The
ALLENSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD –
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
OF MEETING
PRESENT: Tom Irzyk, Jason Carrier, Evelyn Guilbeault, Karen
LaPlume, Louise L’Heureux, Terri Kenny, Betsey Cox-Buteau, Tom Haley.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at
2. Immediate Business
A. Citizens’
Comments
None
B. Building Project
Tom Irzyk reviewed the 10, 15 and
20-year bond schedules from the NHMBB with the board. Interest amounts and tax rates were discussed. The difference in interest between a 10, 15
and 20-year bond was $450,000 and $950,000 respectively. The 10-year duration seemed to be best for
the community from both the above perspectives.
A motion was made by Karen LaPlume,
seconded by Jason Carrier, to support a 10-year bonding schedule for the
proposed building project.
ALL
IN FAVOR
THE
MOTION PASSED
C. Budget
Development
Jason Carrier asked whether the
board would consider cutting the proposed budget to offset the first year bond
interest. The computer and initiatives
requests were discussed for possible cuts.
Jason Carrier spoke about the MBC process and the MBC discussion that it
may re-open debate on previously approved budgets for 2006/07. Snow plowing expenses were examined. Tom Irzyk suggested that each board member
consider areas which might be reduced.
Jason asked principals to prepare detail on the difference in
educational supplies and equipment between A.E.S. and A.R.D. for presentation
to the MBC. The board discussed the
possibility of adding to existing trusts.
3. Adjournment
At
ALL
IN FAVOR
THE
MOTION PASSED