#407
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #66
MINUTES
Tuesday,
October 2, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Present: School Board Members: Joy Bloomfield, Larry Donahue, Kim Fuller,
David Luneau and Marshall Rowe; Max Lanocha, Student
Representative to the Board; Brian
Blake, Superintendent; Michelle Clark, Business Administrator; Val Aubry,
Director of Student Services; Cindy Dobe, Director of Technology; Steve
Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton Middle/High School; Bill Carozza, Principal,
Harold Martin School.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the
Hopkinton School Board was called to order at
After the Call to Order, everyone stood for the Pledge of
Allegiance.
II.
Additions
to or Deletions from Agenda
Additions: XI. Non Public Session in accordance with
RSA91:A-3: Student
Issue and Personnel Issue
III. Correspondence - None
IV.
Approval
of Minutes
1.
A motion
was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the September 18,
2007 minutes as amended. The motion was
unanimously approved as amended.
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2007.
Amend IX:
Public Comments
Sam
Delgado, Community Member, noted his concern with children not wearing
seatbelts while riding on the school bus.
Mr. Delgado has contacted the State of
V.
Public
Comments
Mrs.
Bloomfield noted the District has both A and B Middle School Field Hockey Teams
so all students have an opportunity to play.
Mrs. Bloomfield noted she had been contacted by a parent who has a
student on the B Team and the parent stated that a number of students from the
A team were transferred to the B Team and her daughter did not get a chance to
play. Mr. Chamberlin will investigate.
Diane LaChance, community member, noted as a
parent of a home schooled child, she was pleased with Steve Chamberlin and Dan Meserve’s kindness and professionalism when her son wished
to play on the Hopkinton Middle/High School Golf Team. Ms. LaChance also
stated she had heard that the School Board planned on holding a presentation on
how to understand the budget.
Mrs. Bloomfield noted that Michelle Clark, Business Administrator, will
be meeting with the Budget Committee to explain the District’s format and help
the Budget Committee understand the District’s Budget.
VI.
Staff Reports/Presentations
1. Principals Reports
Dr. Blake noted that Michael Bessette,
Principal,
Mr. Donahue asked if staff is being trained
in CPR by certified teachers. Dr. Blake
responded yes.
Mr. Rowe asked if there is annual training on
the AED devices. Dr. Blake noted there
is annual AED Training.
Mrs. Bloomfield stated that Fran Burdette’s
presentation on the Maple Street School Planning Room at the last School Board
meeting was excellent. She noted that Ms. Burdette informed the Board that
instituting a Planning Room results in fewer discipline referrals, fewer out of
school suspensions and fewer special education referrals. Mrs. Bloomfield requested a follow up on the
above statement at the end of the school year.
Bill Carozza, Principal, Harold Martin
School, reported that teachers are in the process of developing their 2008-2009
budgets and he is encouraging them to think outside the box.
Mrs. Fuller noted that the back to back early
release days worked well at the middle/high school and asked how they worked at
the elementary schools.
Mr. Carozza noted the back to back early
release days worked well for staff, but there were issues for
Kindergarten. Mr. Carozza noted that in
February he will likely flip morning and afternoon Kindergarten.
Mr. Donahue noted he will reiterate his
mantra on the budget that when looking at new initiatives, look at making
teaching better. Mr. Donahue noted there
are two facets: 1. Quality of Education
and 2. Efficiency and cost
effectiveness.
Mr. Rowe asked how the new
Mr. Donahue noted he has experience with the
Mrs. Bloomfield asked about the Child
Study. Mr. Carozza noted that a system
is being set up to review every child in the building with the classroom
teacher, special
education teachers, reading teachers, Valerie Aubry, Director of Student
Services and himself.
Mr. Rowe asked how the Harold Martin School
HVAC System was working. Mr. Carozza
noted the contractor is working very hard to correct a few issues with the HVAC
System.
Steve Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton Middle/High School, reported that Homecoming was again wonderful. Mr. Chamberlin reported that the early release days were very successful at the middle/high school.
Mr. Rowe asked how the surveillance cameras were working. Mr. Chamberlin noted they are functioning and provide good views of the parking lots, etc.
Mr. Luneau asked what is My Voice Data. Mr. Chamberlin reported My Voice Data surveys 140 schools and measures eight conditions about belonging.
Mr. Rowe
asked if My Voice Data concept is applicable to
Mr. Rowe complemented Mr. Brandt on his partnership with the Villager Newspaper where Mr. Brandt’s class will produce a full color page with articles and photos monthly. Mr. Rowe encourages other teachers to look at other partnerships within our and surrounding communities.
Mrs.
Bloomfield asked how many students attend the
2.
The Board discussed the trip to
Mr. Rowe asked if the trip to
3. Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Blake shared with the Board the “No
Idling” signs that will be placed outside all District Buildings and noted the
District is working with the Greener Hopkinton Movement to increase recycling
in all buildings.
Dr. Blake reported he attended the
Commissioner’s meeting where all Superintendent’s meet
with the Commissioner and discuss a variety of issues. Dr. Blake noted that House Bill No. 556
which is in effect this year requires Emergency Response Plans which is based
on and conforms to the Incident Command System and National Incident Management
System. In order to be in compliance with House Bill No. 556,
on line courses and training needs to take place. Also discussed were works by Russ Quaglia, Quaglia Institute for
Student Aspirations, and the Department of Education partnership surrounding
the Follow the Child Initiative that is the focal point for this year. Dr. Blake
stated that the middle/high school,
Curriculum Council will look at some of the
competencies and also writing this year in the District.
The Board requested a meeting be scheduled
with the Budget Committee to explain and help the Budget Committee understand
the
a.
Enrollment
October 1
Dr. Blake shared with the Board the October 1st
PK-12 school enrollment.
Mr. Rowe noted the enrollment increase in the
middle/high school is contradictory to research.
b.
Dr. Blake noted that Saturday, March 8, 2008
is the scheduled date for the Annual School District Meeting.
VII.
Comments from Hopkinton School Board
Mr. Donahue attended the 7th grade
Environment Camp and noted the great sense of camaraderie. Mr. Donahue noted kudos to Bob Woolner, Jen Bourgelais and Sue
Roberts.
Mrs. Bloomfield read an email from Tom Congoran
suggesting the School Board and Selectmen present the United States Marine Band
with a memento. Mrs. Bloomfield reported
that Governor Lynch will present a proclamation to the United States Marine
Band that day. Mrs. Bloomfield noted
that the United States Marine Band cannot accept anything at the concert.
Mrs. Bloomfield reported that she had
attended the Taxpayers Association Meeting last week. Mrs. Bloomfield noted that Ned Naile spoke on the Right to Know Law.
The Board discussed downloading the Board
Meeting on the web.
Mrs. Bloomfield noted she would appreciate
tours of the buildings. Mrs. Fuller
suggested holding Board meetings in different buildings and touring the
buildings prior to the Board meeting.
VIII. Items for Board Discussion - None
IX. Public Comments
Merle Dustin, Community Member, noted
she was surprised to read in the paper the effect of the school lunch
increase.
Sam Delgado, Community Member, noted his son
was upset with the lunch prices. Mr.
Delgado assumed the lunch prices increased because the lunch program was losing
money. Mr. Delgado suggested a welcome
packet from town and school be provided to new families to help with the transition into the
community. Mr. Delgado asked about the
District’s Preschool Program. Mr.
Donahue noted that the Preschool Program provides a service for students with
special needs that are identified from 3 years old up. Mr. Donahue noted that the Preschool Program
is then opened up to additional students to guarantee interaction with non
special needs students. Mr. Donahue
stated the
Mr. Delgado noted that early release days for
Kindergarten are painful.
Diane LaChance,
Community Member, asked what the deficit was last year for food service. Michelle Clark, Business Administrator stated
she would call her tomorrow with the amount.
Ms. LaChance
reported that some school districts use a debit card system to pay for
lunches. She noted that it might be
helpful to students who get subsidized lunches.
X. Action Item
A. Manifests
A motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve 2007-2008 Manifest No. 25-28 for $588,479.99. The motion was unanimously approved.
B.
REPAIR
AND MAINTENANCE TRUST
A motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe
to authorize the withdrawal of $7,279.00 from the Repair and Maintenance Trust
for a three-door refrigerator and an auto-scrubber for Hopkinton Middle/High
School. David Luneau, Yes; Kim Fuller, Yes; Marshall Rowe, Yes; Joy Bloomfield,
Yes; Larry Donahue, No.
C.
A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve the
D. PERSONNEL
1. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Jen Drouin, Behavioral Assistant, Hopkinton Middle/High School for the 2007-2008 school year.
The motion was unanimously approved.
2. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Dave Hughes, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was
unanimously approved.
3. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Steve Babson, JV Girls Basketball Coach, for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was
unanimously approved.
4. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Dave Chase, Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was unanimously approved.
5. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Todd Clark, JV Boys Basketball Coach, for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was
unanimously approved.
6. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Nicole Fournier, Varsity Spirit Coach, for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was
unanimously approved.
7. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Rob Nadeau, Nordic Ski Coach, for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was unanimously approved.
8. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Mary Harb, Assistant Nordic Ski Coach, for the
2007-2008 school year. The motion was unanimously approved.
9. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Scott Zipke, Alpine Ski Coach, for the 2007-2008
school year. The
motion was unanimously approved.
10. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Luneau to approve the Superintendent’s nomination
of Scott Zipke, .5 Ski Jumping Coach, for the
2007-2008 school year. The motion was
unanimously approved.
XI 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 RSA91:A-3 at 8:30 p.m. The Board by voice vote unanimously approved the motion. Marshall Rowe, Yes; David Luneau, Yes; Kim Fuller, Yes; Larry Donahue, Yes; Joy Bloomfield, Yes.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Mr.
Rowe and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to
adjourn at 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian
J. Blake
Hopkinton
School Board Clerk
#408
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #66
MINUTES
Tuesday, October
16, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Present: School Board Members: Joy
Bloomfield, Larry Donahue, Kim Fuller, and David Luneau; Max Lanocha, Student Representative to the Board; Brian Blake, Superintendent; Bill Carozza,
Principal, Harold Martin School.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the
Hopkinton School Board was called to order at
After the Call to Order, everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
III.
Additions
to or Deletions from Agenda
Addition: Action Item: D.
Personnel: Recommend the Hopkinton School Board approve the
Superintendent’s nomination of Nancy Comai, Part-Time
Data Specialist (20 Hours per Week).
III. Correspondence
1. Proposed NHSBA 2008 Resolutions
2. Clarification from Michelle Clark, Business
Administrator on the replacement of the refrigerator
3. Thank you note to Arthur Bonaceto
4. Memorandum from the Hopkinton Selectmen
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2007.
VI.
Approval
of Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded
by Mrs. Fuller to approve the October 2, 2007 minutes. The motion was unanimously approved.
VII.
Public
Comments - None
VII.
Staff Reports/Presentations
1.
Monthly Financial
Report
Dr.
Blake reported that the September 2007 Monthly Financial Report notes that
revenues at this point are as expected.
He stated there are no anomalies to report.
2.
2007-2008 Tuition
Rates
The
Board discussed the 2007-2008 Tuition Rates in regard to non-resident students.
3.
Treasurer’s
Report
Arnold
Coda, School District Treasurer, had prepared a report which was included in
the Board packet. After highlighting
certain areas in his report, he responded to questions.
Mr.
Coda noted that he felt there is a market for an Adult Education Program. Mrs. Bloomfield stated the District did offer
an Adult Education Program for approximately three or four years and there was
not a great deal of support for an Adult Education Program.
After
discussing purchases made in May and June, Mr. Donahue suggested at a future
meeting the Board discuss a policy on criteria for expenses.
Mr.
Coda reported that the Hopkinton School District Treasurer’s Report was used as
an example at the School Treasurer’s Workshop.
He noted kudos to Michelle Clark, Business Administrator.
4.
Bill
Carozza, Principal, Holly Patterson, Behavioral Specialist and Jackie Kleiner,
Guidance Counselor, shared a PowerPoint presentation on Harold Martin School’s
Positive Behavioral Support Program which included the 3 B’s, (Be Respectful,
Be Responsible and Be Safe), Second
Step, 1,2,3 MAGIC, and Recess Guidelines.
Mr.
Donahue stated that as a Board, the Board needs to be more disciplined
concerning questions and answers from the public. There is an appropriate venue for
questions. This is a working meeting and
we need to stay focused.
VII.
Comments from Hopkinton School Board
Mr. Donahue reiterated that as a Board, the
Board needs to have discipline as to what the purpose is of the Public Comment
section.
Mr. Donahue noted that at the October 2, 2007
Board meeting, the Board discussed when the recordings of the Board meetings
would be posted on the District’s website.
Mr. Donahue stated that the technology staff is extremely busy with the
X2 conversion and his direction to the Superintendent was not to take people
off critical projects or add to their burden to post the recordings of the Board
meetings on the District’s website. Mr.
Donahue also noted that the Board needs to have a discussion regarding the
posting of the recorded Board meetings on our website to ensure that parts of
the meetings cannot be taken out of context.
Mr. Donahue stated there are two solutions: People can come to the SAU office to listen to
the recordings or the District needs to obtain streamer ability that includes
digital rights management.
Mrs. Bloomfield reported on the Budget
Committee Meeting. Dr. Blake noted the
Budget Committee would like the un-audited June Monthly Financial Report which
will not be produced until after the audit.
After Board discussion, Mr. Donahue recommended that if it does not take
someone from other tasks, has been produced, involves minimal time, and has a
large watermark stating “draft un-audited” that the un-audited June Monthly
Financial Report be shared with the Budget Committee. Mrs. Bloomfield noted
that Michelle Clark and Brian Blake will be meeting with the Budget Committee
on Wednesday, October 24th, to explain the
Mrs. Bloomfield informed the Board that
Michael Alberici has worked extremely hard on the
Marine Band Concert and did a wonderful job.
Mrs. Bloomfield gave kudos to Michael Alberici
for all his hard work.
VIII. Items for Board Discussion
1.
Tobacco Products
Ban Policy
The Board discussed the Tobacco Products Ban Policy
and it was the consensus of the Board to table the Tobacco Products Ban and
return the Tobacco Products Ban Policy to the Policy Committee.
2.
Advanced College
Placement Policy
The Board discussed the Advanced College Placement
Policy and it was the consensus of the Board to table the Advanced College
Placement Policy and return the Advanced College Placement Policy to the Policy
Committee
3.
Placement,
Promotion and Retention of Students Policy
The Board discussed the Placement, Promotion and
Retention of Students Policy.
4.
Evaluation of
Instructional Programs Policy
The Board discussed the Evaluation of Instructional
Programs Policy.
5.
Assessment Policy
The Board discussed the Assessment Policy.
6.
Change of School
or Assignment Policy
The Board discussed the Change of School or Assignment
Policy.
7.
Student Conduct,
Discipline and Due Process Policy
The Board discussed the Student Conduct, Discipline
and Due Process Policy.
8.
First Aid and
Emergency Medical Care Policy
The Board discussed the First Aid and Emergency
Medical Care Policy.
IX. Public
Comments
Sam Delgado, Community Member, noted
he was going over the paperwork he received from Michelle Clark and had
questions regarding Food Service Revenues, and last year’s Food Service
deficit.
Mr. Delgado asked if the Board
follows Roberts Rule of Order. Mr.
Donahue noted the Board does not follow Roberts Rule of Order. The Board meetings are similar to the
X. Action
Item
A. Manifests
A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Donahue to approve
2007-2008 Manifest No. 29-32 for $550,701.57. The
motion was unanimously approved.
B. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE TRUST
A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr.
Donahue to authorize the withdrawal of $9,845.00 from the Repair and
Maintenance Trust for the replacement of the auditorium curtains at Hopkinton
Middle/High School. The motion was
unanimously approved.
C. 2007-2008 Tuition Rates
A motion was made by Mrs.
Fuller and seconded by Mr. Luneau to table the 2007-2008 Tuition Rates.
Kindergarten
$ 6,820.50
Elementary
$13,641.00
Middle School
$13,800.22
High School
$13,714.66
E. PERSONNEL
Recommend the Hopkinton School Board approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Nancy Comai, Part-Time Data Specialist
(20 Hours per Week). The motion was
unanimously approved.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian
J. Blake
Hopkinton
School Board Clerk