Present: John Poirier, Ben Brown, Nancy Fraher, Dave Dziura, Pam Stiles, Judith Clark, Corine Ellsworth, Bea Pszonowsky, Kate Mara, Renee Brooks
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman John
Poirier at 6:05 P.M.
2.
Minutes of Previous Meeting - September
20, 2005
Ben Brown made a motion to approve the Chichester School Board Minutes of September 20, 2005 as printed.
Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.
IT WAS A VOTE
3. Citizen Comments
None
4. Principal’s Report
Pam Stiles presented her Principal’s Report. In addition to Mrs. Stiles’ report she
informed the School Board of a problem with a drainage ditch/pipe at the rear
of the building that needs backhoe services to correct. She is in the process of getting an estimate
to evaluate and make the necessary repairs.
5.
School Board Goals
D.
Future High School Options
See 6A
6. Special Topics
A. Future High School Options
John Poirier reported that he attended an AREA
meeting and discussed the future space needs at Pembroke Academy. Dave Dziura suggested looking at the New
Hampshire School Boards Association studies, which projected enrollment over a
10-year period of time.
7. Administrative Issues
A parent stated that there was an odor in a fourth
grade classroom. Demarais
Environmental performed an air quality test in the 4C classroom. The results were in the safe level range. In order for the carpet to be replaced, an
asbestos study needs to be done to evaluate the tiles that exist under the
carpet and estimate the cost of replacing one or both.
B.
School Field Trips
A list of school field trips by grade, destination,
curriculum connection and alternatives was available for the school board to
review. Mrs. Bea Pszonowsky, President
of the Chichester Teacher’s Association, was present to address the CTA
reaction letter addressed to the Board.
The Association wants to know who is going to control where the
classroom field trips go: Teachers,
Principal, Board. The Board agreed that
the Field Trip Policies currently on
record are acceptable.
Mrs. Nancy Fraher stated that the concern came from
duplicate trips to the same place for the same class of students. The Board wanted to look at where our
students are going and explore other opportunities.
The current allotment budgeted for field trips is
$12.50 per child per year. Students are
charged for additional expenses above and beyond that allowance.
The Chichester Teacher’s Association extended an
invitation to the Chichester School Board and their spouses to attend a social
December 2, 2005 at the home of Kate Mara.
C.
Co-Curricular Job Descriptions
The Board requested Co-Curricular Job Descriptions
for the following reasons:
a) What
are the responsibilities of the personnel in charge of specific
Co-curricular activities.
b)
The Board needs to know what the leaders are doing for their compensation.
c) The
Board needs to know if it is a valid position to fund.
D.
Consent Agenda
The Chichester School District has received a $500.
Grant from Exxon/Mobil Foundation. The
Chichester School Board on behalf of the Chichester School District thanks
Katie Ruoff and Jim Robinson for their efforts in obtaining these funds.
Ben Brown made a motion to accept the $500 Grant
from the Exxon/Mobil Foundation.
John Poirier seconded the motion.
IT WAS A VOTE
E.
Employee Compensation Issues
Mr. John Poirier asked the Board members to remain
after the meeting to discuss employee compensation issues.
F.
Staff Resignation
The Chichester School Board received a letter of
resignation from Mrs. Tara Yeaton, fourth grade teacher.
Nancy Fraher made a motion to accept with deepest
regrets the resignation of Mrs. Tara Yeaton effective October 28, 2005.
Ben Brown seconded the motion
IT WAS A VOTE
G. Tax
Rate
The tax rate has been set at $20.99 (town rate $3.00, local school rate $12.96, state education rate $2.71, and county rate $2.32).
8. Adjournment
At 8:00 P.M., hearing no further call for additional business, John Poirier adjourned the meeting.
The next scheduled meetings are:
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 6:00 P.M.
Monday, December 5, 2005 at 6:30 P.M.
Monday, December 12, 2005 at 6:30 P.M.
9.
Informational Items