Hillsboro-Deering School Board

Hillsboro-Deering School Board

Regular meeting minutes

February 1, 2010

Draft

In attendance:

Board Members-

Chair Plater

Marjorie Porter

Rich Pelletier

John Segedy

Tim Grass arrived at 6:30pm.

Administration-

Dr. Barbara Baker, Superintendent

Ernie Muserallo, Business Administrator

Helene Bickford, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Patty Parenteau, Director of Student Support Services

Noreen McAloon, Elementary School Principal

Rick Nannicelli, Middle School Principal

Carol Fogarty, Administrative Assistant

Jean Mogan, Accountant

Community members

A.Call to Order
Chair Plater called the meeting to order at 6:04pm.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Plater led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Recognitions
Dr. Baker acknowledged the school nurses,who are being commended by the Department of Education, for the school shot clinic. Candy Garvin put this together.
The HDSD are recognized as Active Recyclers; 2.1 tons of paper has been recycled saving 36 trees.
Chair Plater recognized the administration for reducing the drop- out rate. The high school is now has the 11thlowest rate which is down from having the highest rate two years ago.
D. Student Representative’s Report-C. Hines
None
E. Old Business
1. Murphy Scholarship Committee
Chair Plater provided suggestions for the make-up of this committee. John asked for clarification: would this committee set guidelines and then turn it over to the committee already in place at the high school? He reminded the Board that a voted decision had not been made. Chair Plater thought that the committee would set up parameters, review applicants and then award the scholarships. Marjorie thought it made more sense to hand it over to the committee already in place at the high school after the new committee determined parameters. John would like the Board to be involved. Dr. Baker recommended using a committee as Chair Plater suggested and entrust them to make the decision. The will already has specifics to follow. Marjorie motioned to accept the suggested make-up as provided by Chair Plater.
Rich amended to set up and then charge this committee with establishing parameters and awarding scholarships, seconded by Marjorie. Amendment was approved 3-1 with John voting against. Original motion with amendment passed 3-0-1 with John voting against.
John motioned to amend the agenda and put the budget and $80K cut next. No second.
2. Update on HS Class Size and Multi-Age Academy
Dr. Baker provided enrollment numbers. Rich motioned to move this until the February 15th meeting, seconded by Marjorie and approved 4-0.
3. Letter to the Public Regarding the Budget
The Communications Committee Meeting was not able to meet last week. Marjorie feels that sending a letter now is a moot point based on the budget numbers vs. the default numbers. John moved to table this until after the deliberative session, agreed unanimously.
4. Professional Development Committee Appeal & Process
Discussion ensued. Helene is the SAU representative for this committee. It is her understanding that there can be a Board member on this committee but there does not have to be. John asked who was on the committee. Helene explained the make-up: Two teacher representatives for each school; Washington has one, the Alt school has one, a paraprofessional, an SAU representative, a community member and an administrator. Marjorie asked how revisions were done and Helene said there is a tool kit on the Department of Ed website and is being done so now. John noted that this would be a good opportunity for revisions. Chair Plater suggested having a Board member join the meeting for revision due to the latest grievance. Diane Hines said that the process would work if it was followed. Helene added that the confusion was in the interpretation. John moved to appoint a Board member. Paul seconded and amended to add just for this type of grievance. Rich seconded the amendment. Amendment was approved 3-0, John did not vote. Motion approved 3-0. John did not vote.
F. Close Meeting for Deliberative Session
Motion to close the meeting for the Deliberative session made by Rich, seconded by Paul and approved 4-1; John voted against. Meeting closed at 6:38pm.
G. Call to Order
Chair Plater called the meeting to order at 9:39pm.
H. Public Comment
John Bramley said he wished the same number of people showed as much interest in the regular school board meetings as they did in the deliberative session.
Rich motioned to table I, J, K and L, seconded by Marjorie and approved 4-1; John voted against.
I. Minutes – January 14, 2010
J. New Business
K. Budget Discussion
L. Public Comment
M. Action Items

Appointments, Leaves and Resignations

Non-Certified Staff:
APPOINTMENTS:
Lawrence Tillson – HDES Title 1 After School Chess Club, $10/hr.
Andrew Gleason – HDES Title 1 After School Chess Club, $10/hr.
Sam Bradley – HDES Title 1 After School Chess Club, $10/hr.
Nicole Wilmot – HDES Substitute Teacher, K-3, $65.00/day
Kara Robie - HDSD Substitute Teacher, K-12, $65.00/day and HDSD Substitute Nurse, $125/day
Spring Sports Coaches:
Charles Allaire – Varsity Baseball, $2,900 stipend
Phil Swasey – JV Baseball, $1,650 stipend
Tom Johnson Jr. – Varsity Softball Head Coach, $2,900 stipend
Tom Johnson – Varsity Softball Asst. Coach, $1,475 stipend
Dan Perham – JV Softball, $1,650 stipend
Susan Else – Track and Field Head Coach, $2,900 stipend
Melissa Spanos- Track and Field Asst. Coach, $1,650 stipend
Provided by Dr. Baker. Motion to accept made by Rich, seconded by Marjorie and approved 5-0
John motioned to have the town report include all salaries, seconded by Paul for discussion. Discussion ensued. Motion failed 2-3 John and Paul voted for.
Tim requested having the trimester schedule on the next agenda.
N. Non-Public Session – RSA 91-A:3 II (e)
Motion to go into non-public session made at 8:04pm by Marjorie, seconded by Rich. Marjorie, yes; Paul, yes; Rich, yes; Tim, yes; John, yes.
O. Call Back to Order
Chair Plater called the meeting back to order at 9:46pm
P. Action After Non-Public Session
Motion to seal the minutes of the non-public session made by Rich, seconded by Marjorie and approved 5-0.
Q. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by Rich, seconded by Marjorie and approved at 9:47pm 3-2; John and Marjorie voted against.

Respectfully Submitted,

Shelly Gardner, Board Secretary

The next Hillsboro-Deering School Board meeting will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 6:00pm in the Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School Media Center.