CHICHESTER SCHOOL BOARD

CHICHESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL

CHICHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007

 

 

Present:           Nancy Fraher, John Poirier, Peter Warburton, Pam Stiles, Judith Clark,

Patrick Connors

 

1.                  Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Nancy Fraher at 6:15 P.M.

 

2.                  Minutes of Previous Meeting – July 19, 2007

 

John Poirier made the motion to accept the Chichester School Board Minutes for July 19, 2007 as printed.

 

            Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.

 

THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0

 

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.                “Revised” 2007-2008 Goals

 

Nancy Fraher made a motion to approve the Revised 2007-08 Chichester School Board Goals as presented.

 

John Poirier seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0

 

 

 

B.                 Staff Nominations

 

Peter Warburton placed the name of William S. King in nomination as 50% Special Education teacher.

 

John Poirier made the motion to approve William S. King as 50% Special Education teacher.

 

Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.

THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0.

 

 

C.                 Staff Computer Purchases

 

Nancy Fraher made the motion to allow staff to purchase electronic equipment through Chichester School District payroll deductions as an approved practice.

 

John Poirier seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0.

 

D.                Oil Bid Proposal

 

Nancy Fraher made the motion to allow the SAU #53 Administration to negotiate oil bid prices for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

John Poirier seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0.

 

E.                 Other Items

 

Consent Agenda

 

Pam Stiles requested the Board to accept money from Paul Twomey and Lifetouch to be applied to the Principal’s Discretionary Fund.

 

Nancy Fraher made the motion to consent to accept $60 from Paul Twomey (moderator’s compensation) and $376.50 from Lifetouch (Yearbook) for the Principal’s Discretionary Fund.

 

John Poirier seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Discard

 

Pam Stiles requested approval to discard outdated computers with the following computer inventory numbers:

 

00006, 00018, 00032, 00099, 00104, 00114, 00171, 00174, 00232, 00238, 00256, 00280, 00292

 

John Poirier made the motion to discard outdated computers with the computer inventory numbers as designated.

 

Nancy Fraher seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0

 

 

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

 

John Poirier representing the Chichester School Board met with Parks and Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission to discuss and plan for use and development of school and town owned property for Parks and Recreation.

 

Community Improvement Plan

 

Pam Stiles presented to the Board members an updated copy of the Community Improvement Plan.

 

Use of Facilities

 

Pam Stiles requested the Board review a Use of Facilities request.

 

Nancy Fraher made a motion to approve the Use of Facilities request in accordance with the District Use of Facilities Policy, Hold Harmless Agreement, Liability Insurance, fees, police coverage, and request each and every participant to sign a Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement.

 

John Poirier seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0.

 

 

 

 

                        Athletic Policy

 

Nancy Fraher made the motion to approve the changes to the Athletic Policy as presented.

 

John Poirier seconded the motion.

 

THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 2 TO 0.

 

                        School District Treasurer

 

Peter Warburton stated that Holly MacCleery was now acting as the Chichester School District treasurer.  He requested paying her for a workshop she attended and mileage to pick up a manifest.

 

The Board agreed to pay $15 for the workshop Mrs. MacCleery attended.

No action was taken on the request for mileage reimbursement until the full Board was in attendance.

 

7.                  Adjournment

 

At 7:20 P.M. hearing no further call for additional business to be conducted by the Board, Chairperson Nancy Fraher adjourned the meeting.

 

The next scheduled meeting is September 20, 2007 at 6:30 P.M.

 

8.                  Informational Items

 

None