STRATHAM SCHOOL BOARD
1. Date of non-public session: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
2. Statutory basis for non-public session -- RSA 91-A:3. Circle one: d & a
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: 9:34 PM
4. Brief description of subject matter discussed:
(d) The school board discussed an opportunity that has been presented to the board to acquire a parcel of land. No action was taken. No decisions made.
(a) The school board discussed possible efforts to generate savings in district costs for health insurance. Luke Breton presented a draft proposal for a new system of health insurance buyouts for staff.
On a motion by Jim Dubela, seconded by Luke Breton, the board voted unanimously to direct Luke Breton to work with the SAU to establish and implement a trial plan to change health insurance buyouts to $1,200, $2,400, and $3,600 for single, 2-person, and family respectively, with appropriate risk managing criteria included, based upon the proposal considered by the board this evening, to be proposed to Stratham School District employees.
On a motion by Luke Breton, seconded by Jim Dubela, the board voted unanimously to change the current health insurance buyout provision, beginning with the 2007-08 school year, such that in order to be eligible for the buyout, an employee must provide proof of insurance from a non-district plan.
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:
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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 10:35 PM.
Nathan S. Lunney October 11, 2006
Member Taking Minutes Date