STRATHAM SCHOOL BOARD
1. Date of non-public session: Wednesday, September 13, 2006
2. Statutory basis for non-public session -- RSA 91-A:3. Circle one: a & c
a. Dismissal, promotion, compensation, discipline, or investigation of any public employee; or
b. Hiring of any person as a public employee; or
c. Discussion of matters which would likely adversely affect the reputation of a person who is not a member of this board; or
d. Consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit an adverse party; or
e. Consideration or negotiation of pending written claims or litigation.
3. Time non-public session commenced: 9:28 PM
4. Brief description of subject matter discussed:
On a motion by L. Breton, seconded by K. Adler, the board voted unanimously (5-0) to compensate Bob McAlpine, Bob Breton, and Mark Libby with a one-time stipend equal to one week of pay in appreciation for their efforts over this summer to bring the building and its maintenance projects to successful completion.
The Board discussed the terms of the proposed contract for Superintendent Hanson for one additional extension year. The conversation was informational in preparation for the discussion at the upcoming SAU Joint Board meeting. No action was taken. No decision made.
Principal Fosher addressed the board about additional conference requests that are outside the terms of agreement for these matters. He has not approved the requests and alerted the board in case there is future discussion of this issue. No action was taken. No decision made.
Principal Fosher asked the board to be careful in conversation with staff members who reach out to board members for intervention on matters within the school. He reminded them that time and attention can sometimes be mistaken for approval or authority and undermines regular operations in the school. No action was taken. No decision made.
5. Circle one: a
a. These minutes will not be sealed.
b. Only if 2/3 of members present determine that divulgence of these minutes would likely adversely affect the reputation of a person who is not a member of this board; or that divulgence of these minutes would render proposed action ineffective; a vote, was taken to seal these minutes.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote -- In Favor:
Against:
6. Roll call vote to go out of non-public session:
Board Member Name Yes No Absent
Bob O’Sullivan X
Luke Breton X
Jim Dubela____ X
Kate Adler X
John Hazekamp X
7. Adjournment of Non-Public Session: Motion by L. Breton, seconded by J. Hazekamp and unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:22 PM.
Nathan S. Lunney September 13, 2006
Member Taking Minutes Date