Deerfield
School Board
Deerfield Community School
Deerfield, New Hampshire
Thursday, July 16, 2007
MINUTES OF MEETING
PRESENT: John Harrington,
Bonnie Beaubien, Kevin Barry, Kevin Webber, Don Gorman
Tom Haley, Paul Yergeau , Peter Warburton, Heather Worthen, Gigi
Klipa, Kandy Davitt
1. Call To Order-Mr. Harrington
The July 16th, 2007 DCS Board meeting was called to order at 9:00
AM by Chairman John Harrington.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
There was no flag available in the Teachers’ Room therefore Mr.
Harrington announced there would be no Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
A motion was made by Kevin Barry to accept the minutes of June 21,
2007 as written, seconded by Bonnie Beaubien
ALL IN FAVOR
MOTION CARRIED
Immediate
Business
A. Agenda Review
Chris Dail from Dail Transportation would not be able to attend
due to a lightening strike, which damaged their computer system.
*Items B (Citizens’ Comments and C (Wetlands Mitigation) order was
changed on the agenda to allow Mr. McGarry to leave after the discussion and go
to work.
B. Wetlands
Mitigation-Mr. Gorman, Mr. McGarry
Mr. Gorman was not present for this part of the meeting.
Mr. McGarry spoke with Mr. Gorman previous to today’s meeting to
discuss filling in the wetlands off of the Southwest corner of the school for
an addition to the school building or for additional parking.
Mr. Harrington asked if an application could be filled out when a
specific use is not implied. Mr. McGarry
stated that the permit requires that a specific use be stated. The school would also need to show that there
were no other alternative ways to accomplish what needed to be done and that
the only possible avenue was to fill in the wetlands. They would also have to
have engineering/architectural plans attached to the application. The cost for the application alone would be
$1,500.
The board members thanked Mr. McGary for his time and will
continue looking at the situation and the school’s needs.
C. Citizens’/ Staff Comments
At 9:30 A.M., a motion to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(c) to discuss a student specific matter was made by Kevin Webber, seconded by Bonnie Beaubien. On a roll call, the board voted:
John
Harrington YES
Kevin
Barry YES
Bonnie
Beaubien YES
THE MOTION CARRIED
Present: John Harrington, Kevin Barry, Bonnie Beaubien,
Kevin Webber, Donald Gorman (joined the meeting at 9:30 A.M.) Paul Yergeau,
Karen Leavitt, Ellen O’Donnell, Diane Arzigian, Peter Warburton, Tom
Haley.
The board discussed a student specific matter.
At 10:05 A.M. a motion to end the non-public session was made by
Bonnie Beaubien, seconded by Don Gorman. On a roll call, the board
voted:
John
Harrington YES
Kevin
Barry YES
Bonnie
Beaubien YES
Donald Gorman YES
Kevin
Webber YES
THE MOTION
CARRIED
Chair John Harrington noted that no action had been taken in
non-public session.
There was a consensus of the board to accept the tentative
Transportation Schedule for the 07-08 school year.
5. Old/Unfinished Business
A. Mission Statement-Mr.
Yergeau
After review from the board, the public at large, DCS staff and
teachers Paul Yergeau brought to the board’s attention Mission Statement Option
C, for their consideration.
It is the mission of the Deerfield Community School to inspire
each student to think, to learn, to achieve, to create and to care
Commitments
We will...
set
high expectations based one ach student’s abilities
foster
imagination and creativity
create
a safe, respectful and cooperative school community
promote
individual responsibility, honesty, and service
prepare our students to meet the world with competence, courage,
confidence, compassion and commitment to their communities.
Mr. Yergeau also brought to the board’s attention an e-mail from
Bill Carbonneau a community member. Mr.
Carbonneau stated that he believed that there is one very important thing that
was not contained in any of the proposals...money. He believed that it was important that the
board include in the mission statement some mention of financial responsibility
to the taxpayers of Deerfield.
A motion was made by Bonnie Beaubien to accept Option C as the
Mission Statement for the Deerfield Community School, seconded by Kevin Barry.
All In Favor
Motion Carried
B. Concord Contract
Update-Mr. Webber. Ms. Beaubien
Mr. Webber informed the other members of the board that he and Ms.
Beaubien would be meeting to discuss strategies in presenting their proposal to
Concord. More info. will be forthcoming
in August at the next school board meeting.
C. Policy
Review-Mr. Barry
The members discussed the No Child Left Behind Resolution. The recommendation is for Deerfield to consider changes in proposed categories. Mr. Gorman had several concerns with the resolution starting with what was actually in the bill and that everyone might be better served after the bill has moved along. Mr. Gorman also stated that he was concerned about the wording in the letter.
No Action Was Taken
D. Generator
Mr. Gorman stated that he had several more conversations with Mr.
Pellitier. Purchasing the generator is
the easy part Mr. Gorman stated. The
board needs to take into account a shed, concrete pad, switches, etc. The real cost needs to be determined Mr.
Gorman stated before the board proceeds.
Mr. Harrington stated that the town was willing to share
costs. The board discussed the Hazardous
Mitigation Grant that may be accessible to the town for the purchase of a
generator. Ms. Beaubien stated that it
first appeared that grant money would not be available but that the landscape
has changed.
The board will continue to discuss the generator and the needs of
the town.
6. New Business
A. Nomination/Election of Staff-Mr. Haley, Board Members
No names came forward
B. Staff Request-Mr. Harrington
The board members received a letter from Mrs. McGovern concerning
her son attending DCS for the 07-08 school year.
A motion was made by Kevin Webber to allow Ms. McGovern’s son to
attend DCS according to the Teachers’ Contract, seconded by Kevin Barry.
All In Favor
Motion Carried
C. Goal Setting-Mr.
Harrington
Moved to the end of the agenda.
7. Other Business
A. Informational
Items-Administrators and Board Members
Paul Yergeau-informed the board that Mrs. Boisvert wanted them to know
that the Technology Grant’s format has changed to reflect $3,000 for training.
Tom Haley-reviewed with the board the contract with Jack’ s Driving
School.
A motion was made by Kevin Barry to accept the proposed contract
with Jack’s Driving School and the Deerfield School District, seconded by
Bonnie Beaubien.
All In Favor
Motion Carried
Mr. Haley passed out to the members of
the board the approved DCS District policies on a CD.
Ms. Klipa-brought forward
concerns about Deerfield’s High School students. Ms. Klipa stated that it is important for the
district to track grade point averages, dropouts, absences, etc. It was suggested that Mr. Haley, Mr. Yergeau,
Ms. Klipa, Mr. Warburton, work on a format to gather and record the above
information.
B. Agenda Preparation-Mr. Harrington
Generator
Charter School
NHCIC
C. Citizens’/Staff Comments
None were made.
7. Adjournment
At
11:10 AM. a motion to adjourn the meeting and meet for the board’s
yearly goal setting meeting was made by Kevin Webber, seconded by Kevin Barry.
All In Favor
Motion Carried
The next Deerfield School Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
August 16th 2007 at 6:00 P.M.