October 6, 2009
A meeting of the Berlin Board of Education was held in the Berlin High School library beginning at 6:45 p.m. Present for the meeting were, Nicole Plourde, Martha Laflamme, Brian Leclerc Corinne Cascadden, Marion Huntley, Beverly Dupont, Dan Record, Amy Huter, MaryAnn Letarte, Gabby Letarte, Cheryl Pinette, Georgia Caron, Dick Lafleur, and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Brian Leclerc, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2009 meeting public and non public sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Brian Leclerc, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated October 5, October 11, and October 12, 2009 for the amounts of $14,923.71 $2,176.18, and $409,624.00 respectively. Discussion ensued regarding a vision consultant charge, and plumbing parts. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The Board reviewed the Financial Report. The administration informed the Board of their intent to advertise for an IT person for the district. The Board expressed their pleasure with being able to do so.
COMMENTS Dick Lafleur extended his thanks for the invitation to attend the Dummer, Milan, and Berlin Joint Meeting and appreciates what everyone is trying to do. He encouraged everyone to continue the discussion.
CONFERENCE The Board was given information on the National Conference on Differentiated Instruction that was attended by several staff members.
SUBSTITUTE COMP On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Brian Leclerc, the Board voted to approve the changes in substitute compensation that was included in their packet. Discussion ensued. The motion passed unanimously.
FIRST READINGS On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Brian Leclerc, the Board approved the First Reading of Policies GCG –Substitute Policy – IJOA and IJOA-R – Field Trips, and KF and KF-R, Use of School Buildings. The Home Education Policy IGBA-F was deferred until a full Board is present. The motion passed unanimously.
SUPER REPORT The Superintendent gave the Board information on the 21/21 Initiatives program, her series of professional development, and her desire to be included in a city council work session to discuss regionalization. She will inform the Board the date of this meeting once it has been established.
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS None
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Brian Leclerc, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 7:20 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 Brian Leclerc, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 8:05 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Brian Leclerc, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
RESIGNATIONS:
Cynthia Lokken – Title I Tutor – Hillside School
NOMINATIONS:
Elizabeth Labonte – Individual Aide – Hillside School
Cora Jo Ciampi – After School Program Media Generalist Assistant
Celine Leborgne- Student Council – Brown School
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Don Picard – Boys Varsity Basketball Coach – BHS
David Morrissette – Boys JV Basketball Coach – BHS
Ron Devoid – Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Coach – BHS
Michael Poulin – Boys Varsity 1st Asst Hockey Coach – BHS
Susanne Lanctot – Winter Spirit Coach – BHS
Gary Boucher – Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Coach – BHS
Paul Arguin – Girls Varsity 1st Asst Hockey Coach – BHS
Sean Walsh – Girls Varsity Basketball Coach – BHS
Ben Skoglund – Girls Varsity 1st Asst Basketball Coach – BHS
David Griffin – Hillside Student Council Advisor
Steve Enman – Grade 7 Boys Basketball Coach – BJHS
Steve Enman – BJHS Intramural Advisor
Meg Valliere – BJHS Intramural Assistant
Kevin Meehan – BJHS Intramural Assistant
David Arsenault – Band – BHS
Jean Bouchard – Drama – BHS
Carole Chabot – SADD
Shawn Conant – Yearbook Advisor
Elaine Connary – FCCLA
Tina Demers – Senior Class Advisor
Sonya Dube – ECE Advisor
Linda Lafleur – FCCLA
Marc Lauze – AM Supervision
Marc Lauze – PM Supervision
Ted McCormick – JCWA
Ted McCormick – Student Council
Karen Meserve – Senior Class Advisor
Ben Murphy – Drama Assistant
Beth Pahigian – Language Club
Barbara Peabody – HOSA
Roland Simard – AM Supervision
Tom Sweeny – Outing Club
Alan Woodward – AM Supervision
Alan Woodward – National Honor Society
The Board also approved a maternity leave request by a staff member.
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
ADJOURN On a motion Nicole Plourde, seconded by Brian Leclerc, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 8:06 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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