EPSOM SCHOOL BOARD

EPSOM CENTRAL SCHOOL

EPSOM, NEW HAMPSHIRE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2007, 6:30 P.M.

MINUTES OF MEETINGS

 

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

Board Secretary:  Dawn Vaillancourt – arrived at 6:30PM

Citizens/Staff:       Tom Rouillard, Diane Lewis, Carolyn Puffer, Linda Elliott, Tony Cacciola, Kristy Murdock

 

  1. Senior Class Reception at ESC Cafeteria or 5:00 PM this evening was cancelled.

 

  1. Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 P.M. by Barbara Doughty

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

 

Gordon Ellis led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

  1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

 

The May 2, 2007 minutes were discussed. 

 

A motion was made by Dave Goulet seconded by Darlene Kellison to approve the May 2, 2007 minutes.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4-0

 

  1. Immediate Business

 

A.                 Agenda Review

Chair Barbara Doughty reviewed the agenda.  The Board decided that the Principal’s Report would be the last on the agenda.

B.                 Citizens’/Staff Comments

 

The American Legion Flag essays were discussed with the Board with Mr. Patterson.  Tony Cacciola stated that the boys’ baseball team paid $8.00 for their hats. 

 

C.                 Policy Review

 

Residency laws and custody arrangements were discussed.  If a child is in danger, the proper authorities need to be contacted.  The policy JEA was discussed.  If a parent(s) has petitioned to have their student stay in district, the tuition would be set by dividing the cost per pupil by the number of days for a cost per day amount.  The ECS handbook will have a statement added to reflect the tuition.

 

D.                Parent Request

 

Ms. Murdock spoke on her behalf regarding a letter that was handed out to the Board. 

 

A motion was made by Dave Goulet seconded by Bill Yeaton to approve Ms. Murdock’s request based on the letter written dated June 6, 2007 in that she does not have permanent residence in Hudson and her legal residence is in Epsom.

 

DAVE GOULET                    ABSTAINED

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 3-0

 

E.                 Principal’s Report

 

Money was raised for The American Heart Association and the Empty Food Bowl; report cards with attachments will be mailed; Bachelder Farm field trip was a success.  The fair was a success, as well as the play with Miss Strano.  And Miss Strano is to be commended for all her efforts.  Graduation is the 15th of June 2007 at 7:00 P.M. 

 

F.                  Board Secretary

 

This agenda item was discussed in that one is needed at this time.  The Board thanked Dawn Vaillancourt for time and that she will be missed.

 

  1. Old/Unfinished Business

 

A.     Memorandum of Understanding

 

A motion was made by Barbara Doughty seconded by Dave Goulet to accept the Memorandum of Understanding as written by Patrick Connors for the 2007-2008 Field Trip. 

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 4-0

 

B.     Budget Review

 

This item was discussed by the board members. 

 

A motion was made by Gordon Ellis seconded by Bill Yeaton to have Patrick Connors look into a new main entrance door system not to be more than $15,000.

 

BARBARA DOUGHTY        AYE

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 5-0

 

A motion was made by Barbara Doughty seconded by Gordon Ellis to expend monies for Patrick Connors’ list that was handed to the Board totaling $73,410, and a not to exceed $3,000 for rewiring for existing speaker system in certain zones.

 

BARBARA DOUGHTY        AYE

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  AYE

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 5-0

 

  1. New Business

 

A.        Nomination/Election of Staff

 

A motion was made by Barbara Doughty seconded by Dave Goulet to accept Brian Beaverstock as Assistant Principal at Patrick Connors’ recommendation.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  NAY

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 3-1

 

The Board thanked Aaron Pope for his time and stated that he will be missed.

 

A motion was made by Darlene Kellison seconded by Dave Goulet to accept Claire Flannery for the Grades 3 – 5 Case Manager Position.

 

DAVE GOULET                    AYE

DARLENE KELLISON        AYE

GORDON ELLIS                  ABSTAINED

BILL YEATON                      AYE

THE MOTION CARRIED ON A VOTE OF 3-0

 

Dave Goulet would like his stipend divided between Karen Goulet, the library, and Principal’s Fund for the field.  Bill Yeaton would like his stipend to go to the Principal’s Fund.

 

  1. Other Business

 

A.     Agenda Preparation

 

Literacy Task, Board Goals, Discipline Policy, Revision of Teacher Contract

 

B.     Citizens’/Staff Comments

 

Diane Lewis, PTO President stated Reach For The Stars netted $500 for the library, Spring Carnival was a bust this year and there will not be a Spring Carnival next year; there will be a Haunted House.  PTO is looking for people to fill several positions.  The fencing will be worked on.  She received thanks from the Board for her efforts.

 

            C.  Staff Request

 

 At 8:50 P.M. a motion was made by Gordon Ellis, seconded by Bill Yeaton,  to  enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II(a) to discuss personnel requests.  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 personnel requests.

 

At 9:03 P.M. a motion to end the non-public session was made by Barbara Doughty, seconded by Dave Goulet.  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.

 

9.   Adjournment

 

Hearing no further business, Chair Barbara Doughty declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.

 

Next Scheduled Meetings are Monday, June 25, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. and Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.