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	Moultonborough School District Monthly School Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Present: Laurie Whitley, Mark Borrin, Kathy Garry, Bill Blackadar, Fox Smith, Michael Lancor, Kay Peranelli, Scott Laliberte, Andrew Coppinger, Lou Goscinski, Laurie Caldwell At 7:05 p.m., Chairperson Whitley called the meeting to order and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Agenda: 1. Personnel Announcements: The Chairperson made the following personnel announcements: • Appointment of Michelle Currier - MCS SPED Teacher • Resignation of Susan Lengel - Paraeducator at MCS Public Input: Members of the PAC group were present and requested the Board consider a part-time health position for next year. Chairperson Whitley noted that the Board appreciates the work the PAC group does and values their input. Mr. Coppinger updates the Board monthly and finds the concerns they have very helpful. Chairperson Whitley was reluctant to discuss a personnel issue by name in a public meeting. She did note that the Board and administration are open to part time positions, but if there is a need for a full time position, and there is a full-time replacement, then they will opt for the full-time. There was discussion on concerns of the health curriculum (i.e. upgrading at MCS, second look at 10th grade Project Safeguard). Approval of Minutes: A. Mark Borrin moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2009 School Board Meeting. All voted in favor. General Items: A. Student Council Report: No report. B. Mission and Belief Statements: The Board received the 2009-2012 Education Master Plan. The Mission Statement and Belief Statements on pages 1 and 2 were developed by members of the Dream Team after seeking feedback from staff, students and parents. Mark Borrin moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to adopt the Mission and Belief Statements as presented. All voted in favor. C. 2009-2012 Education Master Plan: Mr. Lancor reviewed with the Board the 2009-2012 Education Master Plan. It was noted that additional Action Plans were added on pages 4 and 5. Fox Smith moved, and Mark Borrin seconded a motion, to accept the 2009-2012 Education Master Plan as presented. All voted in favor. This plan will be posted on the District website.* D. 2009-2012 Technology Plan*: The Board received a proposed 2009-2012 Technology Plan. The individuals listed on the cover page met numerous times over the past six months to develop this plan to meet NH DOE requirements. The Vision Statement is newly revised to coordinate with the new Mission Statement. Mr. Lancor reviewed and discussed the goals and objectives with the Board. The Board will adopt a final plan in July. There was discussion on gathering information on how many households in Moultonborough have a computer and/or internet access. E: MA Grading Scale*: Mr. Coppinger and the PAC group proposed a return to a 10 point grading scale for MA. If this change is made, then honor roll and academic probation criteria need to be adjusted. Approximately 80 percent of teachers support the change and a survey of 29 high schools in New Hampshire show a majority are on a 10 point grade. Mr. Lancor is in agreement with the change. • MA Grading Scale: - Grading scale as follows: 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C and 65-69 = D - High Honor = All As (currently we allow one B) - Honor = All As and Bs (currently we allow one C) - Academic Probation: Remain as one F or two or more Ds (on the new scale) • Notes: - In a competency class, students must have a 70% average as well as earn 70% on each end-of-unit assessment to pass the course. - In a non-competency class and in grades 7 and 8, students must have a 65% average to pass the course. Bill Blackadar moved, and Kathy Garry seconded a motion, to accept the proposed change in the Moultonborough grading scale. All voted in favor. F. Exchange Student Certificate: Mr. Borrin acknowledged a certificate of appreciation for Moultonborough Academy from the Dow family for having an exchange student from Denmark. G. Gov. Wentworth Reg. Board Meeting: Mr. Borrin attended the Regional Board Meeting on May 18 and provided an overview of new additions and programs at the Vocational Education Center. H. Trip to Spain: Allison Whitton reviewed a proposal for a Spanish Club trip to Spain in March 2010. Chairperson Whitley requested a presentation be given to the Board when the group returns. Bill Blackadar moved, and Mark Borrin seconded a motion, to approve the request submitted by Mrs. Whitton for a March 2010 trip to Spain. All voted in favor. Chairperson's Report: A. Calendar: The Chairperson announced the following important calendar dates:* June 11, 2009: Meeting with Select Board and Library Trustees - 6:00 p.m. @ Town Hall July 14, 2009: School Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. - Town Hall B. School Board/Administration Goals 09-10: The Board received a copy of proposed School Board/Administration Goals for 2009-2010. Mark Borrin moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to accept the School Board/Administration Goals 2009-10. All voted in favor. The Board also received an updated listing of School Board Committees. C. Advisory Budget Committee Updates: The Board reviewed the proposed ABC Composition and Charge document for 2009-2010. A joint meeting of the Select Board, School Board and Library Trustees will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall on Thursday, June 11. Members of the School and Select Boards will officially act upon the Composition and Charge at that time. D. Collective Bargaining: The first negotiations session with the Moultonborough School Staff Association will be held in nonpublic session on Monday, June 15, 2009, at 3:00 p.m.: 1) Guidelines for Negotiations will be discussed and/or agreed upon, 2) both parties will present and review a list of CBA Articles and items to be brought forward in September, and 3) initial meeting dates in September and October 2009 will be established. Fox Smith and Laurie Whitley will be on the personnel team this year. Pupil Personnel Services Director’s Report: A. Other Matters: None.* Central School Administrative Report: A. Calendar: Principal Laliberte reviewed the calendar for the month of June. B. Sargent Camp Replacement: The outdoor education center (Sargent Camp) that has been traditionally used for the grade 6 week-long trip each fall has closed its doors! Mr. Laliberte and teacher Dan Reidy traveled to visit two potential sites on Tuesday, June 2 (Vermont) and Thursday, June 4 (Cape Cod). Mr. Laliberte provided details about these two sites and recommended going to Camp Burgess on Cape Cod. Mark Borrin moved, and Bill Blackadar seconded a motion, to accept Mr. Laliberte’s recommendation for Camp Burgess for the Grade 6 week long trip in September. All voted in favor. C. Other Matters: Mark Borrin moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to support the 6th grade class with the donation of a tree. All voted in favor.* Chairperson Whitley commented on the murals in the gym and said they came out very well. It was a great school wide project. Academy Administrative Report: A. Calendar: Principal Coppinger highlighted upcoming MA events. B. Parent Advisory Council Minutes: Mr. Coppinger reviewed the minutes of the PAC meeting held on June 2, 2009. C. Grade 8 Exploratory Subjects: Mr. Coppinger requested the Board approve a change in grade 8 exploratory subjects (art, music, technology, family and consumer sciences). Grade 7 students will continue to take each exploratory subject for one quarter, but grade 8 students will select two of the four subjects to be taken for one semester each. Mark Borrin moved, and Bill Blackadar seconded a motion, to accept the Grade 8 Exploratory Subjects proposal as presented. All voted in favor. D. Graduation: Mr. Coppinger updated the Board on the senior class graduation to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 in the auditorium.* School Business Administrator’s Report: A. B & G Projects Update: The Board received an up-to-date report on the 2008-2009 B & G projects that also includes a list of the priority projects for 2009-2010. The B & G Committee met at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9 in the SAU Office. Bill Blackadar reviewed the recommendations made at the B & G Committee meeting. Note: If the School Board decides to use funds from the buildings and grounds expendable trust fund, then after bids are solicited and received, the Board must hold a public hearing prior to the expenditure being made. Note: Mrs. Peranelli and Mr. Lancor discussed with the B & G Committee encumbering approximately $72,000 for B & G projects.* Mr. Lancor discussed specifications for two security camera to meet the needs of the District. Mrs. Peranelli reviewed information on the energy projects. Mrs. Peranelli distributed and reviewed the fund equity estimate as of 6/30/09. Mark Borrin moved, and Bill Blackadar seconded a motion, to contract with CMK Architects to develop specifications for the MA gym floor replacement. All voted in favor. B. 2009-2009 Budget Expenditure Report: The Board received a copy of the expenditure report through the end of May 2009. C. Fund Equity Estimate*: During the Board meeting Mrs. Peranelli and Mr. Lancor provided a fund equity estimate. The following motions were placed before the Board for consideration and action. 1. Mark Borrin moved, and Bill Blackadar seconded a motion, to appropriate up to $50,000 from the June 30th unreserved fund balance as revenue for the 2009-2010 budget as authorized by voters approving Article IV during the Annual Meeting on March 14, 2009. All voted in favor. 2. Mark Borrin moved, and Bill Blackadar seconded a motion, to place up to $50,000 in the buildings and grounds expendable trust fund as authorized by the voters approving Article V during the Annual Meeting on March 14, 2009. All voted in favor. 3. Mark Borrin moved, and Bill Blackadar seconded a motion, to encumber $ 81,928 in unreserved 2008-2009 appropriations for the purpose of funding projects for repairs/renovations to buildings and grounds. All voted in favor. 4. Bill Blackadar moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to authorize payment of approximately $53,000 in retirement stipends by the end of FY09 (June 30, 2009). All voted in favor. Superintendent's Report: Old Business: A. 2008-09 End-of-Year Update: The last student day for grades K to 11 will be Tuesday, June 23 and the last teacher work day will be Wednesday, June 24. B . Federal ARRA Funds*: Mr. Lancor updated the Board on plans for use of Title I and IDEA ARRA funds for 2009-10 and 2010-11. C. Service Recognition & PTA Breakfast: Once again this year the School Board will present service recognition awards during the end-of-the-year PTA Appreciation Breakfast to begin at 8:00 a.m. in the MA cafeteria on Wednesday, June 24. Staff members completing 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service in the District will be recognized. All School Board members are invited to attend this special breakfast. D. Summer Curriculum Requests: Mr. Lancor accepted summer curriculum requests through Friday, June 5. Mr. Lancor presented a summary of recommended requests and identified the sources of funding to cover those requests. Mark Borrin moved, and Bill Blackadar seconded a motion, to support the summer curriculum projects as listed. All voted in favor. New Business: A. MEEF Grant Recipients: The Board received a copy of the press release describing the MEEF Grant recipients for 2009. B. School Community Calendar: Mr. Lancor and Suzanne Fullerton will begin working on the 2009-2010 School District calendar as soon as the school year ends. C. Other Matters: Mr. Coppinger discussed with the Board a request from MA Seniors for the Board to contribute towards a sign as a class gift, approximately $1,000. The Board agreed not to set this precedent and felt the Class could donate the money towards a sign at a future date. School Board Committee Reports: A. Buildings and Grounds: See School Business Administrator’s report. B. Personnel and Negotiations: See Superintendent’s Report. C. Transportation and Insurance: No Report. D. Policies: Members of the Policy Committee will need to set a meeting date. E. Athletic Committee: No Report. F. Technology Planning Committee: No Report Administration/Community Committee Reports: A. Moultonborough Taking Action (MTA): The Board received the minutes from the MTA meeting held on May 21, 2009. B. Wellness Advisory Committee: Mr. Lancor distributed minutes of the last Wellness Committee meeting. Committee recommendations will be brought to the Board in July. C. Safe Routes to School: The Board received minutes of the SRtS meeting held on May 18, 2009. The new Chairman, Gary Torresson was introduced. Final recommendations will be made next fall. Public Input: None. At 9:30 p.m. Mark Borrin moved,, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to adjourn under RSA 91-A:3, Paragraph 11(a), (b), (c). A roll call vote was taken with all members answering in the affirmative.