June 25, 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, Melissa Wedge, Nathan Morin, John Moulis, Marion Huntley, Steve Michaud, Jane Provencher, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Georgia Caron, Nancy Brannen, and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Melissa Wedge, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2008 meeting, public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS A motion was made by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Nathan Morin, to approve the warrants dated June 2, June 23, and June 30, 2008 for the amounts of $10,990.11 $3324.92, 368,207.85 and $119,090.33 respectively. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative, with Mitch Couture abstaining.
COMMENTS None
BREAD/MILK BIDS On a motion by Melissa Wedge, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to award the 2008-2009 bread bid to Weston Bakery (Freihofer Sales) and the milk bid to HP Hood (Crowley Foods). On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
SUPER REPORT The Board gave their support of the JCWA trip to New York City trip that is scheduled during November 2008.
The Superintendent gave the Board information on the user fees for athletics for the 2008-2009 school year which will be addressed at the next Board meeting.
The Board agreed to have an additional Board meeting on July 30, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. This meeting will be to pay bills and accept any staffing nominations.
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS Discussion was held on energy conservation and alternative energy uses. The administration will schedule a consult with Honeywell and then have them meet with the administration and the Board with suggestions.
The Board asked when the next Building Committee meeting was scheduled. The Superintendent indicated it was on hold given the lack of funds for an architect. Discussion ensued regarding contacting local contractors on the cost for renovation or new construction. John Moulis will set this up in early to mid August.
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Melissa Wedge, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 6:30 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 Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 8:29 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Two additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Melissa Wedge, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
Resignations:
Tammy Eastman - OMS - BJHS
ADJOURN On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to adjourn it's meeting at 8:35 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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