MINUTES OF MEETING
PRESENT: Tom Haley, Peter Warburton, Clint Hanson, Tom
Serafin, Tammy Boucher, Ry Weisiger,
Michael Reardon, Deb Bulkey, Ryan Quinn, Mona
Sandberg, Rick Mitchell, Jonathan Burnham, Patrick Connors, Principal of
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Clint Hanson called the meeting to order at
Mr. Haley introduced Mr. Patrick Connors, Principal of Epsom Central School, who was attending the meeting as part of an internship at the SAU office for an advanced administrative degree.
2. MINUTES OF
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A motion to approve the minutes of the
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3. IMMEDIATE BUSINESS
A. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS None at this time
B. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Mr. Weisiger and seconded by Mr. Serafin.
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C. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Burnham reviewed the draft Capital Improvement Project sheets included in Board members’ packets. Mr. Burnham pointed out that he majority of future plans are for roofs. Board members requested more specific project costs for budgeting purposes and capital reserve funds./
D. HONEYWELL PROJECT
Mr. Burnham reported that the Honeywell project was developing rapidly. Representatives from Honeywell will meet with Mr. Burnham over the next two months with a list of items to review, that he will bring to the Board. Some of those items may include: items related to ‘green’ energy, new ventilation systems at Hill and Village, with the centerpiece of their proposal being a wood fired boiler for PA. Mr. Burnham also mentioned a projected savings in electricity if computers were to be shut down each evening in all of the schools in the district.
E. Principals’ Reports
Mr. Reardon reported opening enrollment at 1071 students. The scheduling process was going well, and that he, along with members of the PA staff, were interviewing for the final positions to be filled: a nurse’s assistant and six paraprofessionals. Mr. Reardon also mentioned that the At-Risk team was in place.
During the summer, Mr. Reardon reported that 81 students attended summer school, with 79 securing passing grades. Also, 87% of the incoming freshmen attended Pushing Your Limits. Band Camp was successful, an, for the 10th year, the Summer Institute was held for teachers at PA.
Mr. Reardon outlined the plan to eliminate ISS and move to a Friday detention period. This new behavior plan would involve a point system connected with demerits. He also mentioned that there would be a ‘no tolerance’ policy on cell phones.
The number of AP courses has increased with a large number of students being successful.
During the 2006-07 academic year 60% of tardies were from 6% of the students.
Mr. Reardon concluded his comments by sharing the thought that all teachers are teachers of reading and writing. That students need to be able to negotiate the text and use reading strategies to be successful. This connects with the SAU-wide ‘Lasting Literacy’ theme.
Ms. Bulkley reported that Three Rivers has 10 new staff members. Three Rivers is planning to expand their literacy programming.
She reported a very successful project oriented summer school. With culminating student art projects evident throughout the building.
Opening enrollment was 362 with 10 students pending.
Mr. Quinn reported the enrollment at the Village as 155, and at the
A motion was made by Mr. Serafin and seconded by Mr. Weisiger to approve all handbook changes for the 2007-08 school year
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Mr. Quinn also advised the Board of the new drop off and
pick up procedures at the
A motion was made by Mr. Weisiger and seconded by Mr. Serafin to approve the new proposed pick up and drop off procedures outlined by Mr. Quinn.
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4. Old/Unfinished Business
A. Transportation Review
A motion was made by Mr. Serafin and seconded by My Weisiger to accept the proposed 2007-08 Bus Routes as presented by Mr. Haley.
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B. Goals Review
A motion was made by Ms. Boucher and seconded by Mr. Mitchell to forward the proposed 2007-08 School Board Goals for public comment.
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C. Policy Review
A motion was made by Mr. Mitchell and seconded by Mr. Weisiger to accept the draft job descriptions.
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5. New Business
A. Heating oil Proposals
Mr. Haley asked for the Board’s permission to work with Mr. Burnham and Mr. Aubrey to secure a bid for heating oil and for him to accept a proposal over the next few weeks.
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B. Nominations/Elections of Staff
Mr. Haley nominated Ms. Diane Eaton, Reading Specialist, and Ms. Maglie Rowe, Spanish teacher for the 2007-08 school year.
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C. Future Meeting Schedule
6. Other Business
A. Citizens’ Comments None at this time.
7. Adjournment at
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