ROCKINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Board Meeting
July 6, 2009
Present: Joseph Brissette, Timothy Doherty, Michael Empey, Charlie Jarras, James McAuliffe
Also Present: Christopher Kibbe, Sharon Reynolds, Andrea Allbee, Cheryl McDaniel-Thomas, David Lesser, Rick Schuhmann, FACT-TV, Brattleboro Reformer, David Clark
MINUTES
Charlie Jarras, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Tim Doherty.
Review Warrants: The warrants are made available for Board review during the meeting if they wish.
Adjustments to the Agenda: Add 5c. Personnel Matter to executive session. Add another contract matter – there are now four.
Executive Session:
Contract Matters – 4
Legal Matter
Personnel Matter
Jim moved to go into executive session at 7:05 PM. Joe seconded and the motion carried. The Board came out of executive session at 8:06 PM. Jim moved to deny the grievance that was brought before the Board. Joe seconded and the motion carried.
Review and Approve Minutes of June 15, 2009: Jim moved to accept the Minutes of June 15, 2009 as printed. Joe seconded and the motion carried.
Visitors: David Clark, Chair of Bellows Falls Union High School Board, said that when formulating the upcoming High School Board agenda they included an item to discuss joint planning with Rockingham concerning the transition from eighth grade to high school. They would like a closer relationship between the two Boards, and everyone is welcome to attend the next meeting to open the discussion.
Communications – Chair: None.
9. Committee and Other Projects:
Article 6 Study Committee: The next meeting will be August 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM at Bellows Falls Middle School.
Renovation Estimates: There was discussion of the ventilation units.
10. Reports:
Financial Report: Andrea called attention to Page 3 of 3 concerning the General Fund. The deficit is now $75,617.67. Also included is a summary of Variances for Year Ended 6/30/2009 prepared and reviewed by Andrea. Jim asked for a complete oil spill accounting. The Construction Fund was also discussed, and Chris and Andrea will respond to Jim’s questions. Charlie said following the Board’s meeting with the Auditor, it appears everything will be prepared by September 1st for the coming year. Andrea said the Administrative staff needs to be given time the next two months to devote to this preparation.
Superintendent of Schools: Chris said grant-funded positions would be brought forward tonight. The Greater Falls Prevention Coalition would like to make a presentation to the Board on their substance abuse work on July 20th; this will be put near the top of the agenda.
Principals: Cheryl talked about the BFMS summer school and handed out a brochure entitled “Bridges to Success”; also the summer reading program is in progress. David’s report is in the packet, and he spoke about Saxtons River’s summer school. Central also has one.
Unfinished Business:
Sports Letter Approval: Mike’s letter should have been called “extracurricular activities” letter, and he asked for feedback from the Board and Admin which will be brought back to the next meeting.
Approve Audit Bid: Jim moved to accept the bid proposal from Fothergill, Segale & Valley; Mike seconded and the motion carried.
Middle School Security System: Rick Schuhmann recommends accepting the bid of Country Locks & Alarms of Mt. Holly for $3,500-$4,000, which is a motion detector system used by several area schools. Admin was asked to check on any benefits available from the insurance company and Rick was asked to get recommendations from other schools. This will be put on the next agenda.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant’s Financial Summary for 2009: Chris’ summary is in the packet. He said people at Central Elementary (parents, PTO) worked hard to keep the program going for the last few weeks of the school year. The program this year was successful for the students. With changes in reporting, and with the program being run through the food service, it will continue next year. Andrea said this summer Admin will be working on a grants manual which will be brought to the Board.
New Business:
Grafton Withdrawal from BFUHS: Jim said this is an SU issue, and the Board just needs to understand the advantages for this Town, if any.
Approve Authorization for the Board Chair to Sign Additional Summer Teacher Contracts: The Board is meeting on July 20th so this is not needed.
Other: Mike talked about losing a good Assistant Principal at BFMS within a year after investing in his training. A policy is needed to protect ourselves from this type of loss.
Action Items: Mike reviewed his list for revised due dates and any that could be removed. Jim added follow-up on the fundraising letter to Priscilla Lambert, which she claims not to have received. A copy was handed to her and another will be mailed. Jim also brought up property and casualty insurance coverage, which is really an SU item. It entails reviewing construction contracts for compliance with insurance and standard provisions. This will be brought to the next SU meeting.
Appointments and/or Resignations: Mike moved to make the Reappointment of 2009-2010 CFG Teachers and the Appointment of Summer Teacher Contracts as follows. Tim seconded and the motion carried.
a. Reappointment of 2009-10 CFG Teachers:
1. Kraiger, Elaine - .25 CFG Data Facilitator at BFMS and .50 CFG at SRES
2. Miller, Christine – 1.0 CFG at BFMS
3. LaHaise, Gail – 1.0 CFG at Central
4. Larson, Kirsten – 1.0 CSR/CFG at Central
5. Miller, Kathleen – 1.0 CFG at Central
6. Bazin, Dawn - .80 CFG at Saxtons River
7. Ferenc, Josh – 1.0 CSR/CFG at BFMS
8. Durand, Judy – 1.0 Reading First Coach at Central
b. Appointments of Summer Teacher Contracts:
1. Adams, Marj – CFG Summer Program Teacher @ Saxtons River
2. Bogan, Gina – CFG Summer Program Teacher @ Central
3. Bramble, Lorraine – CFG Summer Program Teacher @ Saxtons River
4. Davis, Debra – Title I at BFMS
5. Moore, Jeanne – CFG Summer Program Teacher @ Saxtons River
6. Morin, Gail – CFG Summer Program Teacher @ Central
7. Pickering, Kerry – CFG SCAMP Camp Coordinator at Central
8. Punger, Coleen – Extended School Year Special Educator @ SRES
9. Rawling, Amy – CFG SCAMP Camp Teacher at Central
10. Rounds, Kelly – Extended School Year Special Educator @ SRES
11. Sines, Julie – ESY Special Educator at BFMS
12. Shuffleburg, Tim – Early Childhood Special Educator @ SRES
13. Waysville, Sarah – Title I at BFMS
Directors’ Comments: Jim said it’s time for reports on performance evaluations between Principals and their staffs. He asked the three Principals for information at the next meeting as to when they want to make their presentations.
Mike offered thanks to the PTO’s for their continued support of the field trips and busses.
Charlie talked about the Saxtons River Fourth of July celebration and the Middle School’s fundraiser there for their field trip. Central Elementary was there too.
The next meeting will be July 20, 2009 at 7 PM at the WNESU.
Adjournment: Tim moved to adjourn at 10:10 PM; Mike seconded and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy Doherty, Clerk
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