April 5, 2012
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, Nathan Morin, Louise Valliere, Kenneth Proulx, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Dan Record, Beverly Dupont, Amy Huter, Gary Bisson, Tim Forestall, Jane Provencher, Angela Duquette, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Lucille Lambert, parents, students, and members of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to approve the minutes of
the March 15, 2012 meeting public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Kenneth Proulx, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated, April 02, and April 09, 2012 for the amounts of $8,781.74 and $556,562.21. Discussion ensued regarding the purchasing of supplies and books. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The Board reviewed and approved the financial report.
COMMENTS None
1st RDG EDCA On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board Board voted to remove Policy EDCA off the table. The motion passed unanimously.
On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to approve the first reading of Policy EDCA - Employee Use of Electronic Communication Devices. The motion passed unanimously.
1st RDG I POLICIES On a motion by Kenneth Proulx, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to approve the first reading of I policies, IGA – Curriculum Development, IGAB – Basic Instructional Program, IGDJ – Interscholastic Athletics, IGDJA – Spectator Disorder, IHCA – Summer Activities, IIC – Instructional Time, IJ – Instructional Materials, IKA – Grading System, IKAD – Changing Student Grades, IKB – Homework, IKE – Promotion and Retention of Students, IL – Evaluation of Curricular Programs, ILBA – Assessment of Educational Programs, IMBA – Distance Education, IMBC – Alternative Credit Options. Discussion ensued. The motion passed
unanimously.
NEAS&C Discussion ensued regarding the recommendations from the NEAS&C 2011 visit. Current staff of part-time Library Media Specialist and full-time Library Educational Assistant who is certifiable may meet the NEAS&C committee requirements if submitted.
CLASSROOM NEEDS Amy Huter expressed her concerns regarding the possible influx of students at Brown due the opening of the Federal Prison and her back up plan for one additional teacher with the continuation of the multi-age classroom. Discussion ensued regarding possible solutions. Conclusion was if necessary to hire an additional elementary teacher and reorganize Special Education to follow inclusion thus opening a classroom.
AREA AGREEMENT On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to approve the AREA Agreement with Milan, as amended. The Superintendent informed the Board that Milan established a study committee to investigate having Grade 7 & 8 students educated at Milan Village School in the fall of 2013.
SUPER’S REPORT The Superintendent informed the Board of the following issues:
- BHS student participation in Junior Science & Humanities Symposium
- School Consolidation Survey
- 3 boys and 4 girls at BJHS were selected by the coaches to play BHS Baseball and Softball
- Many students received Family Consumer Sciences and Community Leaders awards at their spring conference
- Special Education Process reviewed
COMMENTS Dylan Poirier asked the Board to consider electronic tablets instead of books. Emily Landry asked what a warrant was, and was told it was a bill.
NEW BUSINESS Nicole Plourde thanked the numerous students and teachers that helped St. Vincent box clothes.
Ken Proulx also praised the hard work and effort of Elaine Connary and FCCLA.
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Nathan Morin, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 6:50 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 Kenneth Proulx, seconded by Nathan Morin, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 10:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
RENOMINATIONS On a motion by Kenneth Proulx, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to approve the staff renominations as listed for the 2012-2013 School Year. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
ADJOURN On a motion by Kenneth Proulx, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 10:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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