NEWFIELDS SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

Wednesday, February 19, 2003
NEWFIELDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

Members Present:  Michael Grant, Jan Trueman, Mark Bouzianis

Administration:  Dennis Dobe, Interim Principal; Chet Lee, Former Interim Principal; Steve Kossakoski, Assistant Superintendent; Maggie Doane, Treasurer

 

Public Hearing on the rescission of RSA 40:13 (known as SB2)

• The hearing was called to order at 5:36
• There was one visitor present
• There were no questions regarding the rescission of RSA 40:13
• The hearing was closed at 6:00 PM

 

Newfields School Board Meeting

1.       The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM.

2.       NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  at end of meeting

 

3.       BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL

a.       Monthly financial report:  The following balances were reported by Ms. Doane:  Cash on hand, $384,963.70; Building trust, $4,718.86; and Maintenance trust, $1,782.79. 

 

4.       BUILDING AND GROUNDS

a.       Dr. Lee thanked Chief Art Reid, Kelley Corson, Barbara Eastman, and Dennis Dobe for their work on the new traffic plan.  He stated that the new traffic plan was designed to maximize safety for all students.  In addition to meeting with the committee, Dr. Lee and Mr. Dobe have met with representatives from First Student to ensure that the new traffic plan meets with their approval. Mr. Dobe discussed the AM and PM traffic flow patterns.  Additional staff will be assigned to stations around the school to guide traffic and to escort students.  Mr. Dobe will notify parents twice, in writing, regarding the planned changes.  The Board thanked the committee for their work. 

5.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to accept the minutes of January 13, 2003 (Board Meeting) with the following correction:   strike the last line in item #13 – The board will evaluate the situation and see if there is a need for the aide.  Seconded by Ms. Trueman.  All members in favor.
Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to accept the minutes of January 13, 2003 (Budget Workshop).  Seconded by Ms. Trueman.  All members in favor.
Ms. Trueman made a motion to accept the minutes of January 18, 2003 (Public Hearing).  Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis.  All members in favor. 
Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to accept the minutes of January 18, 2003 (Board Meeting).  Seconded by Ms. Trueman.  All members in favor.

6.       BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL (cont.)

a.       Dr. Kossakoski reported that the auditors have completed their report on the condition of the lunch account.  Dr. Lee stated that he and Mr. Dobe are working on implementing changes to the program.

b.       Dr. Kossakoski reviewed a statement from the NEA regarding payment of mediation fees.  The Board agreed that they would pay half of the mediator’s fee. 

 

7.       VISITORS:  no discussion

 

8.       CURRICULUM/PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

a.       Dr. Lee thanked Casey Ashton for organizing MLK day activities.  He also commented on the great activities that were planned by all staff.

b.       Dr. Lee reported that NES had received the Blue Ribbon award for volunteerism in the school. 

c.       Dr. Lee noted that staff from the Cooperative Middle School have been working with NES staff to prepare for the 5^th to 6^th grade transition.

d.       Dr. Lee stated that grade five students will be attending Sargent Camp in May. 

       SUPERINTENDENT/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

e.       Dr. Kossakoski updated the Board on the EHS building project.

f.         Dr. Kossakoski reviewed a letter from the NHSAA regarding No Child Left Behind legislation

g.       Dr. Kossakoski reported that he and Mr. Dobe had attended training on the use of data-driven decision-making and the use of Quality School Portfolio data-warehouse software. 

9.       PERSONNEL

a.       Dr. Kossakoski reported that Mr. Dobe was now on-board as the Interim Principal of NES. 

b.       Dr. Lee reported that the aide position in the kindergarten has been reduced from 30 hours per week to 3.5 hours per week.

10.   BUILDING AND GROUNDS (cont.)

a.       Dr. Lee recommended that the Board not act on hiring a plumber until the source of the leak in the classrooms can be determined. 

11.     PUPIL RELATED MATTERS: 

12.     BOARD REPORTS/POLICY:

a.       The Board thanked Dr. Lee for his leadership and work on behalf of NES.  Dr. Lee stated that he has enjoyed his stay at NES and thanked the Board, NES staff, and the Newfields community for their support.

13.    NEXT MEETING:  March 10, 2003, 5:30PM

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  Ms. Trueman made a motion to enter non-public session under Chapter 91A:3II, A at 7:30 PM.  Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis.  Roll call vote:  All in favor.  In attendance:  Mr. Grant, Ms. Trueman, Mr. Bouzianis, Dr. Kossakoski, Dr. Lee, Mr. Dobe.  The Board discussed the status of Mr. Ring’s contract.  Ms. Trueman made a motion to leave non-public session at 8:20PM.  Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis.  Roll call vote: All in favor. 

14.   Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to adjourn at 8:21PM.  Seconded by Ms. Trueman.  All members in favor. 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

Steve Kossakoski, Assistant Supt. of Schools