May 17, 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, Louise Valliere, Kenneth Proulx, Nathan Morin, Donald Labrecque, Corinne Cascadden, Debbie Payeur, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Amy Huter, Dan Record, Bev Dupont, Gary Bisson, Jane Provencher, Lisa Lavoie, and Patrick Kelley.
ELECTION On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to elect Kenneth Proulx as the new Board Secretary to replace Karin Dorval. The motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES On a motion by Kenneth Proulx, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2012 meeting, public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated, May 14, May 21, and May 22, 2012 for the amounts of $16,693.88, $98,643.75, and $7,374.85. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The Board reviewed and approved the financial report.
COMMENTS None
CHARTER ACADEMY Lisa Lavoie and Patrick Kelley of the North Country Charter Academy thanked the administration for their support. They explained their program and the curriculum. Ken Proulx stated that when he was the guidance director at BHS this program helped with the drop- out rate. He commented on their flexibility and cooperation. Louise Valliere inquired about the diploma the students received and how they were accepted at colleges.
1st RDG I POLICIES On a motion by Kenneth Proulx, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to approve the first reading of Policies IK – Earning of Credit, IKF – High School Graduation, IKHA – Early Graduation Guidelines, ILD – Educational Questionnaires, Surveys and Research as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
2nd RDG I POLICIES On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to approve the second reading of Policies IHAM – Health Education & Exemption from Instruction, IHAMA – Teaching About Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco, IHAMB – Teaching About Self-Protection, IMAH – Daily Physical Activity. The motion passed unanimously.
FEDERAL GRANTS On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to accept monies for federal and state grants that occur during the 2012-2013 school year. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
BUDGET FY 13 The Superintendent explained the savings accrued and the new positions added to the FY 13 Budget based on the proposed funding from the City.
SUPER’S REPORT The Superintendent informed the Board on the following issues:
- End of School Year Activities
- 4 for CORE+
- Summer Summit Educator Conference
- Berlin City Dealership Grants for Hillside and Berlin High School
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS Nicole Plourde inquired about the State Science testing at Berlin High School. Mr. Bisson informed her that the attendance was very good ,that everything went smooth, and that they were awaiting the results.
Nicole Plourde also expressed her concern that a plan be in place in the event there is a huge influx of new students due to the opening of the federal prison. Mrs. Cascadden informed her that the administration would discuss this issue.
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 7:10 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 Donald Labrecque, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 9:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session.
STAFFING On a motion by Donald Labrecque, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to approve the following staffing changes:
Resignations/Retirement
Donald Bisson – Bus Driver – District (Retirement0
Mary Williams – Grade 5 Teacher – Hillside
Kristen Bushway - Choral Music Teacher – District
The motion passed unanimously.
SEVERANCE On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to approve the following motion: Administrative Benefit of Severance Pay will follow Article 7-1.4 of the Berlin Education Association Contract dated 2011-2013. On a roll call vote, Nathan Morin, Kenneth Proulx, Louise Valliere and Donald Labrecque voted in the affirmative; Nicole Plourde voted in the negative. The motion passed by a 4 to 1 margin.
ADJOURN On a motion by Nathan Morin, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 9:35 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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