CHICHESTER SCHOOL BOARD

CHICHESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL

CHICHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2006

Present: Ben Brown, John Poirier, Nancy Fraher, Peter Warburton, Pam Stiles, Judith Clark, Maryanne Veseskis, Irene Derosier, Steve Guercia, Louis Barker

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ben Brown at 6:33 P.M.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting – October 17, 2006

John Poirier made a motion to approve the Chichester School Board Minutes of October 17, 2006 as printed.

Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.

ALL IN FAVOR

IT WAS A VOTE

3. Citizen Comments

None

4. Special Presentation

Steve Guercia from Second Wind Water System was present to update the school board on the water treatment system.

5. Principal’s Report

Pam Stiles presented her Principal’s Report.

6. School Board Goals

None Addressed

7. Administrative Issues

A. Chichester Central School Technology Plan Approval

Maryanne Veseskis presented the Chichester Central School Technology Plan as approved by the State of New Hampshire.

Ben Brown made a motion to approve the Chichester Central School Technology Plan as presented.

Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.

ALL IN FAVOR

IT WAS A VOTE

B. Consent Agenda

Pam Stiles presented the following items for the school board to consent to accept:

Target - $153.54

Exxon/Mobile - $500

Lifetouch - $655.10

Deerfield Fair - $309

Ben Brown made a motion to approve the acceptance of money from Target, Exxon/Mobile, Lifetouch and Deerfield Fair.

Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.

ALL IN FAVOR

IT WAS A VOTE

C. A.R.E.A. Meeting

Peter Warburton reported on the A.R.E.A. meeting i.e. Goals for Pembroke Academy and changes and progress made at Pembroke Academy.

D. Bus Contract

A bus transportation bid from Dail Transportation was reviewed.

John Poirier made a motion to approve a five-year contract with Marston Transportation in accordance with their September 30, 2006 bid.

Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.

ALL IN FAVOR

IT WAS A VOTE

E. 2007-08 “Draft” School District Budget

Peter Warburton presented a 2007-08 “Draft” School District Budget for discussion.

F. Baseball Field Fence

Ben Brown reported that free fencing had been received by the Chichester Youth Association for the sides of the Chichester Central School baseball field. Mr. Brown requested reimbursement for the cost of new fence posts.

Ben Brown made a motion to reimburse John Luikmil and Ian McKinnon $400 for the cost of fence posts for the baseball field fencing at Chichester Central School.

John Poirier seconded the motion.

Ben Brown – Aye

John Poirier – Aye

Nancy Fraher – Nay

The motion passed on a vote of 2 to 1.

G. Staff Issue – non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(b)

At 9:27 P.M. John Poirier made a motion to enter a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(b) for a staff issue.

Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.

Ben Brown – Aye

John Poirier – Aye

Nancy Fraher – Aye

Present: Ben Brown, John Poirier, Nancy Fraher, Peter Warburton

At 9:45 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 – Aye

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

8. Adjournment

At 9:45 P.M. hearing no further call for business to come before the Board, Chairman Ben Brown adjourned the meeting.

Next Scheduled Meetings:

Board Meeting - December 12, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.

Board Meeting – January 17, 2007 – 6:30 P.M.

Board Meeting – January 31, 2007 – 6:30 P.M.

School Board 2007-08 Budget Hearing – February 6, 2007 – 6:00 P.M.

Regular Board Meeting – February 6, 2007 – immediately following the Budget Hearing

8. Informational Items

A. SAU#53 School Board Public Hearing, November 21, 2006 – Mr. Warburton

B. Sending Agendas and information electronically – Mr. Warburton