Article I. August 8, 2005

In Attendance:

Board Members: Jan Trueman, Carolyn Bellisio Kelly

Administration: Steve Kossakoski, Dennis Dobe

Board Officers: Maggie Doane

Visitors: Mr. Murray

1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. Non-public Session

3. Approval Of The Minutes

3.1. Dr. Kossakoski asked that Bruce Sterritt and Ann Sterritt be added to the list of attendees for the non-public session (see agenda item 12). Ms. Bellisio made a motion to accept the June 13, 2005 minutes as amended. Seconded by Ms. Trueman. All in favor.

4. Visitors – None.

5. Business And Financial –

5.1 Monthly financial report – Ms. Doane reported that the cash on hand to date is $279,186.83, the School Building Fund balance is $0, and the School Maintenance Fund balance is $7,992.66.

5.2 Oil and propane bids and contracts – Mr. Dobe reviewed the bids submitted by Eastern Propane and Hartmann Oil. Mr. Dobe will call the propane vendors to see if the contract term can be reduced. He will also check with the town offices to compare prices with the town oil bid. Ms. Bellisio made a motion to accept the Eastern Propane bid if the contract term is reduced to 3 years. Seconded by Ms. Trueman. All in favor. Ms. Bellisio made a motion to accept the Hartmann Oil contract unless a lower price has been offered to the Town of Newfields. The term of the contract should be extended to June 30, 2006. Seconded by Ms. Trueman. All in favor.

5.3 Development of 2006-2007 budget goals – Ms. Bellisio made a motion to allow the NES administration to begin planning for the 2006-2007budget and to limit discretionary spending increases to 2%. Seconded by Ms. Trueman. All in favor.

5.4 Year End fund equity – Dr. Kossakoski reported that the final fund equity balance for 2004-2005 was $21,368.70.

5.5 Tuition settlement – Dr. Kossakoski reported that the District received $935.97 as settlement for the outstanding tuition suit which was won by the District last spring.

6. Curriculum

6.1 Summer professional development for staff – Mr. Dobe reported on teacher summer training sessions that have take place this summer. Topics included: kindergarten conference, early reading instruction, literacy, and data analysis.

7. Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Report

7.1 SAU Update – Dr. Kossakoski reported that the construction of the new Exeter High School facility continues to be on-time and on budget. All SAU 16 administrators will meet on August 16 and 17 to complete planning for the 2005-2006 school year and to participate in training in data analysis. The Great Bay eLearning Charter School will open with four new teachers and 80 students. The Seacoast Professional Development Center provided summer training in the analysis of NWEA testing data and technology integration to seacoast school district this summer. Victor Sokul, EHS Principal has been working at EHS since the first week in July.

8. Principal’s Report

8.1 School activities: Mr. Dobe reported that the closing of school went well, as did the end of year music and art show. Mr. Dobe also reported that the asbestos abatement project has been completed. Additionally, walls have been painted in some parts of the building by the custodial staff.

8.2 Opening of school – Mr. Dobe stated that school will open on August 29^th. Significant enrollment increases are anticipated.

8.3 Parent Information Guide – Mr. Dobe reported that the parent information guide will be sent to parents soon.

8.4 Proposed goals for NES – Mr. Dobe reviewed the NES goals for the 2005-2006 school year: continue implementation of Everyday Math, Responsive Classroom, and technology integration. Additionally, NES will begin additional work in differentiated instruction, improving student support services, and gaining skill in the use of data analysis to improve instruction.

9. General Correspondence

9.1 None

10. Personnel

10.1 Nomination of professional staff, Special Education – Dr. Kossakoski nominated Jill Leveille as a Special Educaiton teacher at a BA step 6 salary of $38,000. Mr. Dobe discussed Ms. Leveille’s background. Ms. Bellisio made a motion to accept the nomination. Seconded by Ms. Trueman. All in favor.

10.2 Support staff hiring update – Mr. Dobe discussed support staff hiring. He is interviewing potential substitute teachers for a maternity leave. Mr. Dobe is hoping to hire a math tutor and an additional aide before the start of school.

Agenda taken out of order

12.1 Ms. Kelly made a motion to go into Non-public session under Chapter 91A:3II, C, at 7:05 p.m.. Seconded by Ms. Trueman. Role call vote: All in favor.

Present: Board Members: Jan Trueman, Carolyn Bellisio. Mr. Bouzianis arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Administration: Dennis Dobe, Steve Kossakoski

Parent: Mr. Murray
Topic: Mr. Murray requested that a waiver to attend the Seacoast Charter School be granted.

Mr. Murray left at 7:20 p.m. Discussion about the request took place.

Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to deny the request for the waiver. Seconded by Ms. Kelly. All members in favor. Ms. Belliosio made a motion to leave non-public session at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis. Roll call vote: All in favor.

Returned to public session at 7:30 p.m.

11. Building and Grounds

11.1 Building status – Mr. Dobe reported that the custodial staff is working hard to complete maintenance of the building by the opening of school.

11.2 Summer projects status – Previously covered in Principal’s report.

11.3 Fire alarm – Mr. Dobe reported that a signal amplifier in the fire alarm system has been repaired. The signal amplifier may have been the cause of recent false alarms.

11.4 Playground – Ms. Trueman discussed the Newfields Playground Committee's offer to turn the playground over to the school. She stated that the playground should become the responsibility of the town of Newfields and that the Newfields School District would assist with funding of maintenance work. Mr. Bouzianis stated that the playground should have a line item in the town budget. Mr. Bouzianis motioned not to accept transfer of responsibility for the playground from the town of Newfields to the Newfields School District. Seconded by Ms. Bellisio. All members in favor.

11.5 Town of Newfields, capital improvement planning – Ms. Trueman reported that the town of Newfields Capital Improvement Committee is currently the town facility needs. She also reported that there may be grant funds available to address identified needs. Mr. Oddo and Mr. Dobe will work with Ms. Trueman to gather data for the committee.

11.6 Parking lot – Mr. Bouzianis reported that Mr. Oddo had created an RFP for the parking lot project and had solicited bids for the project through a newspaper advertisement. A walkthrough will be schedule for late August.

13 Board Reports/ Policy

13.1 SAU 16 Chairs meeting update – N/A

13.2 Newfield’s/SAU Policy Manual – Ms. Bellisio made a motion to adopt EBBC-R Standing Nurses Orders and IHBA-R Procedural Safeguards for Students with Disabilities. Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis. All members in favor.

14 Old Business – Ms. Bellisio asked about the status of the SAU 16 and Newfields parent and student surveys. Dr. Kossakoski reported they will be ready in the fall.

15 New Business – None

16 Next Meeting - Monday, September 12, 2005, 5:30 PM.

17 Adjournment - Ms. Kelly made a motion to adjourn at 7:56 pm. Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis. All in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Kossakoski