HILLSBORO-DEERING SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 16, 2009
HDHS Media Center
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In Attendance:
School Board Members-
Chair Paul Plater
John Segedy
Marjorie Porter
Rich Pelletier
Administration-
Dr. Barbara Baker, Superintendent
Ernie Muserallo, Business Administrator
Patty Parenteau, Director Student Support Services
Curtis Hines, Student Representative
Community Members
A. Call to Order
Chair Plater called the meeting to order at 6pm.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Plater led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Recognitions
Mrs. Miller and her kindergarten class impressed Chair Plater when he was able to visit their class recently. Chair Plater thanked Mrs. Miller and her class.
Dr. Baker congratulated Stephanie Savoie for accomplishing the National Board for Teaching Standards.
D. Correspondence
Forms were provided by Dr. Baker for Chair Plater to sign on behalf of the Board.
John Segedy submitted a letter of request.
E. Public Comment
F. Student Representative
Elementary School-There will be a rainbow assembly 11/19. A food drive for the food pantry is being held. The Planetarium presentation at the elementary school will be soon. Literacy day parade; High School National Honor Society participated.
The Middle School’s Halloween affair was very nice.
High School is also holding a food drive. Fall sports are wrapping up and winter sports are beginning. The boy’s soccer team reached the Second round of playoffs. NHS had a Veterans day assembly. Ben Dick presented. He did an excellent job. All state soccer players were Tucker Cutter; first team, Curtis Hines and Travis Bennett made honorable mention.
G. Superintendent’s Report
1. High School Senior Trip Presentation
Class officers presented and explained, to the Board, the itinerary for their planned senior trip. This trip is to New York City with Six Flags New Jersey (4 days 3 nights). Costs were explained as well as a payment plan. Supervision was explained; 10 students to every chaperone. There are about 140 students in the senior class. Prices given were the maximum; fund raising has not been figured in yet. All chaperones will be faculty and staff members. There will be a tour guide on each coach bus. They thanked the Board members for their time.
2. Budget Workshop Proposed Schedule
Monday, November 30th and Wednesday, December 2nd. Wednesday’s meeting will have to be held in an alternative location.
H. Business Administrator’s Report
1. Monthly Financial Report
Provided and reviewed by Ernie. Medicare revenue was discussed; Ernie will include an estimate for this.
2. HS Generator Replacement-Bidding Requirements
Ernie asked about the formal bid process. He feels anything over $25,000 should be a formal process; anything under will be achieved with written competitive quotes. The generator project should be less than $20,000. The definition of a bid was discussed. John suggested reviewing the policy before voting on this. Chair Plater would like to see advertising. The information brought to the Board came from the Facility Director.
I. Minutes-November 2, 2009
MOTION: Marjorie motioned to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Rich. John motioned to amend I, 1 adding “$431,660.52 This is $153,892.14 less than the initial form to account for special reserve funds which may have incorrectly been included.” Seconded by Paul. Amendment approved 3-1, Rich against. John proposed his second amendment, seconded by Paul. Second amendment failed 1-2-1 Marjorie and Rich voted against and Paul abstained. John proposed his third amendment with no second. Original amendments with 1 amendment approved 3-0-1; John abstained.
J. Old Business
1. Superintendent’s Search Committee Update
Marjorie discussed her conversation with a Deering Selectman. They would like to have a Board member attend a select meeting occasionally. Marjorie explained the process followed when search and screening committees were discussed. John was under the understanding that Tim may be able to attend one of those meetings as he is a Deering resident. Marjorie asked if the Board would approve of her attending a meeting and the Board agreed.
Marjorie talked to the Board about the focus group meetings.
K. New Business
1. Washington and Windsor Billing
Chair Plater discussed the billing schedule. He thought that is was on a quarterly system. Ernie said that bills go out in January and June. John suggested moving the billing up a quarter. Ernie will discuss this with the other schools.
2. Negotiation Committee
John brought up the fact that Tim was not able to make a meeting last week. Tim asked for an alternative and John felt this was inappropriate. Marjorie reminded the Board that the idea of an alternate was not dismissed. Tim had an emergency and he contacted Marjorie and Rich; neither of them could make it and the attorney will not negotiate with John present. Marjorie sees no impropriety in this situation. Chair Plater suggested appointing alternates.
L. Public Comment
John Bramley informed the Board that the travel agency is anxious to receive confirmation. Dates were discussed. In the past, seniors have taken their trip after finals and then returned to school for marching practice. Dr. Baker suggested the week of June 12 not June 5th.
M. Action Items
1. Appointments, Leaves and Resignations
Dr. Baker handed out a revised version.
Certified Staff:
RESIGNATIONS:
Judi Partridge – HDES Grade 3 Teacher; retiring effective 6/30/2010.
APPOINTMENTS:
John Bramley – NH Scholars Co-Chair, stipend $525 plus $10/student enrolled in program,
not to exceed a maximum of $500 in additional compensation.
Joe Walker – NH Scholars Co-Chair, stipend $525 plus $10/student enrolled in program,
not to exceed a maximum of $500 in additional compensation.
Non-Certified Staff:
APPOINTMENTS:
Amy Cote – HDES Substitute Teacher, K-2, $50.00/day
Anita-Barbara Huddlestun – HDSD Substitute Teacher, K-12, $65.00/day
Corrina Connelly – HDSD Substitute Nurse, K-12, $125.00/day
Sabrina Killay – HDES Kids Adventure After School Program Enrichment Instructor;
Part-time, $11.00/hr.
Amber Ekle – HDES Kids Adventure After School Program Activity Leader;
Part-time, $10.00/hr
Melissa Blevins – HDES Kids Adventure After School Program Activity Assistant;
Part-time, $8.00/hr
Winter Sports
Tom Sullivan – Boys Varsity Basketball Coach; $3,900 stipend
Charles Allaire – Boys JV Basketball Coach; $2,600 stipend
Liz McNamara - Girls Varsity Basketball Coach; $3,900 stipend
Allison Murdough - Girls JV Basketball Coach; $2,600 stipend
Susan Else – Indoor Track Head Coach; $2,400 stipend
Melissa Spanos - Indoor Track Assistant Coach; $1,600 stipend
Jed Dubreuil – Ski Team Coach; $2,000 stipend
Brittany Philibert – Varsity Spirit Team Coach; $2,000 stipend
MOTION: Marjorie moved to approve as provided by Dr. Baker, seconded by Rich and approved 4-0.
2. Accept and Expend Grant Funds-D-J Trust Funds of $8,270 for HDMS Kids in Gear Program-
MOTION: to accept funds made by Rich, seconded by Marjorie. John motioned to table with no second. Motion approved 3-0-1; John abstained.
MOTION: to approve $3,250 for HDES After School Clubs made by Rich, seconded by Marjorie and approved 3-0-1; John abstained.
3. Senior class trip
MOTION: to approve senior class trip made by Rich, seconded by Marjorie and approved 4-0.
4. Chair Plater presented the memorandum of understanding which has been signed by Diane Hines regarding the NH scholars Co-Chairs.
MOTION: to approve made by Rich, seconded by Marjorie and approved 4-0.
5. John motioned to have the board provided with a line by line budget, seconded by Paul and approved 3-1 with Rich voting against.
3. Policies Requiring Action
a. JICD Student Conduct, Discipline and Due Process-2nd Reading
MOTION: Marjorie moved to approve, seconded by Rich. John moved to amend to include “up to the next Board meeting”. No second. Approved 3-1 with John opposed.
b. EBCA Emergency Plans-2nd Reading
MOTION: Marjorie moved to approve, seconded by Rich and approved 4-0.
c. JICK Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention-Revision
Marjorie moved to table, seconded by Paul; tabled. 4-0
d. JLDBA Behavior Management and Intervention-Revision
John moved to table, seconded by Rich; tabled. 4-0
4. John moved to inform all board members when an absence is going to happen. John nominated himself for alternate, no second. Rich was nominated as an alternate by Marjorie, seconded by Paul and approved 3-0-1 John abstained. Rich nominated Marjorie as a second alternate, seconded by Marjorie and approved 3-0-1; John abstained.
John moved to nominate himself as alternate for support staff negotiations, seconded by Paul. Motion failed 2-2 Marjorie and Rich voted against. Rich nominated Marjorie as an alternate for support staff, seconded by Paul and approved 3-0-1; John abstained. Rich nominated Paul for second alternate for support staff, seconded by Marjorie. Motion failed 2-2; John and Paul voted against. John nominated himself as second alternate, no second. Paul nominated Tim, seconded by Rich and approved 3-1; John voted against.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by Marjorie, seconded by Rich and approved 3-1; John voted against at 7:50pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelly Gardner, Board Secretary
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