November 3, 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, Nicole Plourde, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Dan Record, Gary Bisson, Tim Forestall, Amy Huter, Georgia Caron, Jane Provencher, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Deb Dupuis, Mozes Tibbetts, Geno Lawrence, Jean Losier, Steve Gagne, Bob Fortier, Brian King, John McKenna, Robert Rodrigue, Susan Tremblay, Lucie Remillard, and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the October 22, 2010 meeting public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously with Martha Laflamme abstaining.
WARRANTS On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated November 1, November 7, and November 8, 2010 for the amounts of $3,958.86, $389.55, and $384,903.81 respectively. Discussion ensued regarding employee mileage reimbursement. Payment was postponed pending further investigation by the administration. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report was reviewed and accepted by the Board.
FY12 BUDGET Discussion ensued regarding health care costs, New Hampshire Retirement and the decrease in State Funding and other revenues.
COMMENTS Brian King read a letter from Local 1444 stating their opposition to the hiring of a Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.
BOARD GOALS On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to table this issue until all Board members are present. The motion passed unanimously.
1st READING On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to approve the first reading of Policy GBEBA – Staff Dress Code as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
2nd READING On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nicole Plourde, the Board voted to approve the second reading of D Policy DKA – Payroll Procedures. The motion passed unanimously.
SUPER REPORT The Superintendent presented the following items:
• Energy Savings Management Program (Grades 7-8)
• Congratulations to Amy Huter on the receipt of her CAGS
• Capital Improvements
• Out of District Placments
• Work Camp New England
COMMENTS City Councillor, Lucie Remillard thanked the Board and administration for attending the city council meeting. She also stated she liked the Work Camp New England Program and that she would like to help with school issues.
Gary Bisson mentioned that Ray’s Electric installed the sound system in the gym at no cost to the district.
Congratulations were extended to all involved in the school play and the sports teams.
Mitch Couture would like to see a special event held for “Friends of the School” volunteers.
NEW BUSINESS None
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 7:34 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 Linda Pivin, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 8:47 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. One vote was taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
RESIGNATIONS:
TEACHER NOMINATIONS:
NOMINATIONS:
Bonne Lowry – BJHS Yearbook Advisor
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Donald Picard – Boys Varsity Basketball Coach - BHS
David Morrissette – Boys 1st Asst Basketball Coach - BHS
Susanne Styles – Winter Spirit Coach – BHS
Gary Boucher – Girls Varsity Hockey Coach – BHS
Paul Arguin – Girls 1st Asst Hockey Coach – BHS
Sean Walsh – Girls Varsity Basketball Coach – BHS
Hillside School – Intramural Basketball Coaches
Steve Arsenault
Paula Landers
Gary Roy
Laura Ouellette
Justin Jacques
Kevin Meehan
Lynda Arsenault
Karen Turgeon
Joanne Murphy
Brynna Kelley
Reggie Coulombe
A maternity leave request from Jill Poulin was approved.
The motion passed unanimously.
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
ADJOURN On a motion by Nicole Plourde, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 8:53 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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