EPSOM SCHOOL BOARD

EPSOM CENTRAL SCHOOL

EPSOM, NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007

MINUTES OF MEETINGS

 

PRESENT

 

Board Members:       Barbara Doughty (Chair), Gordon Ellis, Dave Goulet, Bill Yeaton, Darlene Kellison

Superintendent of Schools:  Tom Haley

Assistant Superintendent:  Peter Warburton

Principal:  Patrick Connors

Assistant Principal:  Aaron Pope

Board Secretary:  Dawn Vaillancourt

Citizens/Staff:       Tracy McDonald, Tony Cacciola, Tom Rouillard, Bob McKechnie, Lori Brown, Rich Dougherty, Steven Patterson, Bob Begin.

 

  1. Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Barbara Doughty

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

 

Bill Yeaton led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

  1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

 

A motion was made by Dave Goulet seconded by Bill Yeaton to accept the February 2007 Deliberative.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON       

GORDON ELLIS                 

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 2-0

 

The March 7, 2007 minutes were discussed.  No changes were brought to the attention of the Board Secretary.

 

A motion was made by Barbara Doughty seconded by Dave Goulet to approve the March 7, 2007 minutes.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON       

GORDON ELLIS                 

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 2-0

 

  1. Immediate Business

 

A.                 Agenda Review

Chair Barbara Doughty reviewed the agenda.  The Board decided that the Citizens'/Staff Comment, Better Buddies and Principal Report would be heard before other items.

 

B.                 Citizens’/Staff Comments

 

Bob McKechnie – Thank the board for all their hard work.

 

B.1 – Debbie Ulmer – Better Buddies – Requesting a 2-year renewal contract from the school. 

 

A motion was made by Barbara Doughty seconded by Gordon Ellis to give a two-year contract to Better Buddies.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4-0

 

C.                 Transportation Matters

 

Mrs. Brown has been awaiting a reply from the Department of Safety.  A letter dated 3/30/2007 from Corporal Burke from the Department of Safety was handed out.  Mrs. Brown to approach Epsom Selectmen to determine if they would create and maintain a safe bus turn area at either Poor Town Road or the Brown’s driveway.

 

D.                Health/Wellness Program Report - Incorporated with the Principal’s report.

 

E.                 Principal’s Report

 

Family Movie Night is now May 11, 2007.  Music lessons are for 5th grade through 8th grade.

 

A motion was made by Gordon Ellis seconded by Bill Yeaton to allow Rich Dougherty's children to attend Epsom Central School at no cost to him.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4-0

 

Commencement will be on June 15th, 2007 @ 7:00 P.M.

 

The 2008 8th Grade Historical Trip was discussed.

 

A motion was made by Gordon Ellis seconded by Dave Goulet to proceed with the fundraiser for the 2008 historical trip.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4-0

 

Tony Cacciola discussed the 18 -Baseball/22 -Softball/14 -T-Ball league players / practice / playing time on the various school fields.  Softball Commissioner for Epsom is Diane Lewis.  Summer soccer on Cutter Field was also discussed.  Bob McKechnie handed out a Babe Ruth 2007 Game Schedule and discussed playing time on the school field.  Tom Rouillard mentioned that the Jeremy Charron field needs to be repaired.  Chair Barbara Doughty indicated the Board would further discuss these requests later in the meeting after several non-public items.

 

Health/Wellness Program was handed out to the Board and any questions can be directed to Principal Connors.

 

  1. Old/Unfinished Business

 

A.     Review of District Voting

 

No comments at this time from the Board.

 

B.                 Pay-to-Play Report

 

No comments at this time from the Board.

 

C.                 Class Trip Fundraiser

 

Previously discussed and Mr. Ellis would like each class to learn a class song. 

 

 

 

  1. New Business

 

A.                 Epsom Support Staff Communication

 

ESSA letter regarding contract negations.

 

A motion was made by Gordon Ellis seconded by Barbara Doughty to send a letter from the SAU#53 Office on behalf of the School Board asking ESSA to bring complete, entire contract of what is being asked and once received, negations will be started. 

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4-0

 

B.                 Retirement Request – Non-Public session

 

C.                 Release of Student Information

 

An e-mail was sent to Barbara Doughty regarding release of student information.  A revision to the RSI in the student handbook will be made regarding public events.

 

D.                Nomination/Election of Staff

 

Superintendent Tom Haley nominated a list of staff members that is included in the board packet.

 

A motion was made by Dave Goulet seconded by Gordon Ellis to accept the nominations on the list dated 2007/2008.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4-0

 

E.                 Board Organization

 

A current list of Board Organization that was included in the Board packet was discussed.  Several changes were authorized in subcommittee assignments.

 

 

  1. Other Business

 

A.     Agenda Preparation –Health and Wellness, Budget, IT Department, Pike Industries, Athletic Fields, Dave Goulet, Conduct Rule

 

B.     Citizens’/Staff Comments -

 

Bob McKechnie – There is a Bill before legislation regarding discussion between two board members.

 

Tom Rouillard – Had a concern regarding the water heater replacement.

 

Bob Begin - handed out paperwork on a water heater.

 

Rich Dougherty said the Board was doing a good job.

 

6.   New Business (cont.)

 

      B.   Retirement Request

 

            At 7:55 P.M. a motion was made by Barbara Doughty, seconded by Gordon Ellis, to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(a) to discuss a retirement compensation request.  On a roll call, the Board voted:

 

                                    DAVE GOULET                                AYE

                                    GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                                    DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                                    BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

PRESENT:

 

Board Members:    Barbara Doughty (Chair), Gordon Ellis, Dave Goulet, Darlene Kellison, Bill Yeaton

            Superintendent of Schools: Tom Haley

            Assistant Superintendent: Peter Warburton

            Principal:  Patrick Connors

            Assistant Principal:  Aaron Pope

 

The Board discussed a retirement compensation request.

 

At 8:07 P.M. a motion to end the non-public session was made by Bill Yeaton, seconded by Gordon Ellis.  On a roll call, the board voted:

 

                                    DAVE GOULET                                AYE

                                    GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                                    DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                                    BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

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

 

A motion was made by Barbara Doughty, seconded by Bill Yeaton to approve the requests of Rebecca Saulnier and Judith Snell for an early retirement benefit under Article 14.4 Option #2 of the newly approved 2007/11 master agreement with the Epsom Teachers Association with the following stipulations:

 

1.      That the Epsom Teachers Association, in writing, agree to this exception and note that it will not be considered as precedent-setting in any manner.

 

2.      That funds are available to allow for the benefit payment.

 

3.      That each retiree sign an agreement accepting the benefit and confirming their voluntary resignation at the conclusion of the 2007/08 school year.

 

                                    DAVE GOULET                                AYE

                                    GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                                    DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                                    BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

7.   Other Business (cont.)

 

      B.   Administration Review

 

            At 8:10 P.M. a motion was made by Barbara Doughty, seconded by Darlene Kellison, to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(a) to discuss the terms of administrators’ contracts.  On a roll call, the Board voted:

 

                                    DAVE GOULET                                AYE

                                    GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                                    DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                                    BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

PRESENT:

 

            Board Members:    Barbara Doughty (Chair), Gordon Ellis, Dave Goulet, Darlene Kellison, Bill Yeaton

            Superintendent of Schools: Tom Haley

            Assistant Superintendent: Peter Warburton

            Principal:  Patrick Connors

            Assistant Principal:  Aaron Pope

 

The Board discussed the terms of administrators’ contracts.

 

At 8:20 P.M. a motion to end the non-public session was made by Dave Goulet, seconded by Bill Yeaton.  On a roll call, the board voted:

 

                        DAVE GOULET                                AYE

                        GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                        DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                        BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

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

 

            A motion was made by Gordon Ellis, seconded by Bill Yeaton, to approve contracts for the principal and assistant principal as presented by the superintendent.

 

                        DAVE GOULET                                AYE

                        GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                        DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                        BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

      D.  Personnel Matter

 

            At 8:23 P.M. a motion was made by Barbara Doughty, seconded by Gordon Ellis, to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(c) to discuss a personnel matter.  On a roll call, the Board voted:

 

                                    DAVE GOULET                                AYE

                                    GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                                    DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                                    BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

PRESENT:

 

            Board Members:    Barbara Doughty (Chair), Gordon Ellis, Dave Goulet, Darlene Kellison, Bill Yeaton

            Superintendent of Schools: Tom Haley

            Assistant Superintendent: Peter Warburton

            Principal:  Patrick Connors

            Assistant Principal:  Aaron Pope

 

The Board discussed a personnel matter.

 

At 8:35 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

                        GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                        DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                        BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

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

 

4.   Immediate Business (cont.)

 

      E.   Principal’s Report

 

            At this time, the School Board revisited the request of E.Y.A.A. and the newly-formed Babe Ruth League for use of the school fields for baseball, softball and T-ball teams.  The Board reviewed the schedules and requested times presented by each organization.

 

            A motion was made by Gordon Ellis, seconded by Bill Yeaton, to approve the request of E.Y.A.A. as proposed previously during the meeting, specifically noting that the infield portion of the Jeremy Charron Field was not to be used.

 

                        DAVE GOULET                                AYE

                        GORDON ELLIS                              AYE

                        DARLENE KELLISON                    AYE

                        BILL YEATON                                  AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4 – 0

 

Mr. Ellis noted that schedules for school activities and E.Y.A.A. athletics fully utilize the school fields.  The Board asked administrators to correspond with Mr. McKechnie to relate that there would consequently be no usage time available for the Babe Ruth League partners.

 

8.   Adjournment

 

Hearing no further business, Chair Barbara Doughty declared the meeting adjourned at 8:46 P.M. 

 

Next Schedule Meeting is Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.