MINUTES OF MEETING
JACKSON SCHOOL BOARD
Jackson Grammar School
November 19, 2012
1. Call to Order: The Nov. 19th 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, William White, Dr. Carl Nelson, and Principal, Gayle Dembowski. Staff member, Heather Woodward, was also present.
2. Approve Minutes (10-15-12) – Motion by Mr. Nemeth, second by Ms. Synnott, to approve the Minutes of the Oct. 15th meeting as circulated. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. Citizen Comments: None.
4. Presentation of School Programs/FYI Items:
Dr. Nelson announced there will be an SAU Board meeting on Dec. 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Conway Professional Development Center at which time the budget will be approved.
5. Old Business: None.
6. Instructional Issues: None.
7. Consider Personnel Actions: None.
8. Business Affairs:
A. FYI – 2012-13 Budget Status Report – Dr. Nelson provided copies of updated budget. There were no questions or comments.
9. Administrator’s Reports:
- Superintendent – Dr. Nelson reported that the first draft of the Jackson
School Board budget will likely be ready for the Dec. 17th meeting.
- Principal – Ms. Dembowski provided revised quotes for contract for a bear
proof dumpster to be installed at the school. She noted that Waste Management’s revised proposal includes added fees which brings their quote to $201.25 per month. She stated North Conway Incinerator Services waived the rental fee; however, Waste Management is still the lowest quote. Black Mountain does not offer a bear proof dumpster.
Ms. Anzaldi stated she has heard of some businesses where Waste Management does not live up to its contract and have added fees, and sometimes schedules change. She stated that her own costs doubled within the contract during the time she was with Waste Management, noting also that North Conway Incinerator is a local firm and schedule changes are not a problem. Mr. Bradley stated he has used both Waste Management and North Conway Incinerator, and has had good and bad experience with both.
Dr. Nelson reported that Conway has just signed another three year agreement with Waste Management. Ms. Synnott questioned whether Conway has had their fee increased during the contract period. Dr. Nelson will check. It was decided to try a one year agreement with Waste Management.
Ms. Dembowski announced they have put new signs on the door for visitor sign in, also George Bordash will be getting quotes for a nice sign for the playground stating the rules and hours for use.
Ms. Dembowski noted that some time ago she had approached the Board about locking the door while the children are in the building, and with recent events she is nervous about having people enter that door. She asked that the Board consider a bell or lock with a code. Ms. Anzaldi questioned which she would prefer to try. Ms. Dembowski stated a bell does not keep someone from coming in, noting most schools today use a visitor’s pass where a person has to go past the front office. She said she has a sample of a keyless lock which can be programmed so that parents can gain access. She noted also that there is a door which cannot be locked from the inside, but people can always get out.
Dr. Nelson said at the SAU they have a mag lock and a button you ring to have someone let you in if they do not have someone stationed there all the time. In Conway all doors have mag lock systems, in Bartlett there is one door you can go through, and two people in the office.
Ms. Dembowski will get quotes from the locksmith for the Board to consider. She noted we would always want one that has a key override.
Ms. Dembowski said the committee meeting for community forum on increasing enrollment has been scheduled for Nov. 29th at 4:00 p.m.. She has invited two realtors, a Selectman, PTO members, staff members to serve on the committee. Dr. White will represent the School Board.
10. Citizen Comments: Ms. Woodward said regarding the locks, the Board might want to consider interior doors as well, noting she cannot lock her classroom door from the inside. Dr. Nelson suggested asking Mr. Bordash to look into that as it can be expensive to fix.
11. Board Member Issues: Motion by Mr. Bradley, second by Ms. Synnott, that the Board approve Items 11, A-D as follows:
- Set Date for Next Meeting – December 17, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
- Set Date/Time for School District Meeting - March 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
- Set Date/Time for Budget Hearing – February 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
- Consider Change in January Meeting Date to January 22, 2013 (due to Martin Luther King Day).
Upon question by Mr. Bradley as to the timing of the budget hearing, Dr. Nelson said he will check to be sure the meetings are scheduled according to law.
As regards the March elections, it was noted that Ms. Synnott’s term will expire in March 2013 – there will be Board openings for a 3-year term and a 2-year term. Dr. White said is it his understanding that Mr. Kearns plans to run again.
Ms. Synnott stated it was brought up at the Whitney Oversight Committee meeting that some tiles need to be replaced at Whitney Center. Ms. Dembowski explained there was a buckling near the closet and the tiles are broken. She suggested perhaps Whitney funds could pay for that repair. Dr. Nelson stated the Whitney Center has construction money left in that account and suggested they use that. Ms. Dembowski will get that scheduled and will bill the Whitney Construction account.
Mr. Bradley suggested the Whitney Oversight Committee be invited to attend the next Board meeting to get the money situation straightened out. It was noted there is a balance of $3,000+ and we need to “figure out the money thing.” Ms. Anzaldi suggested they also address landscaping and plowing at that time. Dr. Nelson will get the actual figures from Mr. Hill.
12. Signing of Manifest: Manifests were duly signed.
13. Nonpublic Session: None.
14. Adjourn: Motion by Ms. Synnott second by Mr. Nemeth, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail T. Currier, Recording Secretary
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