area effective August 21, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to accept the resignation of Sarah Chamberlain, Alt Education Teacher, FMRHS effective June 30, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve a conditional contract for Emma Kobeski, Student Services Coordinator effective July 1, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve an unpaid leave request for Amy Dube, District Substitute. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the request for an unbudgeted Individual Paraprofessional, ELC effective May 1, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to accept the plaque donated by the Charlestown Heritage and Historic District Commission. Passed unanimously.

A discussion ensued regarding participation in New England Secondary Schools Consortium’s NextGen Personalized Learning Initiative.

Deb Connell spoke to this explaining that the request for participation is a compliment and an honor. This will provide the teachers with more professional development opportunities.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve a transfer for Stephanie Griffin, Paraprofessional from Charlestown Primary School to Alstead Primary School effective May 14, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve amended GBEA-Staff Ethics for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the Treasurer’s Report for period ending May 12, 2014. Passed unanimously. 

Account Payable: $102,308.14

Payroll: $655,952.43

OTHER

Jamie Teague reported that the district audit went well with no findings of concern. A copy of the report has been emailed to all of the board members.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to enter into non-public session. Passed unanimously.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 7:43 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (c) to discuss a personnel concern.

The board exited non-public at 8:12 PM and immediately adjourned.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk