Members Present:  Michael Grant, Jan Trueman, Mark Bouzianis

Administration:  Barry Ring, Principal; Steve Kossakoski, Assistant Superintendent; Maggie Doane, Treasurer

 

1.       The meeting was called to order at 5:42 PM.

2.       NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  none

3.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Trueman made a motion to accept the minutes of June 10, 2002 with the following revision:  Item 5.3 will be changed to “The inservice program for differentiated instruction will begin in November.”  Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis.  All members in favor. 

4.       VISITORS:  none in attendance

5.       BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL

a.       Monthly financial report:  The following balances were reported by Ms. Doane:  November cash on hand, $244,539.36; Building trust, $4,706.67; and Maintenance trust, $1,778.04. 

 

6.       CURRICULUM/PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

a.       Dr. Ring reported on the following topics:  Upcoming Feast Day, and Diversity Day (11/19).

       SUPERINTENDENT/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

b.       Dr. Kossakoski reported on the following topics:  building projects at Swasey, Kensington and Exeter High School.

c.       Dr. Kossakoski and Dr. Ring discussed the grade 3 NHEIAP scores.  NES continues to score above the state average, but there are subtopic areas that Dr. Ring will address with the NES staff.

d.       Dr. Kossakoski reviewed the placement of grade 6 NES students at CMS.  A large percentage of students are placed in higher level classes.

e.       Dr. Kossakoski reviewed the NESDEC enrollment projections.  NESDEC projects that there will be 182 enrolled in 2003-2004.  Dr. Ring reported that there may be more students enrolling than projected by NESDEC.

f.         Dr. Kossakoski asked the board if they would support the use of the Effective Schools survey to staff and parents.  This project will be addressed at the board meeting in December.

g.       Dr. Kossakoski asked that the board modify their budget calendar and move the public hearing date to January 18.  Ms. Trueman made a motion to change the public hearing date from January 11 to January 18, 2003.  Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis.  All members in favor. 

7.       PERSONNEL:  NA

8.       BUILDING AND GROUNDS

a.       Dr. Ring reported that the chair shed has been completed.

9.         PUPIL RELATED MATTERS:  Non-public at the end of the meeting.

10.     BOARD REPORTS/POLICY

a.       Dr. Kossakoski presented the Nepotism policy as revised by the district’s attorney.  Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to adopt the Nepotism policy with the revisions suggested by the district’s attorney.  Seconded by Ms. Trueman.  All members in favor. 

b.       Mr. Grant asked that the board begin review of the policy manual by scheduling the first reading of all “A” and “B” policies at the December meeting. 

11.    NEXT MEETING:  December 9, 2002

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to enter non-public session under Chapter 91A:3II, c at 7:10 PM.  Seconded by Ms. Trueman.  Roll call vote:  All in favor.  The Board discussed a student discipline issue.  In attendance:  Mr. Grant, Mr. Bouzianis, Ms. Trueman, Dr. Kossakoski, Dr. Ring.  Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to leave non-public session at 7:13PM.  Seconded by Ms. Trueman.  Roll call vote: All in favor. 

12.   Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to adjourn at 7:14.  Seconded by Ms. Trueman.  All members in favor. 

Respectfully submitted:

Steve Kossakoski, Assistant Supt. of Schools