CHICHESTER SCHOOL BOARD

CHICHESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL

CHICHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006

Present: Ben Brown, John Poirier, Tom Haley, Dave Dziura, Peter Aubrey, Pam Stiles, Judith Clark, Max Nolin, Carolyn Rasanen, Dr. Edward Meehan

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ben Brown at 6:35 P.M.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting – April 19, 2006

No action was taken

3. Citizen Comments

None

4. Principal’s Report

Pam Stiles presented her Principal’s Report.

5. School Board Goals

None Addressed

6. Administrative Issues

A. Policy Review/Development

Influenza Epidemic/Pandemic Prevention and Response Plan

Dr. Edward Meehan, Chichester Health Officer, and Carolyn Rasanen, Chichester Central School nurse, were present and participated in the review of the Influenza Epidemic/Pandemic Prevention and Response Plan proposed for the Chichester School District. Dr. Meehan presented some history of the Avian Flu (aka Bird Flu) and theory of how it is currently spread. Dr. Meehan made some recommendations for procedures to be followed by the school to prevent an Influenza Epidemic/Pandemic spread within our school. Mrs. Rasanen shared information about her role as the school nurse in the prevention of and monitoring of an Influenza Epidemic/Pandemic Prevention and Response Plan.

The Board will take into consideration Dr. Meehan’s recommendations and review the proposed Influenza Epidemic/Pandemic Prevention and Response Plan again next month.

B. Fund IV Report

Peter Aubrey and Maxine Nolin were present to review the Chichester School District Food Service Program Summary of the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 through April 2006. Areas reviewed and compared with other towns within SAU # 53 were per cent of participation, meal costs/student counts, current food service lunch and milk prices, salary and benefits for School Lunch Directors.

Pam Stiles, Maxine Nolin and Peter Aubrey will review the current program and present any suggestions at the board meeting in June.

C. 2005/2006 Budget Update

The 2005/2006 Budget reflects an anticipated $99,027 surplus ending May 2006. The Board requested that each certified staff member be given $100 for classroom supplies. Other end of the year expenditures were discussed.

D. Nomination/Election of Staff

Tom Haley, Superintendent of Schools, placed the name of Karry J. Gay in place as fourth grade teacher for the 2006/2007 school year.

Ben Brown made a motion to elect Karry J. Gay as a fourth grade teacher for the 2006/2007 school year.

John Poirier seconded the motion.

Ben Brown – Aye

John Poirier – Aye

Nancy Fraher – Absent

The motion passed on a vote of 2 to 0.

E. Board Reorganization

John Poirier made a motion to approve Christine Faiella as the second member to the AREA Advisory Committee.

Ben Brown seconded the motion.

Ben Brown – Aye

John Poirier – Aye

Nancy Fraher – Absent

The motion passed on a vote of 2 to 0.

F. Volunteer of Year Award

At 8:10 P.M. John Poirier made a motion that the Board enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(c).

Ben Brown seconded the motion.

Ben Brown – Aye

John Poirier – Aye

Nancy Fraher – Absent

Present: Ben Brown, John Poirier, Tom Haley, Dave Dziura, Pam Stiles

At 8:30 P.M. Ben Brown made a motion to end the non-public session.

John Poirier seconded the motion.

Ben Brown – Aye

John Poirier – Aye

Nancy Fraher – Absent

School Board Chairman Ben Brown announced that the Board had taken no action while in non-public session.

7. Adjournment

At 8:30 P.M. hearing no further call for business to come before the Board, Chairman Ben Brown adjourned the meeting.

Next Scheduled Meeting:

Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 6:30 P.M.