APPROVED 2-7-07
STRATHAM SCHOOL BOARD
1. Date of non-public session: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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: 6:00 PM
4. Brief description of subject matter discussed:
(a) The school board discussed an upcoming staff retirement. That matter will be resolved and presented to the next board meeting. No action was taken. No decisions made.
(c) The school board was updated on a potential legal matter. No action was taken. No decisions made.
(a) The school board reviewed information in support of the upcoming conversation with SMS support staff about their compensation and benefits for next fiscal year. Mr. O’Sullivan and Mr. Breton have met with SAU staff to review options around providing more options and less expensive alternatives for medical insurance for support staff.
On a motion by Luke Breton, seconded by John Hazekamp, the board voted unanimously to support the presentation of three (3) options for medical coverage to the support staff. Those options should include 1) the current 50% of single Comp200 coverage, 2) 65% of single HMO coverage, and 3) a high-deductible coverage at nominal cost. This available coverage may be made available to support staff working a minimum of 25 hours weekly.
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
Katherine McDonnell X
John Hazekamp X
7. Adjournment of Non-Public Session: Motion by J. Hazekamp, seconded by L. Breton and unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:32 PM.
Nathan S. Lunney January 10, 2007
Member Taking Minutes Date