The Allenstown School District is committed to graduating all its students prepared for success as effective communicators; problem solvers; community contributors; and life-long, self-directed learners. -          District Mission Statement Adopted August, 2001

 

ALLENSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD

WHERE: ARMAND R. DUPONT SCHOOL                        

DATE:  AUGUST 14, 2008                 Time: 6:00 P.M.

MINUTES OF MEETING            

 

PRESENT: Joseph Vignola, Terri Kenny, Karen LaPlume, Tom Irzyk, Peter Warburton, Gail Paludi, Louise L’Heureux, Carl Schaefer

 

 

1.   Call to Order

 

      The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Tom Irzyk.

 

2.   Minutes of Previous Meetings

                                                       The June 10, 2008 Gym door / amend to Gym floor.

A motion was made by Karen LaPlume, seconded by Louise L’Heureux to accept the minutes as amended.           

All in Favor

The Motion Carried

A motion was made by Louise L’Heureux to accept the July 24, 2008 minutes as written, seconded by Karen LaPlume.

All in Favor

The Motion Carried

 

3.   Immediate Business

 

v     Citizens’ Comments – There were no citizen comments at this meeting.

 

            A.        DARE Program – Chief Mulholland

Proposal to start in January 2009; a contract with school district was reviewed and discussed.  The proposal will need to be approved by the selectman.  The Chief also talked about the “Safe Routes to School” grant.  The grant has been approved to put sidewalks, crosswalks, granite curbing, and extra signals for the intersection at Route 3 in the amount of $192,000.

 

A motion was made by Tom Irzyk to appoint the following nine officers, listed below as Truant officers, Chief Shaun Mulholland, Lt. Paul Paquette, Sgt. Michael Stark, Mptl. Gregory Huard, Ptl. Jeffrey King, Ptl. Rebecca Dunsmore, Ptl. Brian Routhier, Ptl. Eric Cartier and Ptr. Beth Tower,  until June 30, 2009.  The motion was seconded by Karen LaPlume.

All in Favor

The Motion Carried

 

B.                 2007 – 2008 Budget Surplus Update – Mr. Warburton

Peter Warburton discussed the most recent updates regarding the surplus which is not current at this time but may be about $70,000.  A more exact figure will be available next month.

 

           

 

C.                 Summer Work/Facilities Update – Ms. Kenny, Mr. Vignola

 

Terri Kenny reported that two bids were received to do the work at Allenstown Elementary School on the OT/PT room.  A wall will be put up to divide the room at a cost of $1,500.  This work will be done next week.  Work on the psychologist’s room can be done over the winter break.  Peter Warburton suggested getting three bids for this project.  Money has been encumbered for this project up to $20,000.  Terri Kenny will work to get three bids for the next meeting.  Painting is complete, tile work has been done, the eagle has been painted on the gym floor.  The Board members took a tour of the building to see the improvements.

 

            D.        Staff Stipends – Ms. Kenny

 

Terri Kenny presented a report about stipends for computer maintenance. 

 

A motion was made by Carl Schaefer to accept the stipend report and the computer report as presented, seconded by Louise L’Heureux.

 

All in Favor

The Motion Carried

 

            E.         2008-09 Goal Approval – Mr. Irzyk

 

The Goals were accepted in their new format with a color change to green, which is the Allenstown School color and a few minor formatting edits.

 

 

            F.         Peer Recognition – Mr. Irzyk   

 

Two nominees where selected for the Peer Recognition Award.  Kasey Filion, School Psychologist and Judith Howe, Family School Coordinator.

 

G.                 Bus Routes 2008-09 – Mr. Irzyk, Mr. Warburton

 

Linda Beaudoin was present to discuss the bus routes.  Three buses will be used.

 

A motion was made by Karen LaPlume and seconded by Louise L’Heureux to accept the bus routes as presented.

 

All in Favor

The Motion Carried

 

H.                 The Great Body Shop – Ms.  Falabella

 

Curriculum was reviewed by Ms. Falabella.  The 2007 “Youth Risk Behavior Survey” completed by the Department of Education was reviewed.  Ms. Falabella suggested a parent night to explain program and an opt out choice for parents.  Curriculum materials will be available in Joseph Vignola’s office for review.   The curriculum aligns with state standards.

 

 

I.                    Technology Inventory Update – Ms. Kenny, Mr. Vignola

 

                        Ms. Kenny shared the computer status report.  A complete inventory with asset numbers                       will be available for the next meeting.

 

 

J.                   Staff Resignation - Mr. Warburton

 

            Mr. Warburton submitted a letter of resignation from Patty Sullivan to the Board.

 

A motion was made by Karen LaPlume to accept the letter of resignation, seconded by Louise L’Heureux.

All in Favor

The Motion Carried

 

4.         Old/Unfinished Business

 

 

5.         New Business

 

 

6.         Other Business

 

 

7.         Informational Items

 

A.  All meetings for the 2008-09 School Year will be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M.

           

            B.  School Approval Status – was reviewed.

 

D.                 Back to School Barbecues were discussed.  The Allenstown Elementary School Barbecue is scheduled for Thursday, September 4th from 5:15 to 6:15 to welcome parents and students back to school.  There will be an Open House following the BBQ.

The Armand R. Dupont School barbecue is scheduled for Thursday, September 11th from 5:15 – 6:15 with an Open House to follow.

 

8.         Adjournment

            Next Scheduled Meeting:   September 24, 2008        ARD       6:00  P.M.