July 21, 2011
A meeting of the Berlin Board of Education was held in the Berlin High School library beginning at 6:00 p.m. Present for the meeting were, Nicole Plourde, Karin Dorval, Nathan Morin, Linda Pivin, Martha Laflamme, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Beverly Dupont, Dan Record, Tim Forestall, Amy Huter, Jamie Welch, and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the June 30, 2011 meeting. Nicole Plourde, Nathan Morin, Karin Dorval, voted in the affirmative; Martha Laflamme and Linda Pivin abstained.
WARRANTS On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated, July 24, 2011 and July 25, 2011 for the amounts of $144,735.50 and $295,378.87. The Honeywell voucher was removed due to incorrect billing. On a roll call vote, Linda Pivin, Nathan Morin, Karin Dorval, and Nicole Plourde voted in the affirmative with Martha Laflamme abstaining.
FINANCIAL REPORT None
COMMENTS None
4H PROGRAM Jamie Welch gave the Board information regarding the development of a 4H Shooting Sports Program that would be part of his Outdoor Science Club at the Berlin Junior High School. Discussion ensued. On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to approve the creation of this program. The motion passed unanimously.
A- POLICIES On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Nathan Morin, the Board voted to approve the amendment of A Policies–AC – Non-Discrimination, ACE – Procedural Safeguards, and AC-R – Title IX Grievances. The motion passed unanimously.
SCHOOL LUNCH The Board was given information regarding a recent audit from the State of New Hampshire on the School Lunch Program at Hillside/Junior High School. They were informed that all of the issues were resolved and that the case is now considered closed.
BESS NEGOTIATIONS Nathan Morin will serve as the Board representative for the upcoming negotiations with the Berlin Educational Support Staff.
SUPER’S REPORT The Superintendent informed the Board of the following issues:
- NH Department of Education On-Site Review
- School Approval
- Work Camp New England
- Summer Programs
- Update on Summer Projects
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS Nicole Plourde read a card from Zack Donaldson thanking them for awarding him the School Board Scholarship.
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 6:40 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 Martha Laflamme, seconded by Linda Pivin, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 7:40 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
OMS GUIDELINES On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the amended OMS Guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFFING On a motion by Linda Pivin, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to approve the following staffing changes:
NOMINATIONS:
Renee Stewart – Bus Driver – District
Robert Lord – Varsity Cross Country Coach - BHS
RENOMINATIONS:
Nicole Arguin – Varsity Field Hockey Coach – BHS
Louise Johnson – 1st Asst Varsity Field Hockey - BHS
Craig Melanson – Varsity Soccer Coach – BHS
Tony Valliere – 1st Asst Varsity Soccer - BHS
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a criminal record check.
The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN On a motion by Martha Laflamme, seconded by Karin Dorval, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 7:43 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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