TOWN OF EAST KINGSTON
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
DATE: 01-03-05
TIME: 6:55-7:40 PM
PLACE: E. Kingston Elementary School
PRESENT: R. Caron, School Board Chair
R. Poelaert, School Board
D. Miller, School Board
J. Eaves, Principal
J. Frew, Assistant Superintendent
E. Oddo, SAU Facilities Associate
VISITORS: Anne Atkins arrived at 7:10 PM
Board signed manifests prior to start of meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by R. Caron at 6:55 PM.
2. NON-PUBLIC SESSION
May be called at any time in accordance with Chapter 91A:311 a, b, c, d, e.
No non-public session called at this meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 December 6, 2004
Motion by D. Miller, seconded by R. Poelaert, to approve the minutes of the 12/6/04 meeting. No discussion. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. VISITORS
There was no public comment.
5. REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
5.1 Status of Contract Negotiations
A tentative agreement has been reached and is awaiting ratification by the EKTA.
5.2 Joint Chairs Meeting
As all members attended the 12/20/04 Joint Boards Meeting, there was no discussion needed.
6. REPORT FROM CENTRAL OFFICE
6.1 Building and Grounds Update
Mr. Oddo is soliciting bids for the electrical hookup for the freezer.
6.2 Financial Report
Financial Statement was distributed and reviewed. Mr. Eaves raised a question of the overage in the Computer Technician Salary line. Mr. Frew will get a clarification of the reason.
6.3 SAU Policies - First Reading
KCB-Community Involvement in Decision Making
KEB-Public Complaints about School Personnel
KEC-Public Complaints about the Curriculum or Instructional Materials
KED-Public Complaints about Facilities or Services
KF-Use of School Facilities
KH-Solicitations in Schools
KHB-Advertising in the Schools
KI-Visitors to the Schools
LC-Educational Research
BDF-Advisory Committees to the Board
IHAE-Physical Education
IJNDB-Technology Integration
JEC-Manifest Education Hardship
JH-Student Absences and Excuses (revised)
JH-R1-Grades K-8 Student Absences and Excuses-Rules
JH-R2-Exeter High School Student Absences and Excuses-Rules
JHB-Truancy
JHB-R-Truancy
JHC-Student Release Precautions (revised)
JICD-Student Conduct, Discipline and Due Process (revised)
Some editorial and substantive changes were suggested. Mr. Miller will carry those forward to the SAU Policy Committee and a second reading will be scheduled for March or April. Mr. Miller also has reconciled the existing East Kingston Policy Manual with the current SAU initiative. Dave has a spreadsheet of that activity and will bring forward in the future some policies that he feels need to be addressed specifically by the East Kingston Board.
6.4 UNITIL Bill
Mr. Poelaert reports that he has left two phone messages at UNITIL that have not received a response. The Board requests the Central Office schedule a meeting with UNITIL representatives to seek clarification of the charges and why they exceeded the agreement letter.
6.5 Report on Household Count
Mr. Poelaert reported that of approximately 900 households in the town, approximately 240 of them have K-12 school-aged children.
7. REPORT FROM THE PRINCIPAL
7.1 2005-2006 Budget
Mr. Eaves provided a rationale for all areas of the budget, highlighting areas of increases. The Board discussed warrant articles and will review proposed articles at the Public Hearing. Jim presented the Board with a copy of the "Report of the East Kingston Elementary School Principal", which he is submitting for the Town Report tomorrow.
Mr. Poelaert will set up a meeting between the school district moderator, school board, and principal to set preparations for the March 5 School District Meeting.
8. OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
9. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
10. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by D. Miller, seconded by R. Poelaert to adjourn at 7:40 PM.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Frew, Assistant Superintendent
Minutes circulated: 1/5/05
Next Meeting: 2/7/05