November 7, 2013
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, Lynn Moore, Louise Valliere, Donald Labrecque, Kenneth Proulx, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Georgia Caron, Amy Huter, Julie King, Gary Bisson, Dan Record, Tim Forestall, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, Ann Nolin, Craig Melanson, Mike Poulin, Dave Morrissette, and students.
MINUTES On a motion by Donald Labrecque, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2013 meeting, public and nonpublic sessions. The motion passed unanimously.
WARRANTS On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Lynn Moore, the Board voted to approve the warrants dated, November 4, 2013 and November 11, 2013 for the amounts of $14,577.15 and $356,546.30. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The Board reviewed and approved the financial report.
COMMENTS None
AREA AGREEMENT The Board reviewed the status of the AREA Agreement Committee discussions. The Superintendent will review Berlin Public Schools’ options with the State.
GIRLS SOCCER The BHS Athletic Department requested Board approval to expand the current Girls JV Soccer program to a Varsity level sport. The estimated cost of the program is $7,087. On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Donald Labrecque, the Board voted to approve the Girls Varsity Soccer program. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
SUPER’S REPORT The Superintendent informed the Board of the following issues:
- Common Core- Video Clip from WMUR- TV
- Update of Wellness Committee Activities
- Student Recognition
- Congratulations to Girls Field Hockey Team Championship
- Congratulations to all elected and re-elected to the School Board
COMMENTS None
NEW BUSINESS Donald Labrecque congratulated the Girls Field Hockey Team.
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Donald Labrecque, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 6:35 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 Louise Valliere, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 7:17 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session
STAFFING On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Kenneth Proulx, the Board voted to approve the following staffing changes:
NOMINATIONS:
Matthew Soprano – Boys JV Ice Hockey Coach – BHS
Brandon Steady – Boys Basketball Coach – BMS
Donald Picard – Girls Basketball Coach – BMS
Lori Pinette – Basketball Coach – Hillside
Debbie Kelley-Girard – Cafeteria Worker – BHS
Jane Arsenault – Cafeteria Worker – BHS
Alina Westerlund – Educational Assistant - Hlillside
TEACHER NOMINATIONS:
Shannon Taylor – SPED – Brown School
RE-NOMINATIONS:
Gary Roy – Boys Interscholastic Basketball Coach – Hillside
Denise Roy – Girls Interscholastic Basketball Coach - Hillside
The motion passed unanimously.
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a background check.
ADJOURN On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Donald Labrecque, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 7:21 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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