LINCOLN-WOODSTOCK COOPERATIVE SCHOOL BOARD
SAU #68
DATE: January 22, 2013
MEETING MINUTES
SCHOOL BOARD PRESENT: ADMINISTRATION/STAFF PRESENT:
Matt Manning Chairperson Judith McGann, Superintendent of Schools
Mike Donahue Vice-Chairperson Robert Nelson, Principal
Vance Pickering Debbie O’Connor, Financial Manager
Jay Bartlett Rebecca Steeves, Teacher Representative
Jayne Ludwig
Jackie Wilson
Jonathan Ham
PUBLIC PRESENT: Bonnie Ham, J.J. Bujeaud, Deb Ford, Bobbi Donahue, Adrienne Caulder, Kyle Caulder, Steve Noseworthy
CALL TO ORDER:
Matt Manning called the meeting to order 6:30 pm.
MINUTES:
Jayne Ludwig made a motion to accept the public minutes of January 8, 2013. Vance Pickering seconded. All present voted in favor.
Mike Donahue made a motion to accept the 1st non-public portion of the January 8, 2013minutes. Jackie Wilson seconded. All
present voted in favor.
Mike Donahue made a motion to accept the 2nd non-public portion of the January 8, 2013minutes. Vance Pickering seconded. All present voted in favor.
Mike Donahue made a motion to accept the return to the public minutes of January 8, 2013. Vance Pickering seconded. All present voted in favor.
COMMUNICATION:
CORRESPONDENCE: Received one plowing bid.
REPORTS:
1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Superintendent McGann reports on the following:
· Funding Committee Update
Warren Bahr is willing to join the funding committee once again. The organizational meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 5th in the HS Library.
· A letter has been sent to the Board of Selectmen of both Lincoln and Woodstock requesting an ‘intergovernmental agreement’ with the Lin-Wood Cooperative School District as a means for the plowing of the schools’ parking lots and driveway to continue to be plowed by the towns.
· The Board will be presented with a revised proposed budget as per the results of the budget workshop session. During the “Board Action” portion of the meeting is when the Board will vote on the revised proposed budget. Deb O’Connor will have the updated numbers as part of the revision.
· A Professional Day is scheduled for Monday, January 21st. There is no school for all students. The day will consist of activities/trainings in which pertain to the NEASC process as well as updates on compliance changes noted from the state.
· As a member of the state’s Standard’s Review Committee, this committee is reviewing the entire set of standards for school approval and revising those which are necessary to meet the college and career ready standards as well as the Common Core State Standards. This document has to be completed by April, as the approval by the State Board has to occur in May, 2013. These standards are revised every 8 years. It is an interesting process!!!
· Plowing
The town of Lincoln is going to continue to plow the school driveway and lots for the remainder of the school year. The closing date for bids is January 22nd. Those agencies that have placed a bid prior to or on January 22nd will be notified of such information.
· Negotiations
The Negotiation Committee will be presenting the Board with the results of negotiating sessions with the Teachers’ Association. This will take place in nonpublic session, as the details will be included in the discussion as well as the budget impact. The Association will have the results of their ratification by this Friday.
2. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
Robert Nelson reports on the following:
· In-service day yesterday – worked on NEASC, Curriculum Mapper, paraprofessional training
· Last Thursday was MLK assembly with student leaders and Sean O’Brien, Joe Chateauneuf, Shaun Hagan, Denise
Drapeau coordinating activities centered on school climate
· Lip Dub project – part of leadership group school wide
· Aaron Jump Rope for Heart – 1st place for Div. 4, raised almost $3000
· Kanc Classic event this week, January 24th at 6pm with Booster Club recognizing senior athletes
· Winter Activities for ES in swing
· Student Council and advisors planning Winter Carnival
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Facilities: Committee met on January 21st with Steve Babin to review progress of heating project. Committee also met on January 22nd with architects regarding HS building envelope.
Policy Committee: Jayne Ludwig reviewed first and second reading policies for this evening.
Budget Committee: Committee met this evening. Committee will meet again on January 29th.
NHSB Representative: Jayne Ludwig reported on the NHSBA Delegate Assembly that she attended last week.
Lin-Wood Coalition for Healthy Communities: Jackie Wilson reported on the Committee meeting. Some funding will be ending in June. Also, many other activities planned.
Wellness: Committee is working on Wellness Fair.
POLICY COMMITTEE:
FIRST READINGS: SECOND READINGS:
DJE – Bidding Requirements / JICDAA – Staff – Student RelationshipGBEBB – Staff – Student Relationship
GBEBD – Employee Use of Social Networking Website
Jay Bartlett motioned to bring policy DJE to second reading for the next Board meeting. Vance Pickering seconded. All present voted in favor.
Vance Pickering made a motion to accept policies JICDAA, GBEBB, GBEBD under second reading. Jackie
Wilson seconded. All members present voted in favor. Policies JICDAA, GBEBB, GBEBD under second reading are adopted.
BUSINESS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:
1. Nominations & Resignations: Nominations:
Nominated Spring coaches:
Varsity Baseball – Coach - Kevin O’Brien, Assistant Coach - Dave Beaudin
Varsity Softball – Coach – Eric Shamberger
MS Softball – Coach – Butch Chase
Mike Donahue made a motion to accept the nomination for Varsity Baseball – Coach - Kevin O’Brien, Assistant Coach - Dave Beaudin. Vance Pickering seconded. All members present voted in favor.
Jay Bartlett made a motion to accept the nomination for Varsity Softball – Coach – Eric Shamberger. Jackie Wilson seconded. All members present voted in favor.
Jay Bartlett made a motion to accept the nomination for MS Softball – Coach – Butch Chase. Mike Donahue seconded. All members present voted in favor.
2. 2013-2014 Budget – Deb O’Connor distributed budget worksheets to the Board.
Jay Bartlett made a motion to remove the$150.00 per day stipend for negotiation in Article 5. Board and Administration discussed. No second. Therefore stipend in Article 5 will remain.
Mike Donahue made a motion to accept the 2013-2014 Budget as presented. Jayne Ludwig seconded. All members present voted in favor.
CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1. Plowing Bids – Received one bid. Superintendent McGann explained that the town of Lincoln will continue plowing for the remainder of this year. A letter will be sent to parties who bid.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
1. Staff – Rebecca Steeves reported for the following staff:
Kate McGoff- Sports Science finished their Yoga video and will be on one of the Channel 3's time slots.
Julie Rand- The first grade class is beginning a unit on Community Helpers and we've invited many community
members to come in and speak with us.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION: (RSA 91-A: 3)
The School Board Chairperson, Matt Manning polled the Board to enter Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A: 3 at 7:28 pm. All members polled voted in the affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Osgood, SAU Administrative Assistant