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The Allenstown School District is committed to graduating all its students prepared for success as effective communicators; problem solvers; community contributors; and life-long, self-directed learners. - District Mission Statement Adopted August, 2001

ALLENSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD ALLENSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

MINUTES

Present: Lynn Allen, Anthony Blinn, Tom Irzyk, Carl Schaefer, Louise L’Heureux, Karen LaPlume, Peter Warburton, Helene Bickford

1. Call to Order – Mr. Irzyk called the meeting to order at 6:10 P.M.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting – The August 25, 2010 minutes were tabled to the October meeting.

3. Immediate Business

A. Citizens’ Comments – There were no citizens’ comments.

B. Allenstown Administrative Team Report – Ms. Allen and Mr. Blinn reviewed their report with the Board. Mrs. Allen commended staff. Students and parents for the very smooth opening of the school year and thanked the Board for the work done on the improved safety at AES at drop off and pick up. She also thanked the Allenstown Police Department for their help in directing traffic these first few days of school. A copy of the Administrative Report is attached to the minutes.

4. Old/Unfinished Business

A. 2010-11 Draft School Board Goals Review and Adoption – The Board members consensed that the 2010-11 Board Goals as presented.

B. SINI/DINI Updates – Ms. Allen and Mr. Blinn provided School and District in need of improvement efforts.

C. SRTS Updates – Mr. Warburton updated the Board on SRTS. He mentioned that the state is continuing to work with Chief Mulholland to complete paperwork so that a date for construction could be chosen. A summer time frame was discussed by Mr. Warburton.

5. New Business

A. AEA Negotiations – Mr. Irzyk and Mr. Warburton mentioned they were setting dates with the teachers to begin negotiations.

6. Other Business

A. Policy Development – Mr. Warburton reviewed the bullying policy legislation with the Board, including the need for a public forum to take input from citizens’ in developing the policy. Mr. Warburton will provide a draft copy of a bullying policy in October, with public input at the November meeting. B. 2011-12 Budget Development - Mr. Warburton stated that he will be meeting with Ms. Allen, Mr. Blinn and Mr. Irzyk to begin the 2011-12 budget process. There will be more information at the October meeting.

C. 09-10 Year End Surplus – Mr. Warburton reported the 2009-10 end of year surplus as $340,000. This surplus will be returned to the town to offset taxes.

7. Informational Items

A. A.R.E.A Meetings 2010-11 – Mr. Warburton shared the schedule for the A.R.E.A. meetings this year. The A.R.E.A., which stands for Authorized Regional Enrollment Area, meets twice this year. This is a meeting of Board representatives and public of the four districts to review progress at Pembroke Academy with Headmaster Reardon.

Mr. Warburton alerted the Board to the possibility of an Alternative Charter High School proposal. He will share information as the information is available

8. Adjournment of Business Meeting –

At 7:20 P.M. a motion was made by Carl Schaefer, seconded by Louise L’Heureux to adjourn the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR THE MOTION CARRIED

Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 6:00 P.M. - Armand R. Dupont School