FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Board Meeting

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

Monday, October 28, 2013

6:30 PM

Chair Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the FMRHS library.  In attendance were Andy Collins, Linda Christie, Lilla DeCoste, Jim Elsesser, Mary Henry, Gabriel St. Pierre, and John Streeter.  Lori Landry and Jamie Teague were also present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2013 Public Session Meeting-Passed unanimously

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2013 Non-Public Session-Passed unanimously

REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry recognized Joe Miller who provided the board with an overview on Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Mr. Miller explained that he has been a consultant for Fall Mountain since 2012, working with the administration to develop a strategic implementation plan.  He further explained that the CCSS has been adopted by 46 states. Governors and State Commissioners of Education across the county committed to joining a state-led process to develop a common core of state standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades K-12. One of the main goals was to develop a “common core of standards that are internationally benchmarked, aligned with work and post-secondary education expectations, and inclusive of the higher order skills that students need.”  By spring of 2015, all districts in the State of New Hampshire will be replacing the NECAP with Smarter Balance. This test will be based on the Common Core Standards.

A discussion ensued regarding resistance by other districts and implementation strategies.

Andy Collins commended the administration on their work thus far and feels that the district is in good shape.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

John Streeter reported that the policy committee met and will bringing items forward for the next meeting.

Gabe St. Pierre requested that potential meeting dates for a satellite meeting at RVTC are available and reviewed at the next meeting.

Simon Pierpont, Student Representative reported that some students at the high school are upset about the new fire regulation that require classroom doors to be closed at all times, making the air quality poor. The 1:1 initiative continues to go well, working better than expected.

Lil DeCoste addressed the Pre-K bussing issue. Ms. DeCoste recommended that a committee be formed and discuss potential costs and stated that she would be happy to head up this committee. The board discussed this and decided that committee members would include Lil DeCoste, Mary Henry, Andy Collins and Jamie Teague.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the resignation of Richard Williams, Custodian, Charlestown Middle School, effective November 1, 2013.

Motion: (DeCoste/Elsesser) to accept the retirement of Sally Eaton, Math Teacher, FMRHS effective June 30, 2014.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to accept the retirement of Harriet Webster, Transportation, effective June 30, 2014.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a condition contract for Tyler Hanatow, Permanent District Substitute and Elizabeth Chloros-Cassarino, 1:1 Paraprofessional, WPS, effective October 29, 2013.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve co-curricular contracts for the following:

Cynthia Pomosko-Spirit Coach (WES)

Pam Patnode-Girls Basketball Coach (CMS)

Scott Bushway-Boys Basketball Coach (CMS)

Karla Chaffee-Spirit Team Coach (CMS)

Boomer Aumund-Girls Varsity Basketball (FMRHS)

Russ Pickering-Girls JV Basketball (FMRHS)

Jason Bardis-Boys Varsity Basketball (FMRHS)

Pat Allen-Boys JV Basketball (FMRHS)

Larry Sayers-Boys Nordic Skiing (FMRHS)

Kate Northcott-Girls Nordic Skiing (FMRHS)

Chris Northcott-Junior High Nordic Skiing (FMRHS)

Chris Fecteau-Winter Spirit (FMRHS)

Rick Elliot-Indoor Track (FMRHS)

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a two-day unpaid leave of absence for Katie Hanatow, 3^rd Grade Teacher, APS.

Motion: (Elsesser/DeCoste) to approve an unbudgeted request for an ESL Tutor, FMRHS, 13.5 hrs. /week.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the Treasurer’s Report for period ending October 28, 2013. Passed unanimously

Payroll:                                     $672, 802.90

Accounts Payable:                     $846, 440.86

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 (a)(c) to discuss personnel issues.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered into non-public session at 8:02 PM.

The board exited non-public session at 8:41PM and immediately adjourned

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk

Have you noticed the flyers about the Speaker Series at the Historical Society that are posted around town?  Andrea Goins wanted to be sure to call your attention to them. In case you missed the flyers, here you go. – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

PO Box 729

Walpole, NH 03608

AGENDA

MEETING DATE AND LOCATION:

Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall Meeting Room.

Open Meeting:

1.  Roll Call – Designate Alternates;
2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting on October 08, 2013, and

Workshop Session on October 22, 2013.

Public Hearing:

There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.

New Business:

1.  Subdivision:  Martha Kingsbury on Kingsbury Road. Tax Map #008, Lot #120-1.
2. Two Annexations:  Martha Kingsbury, Tax Map #008, Lots #118 and #118-1 &William and Patricia Kingsbury, Tax Map #008, Lot #119.
3. Boundary Line Adjustment:  Ray Aumand in North Walpole.
4. Boundary Line Adjustment/Subdivision for Southwestern Community Service in Drewsville.
5. Site Plan Review – Dr. Peter Bowman, DDS.

Old Business:

Other Business:

Planning Commission:

1. A.     Workshop Session:  There will be a Workshop Session on Tuesday, November 26, 2013,

At 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Downstairs Office.

Adjourn Meeting:

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Presiding:        Jeffrey Miller (Chair); Robert Miller (Vice-Chair); James Aldrich, Henry Fletcher, Dennis Marcom, Eric Merklein, Jamie Teague (Selectboard)

Alternates:      Steve Dalessio, Ed Potter, Jeff White

Recording:      Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

These Minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the November 12, 2013, meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.  There were three people present in the audience.

Meeting Opened:  Mr. J. Miller, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that meetings are tape recorded therefore asked anyone that wishes to speak to identify themselves.

Roll Call:  Mr. J. Miller noted that a full Board is present therefore there is no need to call upon the alternate members.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING on September 10, 2013, and WORKSHOP SESSION on September 24, 2013:

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the regular PB meeting on September 10, 2013, and the Minutes of the Workshop Session on September 24, 2013, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. R. Miller.  With all members in favor, the Minutes were approved.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no New Business presented at this meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

Amendment to the Site Plan Review:  Mr. Dalessio distributed copies of the Amendment History page to note that on September 10, 2013, the PB voted to amend the existing approved Site Plan to add Bullet C to Section VI, Page 4.  This is an attachment to the Site Plan Review.

PLANNING BOARD:

Workshop Session:  There will be a Workshop Session on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Downstairs Office.  Mr. J. Miller advised that the PB meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM for a Workshop that is open to the public.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  With all members in favor, the motion was approved.  The time was 7:09 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

WOOL FM Annual Silent Auction, November 15^th from 5-8 PM in the Common Room of 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, VT . All proceeds benefit this independent non-profit radio station. For info, or to make a donation, please call 603-446-6201 or email maryofmarlow@earthlink.net

WOOL.fm is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) (TAX ID Number 20-1162324 ) member-owned and member-run independent radio station in Bellows Falls, VT. 

This message comes from Ronna Gendron on behalf of Tom Ronning, Principal of FMRHS. – Lil

Did you know

• The students at FMRHS have always been successful when parents/guardians and teachers work together with the best interest of the student in mind.  Parent/Teacher conferences are this Wednesday and Thursday.  We look forward to having a joint conversation to support your child’s education.
  
• The teachers at FMRHS are working on Performance Assessments.  These documents are in line with the incoming Common Core Standards to be implemented in the Spring of 2015.
  
• The Core Values of the Fall Mountain Regional School District are Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Citizenship (RRIC).
  
• Our high school has 58 students attending the River Valley Technical Center in Springfield, VT and 10 students attending the Cheshire Technical Center in Keene.

Just received a call from Fred Ernst.  Lilly has been found!  She had worked her way under the barn and was stuck there!  – Lil

Kate Stahl wanted to be sure all the hometown folks knew that her husband will be performing a week from this Saturday. – Lil

On November 16th, Will Stahl, or as many of us know him, Billy Stahl will be playing from 8:00 to 10:30 PM at Pleasant Valley Brewing (16 Main Street) in Saxtons River.  He’ll be performing original music, including songs from My Little Town About Me.

Featuring LOCAL vendors and a $3,500 Wedding Give-away

Alyson’s Orchard ~ November 10, 2013

12 – 2:30 PM

Alyson’s Orchard is presenting “A Simply Elegant Wedding Show” in their beautiful, rustic post and beam Orchard Room on Sunday, November 10 from 12-2:30 PM.   For those of you who are looking for a special wedding venue, this is a great opportunity to view their gorgeous reception hall and meet some exciting, local vendors.  For those brides who have already booked a venue, the show will be filled with the finest wedding professionals in the Monadnock region.  From photographers to florists and wedding gowns to entertainment, they will showcase it all.

Singer Lenny Zarcone will welcome you with the mellow tones of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin as you sip on a complimentary glass of Alyson’s famous Apple Sangria.    Local caterers will be sampling out their signature hors d’oeuvres and cake bakers will be tempting you with delicious bites of amazing wedding cakes.  Don’t miss the exciting limos, fragrant bridal bouquets, creative hair & make-up artists, handsome tuxedos, and complimentary chair massage.

Arrive a bit early, as the first 100 brides who register will be entered to win the Grand Prize ~ a  2015 Sunday Sunset Wedding at Alyson’s Orchard valued at $3,500!    If you have already booked a date and a venue, you will still be eligible for many special exhibitor door prizes that will be awarded at 2:30 PM, just prior to the grand prize drawing.  You must be present to win.

There is no pre-registration required, but you can download and print the registration form from their website, www.alysonsorchard.com and have it completed before you arrive.  You will also want the full 2 ½ hours to talk with all the wedding professionals assembled there.

Admission is $10.  Bring your best friend, your Mom, his Mom, the bridesmaids, and even the Groom (if he’s willing!) to enjoy a fun and informative Sunday afternoon at Alyson’s Orchard.

You probably won’t see me signed up for the challenge but I do try to support our local food shelves. Is that close enough? – Lil

Fit Body Boot Camp in Westminster

to Launch a 1,000lb Meltdown Challenge

to Inspire the Community to Get Fit for a Cause

In an effort to burn the fat and feed the hungry, the Fit Body Boot Camp in Westminster, VT announced plans to launch a 1,000 lb Meltdown Challenge with all proceeds going to benefit  local food banks.

On November 11th, 2013, Fit Body Boot Camp in Westminster, VT will kick off their 1,000lb Meltdown Challenge and invite all members of the neighboring communities to come out and participate in the 28 day fitness challenge dedicated to helping combat rising obesity statistics, all while supporting an important cause.

Lisa Dumont, owner and operator of the Westminster Fit Body Boot Camp, says she is thrilled to be launching the 1,000 lb Meltdown Challenge because she believes that it is a great way to get our communities to think about their health and fitness goals as well as feed the many people who go hungry in our area.

According to the newest data released from the Center of Disease Control, 57.7% of Vermont’s adults were considered overweight and 23.2% were considered obese with a Body Mass Index of 30 or higher.

Inspired by these recent numbers, Dumont explains, “I feel the 1000lb Meltdown Challenge will allow me to address the issue of obesity in our communities by offering group training, an easy to follow food plan and coaching to educate participants on the importance of a therapeutic lifestyle… making daily choices to support health and wellness while raising money to support local food shelves during the difficult holidays times.  Let’s ‘burn the fat and feed the hungry!’”

The fee to participate in Dumont’s 1,000lb Meltdown Challenge is $20 for the 28 day period and all proceeds will be donated to the participant’s choice of two local food banks, either the Fall Mountain Food Shelf located in New Hampshire or Our Place Drop-In Center found in Vermont.

To register for the 1,000lb Meltdown Challenge, please visit http://www.fitbodybootcamp.com/1000poundmeltdown/

Westminster Fit Body Boot Camp is located at 5983 US-5 Westminster, Vermont 05158 and is opened six days a week with multiple daily session times to accommodate the busy schedule of our communities.

About Fit Body Boot Camp Westminster
Fit Body Boot Camp in Westminster is part of the family of Fit Body Boot Camp indoor fitness boot camp franchises, whose global goal is to engage 20% of the world’s population in a healthy and fit lifestyle by the year 2020. Fit Body Boot Camp Westminster is owned and operated by certified personal trainer and local fitness expert, Lisa Dumont.

Every workout session at the Westminster boot camp is led by an experienced and certified fitness trainer and is designed to be fun, supportive and challenging, while burning maximum fat, in minimum time. Dumont is dedicated to helping members of the Westminster community and its neighbors in VT and NH set and accomplish their own health and fitness goals.

For more information about Westminster Fit Body Boot Camp, please call (530) 320-4340 or visit http://www.fitbodybootcamp.com/westminsterfitnessbootcamp/