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December 16, 2009
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, Nicole Plourde, Nathan Morin, Mitch Couture, Martha Laflamme, Amy Huter, Corinne Cascadden, Marion Huntley, Beverly Dupont, Dan Record, Tim Forestall, Angela Duquette, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Linda Pivin, and members of the press. The meeting was chaired by Martha Laflamme.
MINUTES On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Nathan Morin, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2009 meeting public session. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Nathan Morin, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated December 7, and December 21, 2009 for the amounts of $4,927.34, $15,063.37 and $664,342.65 respectively. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The Board reviewed the Financial Report. Discussion ensued regarding out of district placement costs.
COMMENTS None
1st READINGS On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to approve the first reading of policies, JBAA & GBAA – Sexual Harassment. Discussion ensued and adjustments were made to the policies. Mitch Couture joined the meeting at this time. The motion passed unanimously. Mitch Couture took over as Chair.
2nd READINGS On a motion by Martha Laflamme seconded by Nicole Plourde the Board approved the Second Reading of the following policies: Section B (School Board)- BBA-R – Duties of Board, BBBD – Removal from Office, BDF- Advisory Committees, BEA-Regular Meetings, BDG-School Attorney, BEC-Non-public session, BEDB-Agenda Preparation, BEDC-Quorum, BEDD-Rules of Order, BEDG-Minutes, BEDH-Public Participation, BFE-Adm in Policy Absence, BG-Policy Development ,BGA-Policy Development, BGB-Policy Adoption,BGC-Policy Review, BGE-Policy Dissemination, BHC-Board Employee Communications, BHE-Board Use of E-mail, BIA-New Member Orientation, BIB-Development Opportunities, BIBA-Conferences,& Workshops, BID- Payment for Services Rendered, BJ-Legislative Program,
BK-Memberships, BKA-Liaison with School Board Assoc., BIE-Indemnification, BCB-Conflict of Interest. Discussion ensued and amendments were made to policy, BBBD. The motion passed unanimously.
SUPER REPORT The Superintendent gave the Board an update on the following issues:
Beacon Project
Home School Update
H1N1 Update on School
Enrollment and Capacity Update
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS Martha Laflamme complimented the BHS Graphic Arts Department on a publication they printed for the NHDOE.
Nicole Plourde expressed concern over colored bracelets being worn in school. The administration responded that it was not a problem to date. Discussion ensued. The administration will look further into the issue
STAFFING On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Tammy Fauteux – Math Club Advisor – BJHS
Don Picard – Math Club Advisor - BJHS
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN On a motion Nicole Plourde, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to adjourn its meeting at 7:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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