December 1, 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, Nicole Plourde, Karin Dorval, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Dan Record, Gary Bisson, Amy Huter, Jane Provencher, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Deb Dupuis, Elizabeth Roy, Nancy Brannen, Adrienne Backer, Renee Stewart, Laurie Blake, parents, students, and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2010 meeting public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Karin Dorval, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated November 29, December 5, and December 6, 2010 for the amounts of $4,148.50, $1,858.92, and $315,594.33 respectively. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report was reviewed and accepted by the Board.
COMMENTS None
EARLY GRAD On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve an early graduation request by a Berlin High School student. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIGNATION The Board reviewed Mitch Couture’s letter of resignation as School Board Chairperson.
2nd READING On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the second reading of Policy JICK – Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention - Bullying. The motion passed unanimously.
HEARING Public Hearing Comments on the new JICK Policy were as follows:
- How will the new policy be applied each school
- Can parents be informed on incidents as a whole to know whether they increase or decrease
- Will students receive regular instructions
- Are there clear cut guidelines as to what is considered bullying
- Is there a procedure to notify a person who reported the bullying that the issue is being addressed
2nd READING On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the second reading of E Policies EB – Safety Program, EBB- Safety Procedure, EBBB – Accident Reports, EBC- Crisis Prevention, EBCA – Emergency Plans, EBCB – Fire Drills, and EBCC – Bomb Threats. The motion passed unanimously.
1st READING On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to table the first reading of polices JLCC, JLCG, and JLCG-R, Communicable Diseases. Discussion ensued.
On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the first reading of E-Policies EBCE – School Closing, EC – Buildings and Grounds Management, ECA – Buildings and Grounds Security, ECAB – Access to Buildings, ECAC – Vandalism, EDC – Authorized Use of School Owned Materials, EBBC – Emergency Care and First Aid. The motion passes unanimously.
SUPER REPORT The Superintendent gave the Board information on the following:
- A tentative FY12 Budget Schedule; The Board would like to see the impact of a status quo budget
- Current Bullying Programs offered at each school
- On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the JCWA trip to Italy. The motioned by unanimously.
- December Events
- BHS Graduation Credit Waiver – Discussion ensued. The Board instructed the Administration to develop and update the current policies on graduation requirements.
COMMENTS Debbie Dupuis asked about students qualifying for college if more classes are lost due to budget cuts. The Board feels this will be an issue if budget cuts continue.
Gary Bisson invited the Board to a presentation of the NHIAA Sportsmanship Banner on December 14, 2010 in the BHS gym. Along with basketball games; recognition will be given to Ray’s Electric for their donation of time and materials for the new sound system in the gym. He encouraged the Press to attend.
Nicole Plourde thanked the students and staff for their efforts in aiding St. Vincent de Paul in bagging and sending out some of their clothing.
NEW BUSINESS None
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 7:40 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 Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 9:00 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:
Dan MacKin – Educational Assistant - Hillside
TEACHER NOMINATIONS:
NOMINATIONS:
Jamason Levesque – Grade 8 Boys Basketball Coach
Dan MacKin – 2nd Asst – Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Coach
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Steven Enman – Grade 7 Boys’ Basketball Coach
The motion passed unanimously.
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
ADJOURN On a motion by Karin Dorval, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 9:05 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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