For a verbatim account of the meeting, see tape.
March 19, 2008
A meeting of the Berlin Board of Education was held in the Berlin High School library beginning at 6:00 p.m. Present for the meeting were Mitch Couture, Nicole Plourde, Martha Laflamme, Melissa Wedge, Nathan Morin, John Moulis, Marion Y. Huntley, Steve Michaud, Corinne Cascadden, Gary Bisson, Tim Forestall, Ken Proulx, John Donaldson, Dan Record, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Jane Provencher, and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Mitch Couture, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2008 and March 5, 2008 meetings, public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS A motion was made by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nathan Morin to approve the warrants dated March 10, and March 24, 2008, for the amounts of $13,146.42 and $203,543.43 respectively. Discussion ensued regarding mileage and conference costs, using waste oil for heating at the bus garage, student tuition, and the Brown School roof repair. John Donaldson will check on the heating issue. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
COMMENTS None
TIPPING FEES An update was given to the Board on the cost of tipping fees and the recycling efforts that are continuing throughout the district.
¾ TON TRUCK Mr. Moulis brought the Board up to date on the need for a ¾ ton pick up truck to replace the current 1986 ¾ ton truck. He recommended that the truck be purchased this fiscal year. If it is not possible to purchase it outright, he suggested leasing a new truck. Depending upon the budget, the financing decision can be made upon delivery of the vehicle. He informed the Board that the current truck will not be able to be used after April. Discussion ensued regarding where we will be in terms of the budget for this and next year. A motion was then made by Nathan Morin, seconded by Martha Laflamme to table the purchasing of a new truck until we know what we have for a remaining budget for
this year and maybe next year’s appropriation. This issue will be revisited at the end of April. The motion passed unanimously.
SUPER REPORT The NHIAA late fee was explained to the Board. The Superintendent will draft a letter to the NHIAA from the Board.
A report was given to the Board on the Title I National Conference in Nashville, TN.
The BHS 2008-2009 Program of Studies was distributed to the Board.
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS Nathan Morin mentioned the constitutional amendment that John Gallus is sponsoring. He will bring more information to the Board at a later time after he speaks with Senator Gallus.
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Melissa Wedge, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 6:40 p.m. in accordance with RSA 91-A3II (a), (b), (c). On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Melissa Wedge, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 7:20 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
NOMINATIONS:
Angie Steady – Grade 7 Softball Coach - BJHS
Steve MacArthur – Grade 7/8 Baseball Coach - BJHS
Barbara Anderson – Accounts Payable Specialist – Central Office
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Kevin Meehan – Boys Track Coach – BJHS
Lou Johnson – Grade 8 Softball Coach - BJHS
All nominations are contingent on the person passing a criminal record check.
ADJOURN On a motion by Melissa Wedge, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 7:23 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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