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	Moultonborough School District Monthly School Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 8:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Room Present: Laurie Whitley, Mark Borrin, Kathy Garry, Bill Blackadar, Fox Smith, Michael Lancor, Kay Peranelli, Scott Laliberte, Lou Goscinski, Andrew Coppinger, Laurie Caldwell At 8:30 p.m. Chairperson Whitley convened the monthly School District meeting. Public Agenda: 1. Personnel Announcements: None. Public Input: Jerry Hopkins, Moderator for the School District, discussed changes he will be implementing at the District Meeting. Approval of Minutes: A. Mark Borrin moved, and Kathy Garry seconded a motion, to approve the minutes from the January 12 and 26, 2010 School Board Meetings. All voted in favor. General Items: A. Safe Routes to School Report: The Board received a copy of the Travel Report completed by members of the Safe Routes to School (SRtS) Task Force. Mike Izard from the Lakes Region Planning Board reviewed the report with the Board. Fox Smith moved, and Mark Borrin seconded a motion, to accept the Travel Report as presented. All voted in favor. There was discussion as to how to proceed from here. Frustration was expressed by two parents that this has been talked about since last May, but nothing has been implemented such as crossing guards, cross walks, etc. It was felt leadership is needed to move forward. B. Football Update: Mr. Lancor updated the Board on progress towards completion of a draft agreement to be presented to both the Moultonborough and Inter-Lakes School Boards in March or April regarding cooperative football and spirit teams for 2010-2011. C. Softball Trip: The Board received a copy of the proposed itinerary for a varsity softball trip in March. Lindsay Bliznik presented the proposal and answered questions. Bill Blackadar moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to support the softball trip as presented. All voted in favor. Chairperson's Report: A. Calendar: The Chairperson announced the following important calendar dates: Mon., March 8, 2010: School Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. - Town Hall Tues., March 9, 2010: District and Town Elections – 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Public Life Safety Bldg. Sat., March 13, 2010: Annual School District and Town Meetings – 9:00 a.m. – Community Auditorium at MA B. School District Candidates: Chairperson Whitley announced that Mark Borrin and Gerry Buteau are the two candidates seeking the two School Board seats up for election. Both seats are three-year terms. *C. Annual Meeting Schedule: The Board reviewed the legal schedule of pertinent dates leading up to the Annual Meeting. D. Meet the Candidates Night: The Moultonborough Lions Club will hold Meet the Candidates Night at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 21. E. Special Board Meeting: None. Pupil Personnel Services Director’s Report: A. Parent/Teacher Workshop: Mr. Goscinski updated the Board on the workshop entitled Extended School Year Services for Children with Disabilities which took place on Monday, February 1, 2010 in the SAU Office conference room. B. Lakes Region Friendship Connection: Mr. Goscinski updated the Board on this new program being supported by grant funds. Central School Administrative Report: A. Calendar: Principal Laliberte reviewed calendars for the months of February and March. Academy Administrative Report: A. Calendar: Principal Coppinger reviewed calendars for the months of February and March.** B. Itinerary for 2011 Rome Trip: Mr. Coppinger reviewed the proposed itinerary and a flyer for the trip to Rome in Spring 2011. Due to costs, Matt Webb would like to take the trip in late February. This is likely to have some sports conflicts, but is somewhere between $200 and $400 cheaper than just a couple of weeks later. Mark Borrin moved, and Kathy Garry seconded a motion, to approve the 2011 Rome trip as outlined. All voted in favor. C. New Technology Course: The Board received a summary of a new high school course proposed by Jean Meloney for 2010-2011 called “Introduction to Web Design.” This is a course Mr. Coppinger has wanted to offer for years and Ms. Meloney’s schedule now allows time for her to teach the course due to the successful implementation of the ICT portfolio for grade 8. Bill Blackadar moved, and Mark Borrin seconded a motion, to approve the new technology class as outlined. All voted in favor. D. Longer Break Pilot: Mr. Coppinger requested permission be given to continue with the longer breakfast breaks at MA for the remainder of the school year. The Board was comfortable with continuing the longer breakfast breaks at MA. E. Parent Advisory Council: The Board received minutes of the PAC meeting held on Thursday, January 14.* School Business Administrator’s Report: *A. B & G Projects Update: The Board received a summary of B & G projects for 2009-2010. Things are on hold for now until the weather gets better. B. 2009-10 Budget Expenditure and Revenue Report: Mrs. Peranelli reviewed the expenditure report through the end of January 2010, and the revenue report for December 2009. She doesn’t see any major problems and expects to end the year in the black. C. 2009-10 ARRA Expenditure Report: Mrs. Peranelli presented an update on ARRA expenditures. Superintendent's Report: Old Business:** A. 2010 PawPrints Issue: Mr. Lancor updated the Board on progress towards production of a special 2010 issue of PawPrints. He distributed a draft copy for the Board to review. B. Demographics Impact Update: Mr. Lancor updated the Board on the time line for the Demographics Impact Task Force. The committee plans to present the demographics portion of its report during the April 13 School Board meeting. The task force will return to the Board on June 8 with the second part of its report regarding potential impacts of declining enrollment and suggestions to help minimize program impacts. C. MA Indoor Air Quality Survey: The Board received and reviewed a copy of the final air quality survey report issued by Scott Lawson Group. No concerns were raised in the study. New Business:* A. October 2009 NECAP Results: Mr. Lancor reviewed the summary of results for the October 2009 NECAP tests as prepared by Charlie Pugh. Results were released by the Department of Education on Thursday, January 28. B. 2009-2010 Ed. Master Plan Update: Mr. Lancor presented a progress update for the 2009-2010 Education Master Plan during the meeting. School Board Committee Reports: A. Buildings and Grounds: No Report. B. Personnel and Negotiations: No Report. C. Transportation and Insurance: No Report. D. Policies: No Report. E. Athletic Committee: No Report. F. Technology Planning Committee: No Report. Administration/Community Committee Reports: A. Moultonborough Taking Action (MTA): Minutes of the MTA meeting held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 were presented during the Board meeting. The next MTA meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the SAU Conference Room on Thursday, February 11. B. Wellness Advisory Committee: The WAC meeting was held Monday, February 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the MCS Conference Room. C. Safe Routes to School: See General Items. Public Input: Mr. Hollis Austin and Board members discussed the parent and teacher percentage of the audience tonight. A majority of the people in the audience were town residents. He expressed his concern about getting non-parent taxpayers to attend the hearing. The Board posted all required notices and advertisements for the Budget Hearing. At 9:50 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.