December 15, 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, Martha Laflamme, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Beverly Dupont, Dan Record, Gary Bisson, Tim Forestall, Amy Huter, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Bailey Rigg, Ray Healey, Tony Urban, Lucien Langlois, Barry Kelley, Sally Manikian, 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 December 1, 2010 meeting public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated, December 13 and December 20, 2010 for the amounts of $16,245.29 and $152,824.29. Discussion ensued regarding fuel pricing and music supplies. 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
NCES Ray Healey from North Country Education Services informed the Board of the services provided by NCES. He also thanked the Superintendent for attending their NC Film Festival at BJHS.
1st READING On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to approve the first reading of polices JLCC, JLCG, and JLCG-R, Communicable Diseases as amended. Discussion ensued. Nicole Plourde, Martha Laflamme, and Karin Dorval voted in the affirmative; Linda Pivin voted in the negative. The motion passed by a 3 to1 margin.
1st READING On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to approve the first reading of policies EBBC-R – First Aid Directions, EBCA-R- Emergency Plans, EBCB-R- Fire Exit Drills, EBCD – Emergency Closings as amended. The motion passed unanimously. On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin the Board voted to pull and revisit Policy ECF – Energy Conservation. Discussion ensued. The motion passed unanimously.
2nd READING On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to approve the second 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 passed unanimously.
BOARD GOALS On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to table this issue to the end of the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
SUPER REPORT The Superintendent gave the Board information on the following:
- Enrollment and Capacity Update
- Land Development at BHS
COMMENTS Barry Kelley and Tony Urban questioned why the city would want to relinquish stewardship of the land behind the high school to Bethel ME. Discussion ensued. The Board recommended the Superintendent discuss the Boundaries of the Conservation Easement with the Planning Board. The School Board supports the Planning Board keep City land for future site development and suggests they establish an easement on the same property lines as the overlay zone.
NEW BUSINESS None
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 7:52 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 Karin Dorval, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 9:35 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Martha Laflamme, the Board voted to accept the following staffing changes:
RESIGNATIONS:
Patricia Buckovitch – Educational Assistant - BHS
TEACHER NOMINATIONS:
NOMINATIONS:
Richard Girard – Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
Karen Paul – Educational Assistant- Hillside
Pam Carrier – Hillside Intramural Basketball Coach
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Gary Roy – Boys Interscholastic Basketball Coach – Hillside
Denise Roy – Girls Interscholastic Basketball Coach – Hillside
Denise Roy – Interscholastic Athletic Director - Hillside
The motion passed unanimously.
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
BOARD GOALS The Board directed the Superintendent to finalize the Board Goal Action Plans.
ADJOURN On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 9:41 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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