NOT APPROVED
Newfields School Board Meeting Minutes
Article 1.
November 14, 2005
In Attendance:
Board Members: Jan Trueman, Mark Bouzianis, Carolyn Kelly
Administration: Steve Kossakoski, Dennis Dobe
Board Officers: Maggie Doane, Treasurer
Secretary: Jo Anne Coon
Visitors: Mr. Woodworth, Mr. Arend, Mr. Oddo, Mr. Michener
1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1 October 17, 2005
There was a question about item 5.4 and the statement is accurate. There was a request about item 13.1.3 and it was decided to change “alternatives” to “models.” There was a request to add the wording “develop a plan” to item 13.1.3. Mr. Bouzianis makes motion to accept minutes with corrections. Mrs. Kelly seconds the motion. All in favor.
4. Visitors
4.1 Mr. Larry Arend, President, Newfields Youth Athletic Association
Mr. Arend was invited to the meeting to discuss the relationship between the board and the NYAA regarding the upkeep of the field. There was a question about a bill that was received by board for $750 for upkeep of the field. In the past, it was only $500 and went up to $750 last year. No explanation was given for the increase and the board wants clarification regarding the fee increase. Discussion followed. The price increase reflects the rising cost for care of the field. Mrs. Trueman says that the fee of $750 a year will continue being the amount of the fee until another reasonable explanation is received by the board in the future. Mr. Bouzianis makes a motion to pay the bill. Mrs. Kelly seconds the motion. All in favor.
4.2 Mr. Ed Oddo, parking lot project
Mr. Oddo discussed the bids received. Discussion followed. Need to follow through on the progress during each step of the project. There was a question about funding. Funding options will be looked into and discussed at a later date.
Mrs. Trueman asks about ways to be more energy efficient. Mr. Oddo will look into some possibilities and get back to the board at the next meeting.
4.3 Mr. Dean Michener, NHSBA, enrollment projections
Mr. Michener presented data collected about enrollment projections for the coming years. Discussion followed.
5. Business and Financial
5.1 Monthly financial report
Ms. Doane reported that the cash on hand to date is $112, 010.30 The school maintenance fund has $8,023.65 in it.
6. Curriculum
6.1 SAU 16 Literacy Curriculum/NECAP GLE Alignment Project
Mr. Dobe reports about new SAU 16 curriculum for literacy. He stated that the NECAPs (state assessments) are based up on the new GLEs (grade level requirements) in the new curriculum standards. Discussion followed.
7. Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Report
7.1 SAU Update
Mr. Kossakoski said that their will be a school board chairs meeting this coming Wednesday, November 16th.
7.2 Enrollment Update
Currently, enrollment is holding steady at 165 since the last meeting on October 17th.
8. Principal’s Report
8.1 Staff Training Update
Mr. Dobe reports about recent staff training. He also said that when the school calendar was written, it was the intention that staff training days would coincide with holidays so the schedule would not be as disruptive.
8.2 “Smile Safe Kids” Program
Mr. Dobe discusses the “Smile Safe Kids” Program that Life Touch (school photographer) offers. Discussion followed.
8.3 No Child Left Behind, Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements
Mr. Dobe discusses the updated information about HQT requirements. All teachers are to demonstrate HQT status by June 2006. At this point, the PRAXIS-II is the only way to do this. There is a possibility that alternative methods might be approved by the state and that in-service teachers might get an extension on the deadline. Discussion followed.
8.4 School Activities
Mr. Dobe discussed the following activities: Halloween Parade on October 28th, Thanksgiving Feast on November 22nd, and the Craft Fair being held to benefit students attending Sargent Camp on November 19th.
9. General Correspondence
Mrs. Trueman received a letter from the Planning Board. Clarification is needed about whether or not the CO-OP is involved. Discussion followed.
10. Personnel
10.1 Support Staff Negotiations: See non-public session at end of meeting.
11. Building and Grounds
11.1 Mosquito Prevention Spraying Update
Mrs. Trueman will speak with the Selectman about mosquito spraying program for the coming year. She reported that people are projecting a heavy mosquito population during the next season. Discussion followed.
12. Pupil Related Matters
None.
13. Board Reports/Policies
13.1 Chair Meeting
Next meeting is on Wednesday, November 16th. Mrs. Trueman discusses the agenda.
13.2 Newfields Policy Manual: Third 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.
Mr. Bouzianis makes a motion to accept the policies as written. Mrs. Kelly seconds the motion. All in favor.
13.3 Policies: Second 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
Policy read. No revisions.
13.4.6 DH Bonded Employees
Policy read. No revisions.
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.
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. No revisions.
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. No revisions.
Mr. Kossakoski stated that policy 13.4.5 has been sent back to the SAU Policy Committee. He recommends not including 13.4.5 in any vote at this time. Mr. Bouzianis makes a motion to accept policies 13.4.1 through 13.4.23 with the exception of 13.4.5. Mrs. Kelly seconds the motion. All in favor.
13.5 Policies: First Reading
13.5.1 JLCB Administrating Medication to Students
13.5.2 JLF Reporting Student Abuse
13.5.3 JLIA Supervision of Students
13.5.4 JQ Care of School Property by Students
13.5.5 JRA Student Records
13.5.6 KCB Community Involvement in Decision Making
13.5.7 KEB Public Complaints about School Personnel
13.5.8 KEC Public Complaints-Curriculum or Instructional Material
13.5.9 KED Public Complaints about Facilities or Service
13.5.10 KF Use of School Facilities
13.5.11 KH Solicitation in Schools
13.5.12 KHB Advertising in Schools
13.5.13 KI Visitors to the Schools
13.5.14 LC Educational Research
13.5.15 BDD-R Board Superintendent Relationship
13.5.16 BEA-R SAU 16 Joint Board Quorum
13.5.17 DFA-R Investment of School District Fund
13.5.18 EHB-R Records Retention Schedule
13.5.19 GBCD-R School Employee Background Investigation
13.5.20 JFABB-R Foreign Exchange Students
13.5.21 JFABD-R Residency Homeless Children and Youth
13.5.22 JIH-R Student Searches
13.5.23 JICK-R Investigation of Harassment Complaint
13.5.24 JLCB-R Immunization Requirements
Mr. Kossakoski stated that policy 13.5.17 should be removed from the list. It has been sent back to the SAU Policy Committee. Mrs. Trueman states that the board will continue to discuss these policies at the next meeting.
14. Old Business
Mrs. Trueman asks if Arte Reed (Police Chief) could attend the next
meeting to discuss procedures for when an alarm
at the school malfunctions. Mr. Dobe will invite him to the next meeting.
15. New Business
Ms. Doane asks if some old NES files can be stored at the school. They are currently at her house. Discussion followed.
16. Next Meeting
16.1 Board Meeting: December 12, 2005, 5:30 PM
Non-Public Session
Mark Bouzianis made a motion to enter into non-public session under Chapter 91A:3II, e, at 7:25 p.m.. Seconded by Carolyn Belliso Role call vote: All in favor.
Present: Board Members: Jan Trueman, Mark Bouzianis, Carolyn Bellisio
Administration: Steve Kossakoski, Dennis Dobe
Topic: Support staff negotiations
Motion to leave non-public session made by Mark Bouzianis. Seconded by Carolyn Belliso. Role call vote: All in favor.
Returned to public session at 7:45PM
17. Adjournment: Carolyn Bellisio made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Bouzianis. All members in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:45.