March 6, 2014
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, Denise Valerino, Corinne Cascadden, Bryan Lamirande, Amy Huter, Julie King, Georgia Caron, Tim Forestall, Gary Bisson, Dan Record, Roland Pinette, Cheryl Pinette, and a member of the press.
MINUTES On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Donald Labrecque, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2014 meeting, public session. The motion passed unanimously with Lynn Moore and Denise Valerino abstaining.
WARRANTS On a motion by Lynn Moore, seconded by Louise Valliere, the Board voted to approve the warrant dated, March 10, 2014 for the amount of $143,606.52. On a roll call vote, all members voted in the affirmative.
FINANCIAL REPORT The Board reviewed and approved the financial report. Discussion ensued regarding the unanticipated expenditure of $167,157.00 for Out of District Placement. At this time there are 35 students in placement; the district budgeted for 23.
COMMENTS None
BOARD GOALS The Board revised and reviewed the Board Goals to be approved at the next meeting.
FY 15 BUDGET The Superintendent informed the Board that the administration will prepare for Monday’s budget presentation to the City Council.
SUPER’S REPORT The Board discussed the implementation of an All Day Kindergarten. They instructed the administration to explore further the re-organization of grades and modular classrooms. The School Board would like to discuss options for Marston School with the City Council.
The Superintendent reviewed the NECAP results.
COMMENTS None
MEMBER BUSINESS None
NON PUBLIC On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Donald Labrecque, the Board voted to go into nonpublic session at 7:50 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 Louise Valliere, seconded by Lynn Moore, the Board voted to come out of nonpublic session at 8:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No additional votes were taken in nonpublic session
STAFFING On a motion by Louise Valliere, seconded by Lynn Moore, the Board voted to approve the following staffing changes:
Resignations:
Jessica Glover – Title I Tutor - Hillside
The motion passed unanimously
All nominations are contingent on the applicant passing a background check.
ADJOURN On a motion by Lynn Moore, seconded by Denise Valerino, the Board voted to adjourn it’s meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Berlin Board of Education
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