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. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The
minutes of January 12 and 14, 2006 were reviewed.
Jason Carrier suggested clarification of which options in the NHSAA Facility Study Dr. Joyce did not believe were viable.
A
motion to approve the
4 IN FAVOR
EVELYN GUILBEAULT ABSTAINED
THE MOTION PASSED
A
motion to approve the
4 IN FAVOR
EVELYN GUILBEAULT ABSTAINED
THE MOTION PASSED
3. Immediate Business
A. Citizens’ Comments
None
B. Deliberative Session
Tom
Irzyk led the board in a discussion of the conduct of the upcoming deliberative
session. Handouts the board would make
available were reviewed. The size of existing
classrooms was discussed. A pamphlet
produced by the building committee was distributed and reviewed, and several
suggestions for change were made.
C. Building Committee Update
Tom
Irzyk and Karen LaPlume reviewed the work of the building committee. The board approved distribution of the
committee’s brochure with revisions as discussed earlier.
D. A.R.E.A. Update
Louise
L’Heureux and Karen LaPlume reviewed the recent A.R.E.A. Advisory Meeting with
the board. Greg Brighenti was named N.H.
Assistant Principal of the Year. P.A. is
being considered for a
E. Principals Reports
Terri
Kenny and Betsey Cox-Buteau reviewed their written reports. Jason Carrier asked about the recent FEMA
meeting, the special education on-sight and the grade six lap-top purchases
with grant funds. Betsey Cox-Buteau
asked the board to review the recently-completed technology plan and conduct a
polled vote regarding the plan. This
will allow A.R.D. to apply for additional grant funds for technology this
year. The board agreed to the review and
polled vote, to be re-affirmed at its next posted meeting.
5. New Business
A. Policy Discussion
Jason
Carrier asked that the current policy on background checks be reviewed. The board discussed the current law and
policy. The law requires a fairly narrow
report to the district following the background check and he feels it should be
broadened. Jason Carrier will draft a
letter to legislators for board review seeking to broaden the extent of the
background check report.
A
motion was made by Karen LaPlume, seconded by Evelyn Guilbeault to reaffirm the
current Criminal Records Check policy.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED
B. School Calendar, 2006/07
The board discussed a draft calendar for the 2006/07 school year. The principals will work on refining the draft and return a recommended calendar in March for board action. The board instructed the principals not to schedule students for a full week off at Thanksgiving.
C. Legislative Advocacy Network
Tom
Irzyk reviewed a NHSBA request that a member of the board agree to serve on the
state-wide Legislative Advocacy Network.
Jason Carrier agreed to look into the position’s expectations. The board will discuss the matter again at
its next meeting.
4. Old/Unfinished Business
A. District Bookkeeper
The position of district bookkeeper was discussed. A draft job description was shared with the board. The board and administrators discussed providing some immediate assistance an hour or two per week to assure the new accounting system is successfully implemented. The board agreed to this proposal and will further discuss the job description next meeting.
6. Other Business
A. Agenda Preparation
At the next meeting, school calendar, legislative advocacy network, building project publicity and district bookkeeper job description will be part of the agenda.
7. Adjournment
At
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED
The next
Allenstown School Board meeting is scheduled for
8. Informational Items
None