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
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
The minutes of February 8, 2007 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Karen LaPlume, seconded by Evelyn Guilbeault, to approve the minutes.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED
3. Immediate Business
A. Citizens’ Comments
There were no citizens’ comments.
B. Transportation – Dail Transportation Information – Mr. Warburton
Mr. Warburton stated that he had been in touch with Mr. David Dobe at Dail Transportation.
In response to questions from Mr. Warburton regarding the change from two morning and two afternoon runs to one in the morning and one in the afternoon, Mr. Dobe stated that there would not be a change in price. Representatives from Dail will be invited to discuss student transportation at the next meeting.
C. NECAP Test Results Presentation –Ms. Kenny, Dr. Cox-Buteau
Ms. Kenny and Dr. Cox-Buteau provided an in-depth presentation and analysis of the NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) student test results to the Board.
D. Principals’ Reports – Ms. Kenny, Dr. Cox-Buteau
Ms. Kenny and Dr. Cox-Buteau reviewed their written reports with the Board.
E. Starting Time for Students – Mr. Irzyk
Mr.
Irzyk began a discussion about the starting times for students in both schools
for the 2007-08 school year. Suggested
start times were discussed, with possible times of
F. Two Day Waiver – Mr. Irzyk
Mr. Warburton shared a letter from Commissioner of Education, Dr. Lionel Tracy allowing for a two day waiver for Allenstown because of the water problem/damage at ARD which caused two days of classes to be cancelled. A motion to accept the two day waiver from the state was made by Evelyn Gulibeault, seconded by Louise L’Heureux.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED
G. Governor Lynch’s Proposal – Mr. Warburton
Mr. Warburton shared his thoughts regarding Governor Lynch’s proposal on Adequacy Education grants. He stated that, at this time, school districts state-side are continuing to use the funding formula sent to us in November of 2006, and that any change to that wound would necessitate a constitutional amendment. Mr. Warburton will keep the Board appraised of any further action on the Governor’s proposal, or other related Adequacy Grant information.
H. A.R.E.A. Meeting Information – Ms LaPlume, Ms. L’Heureux
This information will be shared at the April School Board Meeting.
4. New Business
A. Agenda Preparation – Mr. Irzyk
Mr. Irzyk reviewed items for the next School Board meeting.
At 7:35 P.M., a motion was made by Carl Schaefer, seconded by Evelyn Guilbeault, to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(a)
Tom Irzyk, Yes
Evelyn Guilbeault, Yes
Karen LaPlume, Yes
Louise L’Heureux, Yes
Carl Schaefer, Yes
Present at the meeting were: Tom Irzyk, Evelyn Guilbeault, Karen LaPlume, Louise L’Heureux, Carl Schaefer, and Peter Warburton
At
Tom Irzyk, Yes
Evelyn Guilbeault, Yes
Karen LaPlume, Yes
Louise L’Heureux, Yes
Carl Schaefer, Yes
Tom Irzyk, Chair, stated that no decisions had been made in the non-public session.
Adjournment:
At
Meeting.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION PASSED