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April 28, 2010
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, Linda Pivin, Mitch Couture, Martha Laflamme, Corinne Cascadden, Marion Huntley, Jane Provencher, Ken Proulx, Amy Huter, Julie King, Georgia Caron, Beverly Dupont, Angela Duquette, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Dan Record, Tim Forestall, Bryan Lamirande, Kevin Carpenter, Jennifer Lyon, Rosemary Rancourt, David Griffin, Nancy Brannen, Ann Elise Record, Bailey Rigg, Jill Poulin, Leo Donaldson, Tim Lapointe, John McKenna, Bob Fortier, students and members of the
press.
MINUTES On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2010, April 7, 2010, and April 22, 2010 meetings public and nonpublic sessions. All members voted in the affirmative with Nicole Plourde abstaining.
WARRANTS On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated April 26, and May 3, 2010 for the amounts of $11,832.74, and $352,893.00. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report was reviewed by Marion Y Huntley and accepted by the Board. Topics discussed included – fuel, capital projects, and officials reimbursement.
COMMENTS None
PROF DEVELOP On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to approve the updated District Professional Development Plan as presented by Kevin Carpenter. The motion passed unanimously.
TITLE IX A presentation was given by the Title IX Discrimination/Harassment Committee.
RE-ORGANIZATION The Superintendent opened with background information and opened discussion including tuitioning grade 9 from Gorham in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Discussion ensued. The Board is looking for an update on what it would look like if grade 7 and or 8 were moved to BHS. The Board wants to look at the long term feasibility. The federal prison and its impact was discussed. The Board is not looking to make a change in grade reorganization for the 2010-2011 school year. Input was given by meeting attendees with discussion following among Board and administration. The Board agreed to send a letter to SAU 20 seeking their interest in tuitioning students to BHS as mentioned above.
SUPER REPORT A Destination Imagination performance was very well received. It was well done by students and their coaches.
The Superintendent distributed a draft schedule of School Board meetings for 2010-2011. The Board will discuss this issue at the May 12, 2010 meeting.
AYP information was distributed and explained by the Superintendent.
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS Kudos to the Hillside music performance held at the BJHS auditorium today.
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 7:40 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 Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 8:40 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to accept, with regret, the following staffing change:
RESIGNATIONS;
Benjamin Skoglund – Guidance Counselor - BHS
NOMINATIONS:
RENOMINATIONS:
The motion passed unanimously.
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
ADJOURN On a motion Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 8:43 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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