July 14, 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, Linda Pivin, Mitch Couture, Martha Laflamme, Karin Dorval, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Jane Provencher, Ken Proulx, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Gary Bisson, Tim Forestall, Amy Huter, Paul Bousquet, Patricia Shute, 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 June 23, and June 30, 2010 meetings public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated July 9, July 17, July 18, and July 19, 2010 for the amounts of $29,050.00, $621.50, $46,937.61 and $322,220.38 respectively. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative; with Mitch Couture abstaining.
FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report was reviewed and accepted by the Board.
COMMENTS Tricia Shute of the Milan School Board would like to open a dialogue regarding education costs and budgeting. Paul Bousquet expressed concern on how SAU #20 can help the Berlin School District. Mitch Couture would like to meet in the fall after the start of school to discuss these issues.
BREAD BID On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to award the Bread Bid for the 2010-2011 school year to Interstate Bakeries. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FOOD SVCS REPORT On a motion by Linda Pivin seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to set the hot lunch and milk prices for the 2010-2011 school year as follows:
Breakfast $.90
Lunch 1-6 1.60
Lunch 7-12 1.85
Lunch Adult 2.60
Milk .30
On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
CONTRACTED BUS The Board discussed building a new bus garage to save rental costs. Tom Sutton discussed a metal building with a concrete slab. Discussion ensued. The School Board consensus is to maintain ownership of the transportations services.
2nd READINGS On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to table the second reading of Policy – ECAF – Audio and Video Bus Surveillance and to schedule a public hearing on this issue at the August 18, 2010 School Board Meeting. Discussion ensued. Tom Sutton presented information to the Board regarding the proper procedure in implementing such a policy. The motion passed unanimously.
AFTER SCHOOL PRGM Martha Laflamme requested that the district review the current budget to see if there are monies available for the After School Program. Both Martha and Linda recommended $45,000; all the members were in agreement.
SUPER REPORT The Superintendent presented the following items:
- Energy Audit
- Title I Onsite Visit
- Goals setting meeting on August 18, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
- New Laws
COMMENTS The press asked if there were any video equipment in our buses at this time. They were informed that there are not. They also inquired about the busing bids.
Tom Sutton discussed the benefits of maintaining the bus fleet within the district, encouraged the Board to support acquiring a bus garage, and thanked them for all their support.
NEW BUSINESS None
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Mitch Couture, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 6:59 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 Karin Dorval, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 7:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Karin Dorval, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
TEACHER NOMINATIONS:
Adrienne Backer – Guidance Counselor, BJHS
Veronique Legendre – French Teacher - BHS
The motion passed unanimously.
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
ADJOURN On a motion Karin Dorval, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 7:47 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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