NOT APPROVED

NEWFIELDS SCHOOL BOARD

May 8, 2006 – 5:30 PM

NEWFIELDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

In Attendance:                          Carolyn Bellisio, Jan Trueman, Joe Army

Administration:                          Dennis Dobe, Steve Kossakoski

Clerk:                                       Maggie Doane

Secretary:                                 Jo Anne Coon

Visitors:                                    Ed Otto

 

1.  Call to Order – 5:37

 

3.  Approval of Minutes

3.1    April 10, 2006

Mr. Army makes motion to accept minutes with amendments.  Mrs. Trueman seconds.  All in favor. 

 

4.  Visitors

4.1    Mr. Ed Otto, Parking Lot Project and Simplex Contract

Parking Lot – Mr. Ed Otto presented new figures to the board.  He was quoted $18,100 to have the houses removed, tanks removed, and holes from destruction filled in.  This does not include brush or bush removal.  Mr. Otto recommended adding 15% more to the figure for incidentals bringing the figure to $25,000.  Right now, it is “unknown” how much asbestos is on the properties and this could affect the costs.  Discussion followed.  The board would like to consider their options.  Board will meet again to make a final decision once more information is available and if all the logistics can be taken care of in time. 

Simplex Contract – Mr. Ed Otto presented Simplex’s proposal for inspections and the information from Hampshire Fire.  Discussion followed.  Mr. Army makes a motion to go with the Hampshire Fire for full service.  Mrs. Trueman seconds the motion.  All in favor. 

 

5.  Business and Financial

5.1    Monthly financial report

Ms. Doane stated that there was $267,231.66 cash on hand at the end of April.  At the end of March, there was $7,107.72 in the maintenance fund and $6,497.53 in the parking lot fund. 

5.2    Review of liability coverage for School Board members.

Mr. Kossakoski presents liability coverage for School Board Members.  Discussion followed. 

 

6.  Curriculum

6.1    SAU 16 Instructional Council

Mr. Dobe presents information from the SAU 16 Instructional Council.  Discussion followed. 

 

7.  Superintendent/Assistant Supt. Report

7.1    SAU Update

Mr. Kossakoski discussed the Joint School Board Meeting on June 15^th.  It starts at 6:15.  The agenda is in the notebooks passed out.  Discussion followed. 

7.2    Enrollment Update

Mr. Kossakoski reported that enrollment is currently at 166.  This is the same as it was last month.  Discussion followed.  There was a discussion about kindergarten for next year.  The numbers continue to go up (up to 28).  Discussion followed. 

 

8.  Principal’s Report

8.1    Teacher and Support Staff Evaluation

Mr. Dobe presents the teacher and support staff evaluation process to the board.  Discussion followed. 

8.2    Class Placement for 2006/2007

Mr. Dobe presents the class placement process for the fall.  Parent input has been solicited.  Teachers will be meeting with specialists soon.  Discussion followed. 

8.3    School Activities

Mr. Dobe discusses the up-coming activities at NES.  NPTO Family Social will be this Friday.  The Shakespeare and archery programs will be sponsored by the enrichment program.  The following activities are coming up: First Grade Information Night; Kindergarten Open House on 5/18 and Registration on 5/24; Grade 3-5 Spring Concert on 5/23; Grade K-2 Spring Concert on 6/6; Ice Cream Social sponsored by the NPTO on 6/7; Field Day on 6/8; and the Fifth Grade Celebration on 6/12. 

 

9.  General Correspondence

9.1    Non-resident attendance for remainder of year. 

Mr. Dobe presents letter received from family regarding out-of-town residence for the remainder of the year.  Mrs. Trueman makes motion to allow children to attend school at NES for the remainder of the year.  Mr. Army seconds the motion.  All in favor.  

9.2    False Alarm Ordinance presented.

Mr. Dobe presents letter from town regarding the False Alarm Ordinance.  Discussion followed. 

 

10.  Personnel

10.1    Principal’s contract. 

Mr. Kossakoski says that Mr. Dobe is receiving a contract for next year for amount specified in the contract.  Discussion followed.  Mr. Army makes motion.  Mrs. Trueman seconds the motion.  All in favor. 

10.2    Signing of professional staff contracts.

Ms. Bellisio signs the professional staff contracts. 

 

11.  Building and Grounds

11.1 Mr. Dobe presented a report received regarding town water quality to the school board.  Discussion followed. 

11.2  Mr. Dobe presented a contract with the YMCA School’s Out program for the 2006/2007 school year.  Ms. Bellisio signs the contract allowing them to use the school facilities next year. 

 

12.  Pupil Related Matters

12.1 Mr. Dobe shares a letter received by a 4^th grade student.  The students participated in a “wax museum.”  The student who was John Kerry during the activity received a letter back from him. 

 

13.  Board Reports/Policy

13.1    Board committee assignments (transportation and policy). 

Ms. Bellisio appoints Mrs. Trueman for the transportation committee.  Mrs. Trueman will take the appointment. 

Ms. Bellisio appoints Mr. Army to the policy committee.  Mr. Army will take the appointment. 

13.2    NH School Boards Association Resolutions.

Mr. Kossakoski presents information to the board.  The discussion will continue at the next meeting. 

13.3    SAU 16 Joint Chairs meeting.

Ms. Bellisio discusses transportation, wellness policy, resolutions, and the lengthy agenda. 

13.4    Proposed Wellness Policy.

Mr. Kossakoski presents the Proposed Wellness Policy to the school board.  There was a question about how food service, parties, special snacks, etc., will be affected.  Discussion followed. 

13.5    Policies:  Third Reading

13.5.1    BIE      Board Member Indemnification

Policy read.  

13.5.2    JH        SAU #16 Attendance, Tardiness, and Truancy Policy

Policy read.

13.5.3    JICH    Drug and Alcohol Use by Students

Policy read.  Amendments made.  Add “….selling or using drugs and/or using alcohol…..” to the paragraph. 

13.5.4    JLCD   Administering Medicine to Students

Policy read. 

Mrs. Trueman makes motion to accept policies as amended.  Mr. Army seconds.  All in favor. 

 

14.  Old Business

14.1    School Board Clerk

Joe Bernstein received two votes.  He has other commitments.  Put the School Board Clerk on the agenda for the next meeting.

14.2    Mr. Kossakoski discussed the cost of health benefits for teachers next year.      It was budgeted at an 18.6% increase.  It’s an actual increase of 12.1%.  Discussion followed. 

14.3    Mr. Army asks about the board goals for the year.  Discussion followed. 

 

15.  New Business

            None. 

 

16.  Next School Board Meeting

16.1    Board Meeting:  June 13, 2006 at 5:30. 

 

17.  Adjournment – 7:10.

Mr. Army makes motion to adjourn.  Mrs. Trueman seconds the motion.  All in favor.