MR. BARRY’S HOME
MINUTES OF MEETING
PRESENT: John
Harrington, Kevin Barry, Bonnie Beaubien, Kevin Webber, (Don Gorman at
1. Call to Order
The meeting
was called to order at
2. Minutes
of Previous Meetings
The minutes of
3. Immediate Business
A. Agenda Review
The Board reviewed and confirmed the
agenda as written.
B. Citizens’/Staff Comments
None
C. Maintenance/Custodial Report
Bill Fowler discussed custodial and maintenance items. He reviewed a proposal to upgrade lighting at the school to increase energy efficiency. A $10,000 rebate is offered by the Electric Co-op. Litech of Merrimack estimates the work at $43,400. Energy savings of $500 per month is projected. The approximate $33,400 which would remain a district obligation can be paid directly or financed in one of several ways. The Board discussed the benefits of participating in this program from the standpoint of both energy efficiency and cost savings.
A motion was made by Kevin Webber, seconded by Don Gorman, to go forward with the energy replacement plan with the district’s share paid from the 2004/05 budget.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION CARRIED
Bill Fowler reviewed the status of the parking lot lights and capacity of the current electric services. Crosswalk and fire lane painting is scheduled. He suggested the Board consider re-keying the building for security reasons. The building sign was discussed, repair is estimated at $1,000 to $2,000. The student bathroom redone by students was discussed as was the increasing practice of “custom painting” rooms.
Summer projects were reviewed and updated. Well pump equipment was discussed and the condition and operation of the well system reviewed. Condition of the roof was discussed. The Board asked that a roofer be scheduled to assess roof condition. The Board reviewed operation and condition of each major building system.
D. Space Needs
Kevin Webber reviewed the status of Architect Kurt Lauer’s work to combine and update previous building proposals and studies. A draft will be ready for review at the Board’s August meeting. This work was funded with 2004/05 budget year funds.
John Harrington discussed the letter to the Candia School Board.
E. Informational Items
Kevin Webber discussed the manner in which movies used in classes for instructional purposes are selected. Parental notification was discussed.
Tom Haley discussed oil bids, negotiation dates proposed by the paraprofessional association and the status of the 2004/05 budget.
Paul Yergeau sought Board support to add 7.5 hours per week to Deb Dimitriadis’ contract for extra work in the library.
A motion was made by Kevin Webber, seconded by Kevin Barry, to approve the additional hours for Deb Dimitriadis’ contract.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION CARRIED
Don
Gorman asked about various districts which plan to sue the State of
4. Old/Unfinished
Business
A. Policy Review/Development
Kevin Barry reviewed the Use of Facility and Distribution of Materials policies.
A motion was made by Kevin Webber, seconded by Bonnie Beaubien, to approve the Use policy as amended.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION CARRIED
B Staffing Update
Paul Yergeau and Gigi Klipa reviewed the status of staffing for the 2005/06 school year.
Don Gorman discussed maintenance. An overall projection of staffing needs for a 5 year period.
Tom Haley nominated Rebecca Adams for a full-time music position and Sarah Chase for a full-time art position. A motion was made by Kevin Webber, seconded by Kevin Barry, to approve the nominations.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION CARRIED
5. Other
Business
A. Agenda Preparation
The Board reviewed agenda items for the August meeting.
B. Citizens’/Staff Comments
None
6. Adjournment
A motion
was made by Kevin Webber, seconded by Bonnie Beaubien to adjourn the meeting at
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION CARRIED
The next
scheduled School Board business meeting will be held on
7. Information
Items
None