BELLOWS FALLS UNION HIGH SCHOOL
School Board Meeting
July 13, 2009
Present: Daniel Axtell, Russell Capron, David Clark, Stephen L. Fine, Jan Mitchell-Love, Laurie Rowell
Also Present: Johanna Harpster, Christopher Kibbe, Andrea Allbee, Sharon Reynolds, Christopher Hodsden, John Broadley, Joe Brissette, FACT-TV
1. Call to Order:
The Chair, David Clark, called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Adjustments to the Agenda:
Principal Hodsden removed Item 7(A)(2), Appointment of Wayne Blanchard from the agenda and personnel and student record matters were added to Item 10, Executive Session.
3. Consent Items:
There being no objection, the Chair declared that the minutes of June 22, 2009 are accepted as presented.
4. Communications and Public Comments:
Joe Brissette noted concern about the present format and management of Student Projects. The Chair suggested that the Instruction and Educational Effectiveness Committee take a look at this curriculum requirement.
5. Reports:
A. Financial
A financial update was included in the agenda packet. The Business Manager hopes to have copies of the FY08 audit available at the board’s next meeting.
B. Principal
Principal Hodsden updated the board on graduation rates and AYP.
C. Superintendent of Schools
No report
D. Technical Center Representatives
RVTC Board met last week and the Chair will include on a future agenda material that is being reviewed by that board comparing enrollment over a three-year period.
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E. WNESU
Stephen Fine reported on the decisions made by the Executive Committee during its meeting last week. The committee reviewed the list of items raised by Mr. McAuliffe at the last WNESU board meeting. It was agreed to establish a procedure manual that will include timelines for various areas in order for payments to be processed by the Business Office. The Business Office staff will prepare the manual, and the Executive Committee would like to see all member boards adopt, support, and endorse the procedures on a local level.
F. Committees and Special Projects
(1) Policy Committee
The committee is reviewing policies around Graduation Requirements, Firearms, and Co-Curricular Eligibility.
(2) School and Community Relations Committee
No report
(3) WNESU Executive Committee
No further discussion
6. Business for Discussion/Action:
A. Public Relations Contract
Jan Mitchell-Love moved to reappoint Suzanne Groenewold to the Public Relations position for the 2009-2010 school year, at the rate of 30 hours per month at $35/Hour including the production of a quarterly newsletter, seconded by Russ Capron. The motion passed on a vote of four in favor (Capron, Mitchell-Love, Axtell, Rowell) and one abstention (Fine). The Chair did not vote.
B. Joint Meeting with Rockingham School Board
The Chair would like to see the high school board involved in joint meetings with the Rockingham School Board regarding Middle School opportunities and suggested that a meeting be scheduled in September. Joe Brissette asked that principals be asked to attend.
7. Authorization for Board Chair to Sign Additional Summer Teacher Contracts
Russ Capron moved to authorize the Chair to sign any additional summer teacher contracts. Following discussion, Mr. Capron’s motion was withdrawn and Stephen Fine moved to refer the question of authorization for the Chair to sign summer contracts to Policy Committee. The motion passed unanimously.
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8. Appointments:
A. Appointments
Stephen Fine moved to approve a contract for Kristen Amend as Social Studies teacher for the 2009-2010 school year . The motion passed unanimously.
Stephen Fine moved to approve a contract for John Broadley as Assistant Principal for the 2009-2010 school year, retroactive to July 1, 2009. The motion passed unanimously.
Jan Mitchell-Love moved to approve a contract for Andrea Carlson as .5 Guidance Counselor for the 2009-2010 school year. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Summer Teacher Contracts
Stephen Fine moved to approve Freshman Academy 2009 summer teacher contracts to complete home visits for Justin Aube, Gail Christmas, Jennifer Joy, Martina Mattison, Michael Norkun, Maureen Parker, and Kelly Spaulding. The motion passed on a vote of four in favor (Fine, Capron, Axtell, Mitchell-Love) and one abstention (Rowell). The Chair did not vote.
C. Consolidated Federal Grant (CFG) Teachers
Stephen Fine moved to approve contracts for Gail Christmas and Kelly Spaulding as CFG teachers for the 2009-2010 school year. The motion passed unanimously.
D. Public Relations Position
No further discussion
E. Instrumental Music Position
Jan Mitchell-Love moved to reappoint Matthew Burke to the Instrumental Music position for the 2009-2010 school year. The motion passed unanimously.
9. Directors’ Comments:
Board members will be polled by e-mail to find convenient dates for scheduling Instruction and Educational Effectiveness Committee and Policy Committee meetings.
10. Date of Next Scheduled Meeting:
The Chair set the date of the next meeting for July 27, 2009, if necessary.
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11. Executive Session:
Russ Capron moved to go into executive session at 7:56 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a legal matter, student matter, and personnel matter, and invited the administration and Joel Love to attend. The motion passed unanimously.
The Chair returned the board to open session at 8:40 p.m. No action was taken as a result of executive session.
11. Adjournment:
Russ Capron moved to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Mitchell-Love, Clerk
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