Allenstown School Board

Allenstown School Board

Armand R. DuPont School

Allenstown, New Hampshire

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:00 P.M.

Minutes of the Meeting:

Present: Tom Irzyk, Carl Schaefer, Stedman Holton, Terri Kenny, Joe Vignola, Peter Warburton, Gail Paludi

1.  Mr. Irzyk called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.

2.  A motion was made by Carl Schaefer and seconded by Stedman Holton to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2009 meeting. All in favor-motion carried.

3.  A. Citizen’s Comments – none

B.  Boiler Tour – the Board will tour the boiler room at the next meeting.

C.  Administrators’ Reports

*Ms. Kenny and Mr. Vignola shared their reports.

*A group of teachers spoke about the potential of increased numbers in grade 1 and what the implications would be in the future if the numbers continued to increase.

*Student Absence and Tardy Policy – Ms. Kenny explained the changes in this policy. A motion was made by Stedman Holton and seconded by Carl Schaefer to approve the policy as presented. All in favor-motion carried.

*2009-2010 Master Schedule – Ms. Kenny discussed the proposed master schedule for next year.

*Policy Review – Mr. Warburton reviewed the Investment Policy. A motion was made by Carl Schaefer and seconded by Stedman Holton to reaffirm the Investment Policy DFA; all in favor-motion carried.

*A motion was made by Stedman Holton and seconded by Carl Schaefer to reaffirm the Administration of all Medication in School policy JLCD; all in favor- motion carried.

*Dawn Labreque and Sue Banford addressed the Board regarding the Paraeducator’s low morale.

4.  Summer Facilities Work – Mr. Warburton discussed the summer work to be done based on the availability of surplus money. A motion was made by Carl Schaefer and seconded by Stedman Holton to used a monetary amount of not to exceed an additional $115,000 from surplus for renovations and asbestos abatement at AES and ARD; all in favor-motion carried.

5. Mr. Warburton reviewed two staff resignations. A motion was made by Carl Schaefer and seconded by Stedman Holton to accept Mr. Nate Oxnard’s resignation pending the finding of a suitable replacement; Stedman Holton-yes, Carl Schaefer-yes; Tom Irzyk-no; motion carried 2-1.

The Goal Setting Board meeting has been scheduled for July 28, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at ARD.

7. Exit Interviews – a survey was conducted with all personnel leaving Allenstown School District. A summary will be shared with the Board at the goal setting meeting.

Peter Warburton and Peter Aubrey met with the Trustee of the Trusts regarding the Claremont money.

A motion was made by Tom Irzyk and seconded by Carl Schaefer to appoint the truant officers as presented by Mr. Warburton. All in favor-the motion carried.

Peter Warburton shared the school approval statements. Both schools received full approval for the first time.

A motion was made by Stedman Holton and seconded Carl Schaefer to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M; in all favor-the motion carried.