September 22, 2010
A meeting of the Berlin Board of Education was held in the Berlin High School library beginning at 6:15 p.m. Present for the meeting were, Linda Pivin, Mitch Couture, Martha Laflamme, Karin Dorval, Nicole Plourde, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Bailey Rigg, Dan Record, Gary Bisson, Amy Huter, Ken Proulx, Roland Pinette, students and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2010 meeting public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated September 20, September 26, and September 27, 2010 for the amounts of $9,454.21, $98,689.37 and $185,785.27 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 None
ERRP On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the ERRP application as presented by the Superintendent. The funds received will be distributed to the current and retired employees on the Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
BOARD GOALS The Board will meet on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 6:15 p.m. in the Berlin High School library to continue their goal setting process and develop an action plan.
1st READINGS On a motion by Martha Laflamme seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the first reading of - Policy – DIH – Fraud Prevention, DJ – Purchasing, DJB- Purchasing Procedures, DJC – Petty Cash Accounts, DJC-R – Petty Cash Procedures, DJD – Cooperative Purchasing, DJE – Bidding requirements, and DJF – Local Purchasing as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
SUPER REPORT The Superintendent presented the following items:
- Milan, Dummer, Berlin, GRS Joint Meeting
- School Manuals
- BHS Library video presentation
- Parent Involvement Survey
- School Vehicle Purchase
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS None
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, 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 Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 8:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
RESIGNATIONS:
Jacalyn Howell – Educational Assistant – BHS
TEACHER NOMINATIONS:
NOMINATIONS:
Victoria Buckley – Cafeteria Worker – BJHS
Mary Williams – Hillside Intramural Field Hockey Coach
Dominic Miranda – Math Department Chair – BHS
Kelly Judson – Morning and Afternoon Supervision - BHS
Ben Murphy – BJHS Student Council Advisor
Amy Blanchette – HOSA Advisor - BHS
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Dave Griffin – Hillside Student Council Advisor
Steve Arsenault – Hillside Intramural Soccer Coach
Joanne Murphy – Hillside Intramural Soccer Coach
Justin Jacques – Hillside Intramural Soccer Coach
Gary Roy – Hillside Intramural Soccer Coach
Meg Valliere – Hillside Intramural Soccer Coach
Laura Ouellette – Hillside Intramural Soccer Coach
Lynda Arsenault – Hillside Intramural Field Hockey Coach
Joele Losier – Hillside Intramural Field Hockey 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 Linda Pivin, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 8:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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