SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
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MINUTES
Present: School Board Members: Joy Bloomfield, Larry Donahue, Kim Fuller, Ed Kaplan and Arpiar Saunders; Will Gordon, Student Representative to the Board; Richard W. Ayers, Superintendent; Val Aubry, Director of Student Services; Bill Carozza, Principal, Harold Martin School; Michael Bessette, Principal, Maple Street School; Steve Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton Middle/High School; Matt McGonagle, Assistant Principal, Hopkinton Middle/High 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 or Deletions from Agenda - None
III. Correspondence – None
IV. Public Comments – None
V. Staff Reports/Presentations
1. Principals Reports
Bill Carozza, Principal,
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UNTIL APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING
Michael Bessette, Principal,
Maple Street School, noted that an Anonymous Donor will match donated funds up
to $5,000 towards the Maple Street School Playground project. Mr. Bessette reported that the playground had
been vandalized recently and the District is working with the Hopkinton Police
Department for restitution. Mr. Bessette
informed the Board that for the third year Peer Mediation Training was held at
Steve Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton Middle/High School, reported that the Class of 2005 raised $16,000 parking cars at both the Hopkinton Fair and the Highland Games. Mr. Chamberlin noted that the Experiential Education High Elements Course has been completed and the High Elements Course training has been scheduled for October 19th and low element course training for October 13th. Mr. Chamberlin reported on his first meeting with the High School Parent Advisory Committee. Mr. Chamberlin also reported that this year’s Homecoming was successful and relaxed.
Mrs. Fuller asked who was responsible for the students still on high school grounds after Homecoming evening’s activities. Mrs. Fuller noted that the Booster Club was not responsible for students after the evening’s activities were ended.
2. Superintendent’s Report
a. 2005-2006 Budget Development Process
Dr. Ayers, Superintendent, presented an overview of the 2005-2006 budget development process and noted that Carolyn Rioux, Interim Business Administrator, will facilitate the 2005-2006 budget development.
b. Completion of Roof Projects
Dr.
Ayers reported that the District is awaiting the final high school roof
inspection by Walter Barsdorf, Independent Roofing,
and Peter Lincoln, Lincoln/Haney Engineering.
The water damage at
c. Process/Timeline for Addressing Student Transportation Issues
Dr. Ayers reported that bus route changes will be reviewed by Leadership Team and that all buses will adhere to the first on, first off guidelines with the exception of Farrington Corners, the driver issue was corrected last week, there will be no bus pick ups prior to 7:00 a.m. and no student will be on a bus over an hour. A Bus Transportation Public Forum to receive parent input and concerns has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 12th. The Bus Forum will be communicated to parents through school email and a note in the Concord Monitor
3. Puerto Rico Trip
Leanne Hassett,
High School Spanish Teacher, discussed the proposed trip to
VI. Comments from Hopkinton School Board
Mrs. Fuller noted her concern with early release days.
Mrs. Bloomfield noted she had received concerns regarding the long day for the younger students at the Highland Games.
Mr. Saunders thanked the administrator and staff for a fun Homecoming.
VII. Items for Board Discussion
1. Facility Committee Report
Mr. Kaplan reported that the Facility Committee met and discussed the Capital Improvement Plan and the District’s future building plans. Mr. Kaplan noted that the Facility Committee is considering proposing a bond in March 2005 for Phase I of the facility renovation and expansion project. The Board discussed the potential bonding issues before the town and the feasibility of combining Phase I and Phase II of the facility projects. The Board agreed to postpone further discussion until after the meeting with the Selectmen.
Mrs. Bloomfield asked if the District would be eligible for building aid. Mr. Kaplan stated yes up to 30% of the District’s construction costs.
2.
Preparation for Meeting with Selectmen on
Dr. Ayers reminded the Board of the
meeting with the Selectmen on Wednesday, October 6th. He noted the topics to be discussed: Houston Fields Lacrosse Field, Capital
Improvement Funding, Gymnasium at
3. Board Meeting Schedule
The Board rescheduled the Wednesday, November 3rd Board meeting to Thursday, November 4th. The Board also discussed scheduling a mid-year Board Retreat on Tuesday, January 18th, for the review of accomplishments towards meeting Building and District Goals. Mr. Saunders noted the mid-year Board Retreat would depend upon the status of the 2005-2006 budget in January.
4. Middle School Honor Roll
Steve Chamberlin, Principal, Hopkinton Middle/High School, informed the Board that input has been received from parents, teachers and students on the revised Middle School Honor Roll. The revised Middle School Honor Roll will emphasize academics, work ethic and honor. The Board requested a report be presented to the Board on the Middle School Honor Roll in the spring.
5. District Goals for 2004-2005
Dr. Ayers discussed with the Board the 2004-2005 Building and District Goals. The Leadership Team will meet and discuss the objectives for each goal and will prepare for the mid-year review.
VIII. Public Comments – None
IX. Action Items
A. MINUTES
A motion was made by
Mr. Kaplan and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to approve the minutes of the regular
Board meeting held on
B. MANIFESTS
A motion was made by Mrs. Bloomfield and seconded by
Mrs. Fuller to approve the 2004-2005 manifests No. vb28-35 for
$451,603.37. The motion was
unanimously approved
C. PERSONNEL
1.
A motion was made
by Mr. Kaplan and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to accept the resignation of Dan Chaput, Custodian, Hopkinton
Middle/High School effective
2.
A motion was made
by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to approve a Maternity Leave for
Deidre Smith, Reading Specialist from Approximately
3.
A motion was made
by Mr. Kaplan and seconded by Mrs. Bloomfield to approve the Superintendent’s
nomination of Dean Wolf, Night Custodian, Hopkinton Middle/High School, effective
D. 2005 FUEL OLD BID
1.
A motion was made
by Mrs. Bloomfield and seconded by Mr. Donahue to award the 2005 Fuel Oil Bid
to H. R. Clough, Inc. at $1.338 per gallon.
The motion was unanimously approved.
A motion
was made by Mrs. Bloomfield and seconded by Mr. Kaplan to grant initial
approval of a trip to
X. Non-Public Session (RSA 91-A:3, II (a)(c))
A motion was made by Mr. Kaplan and
seconded by Mrs. Fuller to enter non-public session in accordance with RSA91:A-3 at
At
On a motion by Mr. Kaplan and seconded by Mr. Donahue and unanimous approval of the Board, the minutes were sealed for a period of one year.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mrs.
Bloomfield and seconded by Mrs. Fuller to adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Richard W. Ayers
Hopkinton School Board Clerk
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
#66
MINUTES
Present: School Board Members: Joy Bloomfield, Larry Donahue, Kim Fuller, Ed Kaplan and Arpiar Saunders; Richard W. Ayers, Superintendent
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 or Deletions from Agenda - None
III. Correspondence – None
IV. Public Comments – None
V. Staff Reports/Presentations
1. Exchange with
Dr. Ayers reported that Hopkinton Middle/High School have an unique opportunity through George Edwards, Bow High School Principal, who contacted Steve Chamberlin, Hopkinton Middle/High School Principal, to inquire if Hopkinton would be interested in hosting approximately 25 students from Lake District Great Britain from April 8th through April 16th. Mr. Chamberlin believes this is a great opportunity for Hopkinton. Andy Dusseault and Dan Meserve will be the faculty sponsors.
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2. Student Transportation Report
Dr. Ayers reported that an
informative parent forum was held on October 12th with approximately
24 parents attending. Dr. Ayers noted
that the revised bus route schedule will be implemented on
3. Status of Business Administrator Selection
Dr. Ayers reported that the Business Administrator position has been advertised through NHSAA, the Concord Monitor and the Union Leader. It is expected that the Board will interview two finalists in December.
VI. Comments from Hopkinton School Board
Mrs. Fuller inquired if the
Mr. Kaplan asked if teachers who
experienced water damages at
Mr. Saunders noted that he had received a letter from NEASC listing several goals for the high school for the spring 2006 accreditation. Mr. Saunders requested that the Board be updated on the progress of the NEASC expectations.
Mrs. Bloomfield reported that she is a member of the High School Mission Statement Committee as part of the NEASC Accreditation process.
VII. Items for Board Discussion
1.
The Board
discussed dates for the Annual School District Meeting. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule
the Annual School District Meeting for
2. Report on Joint Meeting with Selectmen
The Board
discussed topics discussed with the Selectmen on
Mrs. Fuller reported that the Capital Improvement Committee discussed tennis courts and inquired if the high school had interest in a tennis team.
3. Facility Committee Recommendation
Mr. Kaplan reported that Rick Schaefer discussed with the Facility Committee the possible purchase of a generator for the high school through a grant which would pay for ½ of the $115,000 cost. Mr. Kaplan outlined the Facility Committee’s recommendations for timeline, etc. for the proposed additions and renovations for the Hopkinton Schools. Mr. Kaplan noted that the initial step would be for the Facility Committee to meet with the Leadership Team to discuss their needs.
VIII. Public Comments – None
IX. Action Items
A. MINUTES
A motion was made by
Mr. Kaplan and seconded by Mrs. Bloomfield to approve the minutes of the
regular Board meeting held on
B. MANIFESTS
A motion was made by Mr. Kaplan and seconded by Mr.
Donahue to approve the 2004-2005 manifests No. 36-43 for $693,568.90. The motion was unanimously approved
C. EXCHANGE WITH
A motion
was made by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Donahue to host students from
The
motion was amended to read: to host students
from
X. Non-Public Session (RSA 91-A:3, II (a)(c))
A motion was made by Mr. Donahue and
seconded by Mrs. Bloomfield to enter non-public session in accordance with
RSA91:A-3 at
At
On a motion by Mrs. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Kaplan and unanimous approval of the Board, the minutes were sealed for a period of one year.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mrs.
Bloomfield and seconded by Mr. Kaplan to adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Richard W. Ayers
Hopkinton School Board Clerk