MINUTES OF MEETING JACKSON SCHOOL BOARD
Jackson Grammar School
June 28, 2012
1. Call to Order: The June 29th meeting of the Jackson School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present were Genn Anzaldi, Keith Bradley, Fred Nemeth, Lauren Synnott, Dr. Carl Nelson, and Principal, Gayle Dembowski.
2. Approve Minutes – Approval of Minutes was tabled until the August meeting.
3. Citizen Comments: None.
4. Presentation of School Programs/FYI Items:
A. SAU – Other School Board Reports - Dr. Nelson noted that the next SAU 9
Executive Board meeting is scheduled for August 16th at 6:30 p.m.; the next regular SAU Board meeting will be held on Sept. 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Conway Professional Development Center.
B. Friends of Whitney Center – To be scheduled under Old Business at the August meeting.
5. Old Business: None.
6. Instructional Issues:
A. Consider Second Reading of Policies (KE – Public Complaints) – Motion made by Mr. Bradley, seconded by Mr. Nemeth, that Board consider and approve Policy KE – Public Complaints at second reading. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
B. Consider Approval of Summer Program and/or Curriculum Work – Motion made by Mr. Bradley, seconded by Ms. Synnott, to approve the summer program and/or curriculum work as recommended. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
7. Consider Personnel Actions:
A. Consider Election of Summer Recreation Personnel – Motion by Mr. Bradley, second by Mr. Nemeth, that the Board approve election of summer recreation personnel as recommended. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
B. Accept Resignation of Meredith Piotrow as Aide – Motion by Mr. Bradley, second by Mr. Nemeth, to accept with regret the resignation of Meredith Piotrow as Special Ed Aide. Ms. Dembowski noted that because Gaie Mitchell resigned the reading portion of her position, Ms. Piotrow will take over the enrichment portion of that position and Ms. Dembowski will become the Reading Specialist for one day a week each. She stated the staff has discussed this and felt it would be O.K. without the Aide time because Ms. Grady’s time has been increased some; also the Special Ed position has decreased since that student is no longer here. She said the teachers will have to pick up some extra duties and are O.K. with that. Ms. Piotrow
will work 3 to 4 partial days a week which will allow some flexibility. It was noted that Susan Ross-Parent has accepted the position of World Language Tutor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
C. Inactivate Position #71.02.302.01 – Special Education Aide – Motion made by Mr. Nemeth, second by Ms. Synnott, that position #71.02.302.01, Special Education Aide, be inactivated. Ms. Anzaldi questioned whether it would be a problem if it is decided in the middle of the year to reinstate this position? Dr. Nelson said that is up to the Board, they can do what they want. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
D. Election of Jennifer Hagerty as Part-time School Nurse – Motion by Mr. Nemeth, seconded by Ms. Synnott, to approve hiring Jennifer Hagerty as Part-time School Nurse. Note was made that Ms. Hagerty has great qualifications. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
E. Consider Election of Steven Cooney as 20% Physical Education Teacher – Motion by Mr. Nemeth, second by Ms. Synnott, to approve hiring Steven Cooney as 20% Physical Education Teacher. Ms. Dembowski explained this is a one-year position. There were three candidates interviewed. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
F. Accept Resignation of Ashley Borthwick-Mosson as Half-Time Special Education Teacher – Motion made by Ms. Synnott, second by Mr. Nemeth, that the Board accept with regret the resignation of Ashley Borthwick-Mosson as Half-time Special Education Teacher. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
G. Consider Payment to Carrie McLane – Ms. Dembowski explained this is for 20 hours preparation time provided by Ms. McLane for hiring, designing brochure and registration materials, etc. for the summer program, and that she has been very helpful. Motion by Mr. Bradley, second by Mr. Nemeth, that the Board approve compensation to Carrie McLane for 20 hours worked in preparation for the summer program during the month of June. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8. Business Affairs:
A. FYI -2011-12 Budget Status Report – Dr. Nelson provided updated budget with note that “we will do better than the estimate given.”
B. Consider Alternative Electricity Supplier – Dr. Nelson stated this will save about $1100 to $1200 for the Jackson School District, noting there has been an overall savings throughout the District of $83,000 by choosing Constellation New Energy to supply power. Motion made by Mr. Nemeth, second by Ms. Synnott and carried by unanimous vote, that the Board choose Constellation New Energy as power supplier for the Jackson School.
9. Administrator’s Reports:
A. Superintendent – Dr. Nelson stated hard copies of Personnel Policies were
provided in the packet for non contracted personnel, contracted personnel, and a financial report.
B. Principal – Ms. Dembowski reported the summer program is going well with
between 27 and 30 participants most weeks.
She reported that Gaie Mitchell had adopted a School Cultural approach called Mind Up, helping kids to be more ready to learn. Ms. Dembowski is hoping to get training for the first teacher workshop for the school year.
Ms. Dembowski stated she is looking at doing a task force next year to look at enrichment. This will be opened up to the community for volunteers. Ms. Synnott and Mr. Bradley offered to serve on that committee.
10. Citizen Comments: None.
11. Board Member Issues:
A. Set Date for Next Meeting – August 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Appointment of New School Board Member – Motion made by Ms.
Synnott, second by Mr. Nemeth, that Dr. N. William White be appointed as a member of the Jackson School Board serving to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Andrew Kearns. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Ms. Anzaldi requested that Dr. White be sworn in prior to the August meeting.
12. Signing of Manifest: Manifests were duly signed.
13. Nonpublic Session: At 6:23 p.m. Motion was made by Mr. Bradley, seconded by Mr. Nemeth and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the Board adjourn to non public session under RSA 91-A:3, II.
Nonpublic Session Minutes
The Superintendent discussed a student issue with the Board. The parent would like to speak with the Board.
Mr. Bradley moved to return to Pubic Session and adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nemeth and passed unanimously at 6:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail T. Currier, Recording Secretary
Old Business - August Meeting:
Friends of Whitney Center
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