NEWFIELDS SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
Members Present: Jan Trueman, Michael Grant, Mark Bouzianis
Board Officers: Maggie Doane
Administration: Dennis Dobe, Principal, Steve Kossakoski, Assistant Superintendent
1. The
meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM.
2. NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Bouzianis
noted that the fiscal year in the motion of item 11.3 should be changed from
2003-2003 to 2002-2003. Mr. Grant made a motion to accept the minutes of June 9, 2003, as
revised. Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis. All members in favor.
4.
VISITORS:
5. BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL:
5.1. Monthly financial report – Ms. Doane reported the following balances: General Fund, $286,453.48; School Building Trust, $4,739.14; School Building Maintenance Trust, $1,790.17.
5.2. Ms. Trueman reported on purchase of the Janeway property. The purchase and sales agreement has been signed with the following additions: NES will remove heating oil and propane gas, allow the seller to use the building for short-term storage. The closing is tentatively scheduled for September 10, 2003.
5.3. Dr.
Kossakoski requested that the Board set the annual percentage increase on
discretionary budget items for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Information regarding
the current consumer price index was distributed. Mr. Grant made a motion to
set a cap of 3% on discretionary budget increases for the 2004-2005 fiscal year.
Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis. Voting in the affirmative: Ms. Trueman, Mr.
Grant. Voting no: Mr. Bouzianis.
6. CURRICULUM:
6.1. Mr. Dobe reported that staff members participated in the following professional development activities: technology integration, Responsive Classroom, Everyday Math, and autism.
6.2. Mr. Dobe
reported that the school will be providing professional development for staff
in the following areas: Responsive Classroom, Everyday Math, and technology.
7. SUPERINTENDENT/ASSISTANT SUPT. REPORT:
7.1. Dr. Kossakoski stated that six new administrators and over forty new teachers have been hired. Dr. Kossakoski also reviewed the status of the building projects in Exeter and Kensington. He also reported on the three, two-week summer institutes that were provided for SAU 16 teachers at the Seacoast Professional Development Center this summer.
8. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Mr. Dobe reported on the following topics: NES website will available by the opening of school; the first day of school is 8/27/2003; class lists will be posted on 8/20/2003; the NES handbook has been redesigned; lunch services will be publishing a monthly calendar; the NES master schedule will be published in the handbook. Mr. Dobe also outlined his goals for the school: (1) improve communication, (2) implement the Responsive Classroom model, (3) continue to implement the Everyday Math program, and (4) to work toward the infusion level of technology integration.
9. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE:
10. PERSONNEL:
10.1. Dr. Kossakoski nominated the following professional staff: (1) Tracy Vorel, Special education, .6 FTE, $26,844 and, (2) Melinda Willette, Art, .4 FTE, $10,174. Mr. Grant made a motion to accept the nominations of Tracy Vorel and Melinda Willette. Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis. All members in favor.
10.2. Mr. Dobe
reported that Brooke Petrocelli has been hired as a part-time technology
integration aide.
11. BUILDING AND GROUNDS:
11.1. Mr. Dobe reported that the cabinets and computer have been installed in the computer room; that SAU 16 computer technician, Jim Kach, has updated the entire NES network; and, that the new phone system has been installed.
11.2. Mr Dobe stated that the following projects have been completed: ventilation system has been cleaned and repaired; the outdoor lighting system has been installed; and, the fire alarm system has been repaired.
11.3. Mr. Bouzianis
reported that the engineering study will be scheduled after the closing on the Janeway
property.
12. PUPIL RELATED MATTERS:
12.1. Mr. Dobe reported that there are no significant changes to NES bus routes. The bus schedule will be available in local papers and on the SAU 16 website.
13. BOARD REPORTS/POLICY:
13.1. The Board discussed adopting the following goals for the 2003-2004 school year: (1) develop a capital plan; (2) develop an organized public relations program; (3) develop plans for landscaping the school grounds; (4) submit a warrant for constructing a parking lot based on the engineering study; (5) continue the Board’s commitment to technology; and, (6) support the development of a foreign language program. The Board will revise and/or adopt these goals at the September meeting.
13.2. Mr. Bouzianis
made a motion to adopt the following policies; IHGB Dual Enrollment (formerly
Home Schooling), IJNDB Technology Integration. Seconded by Mr. Grant. All
members in favor.
14.
OLD BUSINESS
15. NEW BUSINESS:
16.
NEXT MEETING: September 8, 2003, 5:30 PM
17.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Bouzianis made
a motion to adjourn at 8:00PM. Seconded by Mr. Grant. All members in favor.
Respectfully submitted:
Steve Kossakoski, Assistant Supt. of Schools