Amended

Personal, Policy and Communications Committee Minutes

Tuesday, April 5, 2005 – 7:00 PM

 

Present:  Dr. Hanson, Patty Lovejoy, Robin Scott, Kris Magnusson, Sally Oxnard, Kim Casey

Absent: Greg Kann

Audience:  Kathy Bailey, Seacoast Newspapers

 

Meeting Called to order at 7:02 p.m. at SAU 16 conference Room

 

1.  Discussion with High School Learning Area Leaders:  Principal Gary Heald and 5 Learning Area Leaders from Exeter High School addressed the PP & C Committee regarding their roles and responsibilities.  The LAL’s have experienced a favorable change from their past role as a Department Chair since it now affords them the opportunity to focus on assessment, instruction, curriculum and collaboration amongst their colleagues.  Many thanks for sharing their comments and insights with the committee.  

 

2. Discussion with High Point Communications PR Firm: Tammy Boucher met with PP & C Committee to discuss ways to promote a more effective communication plan between teachers, administration, community and parents in SAU 16. Enhancing access to the present SAU 16 Web-site and Channel 22 were discussed. Tammy will return on Tuesday May 3rd to present a formal proposal to this committee dependent on cost and services delivered. The committee will bring their findings and recommendations to the full board in June.

 

3. Mexican Exchange Student- The committee requests board approval of a student from Mexico to attend Exeter High School for the 2005-2006 year beginning this fall.  Motion to full board.

 

4.  CMS Wind Ensemble Trip: The PP& C Committee approved a Wind Ensemble Field trip to Orlando scheduled for January 12th to the 16th, 2006.  Students will miss 1-1/2 to two days of school depending on flight availability. Motion to the full board

 

5.  Request from Superintendent Kathleen Murphy: Dr Hanson received a letter from Kathleen Murphy, Superintendent of the Newmarket Schools asking if the Cooperative would enter into a long term agreement to accept Newmarket High School students at Exeter High School commencing in 2006. The request was regretfully denied since the committee felt that the Cooperative was unable to enter into a long-term commitment at this time.  

 

On a motion by Patty Lovejoy, second by Kim Casey and unanimously to enter Non-Public under RSA 91-A: 3IIc to discuss a personnel issue at 8:35 p.m. At 9:00 p.m., the committee resumed open session.   

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Robin Scott, Chair PP&C