The
ALLENSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
PRESENT: Tom Irzyk, Evelyn Guilbeault, Karen LaPlume, Louise L’Heureux, Carl Schaefer, Betsey Cox-Buteau, Terri Kenny, Peter Warburton, Tom Haley.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
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3. Immediate Business
A. Citizens’ Comments
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B. Principals’ Reports
Terri Kenny discussed the formation of a grade 3-4 chorus. The annual walk-run race is scheduled for next Friday. State assessment in ongoing.
Betsey Cox-Buteau discussed conduct of a security drill. NWEA Assessment data shows good achievement in reading but the need for more curriculum development in math. She and Terri Kenny are working on the entitlement grants.
Carl Schaefer asked if the police and/or fire department were present or involved in the security drill to provide a critique and suggested this might be a good idea. Betsey Cox-Buteau indicated Greg Champlin from the N.H. Department of Emergency Management has reviewed the schools’ emergency plans.
C. School Board Assignments
With the resignation of Jason Carrier and appointment of Carl Schaefer to the board, the assignment of officers and committees was reviewed.
A motion was made by Evelyn Guilbeault, seconded by Louise L’Heureux, to elect Karen LaPlume as vice-chair to replace Jason Carrier.
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4. Old/Unfinished Business
A. NHSBA Resolutions
The Board discussed the resolutions provided by the NHSBA. Louise L’Heureux and Evelyn Guilbeault are the Board’s representatives.
B. A.R.D. Site
The Board discussed various rights-of-way assigned to the A.R.D. site as well as space concerns at each building. Tom Irzyk questioned the possibility of a small addition over the kindergarten at A.E.S. to accommodate needed special education space. The Board discussed the possibility of purchasing some land and the convent building. The Board reviewed class sizes and state recommendations as well as the provision of special education services. The Board asked about computer issues experienced at the beginning of the year.
B. Policy Review
Each of the 5 policies in the packet were reviewed by the school board.
A motion to approve the Promotion and Retention Policy (IKE) was made by Karen LaPlume, seconded by Evelyn Guilbeault:
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A motion to approve the School Bus Safety Program Policy (EEAL) was made by Carl Schaefer, seconded by Louise L’Heureux:
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A motion to approve the Truancy Policy (JHB) was made by Louise L’Heureux, seconded by Karen LaPlume:
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A motion to reaffirm the Student Absences and Excuses Policy (JH) was made by Louise L’Heureux, seconded by Evelyn Guilbeault:
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A motion to approve the Student Absence and Tardy Policy (JHA) was made by Karen LaPlume, seconded by Carl Schaefer:
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D. Snow Removal Proposal
The board discussed a recently-received proposal from Sun Ray Builders for snow removal. The Board decided to remain with the current snow removal firm. The Board asked that Tom Haley write to Sun Ray thanking them for their interest.
5. New Business
A. Budget Development
The School Board conducted a first review of the draft 2007/08 budget. Various questions were asked and answered regarding specific lines and categories.
The board set its next business meeting for A.R.D. on Wednesday, November 8. A second tentative budget meeting is set for A.R.D. for Monday, November 13.
6. Other Business
A. Agenda Preparation
At its next meeting, the Board wishes to concentrate on budget preparation.
B. Teacher Meeting Review
At
Tom Irzyk YES
Evelyn Guilbeault YES
Karen LaPlume YES
Louise L’Heureux YES
Carl Schaefer YES
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Present in the non-public session were: Tom Irzyk, Evelyn Guilbeault, Karen La Plume, Louise L’Heureux, Carl Schaefer, Peter Warburton, Tom Haley.
The Board reviewed input from staff.
At
Tom Irzyk YES
Evelyn Guilbeault YES
Karen LaPlume YES
Louise L’Heureux YES
Carl Schaefer YES
THE MOTION PASSED
Chair Tom Irzyk noted that no action had been taken in the non-public session.
7. Adjournment
At
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The next regular
Allenstown School Board meeting is scheduled for
8. Informational Items
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