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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #66
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Present: School
Board Members: Joy Bloomfield, David Luneau, Kim Fuller, and Marshal Rowe; Brian Blake, Superintendent; Michelle Clark,
Business Administrator; Valerie Aubry, Director of Student Services; Steve
Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton Middle High School; Michael Bessette,
Principal, Maple Street School; and Bill Carozza, Principal, Harold Martin
School.
I.
Call
to Order
The meeting of the Hopkinton School Board was called to order at
6:00 p.m. by Chair Joy Bloomfield
II Non-Public
Session (RSA 91-A:3,II (c)).
A
motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Luneau to enter Non-Public
Session at 6:01 p.m. The Board by voice
vote unanimously approved the motion.
David Luneau, Yes; Kim Fuller, Yes; Marshall Rowe, Yes; Joy Bloomfield,
Yes;
III.
Reconvene
Public Session
The
meeting of the Hopkinton School Board was reconvened at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Joy
Bloomfield.
Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV.
Additions
to or Deletions from the Agenda:
Addition: XII. Action
Items, B. Personnel, 6. Recommend the
Hopkinton School Board approve the Superintendent’s nomination of Betsy
Spencer, Long-Term Substitute, Hopkinton Middle/High School, for the 2007-2008
school year.
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING
BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2008.
V.
Correspondence:
Dan
Meserve, Athletic Director, received a letter from Kevin Chapman, Referee,
extending his thanks and appreciation for the wonderful hospitality extended to
him at Hopkinton Middle/High School.
Mr. Chapman also noted that the fans were well behaved and the players
showed good sportsmanship. Mr. Chapman
stated he wanted to thank Hopkinton Middle/High School for a very positive
experience.
A letter was received from Joseph P. Kennedy regarding education
funding.
Dr. Brian Blake, Superintendent, stated that, if the Board is
interested, included in the Board packet was correspondence requesting
nominations for the NHSAA Champion for Children.
New Hampshire Legislative Bulletins were shared with the Board.
VI.
Approval
of Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Luneau to
approve the January 22, 2008 minutes as amended. The motion was unanimously
approved as amended.
Amend: Page 1810, Item No. VI.
Staff Reports/Presentations, 2.
Bodensee-Gymnasium, Lindau
Page
1810, Item No. VI. Staff
Reports/Presentations, 3. 2008-2009
Hopkinton High School Program of Studies, should read: Mr. Chamberlin stated that only courses with
12 or more registered students would run in the 2008-2009 school year.
Page 1811, 2. Budget
Committee Requests, should read: The
Board discussed at length issues concerning class size at
Present: Add Val Aubry,
Director of Students Services.
VII.
Public
Comments - None
VIII.
Staff
Reports/Presentations
1. Principals Reports
Bill
Carozza, Principal, Harold Martin School, shared the 2007-2008 Reaching for the
Stars Program noting there are 9 courses being offered for Grades 1 through
3. Mr. Carozza noted that the Reaching
for the Stars Program is an all-volunteer program.
Mrs. Bloomfield congratulated
Mr. Rowe asked about the
Mrs.
Bloomfield asked if digital portfolios will lead to better assessment in
writing. Mr. Carozza noted that digital
portfolios archives the information making it available in one place. Mr. Bessette provided an example of the use
of digital portfolios noting the child study team met to evaluate a particular
student’s writing. The digital portfolio
of this particular student was projected on the screen and the team was able to
see how the child had progressed in writing from the child’s own writing
samples for the past three years.
Mrs. Bloomfield asked if the Board will
see the results of the My Voice Survey.
Dr. Blake stated he will put together a primer on My Voice for the
Board.
Michael Bessette, Principal, Maple
Street School, reported that the NECAP results have been released by the state
and Maple Street School is in the process of assessing the data to see what it
means and where the school is going.
Steve Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton
Middle/High School, reported that four
Mrs.
Mrs. Bloomfield read an email from Mr.
Donahue, who was out of town, noting that he would like a NECAP report be
presented to the Board once the data is analyzed.
Mrs. Bloomfield asked how ice fishing
meets the physical education competency.
Mr. Chamberlin noted it is the life-long wellness competency.
Mr. Chamberlin noted that on Friday, he
will know which Hopkinton Middle/High School courses will not run. It was requested that Mr. Chamberlin provide
the Board with a list of drop/add courses.
2.
Superintendent’s
Report
Dr.
Blake reported he had received a letter from parents interested in
differentiated education and curriculum development. Dr. Blake noted he had met with these parents
and discussed their interest in the curriculum and differentiated instruction
offerings. Dr. Blake stated that the
parents had nice things to say about the work going on in each school. Dr. Blake informed the parents that he will
meet with the Leadership Team to discuss curriculum and differentiated
instruction and will schedule another meeting with the parents thereafter.
Mr. Rowe noted that input, interest and
concerns of parents are very beneficial.
Mr. noted that the more interest and commitment to strengthening the
schools the better and the Board needs the community to advocate for education
not just lower taxes.
IX.
Comments
from the Hopkinton School Board
Mrs. Bloomfield noted that tomorrow evening there is a Budget
Committee meeting scheduled at the Town Hall and a Public Hearing on the
2008-2009 Budgets is scheduled for Thursday evening at Hopkinton Middle/High
School.
Mrs. Bloomfield recommended that when the German Trip comes to
the Board for final approval that the Board discuss the drinking policy and
define what the Board wants and possibly have the parents sign the policy as
well.
Mrs. Fuller noted that it was reported to her that sports
practice was being held on days that school had been cancelled due to inclement
weather.
X.
Items
for Board Discussion
1. POLICIES
It was the consensus of the Board to
table all policies.
a.
New
Board Member Orientation
First
Second
b.
Suspension
of Policies
First
Second
c.
Board
Member Development Opportunities
First
Second
d.
Evaluation
of the Superintendent
First
Second
e.
Line
of Responsibility and Staff Relations
First
Second
f.
First
Second
g.
Class
Size
First
h.
Board
Member Conflict of Interest
First
2. 2008-2009 BUDGET
The Board discussed the Budget Committee’s recommended cuts to
the 2008-2009 School District budget.
The cuts included: $51,609
Maintenance – Michelle Clark, Business
Administrator, reported that she cut this item in 2007-2008 and again in
2008-2009 and stated that if another cut of $51,609 is made we might not have
the money for repairs if a maintenance issue occurs; $75,000 increase in the
end of year balance; $50,000 Modular Warrant Article; $48,391 New Administrative
Staff; $25,000 Maintenance Trust Warrant Article; $25,000 Special Education
Warrant Article; $15,000 Non-Union raises;
The total cuts recommended by the Budget Committee is $290,000.
Mr. Rowe stated that the Budget Committee’s goal was to have the
School District and the Budget Committee in agreement in order to present one
budget at the
Dr. Blake noted that the Board and Leadership Team worked hard
to develop a fiscally responsible budget to present to the Budget Committee and
now we are second-guessing our decisions.
Dr. Blake stated that cutting too close to the bone is not the best
financial practice and the District could be in financial trouble down the
road.
Mr. Rowe stated that the Board presented a budget that is
responsive to the needs of the District and the best budget to put forth to the
town. Mr. Rowe noted that because of the
Budget Committee’s position and the tax rate, we can accept a compromise even
if not in the best interest of the
XI.
Public
Comments – None
XII.
Action
Items
A. Manifests
A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Luneau to
approve 2007-2008 Manifest No. 69-72 in the amount of $582,463.40. The motion
was unanimously approved.
B. Personnel
1.
A
motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Alicia Cross, Game Director, Schedule B, for the 2007-2008 school
year. The motion was unanimously
approved.
2.
A
motion was made by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the
Superintendent’s nomination of Ryan Nicholson, .5 Ski Jumping Coach, Schedule
B, for the 2007-2008 school year. Mrs.
Fuller recused herself from voting. The
motion was approved with the affirmative vote of Marshall Rowe, David Luneau,
and Joy Bloomfield.
3.
A
motion was made by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the
Superintendent’s nomination of Scott Zipke, .5 Ski Jumping Coach, Schedule B,
for the 2007-2008 school year. The
motion was unanimously approved.
4.
A
motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the
Superintendent’s nomination of Joseph Case, Night Custodian, Hopkinton
Middle/High School effective February 4, 2008 for the 2007-2008 school
year. The motion was unanimously
approved.
5.
A
motion was made by Mr. Luneau and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to approve the
Superintendent’s nomination of the following Schedule B Positions for the
2007-2008 school year: The motion was
unanimously approved.
Varsity
Track: Rick Welch
Asst
Track: Kim Emerson
Varsity
Baseball: Dave Chase
JV
Baseball: Lucas Hopps
Varsity
Softball: Dan Meserve
Asst
Var. Softball: Steve Babson
JV
Softball: Mike Gleason
Var
Girls Lax: Curt Martin
JV
Girls Lax: Chelsea Martin
Var
Boys Lax: Doug Maynard
6. A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded
by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination of Betsy Spencer, Long
Term Substitute, Hopkinton Middle/High School.
The motion was unanimously approved.
C.
A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Luneau to
award the
D.
Policies
It was the consensus of the Board to table the following
Policies Action Items until the next Board meeting.
1.
Recommend
the Hopkinton School Board adopt the New Board Member Orientation Policy.
2.
Recommend
the Hopkinton School Board adopt the Suspension of Policies Policy.
3.
Recommend
the Hopkinton School Board adopt the Board Member Development Opportunities
Policy.
4.
Recommend
the Hopkinton School Board adopt the Evaluation of the Superintendent Policy.
5.
Recommend
the Hopkinton School Board adopt the Line of Responsibility and Staff Relations
Policy.
6.
Recommend
the Hopkinton School Board adopt the School Building Administration Policy.
XIII.
Non-Public
Session (RSA 91-A:3, II (a)(c))
A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Luneau to enter
non-public session in accordance with (RSA 91-A:3, II (a)(c)) at 9:45 p.m. The Board by voice vote unanimously approved
the motion. David Luneau, Yes; Kim
Fuller, Yes; Marshall Rowe, Yes; Joy
Bloomfield, Yes;
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Luneau and seconded
by Mrs. Fuller to adjourn at 10:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian J. Blake
Hopkinton School Board Clerk
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #66
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Present: School Board Members:
Joy Bloomfield, Larry Donahue, David Luneau, and Marshal Rowe (Arrived 7:15
p.m.); Brian Blake, Superintendent; Steve Chamberlin, Principal,
II.
Call to Order
The
meeting of the Hopkinton School Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair
Joy Bloomfield.
After
the Call to Order, everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
II Additions to or Deletions from the Agenda:
Addition: X.
Action Items, D. Personnel, 2. Recommend the Hopkinton School Board approve
the Superintendent’s nomination of Amanda Ting, .5 Student Support and .5
Instructional Assistant, Hopkinton Middle/High School.
Addition: VI.
Staff Reports/Presentations, 3.
Gifts.
Addition: VIII.
Items for Board Discussion, 5.
Senate Bill 2 Public Hearing
Addition: X.
Action Items, F.
Delete: VI.
Staff Reports/Presentations, 1.
Monthly Financial Report.
Delete: VIII.
Items for Board Discussion, 3.
403B Administration Services.
THESE
MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEETING MARCH 4,
2008.
III.
Correspondence:
1.
Measuring 2007
Aspirations and Participation Executive Summary
2.
IV.
Approval of
Minutes
A
motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the February
5, 2008 minutes. The motion was unanimously approved.
XIII.
Public Comments -None
XIV.
Staff
Reports/Presentations
1.
Monthly Financial
Report
The Monthly Financial Report was tabled until the March
4, 2008 Board Meeting.
2.
French Exchange Trip
The Board discussed the French Exchange Trip and the
rules and conduct code for expected behavior as well as consequences while in
3.
Gifts
Dr. Blake noted the following gifts have been
received.
·
A check for $750.00
from the Brenda Fund to support the Artist in Residence Program.
·
An anonymous gift of
$12.42 to support the ropes course.
XV.
Comments from the
Hopkinton School Board
Mrs.
Bloomfield reported that the Budget Committee was extremely complimentary to
the School Board for the compromises made on the 2008-2009 School District
budget.
Mr. Donahue
noted it was good to be on the same page.
Mr.
Donahue noted that the fundamental differences between SB2 and District meeting
is going to the polls and filling in a box versus what is really an
appropriation function. He stated we
vote as voters, we go to the
XVI.
Items for Board
Discussion
1.
2008-2009 School
District Budget
Dr.
Blake reported that the
Mr.
Donahue thanked all the administrators for their work during this budget process.
Mr.
Luneau noted that he firmly believes that the Hopkinton 2.0 initiative is going
to play an enormous part in the
2.
Preparedness for
The
Board discussed the presentation of the 2008-2009 School District Budget at the
3.
403B Administration
Services
Discussion on the 403B Administration Services was tabled
until the March 4, 2008 Board Meeting.
4.
POLICIES
a.
New Board Member
Orientation
First
Second
The Board discussed the New Board Member Orientation
Policy.
b.
Board Member
Development Opportunities
First
Second
The Board discussed the Board Member Development
Opportunities Policy.
c.
Evaluation of the
Superintendent
First
Second
The Board discussed the Evaluation of the Superintendent
Policy.
d.
Line of
Responsibility and Staff Relations
First
Second
The Board discussed the Line of Responsibility and Staff
Relations Policy.
e.
First
Second
The Board discussed the School Building Administration
Policy.
f.
Class Size
First
The Board discussed
the Class Size Policy and requested more information.
g.
Board Member
Conflict of Interest
First
Second
The Board
discussed the Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy.
5.
Senate Bill 2
Dr.
Blake reported that the School District had received a petitioned Warrant
Article for Senate Bill 2 and noted that a Senate Bill 2 Public Hearing has
been scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2008, 6:30 p.m. at the
XVII.
Public Comments
Merle
Dustin, Community Member, stated that when she lived in Europe it was illegal
to drive on a
Sam
Delgado, Community Member, asked if Hopkinton belonged to the NHSBSA.
Mr.
Delgado asked if the Class Size Policy took special education needs into
consideration as special education needs students thrive better in smaller
settings.
XVIII.
Action Items
A. Manifests
A
motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve 2007-2008
Manifest No. 73-79 in the amount of $878,466.22. The motion was unanimously approved.
B. Budget Adjustment
A
motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve 2007-2008
Budget Adjustment No. 2008-18 in the amount of $16,500.00 to cover expenses due
to student needs. The motion was
unanimously approved.
C.
Policies
7.
A motion was made by
Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to adopt the New Board Member
Orientation Policy. The motion was
unanimously approved.
8.
A motion was made by
Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to adopt the Board Member Development
Opportunities Policy. The motion was
unanimously approved.
9.
A motion was made by
Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to adopt the Evaluation of the
Superintendent Policy. The motion was
unanimously approved.
10.
It was the consensus
of the Board to table the Line of Responsibility and Staff Relations Policy.
11.
A motion was made by
Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to adopt the School Building
Administration Policy. The motion was
unanimously approved.
D.
Personnel
1.
A motion was made by
Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Lisa Kimball, .5 Behavioral Assistant, Hopkinton Middle/High
School, for the 2007-2008 school year.
2.
A motion was made by
Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Amanda Ting, .5 Student Support and .5 Instructional Assistant,
Hopkinton Middle/High School.
E.
French Exchange Trip
A
motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to grant final
approval for the trip to
F.
A motion was made by
Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Luneau to grant final approval for the trip to
G.
A motion was made by
Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Donahue to grant final approval for the trip to Carter
Notch, March 9 , 2008 through March 11, 2008.
The motion was unanimously approved.
H.
A motion was made by
Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to grant final approval for the trip to
I.
A motion was made by
Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Donahue to confirm the email poll conducted by Dr.
Blake to approve the Middle School Leaders in Prevention Program,
XV.
Non-Public Session
(RSA 91-A:3, II (a)(c))
A
motion was made by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Luneau to enter non-public
session in accordance with (RSA 91-A:3,
II (a)(c)) at 8:26 p.m. The Board by
voice vote unanimously approved the motion.
David Luneau, Yes; Larry Donahue, Yes; Marshall Rowe, Yes; Joy
Bloomfield, Yes;
XVI.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Mr. Luneau and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to adjourn at 10:02 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,