The
ALLENSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD –
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
OF MEETING
PRESENT: Tom Irzyk, Jason Carrier, Karen LaPlume, Louise
L’Heureux, Mark Joyce, Dennis Pope, Terri Kenny, Betsey Cox-Buteau, Tom Haley.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at
2. Facility Needs Report
Dr. Mark Joyce and Mr. Dennis Pope,
representing the N.H. School Administrators Association, met with the board to
review their recent Facilities/Environment Report. Dr. Joyce reviewed the process used in
updating the report as well as the report’s content. Dr. Joyce supplied specifics of the
population and enrollment study and Mr. Pope detailed the facility report. The community is growing but the student
population is dropping. Many communities
are currently experiencing this. The
report details capacity needs, standards/compliance needs, and program crowding
issues. The report concludes that, even
though the district’s enrollment has declined, current space is not adequate to
accommodate the program for the existing population. Several possible ways for addressing the
space needs were addressed, including constructing additions to each school,
shifting grade 5, enlarging the elementary school and renovating A.R.D.,
constructing a new middle school and renovating A.E.S., or taking temporary
measures like adding additional modulars, raising class sizes, or instituting
year-round school. They noted the final two
options from the above list are neither advisable nor cost effective.
The board thanked Dr. Joyce and Mr. Pope
for their report.
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting
A motion to approve the
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A motion to approve the
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4. Immediate Business
A. Citizens’
Comments
None
B.
Tom Irzyk noted that Jen Morin has
agreed to serve as school district clerk for the 2006 meeting and vote.
A motion was made by Jason Carrier,
seconded by Louise L’Heureux, to appoint Jen Morin as district clerk.
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C. Public
Hearing Preparation
The board reviewed the power point
presentation for the upcoming public hearing and discussed presentation to the
community. The warrant was reviewed once
again.
A motion to approve the warrant was
made by Louise L’Heureux, seconded by Karen LaPlume.
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D. Health
Insurance Update
Tom Haley reviewed the status of
discussions regarding a switch from School Care to Health Trust for Health
Insurance. The Allenstown faculty and
staff have indicated a desire to adopt the Health trust plan if possible. Other districts are continuing to discuss the
matter. A decision will be made by
February 1.
E. Principals
Reports
Terri Kenny and Betsey Cox-Buteau
reviewed their reports and answered board questions. Terri discussed installation of lights in the
new parking lot. Dr. Cox-Buteau
discussed repairs needed for the sprinkler system. A quote of $60,115 was received. The board requested additional quotes be
obtained.
The board expressed concern about
the painting, slow progress on ceiling repair, and general cleanliness at
A.R.D., specifically in the gym area.
Tom Irzyk will meet with Dr. Cox-Buteau to identify specific concerns. The board requested that Dr. Cox-Buteau
follow up with custodial staff regarding board dissatisfaction.
5. Other Business
A. Staff
Requests
Kathy Backman and Mary Dollard both
requested unpaid leave.
A motion was made by Jason Carrier,
seconded by Louise L’Heureux to grand Kathy Backman’s request for 2 unpaid
days’ leave.
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A motion was made by Jason Carrier,
seconded by Karen La Plume, to grant the 6 days of unpaid leave requested by
Mary Dollard.
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The board discussed a request from
the Boys and Girls Club to use the A.R.D. gym without charge on January 27 for
a middle school dance.
A motion was made by Jason Carrier,
seconded by Karen LaPlume, to grant the request.
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B. Policy
Review
A motion was made by Karen LaPlume,
seconded by Louise L’Heureux, to reaffirm the current Investment Policy.
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C. Agenda
Preparation
The Board requested that replacement
of the bookkeeper, Deliberative Session planning, an A.R.E.A. update and NHSBA
Legislative request be addressed on February 9.
6. Adjournment
At
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The next Allenstown School Board meeting is scheduled for
7. Informational
Items
None