September 1, 2010
A meeting of the Berlin Board of Education was held in the Berlin High School library beginning at 5:58 p.m. Present for the meeting were, Linda Pivin, Mitch Couture, Martha Laflamme, Karin Dorval, Nicole Plourde, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Beverly Dupont, Dan Record, Jane Provencher, Georgia Caron, Gary Bisson, Amy Huter, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2010 meeting public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated September 6, and September 7, 2010 for the amounts of $37,319.18 and $387,774.77 respectively. Discussion ensued regarding employee training costs, Enriched Learning Center tuition, and printing costs for bus tickets. 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 None
2nd READINGS On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to approve the second reading of - Policy – JLCF – Wellness Policy and the– D – Policies – Fiscal Management – DA – Fiscal Management, DB-Annual Budget DBC-Budget Planning, DBI- Budget Implementation, DBJ-Transfer of Appropriations, DC- Borrowing Authority, DD- Funding Proposals, DEA-Revenues, DFA-Investment, DFE-Gate Receipts, DFG-CTE Program Services, DG – Depository of Funds, DGA- Authorized Signatures DH- Bonded Employees, DI- Fiscal Accounting, DI-R- Fiscal Accounting Regulations, DID-Fixed Assets, DIE- Audits. The Truancy policies JHB and
JH-R were revised. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF DRESS CODE The Board reviewed sample dress code policies contained in their packet. The Board instructed the Superintendent to share the Manchester and NHSBA policies with the administration. Further discussion on this issue will ensue at subsequent meetings.
SPED POLICIES On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to adopt the Special Education Policies and Procedure Manual included in the packet. The motion passed unanimously.
SUPER REPORT The Superintendent presented the following items:
- District Annual Report
- Safe Routes to School
- NHIAA Sportsmanship Award
- Opening Enrollment
- School Board Goals
- Purchase of Property on High Street
The Superintendent informed the Board that opening day went well and the open houses on Tuesday were well attended.
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS Nicole Plourde questioned class fundraisers and how the funds are used. Gary Bisson reported that the schools need to establish policies and procedures regarding the use of the school name for fundraisers.
Mitch Couture inquired if Roland Pinette was aware of the Financial Literacy Program available from Northway Bank.
Mitch Couture requested that all future School Board meetings be scheduled at 6:15 p.m. All Board members agreed to the time change.
TUITION On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval the Board voted to approve the amended FY 12 tuition rates as follows:
Elementary $12,264
Junior High $14,067
High School $12,734
On a roll call vote all members voted in the affirmative.
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 7:05 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 Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 7:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
RESIGNATIONS:
Wayne King – Individual Aide – BHS
Amy Holt – Individual Aide – Hillside
NOMINATIONS:
Nicole Arguin – BJHS Team Department Head
Don Picard – BJHS Team Department Head
Mike Poulin – Head Coach Boys Varsity Ice Hockey
Karen Turgeon – Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach – BHS
Mandy Lafleur – Grade 7 Field Hockey Coach
Nathan Roberge – Grade 7 Soccer Coach
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Steve Enman – Grades 7/8 Cross Country Coach
David Griffin – Grade 8 Field Hockey Coach
George Lamphere – Grade 8 Soccer Coach
The motion passed unanimously.
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
ADJOURN On a motion Martha Laflamme, seconded by Karin, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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