EPSOM SCHOOL BOARD

EPSOM CENTRAL SCHOOL

EPSOM, NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2007

MINUTES OF MEETINGS

PRESENT

Board Members: Barbara Doughty (Chair), Gordon Ellis, Dave Goulet, Tracey Miner, Bill Yeaton

Superintendent of Schools: Tom Haley

Principal: Patrick Connors

Assistant Principal: Aaron Pope

Board Secretary: Dawn Vaillancourt

Citizens/Staff: Diane Lewis, Cynthia Snair, Cindy Damelio, Heather Donovan, Lori Bryant, Lori Brown

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Chair Barbara Doughty.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Gordon Ellis led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting

The February 8, 2007 and February 16, 2007 minutes were discussed. No changes were brought to the attention of the Board Secretary.

A motion was made by Gordon Ellis seconded by Tracey Miner, to approve the February 8, 2007 and February 16, 2007 minutes.

DAVE GOULET AYE

TRACEY MINER AYE

GORDON ELLIS AYE

BILL YEATON AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 - 0.

4. Immediate Business

A. Agenda Review

Barbara Doughty reviewed the agenda. The Board decided that the agenda would be heard in the order written.

B. Citizens’/Staff Comments

Tracey Miner thanked the administration for Eagle’s Nest Report. Diane Lewis gave an update on the calendar fundraiser for PTO which raised $1600, with the monies being put toward the playground fund.

C. Transportation Matters

A letter dated March 1, 2007, from the Commissioner of Education was handed out by Barbara Doughty. Mrs. Brown spoke about the bus stop transportation issue. Cpl. Burke will be contacted for clarification of the bus stop issue.

D. Principal’s Report

Mr. Connors spoke about the Basketball Tournament, Forgive a School day, Reschedule Workshops, and Pay to Play. Aaron Pope stated that he took the Student Council (22 Students) to the Nursing Home for a very nice visit.

A motion was made by Tracey Miner seconded by Barbara Doughty for a petition to Forgive a School day that was lost due to a water main break.

BARBARA DOUGHTY AYE

DAVE GOULET AYE

TRACEY MINER AYE

GORDON ELLIS OPPOSED

BILL YEATON OPPOSED

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 3 - 2.

Barbara Doughty donated her stipend plus $50.00 to sports fund on behalf of the Concord Knights.

A motion was made by Gordon Ellis seconded by Bill Yeaton, to move Barbara Doughty’s $950 stipend from the Principal’s Fund and $50 donated by Barbara Doughty on behalf of the Concord Knights to be put towards the sports fund.

DAVE GOULET AYE

TRACEY MINER ABSTAIN

GORDON ELLIS AYE

BILL YEATON AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 3 - 0.

E. My Voice Survey

Aaron Pope gave a short presentation on this item.

F. A.R.E.A. Report

Gordon Ellis gave a short presentation on this item and Tom Haley also explained the A.R.E.A Report further.

5. Old/Unfinished Business

A. School Calendar

Pat Connors recommended going back to school before Labor Day starting school on August 26, 2007, with last day being June 12, 2008.

A motion was made by Barbara Doughty seconded by Tracey Miner, to move the Early Release day of September 26, 2007 to the 28th of September, and to accept the calendar as presented.

DAVE GOULET AYE

TRACEY MINER AYE

GORDON ELLIS ABSTAIN

BILL YEATON AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 3 - 0.

B. High School Planning

Mr. Ellis checked on the parcel of land and it is under agreement at this time. He will make further inquiries and report back at a later date.

C. Class Trip Fundraising

Mr. Ellis reiterated his idea of having three (3) separate concerts over Veteran’s weekend with the monies raised going toward the future 8th Grade class trips.

6. New Business

A. Agenda Preparation

Transportation, Nomination of Professional Staff, Better Buddies, 8th Grade Fundraising, High School Planning, Field Use Request, Health and Wellness.

B. Citizens’/Staff Comments

Diane Lewis would like to change the mulch in the playground area in which she will discuss with Principal Connors. Thank you to Tracey Miner for all her hard work and efforts as a member of the School Board.

C. Staff Review

At 8:20 P.M., a motion was made by Barbara Doughty seconded by Tracey Miner, to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(a) to discuss the employment of staff. On a roll call, the Board voted:

DAVE GOULET AYE

TRACEY MINER AYE

GORDON ELLIS AYE

BILL YEATON AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

The Board discussed staffing matters.

At 8:47 P.M., a motion to end the non-public session was made by Dave Goulet, seconded by Gordon Ellis. On a roll call, the Board voted:

DAVE GOULET AYE

TRACEY MINER AYE

GORDON ELLIS AYE

BILL YEATON AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

Chair Barbara Doughty noted that no action was taken in the non-public session.

7. Adjournment

Hearing no further business, Chair Barbara Doughty declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.

Next Schedule Meeting is Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.

8. Informational Items

The School Board members reviewed and made no changes to the Investment Policy.