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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #66
MINUTES
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; Val Aubry, Director of Student Services; Steve Chamberlin,
Principal, Hopkinton Middle/High School; Michael Bessette, Principal, Maple
Street 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
Delete: B.
Personnel, 4. Recommend
the Hopkinton School Board approve the Superintendent’s nomination of Bonnie
Harlow, Food Service Manager,
III. Correspondence
Included
in the Board packets are a Thank You note from Arpiar Saunders, Letter from the Commissioner of Education
approving the one-day waiver for Harold Martin School, an Article “Tough
Choices Tough Times”, Official Call for 2008 NHSBA Resolutions, Thank You note
from Deb Pike, and Procedural Safeguards for Special Education.
Reminder
of the Senior Class Barbecue scheduled for Thursday, June 7th,
Dr. Blake noted the Class of 2007 presented him with a 2007 Yearbook if the Board would like to look at it.
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL
APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING
Summer
Board meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, July 17th, and
Tuesday, August 21st.
Kathryn Scheffey, 2006-2007 Student
Representative to the Board, introduced Max Lanocha
the 2007-2008 Student Representative to the Board.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded
by Mr. Rowe to table the regular Board Meeting minutes held on
2. A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded
by Mr. Rowe to approve the Board Retreat minutes held on
Amended:
Present: Larry Donahue (Arrived
Action Items:
2. A
motion was made by Mr. Rowe…3. A motion
was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Rowe…..
3. A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded
by Mr. Rowe to approve the Board minutes held on
V. Public Comments
Mary Congoron, Community Member, noted that
the Board had granted permission to build boxes for growing vegetables in front
of the high school. Mary presented a
sketch of a proposed garden plan for future expansion at the high school to
included outdoor classes. She requested
that the Board grant permission to build the patio and plant a Viburnum, Pagoria Dogwood and an Amelanchier. Mary
reported that alumni of Hopkinton Middle/High School have volunteered to help
build the patio and plant the trees.
Jennifer Bourgelais, Middle School Science
Teacher, reported that she used the gardens this year in her ecology unit. Mary noted that community members and 4-H
Easy Riders have committed to maintaining the gardens through the summer and
she suggested the harvest be donated to the Hopkinton Food Pantry. The clean up of the raised beds will be under
Jennifer Bourgelais tutelage. Steve Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton
Middle/High School stated that the integrated curriculum infrastructure is in
place.
Mr. Donahue noted that the gardens are being privately funded and are
not a burden to the District. He noted
that the time and labor involved with the gardens have also been donated.
Mr. Chamberlin stated he will call Dig Safe to document that there are
no electrical wires in the area of the proposed patio.
It was the consensus of the Board to grant approval to build the center
patio and plant the three trees in back of the patio.
Mrs. Fuller requested that none of the plants or trees that are part of
the present landscape be dug up because some of the plants and trees were
donated in someone’s memory.
The Board requested that any garden expansions or additions be
discussed with Dr. Blake prior to making any additions or changes to the
gardens.
Diane Lachance, Community Member, noted as a
home schooler, she has always been pleased by the
knowledge of the administration in regard to her son’s participation in extra
curricular activities.
Diane Lachance noted that she was not aware
of the Board Retreat or the Board meeting on May 29th. It was
explained that all Board meetings are posted at the Cracker Barrel, Post
Office, Library and Colonial on the Friday prior to the Tuesday Board
meeting. Mr. Donahue stated that the May
29th Board meeting was a Non-Public Board Meeting.
VI.
Staff Reports/Presentations
1. Principals Reports
Bill Carozza, Principal,
Michael Bessette, Principal, Maple Street
School, reported that Maple Street School last week participated in the Arts
and Science Field Day and the 6th grade step up.
Mr. Donahue asked the time required for the
NECAP Science Test. Mr. Bessette noted
approximately 90 minutes for each section.
Steve
Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton Middle/High School, noted that at the Academic
Awards Night, flags representing our exchange students countries were displayed
on the wall. AP scholars from 2001 were
also invited to participate in this year’s Academic Awards Night and Mr.
Chamberlin will continue the tradition of recognizing each year’s AP scholars
at the Awards Night Ceremony. Mr.
Chamberlin noted that Andy Dusseault’s Retirement
Party was a lot of fun and the play, “
Mr.
Chamberlin provided the Board with the rationale for adding a 1/5 position for
Mathematics, Intro to Computers, Spanish, Science, chorus and a 1/10 position
for Music.
2. Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Donahue noted that the Superintendent’s
Report noted the Schedule B Committee was re-assessing Schedule B
positions. Mr. Donahue asked if the
re-assessment of the schedule B Positions should be the responsibility of the Negotiating
Team.
VII.
Comments from Hopkinton School Board
The Board discussed their seating at
Graduation. It was the consensus of the
Board to sit in the front row.
Mr. Donahue gave kudos to Steve Chamberlin and
the Middle School Team for the move up night for parents. Mr. Donahue noted it was very informative.
VIII. Items for Board Discussion
1.
2007-2008 Food
Service Prices
The
Board discussed the proposed 2007-2008 Food Service Pricing. Mr. Donahue noted that our food prices are
above other District prices. He stated
the District needs to look at food service more efficiently. Dr. Blake informed
the Board that other Districts’ subsidize their food service programs and the
Board made the decision not to subsidize food service for the 2007-2008 school year. Max Lanocha, Student Representative to the Board, noted that
the increase in food prices will create grumbling, but did not feel the
elimination of the A La Carte Menu was a good idea.
2.
Endowments
The
Board discussed establishing an Endowment Fund to provide funding for items
such as specialized equipment, PLTW computers, etc. and would allow the
community, alumni, etc. to donate money to the
3.
Tobacco Products
Ban Policy
The
Board discussed the Tobacco Products Ban Policy and requested the Policy
Committee include language regarding smoking during school events not held on
District grounds.
4.
Investment Policy
The
Board discussed the Investment Policy.
5.
Safety
Program
The
Board discussed the Safety Program Policy.
6.
Accident Reports
The
Board discussed the Accident Reports Policy.
7.
Emergency Care
and First Aid
The
Board discussed the Emergency Care and First Aid Policy.
8.
Student
Transportation Services
The
Board discussed the Student Transportation Services Policy.
9.
Video and Audio
Surveillance on School Property
The
Board discussed the Video and Audio Surveillance on School Property Policy.
10. School Bus Safety Program Policy and Procedures
The
Board discussed School Bus Safety Program Policy and Procedures.
11. Facility Plan
The
Board discussed the Facility Plan completed last year. The Board discussed facility options.
12. Fluctuating Numbers at
The Board discussed the
fluctuating enrollment numbers at
IX. Public Comments
Diane Lachance, Community Member, stated that
the District receives 30% of costs from the state only on new construction,
noted that items discussed at the Retreat and the Taxpayers Association Meeting
were not on tonight’s agenda, and informed the Board that the Budget Committee
would be meeting tomorrow evening with DRA.
She also mentioned AP college courses and the Teaching Company.
Mr. Donahue requested that we plan
for the future when hiring new teachers.
X. Action Item
A. Manifests
A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Donahue to approve
2006-2007 Manifest No. 123-131 for $1,121,210.04. The motion was unanimously approved.
B. Personnel
1. A motion
was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to accept the resignation of
Beverly Hurd, Food Service,
2. A motion
was made by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Donahue to accept the resignation of
Marcella McKenzie, Instructional Assistant,
3. A motion
was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to accept the resignation of Jenifer Drouin, Behavioral
Assistant,
4. Recommend
the Hopkinton School Board approve the Superintendent’s nomination of Bonnie
Harlow, Food Service Manager,
5. A motion
was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to approve the
Superintendent’s nomination of Patty Raymond, Food Service Cook,
6. A motion was
made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Barbara Houldsworth, .8 Preschool
Teacher for the 2007-2008 school year.
The motion was unanimously approved.
7. A motion
was made by Mr. Luneau and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Matthew Stone, Network Administrator, for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was
unanimously approved.
8. A motion
was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to approve the
Superintendent’s nomination of Jim Brizard,
additional 1/5
Mathematics Position, Hopkinton Middle/High School for the 2007-2008 school
year. The motion was unanimously
approved.
9.
A motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve
the Superintendent’s nomination of Sue Batchelder,
additional 1/5 Intro to Computers Position, Hopkinton Middle/High School for
the 2007-2008 school year. The motion
was unanimously approved.
10. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve the Superintendent’s nomination of
Leanne Hassett, additional 1/5 Spanish Position,
Hopkinton Middle/High School for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was unanimously approved.
11. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve the Superintendent’s nomination of
Mark Dickson, additional 1/5 Science Position, Hopkinton Middle/High School for
the 2007-2008 school year. The motion
was unanimously approved.
12. A motion was made by Mr.
Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve the Superintendent’s nomination of Paul Silverman, additional 1/10 Music
Position, Hopkinton Middle/High School for the 2007-2008 school year. The
motion was unanimously approved.
13. A motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr.
Rowe to approve the Superintendent’s nomination of Barb Jenkins, 1/5 Chorus,
Hopkinton Middle/High School for the 2007-2008 school year.
The motion was unanimously approved.
C. POLICIES
1.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to table the Tobacco Products Ban
Policy. The motion was unanimously
approved.
2.
A motion was made
by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Donahue to adopt the Investment Policy. The motion was unanimously approved.
3.
A motion was made
by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Donahue to adopt the Safety Program
Policy. The motion was unanimously
approved.
4.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to adopt the Accident Reports
Policy. The motion was unanimously approved.
5.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to adopt the Emergency Care and First
Aid Policy. The motion was unanimously
approved.
6.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to adopt the Student Transportation
Services Policy. The motion was
unanimously approved.
7.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to adopt the Video and Audio
Surveillance on School Property Policy.
The motion was unanimously approved.
8.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to adopt the School Bus Safety Program
Policy. The motion was unanimously
approved.
D. FOOD SERVICE PRICES
It
was the consensus of the Board to table the 2007-2008 Food Service Prices as
follows: The motion was unanimously
approved.
Elementary
Lunch Price $2.25
Middle/High
School Lunch Price $3.00
Elementary
Milk/Juice Prices $ .40
Elementary
Breakfast $1.00
Middle/High
School Breakfast $1.25
Adult
Lunch price $3.50
Contoocook Milk Prices $ .40
E. BIDS
1.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Row to award the Maple Street School
Interior Door Lock Bid to Independent Hardware for the bid price of
$3,912.52. The motion was unanimously
approved.
2.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to award the Harold Martin School
Outdoor Door Bid to Portland Glass for the bid price of $6,450.00. The motion was unanimously approved.
3.
A motion was made
by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Donahue to award the Stage Curtain Bid to Major
Theatre Equipment Corp. for the bid price of $9,845.00. The motion was unanimously approved.
4.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to award the Cameras at the Hopkinton
Middle/High School parking lot to Atlantic Security for the bid price of
$6,741.00. The motion was unanimously
approved.
F. EDUCATING EDUCATIONALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
TRUST FUND
A
motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Donahue to authorize the
withdrawal of $10,325 from the Educating Educationally Disabled Children Trust
Fund for out-of-district transportation.
The motion was unanimously approved.
G. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
1.
A motion was made
by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve Budget Adjustment No.
2007-09. The motion was unanimously
approved.
2.
A motion was made
by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve Budget Adjustment No.
2007-10. The motion was unanimously
approved.
3.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to approve Budget Adjustment No.
2007-11. The motion was unanimously
approved.
4.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve Budget Adjustment No.
2007-12. The motion was unanimously
approved.
5.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to approve Budget Adjustment No.
2007-13. The motion was unanimously
approved.
6.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve Budget Adjustment No.
2007-14. The motion was unanimously
approved.
X. Non-Public Session (RSA 91-A:3, II (a)(c))
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to enter non-public session in
accordance with RSA91:A-3 at
XI. Reconvene Public Session
A motion was made by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to approve
the Superintendent’s nomination of the 2007-2008 Custodian and Non Union
Staff. The motion was unanimously
approved.
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to adjourn at
Respectfully
submitted,
Brian
J. Blake
Hopkinton
School Board Clerk
Hopkinton School Board Minutes 2006-2007 1722
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #66
MINUTES
Present: School Board Members: Joy Bloomfield, Larry Donahue (Arrived
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
Addition: Action Item:
B. Personnel, 4. Recommend the Hopkinton School Board approve the
Superintendent’s nomination of the 2007 Summer Extended Year Program personnel.
III. Correspondence
Letter from Arnold Coda that he requested be attached
to the Board minutes of
Received from the Department of Education the School
Approval Designation Report which stated that the Hopkinton Middle and
Hopkinton High Schools have been given Approval Status of Approved and Harold
Martin and Maple Street Schools have been give Approval Status of Approved with
Distinction.
Hawk Athletic Report.
Thank you note from Andy Dusseault.
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL
APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING
IV. Approval
of Minutes
1.
A motion
was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Rowe to approve the
The
The
V. Public Comments
Natalie Duval,
Mrs. Bloomfield noted that at the last Budget Committee meeting, they
requested a copy of the District’s Monthly Financial Report be sent to them
monthly.
VI.
Staff Reports/Presentations
1. Monthly Financial Report
The Board discussed the Monthly Financial
Report and requested that when Michelle Clark, Business Administrator, is
unable to attend the meeting that a narrative
highlighting variances or other projections relating to the anticipated surplus
be included.
2. Facility Maintenance Plan
The Board discussed the Facility Maintenance
Plan which needs to be signed and returned to the State in order to receive the
state reimbursement on the District’s renovation project. The Board thanked
Rick Schaefer and Marcy Bauers for their work on the Facility Maintenance
Plan.
Mr. Rowe hopes the Facility Maintenance Plan
will be used as a planning tool for the next budget.
VII.
Comments from Hopkinton School Board
Mrs. Bloomfield reported that at the last
Budget Committee meeting, the Budget Committee discussed how to present the budget
in a more cohesive way and were requesting that the Selectmen look into moving
their fiscal year to match the Schools.
Mr. Luneau discussed a couple of 8th
grade students who will be attending private schools in the fall because of
concerns with the social environment within the class. He asked if there were policies to address
the social elements. The Board
acknowledged that each class is different and that both Mr. Chamberlin and Mr.
Bessette are always trying to improve the social dynamics at both
VIII. Items for Board Discussion
1.
Capital
Improvement Plan
The
Board discussed the Capital Improvement Plan expenditures for the
2.
Bus Replacement
The
Board discussed the replacement of the District’s bus, “Twinkie”. Mr. Donahue
asked if the lease cost of $11,503.60 per year for four years was a lease to
own contract. Dr. Blake replied yes and
noted that “Twinkie” will be sold at the state auction.
3.
Food Service
Prices – Combo Meals
The
Board discussed the Food Service Prices for the 2007-2008 school year and whether to include or eliminate A La Carte Meals
for the 2007-2008 school year.
4. Homework
The
Board discussed the Homework Policy.
5.
Instructional Materials
The
Board discussed the Instructional Materials Policy.
6.
Character and Citizenship Education Policy and Procedures
The
Board discussed the Character and Citizenship Education Policy noting that the
procedures were actually Policy not Procedures.
7.
Instructional Approach
The
Board discussed the Instructional Approach Policy.
8.
Data/Records Retention
The Board discussed the
Data/Records Retention Policy.
9.
Personnel Records
The Board discussed the
Personnel Records Policy.
IX. Public Comments
Diane Lachance, Community Member, asked if
the Board had held a separate meeting to discuss the Facility Plan and Capital
Improvement Plan. Mrs. Bloomfield stated
no.
Merle Dustin, Community Member, asked if the District’s buses could be
maintained by the Town. Dr. Blake noted
that the Town does regular bus maintenance, but the “Twinkie” has a cracked
block.
Diane Lachance, Community Member, noted that she didn’t not feel that we should be teaching students to be
oversensitive as the words, “students feeling safe, comfortable ….” as stated
in the Character and Citizenship Policy
X. Action Item
A. Manifests
A motion was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Donahue to approve
2006-2007 Manifest No. 132-137 for $1,694,262.60. The motion was unanimously approved.
B. Personnel
1.
A motion was made
by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Donahue to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Lynn Bennett, Instructional Assistant,
2.
A motion was made
by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Donahue to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of April Kent, .5 Kindergarten Teacher,
3.
A motion was made
by Mr. Rowe and seconded by Mr. Donahue to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Kathryn Eaton, summer secretary, Hopkinton Middle/High
School. The motion was unanimously
approved.
4. A motion to
approve the Superintendent’s nomination of the 2007 Summer Extended Year Program
Staff was tabled.
C. Facility Maintenance Plan