The
ALLENSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
PRESENT: Tom
Irzyk, Jason Carrier, Evelyn Guilbeault, Karen LaPlume, Louise L’Heureux, Kevin
Carbonneau, Kim Carbonneau, Terri Kenny, Betsey Cox-Buteau, Tom Haley.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Several adjustments were suggested to clarify discussion of the building project. A motion was made by Louise L’Heureux, seconded by Karen LaPlume to approve the minutes as amended.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED
3. Immediate Business
A. Citizens’ Comments
Kevin Carbonneau spoke with the board about a school project comparing school progress and facilities in area communities. The board asked Kevin to report back at its February or March meeting.
B. Budget Development
The board reviewed the budget and presentation to the MBC. The possibility of adding funds to repair the exterior steps at ARD was discussed. Tom Irzyk distributed a sheet summarizing the district’s current trust accounts. The accounts were discussed. The board selected January 14 for a bond public hearing (snow date January 17) and confirmed February 9 as the deliberative session. The board discussed selecting a school district clerk. Tom Irzyk will discuss this with Ed Cyr, the town clerk.
C. Principals’ Reports
Betsey Cox-Buteau reviewed disciplinary referral data and reported on the ED Line. Terri Kenny spoke about the Americorps group and services which could be provided in Allenstown, such as an environmental education program for grade 4.
A motion to approve AES participation in the Americorps Curriculum was made by Louise L’Heureux, seconded by Karen LaPlume.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED
C. Building Project
Tom Irzyk reviewed the most recent building committee meeting. He discussed the previous year’s brochure and Informed Voter mailing. The Building Committee considered new officers, the possibility of acquiring more property surrounding ARD, and renovating the gym area. A complete engineering study of ARD would cost $8 to $10,000. The board asked that the DOE be asked if a waiver would be considered for the ARD site.
4. New
Business
A. Transportation Matters
A
motion to approve an additional stop at
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED
The
current bus stop at
B. Emergency Operation Plan
The board reviewed a letter from the town’s administrative assistant regarding formation of an Emergency Operation Plan Committee. Tom Irzyk volunteered to attend the first meeting on January 25 and report back to the board.
C. Summer Reading Program
Tom Irzyk discussed developing a summer reading program for Allenstown Students and an orientation day for students entering ARD. Betsey Cox-Buteau spoke about some logistical concerns. Betsey volunteered to discuss the idea with teachers and report back to the board.
5. Other
Business
A. Agenda Preparation
NWEA Report from the Principals and State overview from the NHSAA. Building Project and budget will be discussed.
B. Assistant Superintendent Search
At
Tom Irzyk YES
Evelyn Guilbeault YES
Karen LaPlume YES
Louise L’Heureux YES
THE MOTION PASSED
Present
in the non-public session were: Tom Irzyk, Evelyn Guilbeault, Karen La Plume,
Louise L’Heureux, Terri Kenny, Betsey Cox-Buteau, Tom Haley. Jason Carrier returned from the MBC meeting
at
The board discussed the assistant superintendent search and contract.
At
Tom Irzyk YES
Jason Carrier YES
Evelyn Guilbeault YES
Karen LaPlume YES
Louise L’Heureux YES
THE MOTION PASSED
Chair Tom Irzyk noted that no action had been taken in the non-public session.
3. Immediate Business (Cont.)
B. Budget Update (Cont.)
Jason Carrier asked that the idea of a Capital Reserve be considered. After discussion the board decided not to seek a Capital Reserve warrant article this year.
6. Adjournment
At
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED
The next Allenstown
Board meeting is scheduled for
5. Informational Items
None