APPROVED
Newfields School Board Meeting Minutes
Article 1
October 17, 2005
In Attendance:
Board Members: Jan Trueman, Mark Bouzianis
Administration: Steve Kossakoski, Dennis Dobe
Board Officers: Maggie Doane, Treasurer
Secretary: Jo Anne Coon
Visitors: Mr. Woodworth
1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:42 p.m.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1 September 12, 2005
Discussion about the minutes from September 12, 2005. Mr. Bouzianis asked for an adjustment be made to item 6.1 where the specific goals will be listed. Mr. Bouzianis also asked that policies 13.3.6, 13,3.7, 13.3.8, 13.3.9, and 13.3.10 be added to item 13.3 since they were all read on September 12th. Ms. Doane asked for an adjustment to be made on item 5.1. The last sentence should state, “There will be a transfer of all accounts from Bank of America to Citizens bank at the end of October.” Mrs. Trueman made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction. Mr. Bouzianis seconded the motion. All in favor.
4. Visitors
Dick Wendell from Building Maintenance updated board on parking lot proposals. To date, proposals have been received from: All-Ways Wrecking, Perm-a-Drive Paving Co., Inc., JGE Enterprises, Inc., and Bell & Flynn, Inc. Discussion followed. Board will wait to make a decision until the proposals are more finalized and discrepancies for allowances are addressed. Possible financing options were discussed.
Mrs. Trueman asked about how the school can save on oil and electricity. Dick Wendell said that it would be wise to make sure all the equipment is working and calibrated throughout the building. Mrs. Trueman asked about the amount of “hard-wired” light fixtures being used in the building. Dick Wendell mentioned the use of timers and sensors. He then said he would walk through the building soon to see where changes can be made to save money.
5. Business and Financial
5.1 Monthly financial report
Ms. Doane reported that the cash on hand to date is $64, 109.83.
Discussion followed and a request was made by the board to request money from a NES Warrant Article being held by the town be transferred into the School Building Maintenance Fund account.
5.2 Oil and Propane contracts
Dr. Kossakoski discussed the Hartmann Oil contract. Mrs. Trueman signed the contract.
5.3 Budget Calendar
Dr. Kossakoski presented budget calendar. Discussion followed.
Mr. Bouzianis made motion to accept budget calendar. Mrs. Trueman seconds motion. All in favor.
5.4 Charter School Payments
Dr. Kossakoski stated that the school will pay $17,500 to the charter school this year. This breaks down to be $3,500 per student for five students. This is significantly less than what was projected earlier.
5.5 Asbestos Abatement and Flooring
Dr. Kossakoski discussed the School Building Maintenance Fund and approves a letter to be sent to the town to secure $10,000 from a warrant article. Dr. Kossakoski stated that the cost for the work done over the summer is $11,048.00. The $10,000 will help cover the cost.
6. Curriculum
Remove 6.1 and 6.2. They were all ready discussed on September 12th.
7. Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Report
7.1 SAU Update
Dr. Kossakoski discussed progress at the new high school. Dr. Kossakoski reported that the weather has caused some issues. However, the building will be completed in time for opening in September 2006. Discussion has started on how they will move into the building over the summer.
Dr. Kossakoski reported that there will be a Chairs meeting on Wednesday, October 19th, at 5:00. Discussion followed about the agenda.
7.2 Enrollment Update
Currently, enrollment is up by one student (grade 3) since the last meeting on September 12th.
8. Principal’s Report
8.1 Assessments
Mr. Dobe reported that students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are participating in the state-wide NECAP assessment.
8.2 Reading Support
Mr. Dobe reported that students have been identified for additional supports in the area of reading. Assessments were completed this fall by school staff and classroom teachers. Data analysis meetings were conducted with staff and teachers.
8.3 Literacy Program Update
Mr. Dobe shared the following handouts with the board: Independent Reading Conferences; The Literacy Block; and NES Literacy Update. Discussion followed.
8.4 School Activities
Mr. Dobe discussed recent and up-coming activities at NES. Enrichment Committee had a local author visit NES, School Custodians Day was last week, Mr. Dobe attended the NH Partners in NH Breakfast and school received “Blue Ribbon” Award, school pictures were last Thursday, safety presentations will be done soon, SAU in-service days are coming soon along with the Red Cross Blood Drive, Halloween/Harvest Day Celebrations, and first quarter grades will close.
9. General Correspondence
None.
10. Personnel
10.1 Support Staff Negotiations
Negotiations will begin on November 1st.
11. Building and Grounds
11.1 Mosquito Prevention Spraying Update
Mr. Dobe reported that the perimeters of the playground and field have been sprayed for mosquitoes. NYAA has paid for 50% of this project.
11.2 Crosswalk Painting
Mr. Dobe reported that the crosswalk in the back of the school was repainted. A contractor from the high school did it free of charge.
11.3 NYAA Fields
Mr. Dobe reported that he has not heard anything since the last meeting. Mrs. Trueman discussed that some paperwork has been found. However, it has not been signed. Therefore, there is no signed document between the school and the NYAA.
12. Pupil Related Matters
None.
13. Board Reports/Policies
13.1 Board Goals
Mr. Bouzianis presents the board goals for this year.
1. Resolve parking lot plan.
2. Look at kindergarten models at other schools.
3. Develop a plan to upgrade the landscaping outside the building.
4. Negotiate with paraprofessionals to come to an agreement.
Mr. Bouzianis makes motion to accept goals. Mrs. Trueman seconds the motion. All in favor.
13.2 Chair Meeting Update- Next meeting is on October 19, 2005, at 5:00. Mrs. Trueman discusses the agenda.
13.3 Newfields Policy Manual: Second Reading
13.3.1 JEC Manifest Educational Hardship
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.2 JICD Student Conduct/Disc. & Due Process
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.3 JICD-R Memorandum of Understanding
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.4 JICE Student Publications
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.5 JICH Drug & Alcohol Use by Students
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.6 JICK Pupil Safety & Violence Prevention
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.7 JKA Corporal Punishment
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.8 JKB Detention of Students
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.9 JKD Student Suspension
Policy read. No revisions.
13.3.10 JKE Long Term Suspension or Expulsion
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4 Policies: First Reading
13.4.1 BDD Board Superintendent Relationship
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.2 BEDG Minutes
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.3 BGF Suspension of Policies.
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.4 BIA New Board Orientation
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.5 BIE Board Member Indemnification
Question about wording. Discussion followed. “Legislative body” means town ballot.
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.6 DH Bonded Employees
Policy read. No revisions. Discussion followed.
13.4.7 DJE Bidding Requirements
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.8 DM Cash in School Building
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.9 EI Insurance Review
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.10 GBCD Background Invest. & Criminal Records Check
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.11 GBG Staff Protection
Policy read. No revisions. Discussion followed about wording of policy in agreement in current contracts.
13.4.12 IC School Year
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.13 ICA School Calendar
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.14 IHBAB Special Education Evaluations
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.15 IKA Grading System
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.16 IKE Promotion and Retention of Students
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.17 IKF Graduation Requirements
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.18 JFABB Foreign Exchange Students
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.19 JFABD Admission of Homeless Students
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.20 JH Student Absences & Excuses
Policy read. Question about the 10 days absent policy. Discussion followed. Mr. Bouzianis moves to strike last paragraph on the first page.
13.4.21 JIH Student Searches
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.22 JJF Student Activities Fund management
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.23 JLC Student Health Services
Policy read. Question about the nurse's role from the last page of the policy, second sentence. Mr. Bouzianis moved to strike, “but is not primarily responsible for their development or execution” from the second sentence on the last page of the policy.
14. Old Business
None.
15. New Business
None.
16. Next Meeting
16.1 Board Meeting: November 14, 2005, 5:30 PM
17. Adjournment
17.1 Mr. Bouzianis made a motion to adjourn at 7:16. Mrs. Trueman seconded the motion. All in favor.