MINUTES OF MEETING
PRESENT: John Harrington, Bonnie Beaubien, Kevin Barry,
Kevin Webber, Don Gorman, Tom Haley, Paul Yergeau, Peter Warburton,
1. Call To Order-Mr. Harrington
The February 1, 2007 DCS Board meeting was called to order at
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Harrington led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
A
motion was made by Kevin Webber to accept the minutes of
4. Immediate Business
A. Agenda Review
B. Citizens’/ Staff
Comments
Bonnie McPherson the Athletic Director for DCS was present to ask
the board for clarification on the use of bats and balls in the gym. Ms. McPherson asked if the board would review
and discuss the use of bats and increda-balls used only by coaches in a controlled
environment.
Ms. McPherson also asked the members of the board to address
baseball and softball teams and the no-cuts policy.
Mr. Harrington stated that they would put both items on the agenda
for their next meeting.
Mr. Barnes asked the board what the current status was with the
high school lottery.
Mr. Harrington stated that out of the three openings #1 was
attending Manchester, #2 Concord, #3 Concord, #4 Coe Brown, #5 Concord and #6
was in the 3rd open spot and was deciding about Coe Brown.
5. Old/Unfinished Business
A. Policy Review – Mr. Barry
A motion was made by Kevin Barry to accept the following policies
as written, Policy JI, (Student Rights and Responsibilities), Policy
JICD-Appendix A (Reinstatement of Expelled Students), Policy JICFA (Hazing),
Policy JICH (Drug and Alcohol Use by Students), Policy JLD (School Guidance
Programs and Services, Policy KA (School, Community, and Home Relations),
Policy DFA (Investment Policy) seconded by Kevin Webber.
A motion was made by Kevin Barry to accept the following Policy,
DFA (Investment Policy) seconded by Kevin Webber.
B. Deliberative Session Planning
Jack Hutchinson the moderator for the Deerfield District
Deliberative Session was present to review the agenda for the February 9th
Deliberative Session. Mr. Hutchinson
informed the members that he would not be there on the 9th and that
Doug Leavitt would be the acting moderator.
The members of the board discussed who would move each item.
6. Other Business
Mr. Yergeau stated that there would be one teacher returning from
a one year sabbatical. At the moment he
is not sure how many teachers would not be returning for the 07-08 school year.
See #Attach A: for the 07-08 Enrollment Projections
B. Informational Items-Administrators and board Members
Paul Yergeau- Mr. Yergeau shared with the board a letter from Brendan
O’Donnell a teaching assistant as DCS requesting to take a second day off
without pay. Mr. O’Donnell has been
invited to attend a tournament held in
Mr. Yergeau stated that the school would be able to find coverage.
A motion was made by Kevin Webber to accept Mr. O’Donnell’s
request for 1 additional day without pay, seconded by Don Gorman.
Motion Carried
Mr. Yergeau informed the members of the board that the National
School Reform Conf. that several of the members of the staff attended was a
real success. The staff that attended
has a lot of good ideas to share with DCS staff.
Kevin Webber- stated that the No Parking signs work during school hours
but do not work after hours. Mr. Webber
would like this topic to be discussed at the next board meeting.
John Harrington-brought forward a letter from Sue
Griffiths requesting a change to be made in the dates concerning her
resignation. She would like to change it
from the 2nd of March to the 6th.
A motion was made by Kevin Webber to accept
Motion Carried
Peter Warburton-passed out a letter to the board members
from M. Morgan the Supt. of Schools for the
The letter was in reference to an invitation to the members of the
Deerfield Community School Board to meet at the
Tom Haley-reviewed with the members of the board the current
Deerfield High School Summary Sheet for the 06-07 school year.
See Attachment: # B
C. Agenda Preparation-Mr. Harrington
Ø
Ø Facility Use
Ø Size of baseball teams
Ø Use of balls and bats in the gym
D. Citizens’/Staff Comments
Mr. Yurek asked for
clarification on the
Mr. Haley stated that this section of the contract
referred to Spec. Ed. students. If it
was determined by the “Team” that
E. Personnel Matter
At
John
Harrington YES
Kevin
Barry YES
Bonnie Beaubien YES
Donald Gorman YES
Kevin
Webber YES
THE MOTION CARRIED
Present:
John Harrington, Kevin Barry, Bonnie Beaubien, Donald Gorman, Kevin
Webber, Paul Yergeau, Peter Warburton, Tom Haley.
The board discussed
personnel matters.
At
John Harrington YES
Kevin
Barry YES
Bonnie Beaubien YES
Donald Gorman YES
Kevin Webber YES
Chair
John Harrington noted that no action had been taken in non-public session.
A motion was made by Don Gorman, seconded by Kevin Webber, to resume the previously tabled matter of Kathy Matthews’ request to retain employment.
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION
CARRIED
A motion was made by Bonnie Beaubien,
seconded by Don Gorman, to accept Kathy Matthews' intention to return as a
staff member at
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION
CARRIED
The board requested that Tom Haley
correspond with the Deerfield Education Association regarding establishing a
meeting as described in Article VIII-C of the master agreement.
7. Adjournment
At
ALL IN FAVOR
THE MOTION
CARRIED
The next Deerfield School Board meeting is scheduled for