MINUTES OF MEETING
JACKSON SCHOOL BOARD
Jackson Grammar School
January 19, 2016
- Call to Order: The Jan. 19th meeting of the Jackson School Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. Present were Jerry Dougherty, Principal Gayle Dembowski, Asst. Supt. Kadie Wilson, Keith Bradley, Genn Anzaldi, Dan Mahood, Supt. Kevin Richard and Jess Della Valla. There were five members of the public present.
- Approve Minutes (12-21-15). Motion was made by Genn Anzaldi, seconded by Keith Bradley that the minutes of Dec. 21st meeting be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 5-0
- Citizen Comments: None.
- Presentation of School Programs/FYI ITEMS: Mr. Richard reported that the program of study will be reviewed at the joint board meeting next Thursday Jan. 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Genn Anzaldi said that she encourages all 7th and 8th grade parents attend the joint board meeting to see all the programs the High School offers.
SAU9 wellness committee is looking for board member representation to bring information back to their boards. SAU9 meeting is Feb. 25th at 6:00 p.m. Jessica Della Valla is interested.
- The 1st meeting of the preschool meeting will be this Thursday Jan 28th people interested in joining a committee should attend.
- Instructional Issues: None
- Consider Personnel Actions: None
- Business Affairs:
- FYI – 2015-16 Budget Status Report: Reviewed, no questions.
- FYI – Budget Transfer between Functions: The question was brought up as to why some funds were moved from one area to another. Budget transfer funds were based on students with special needs (i.e. speech & language). Response was given that funds just needed to move around to balance out the budget.
- Review Draft #3 and Approval of 2016-17 Proposed Budget: Reviewed
Motion was made by Genn Anzaldi to approve the 2016-17 budget as is seconded by Keith Bradley. Motion carried by unanimous vote 5-0.
- Review and Approval of Proposed Warrant Articles: Jerry Dougherty suggested that a motion be made that all the articles be approved as a whole as they are drafted. A motion was made by Genn Anzaldi for all articles 1-6 be approved as a whole as drafted seconded by Keith Bradley. Motion carried by unanimous vote 5-0.
- Set Tuition Rate for Employees for 2016-17: Mr. Richard, said the current tuition is set at zero for the 1st child, 25% non-residential tuition for 2nd child and thereafter. The board agreed to keep the tuition rate the same.
- Signing of the Bartlett/Jackson Tuition Contract for 2016-17. All signed.
- Superintendent: Homeland Security will be visiting all SAU9 schools, and presenting advisory reports. Scheduled for Feb. 23rd for Jackson and Bartlett
- Principal: Gayle Dembowski presented the report from Megan about enrichment program, and highlighted some on the programs being offered.
Jess Della Valla asked what enrichment programs are happening afterschool.
This time of year is Nordic skiing. Health and Wellness committee, parents wish more physical activities after school.
Lisa White- suggested maybe adjusting someone’s schedule in order for this to happen.
Principal Gayle Dembowski- we have begun this discussion for next year working with teachers. Teachers are volunteering their time now for the enrichment program. If you have parents willing to help there is always have space available at the school for enrichment.
There was a discussion between Jess Della Valla and Jerry Dougherty about the possibility of blending the enrichment program with the bus schedule to include it after school. Jerry Dougherty mentioned that enrichment should be happening during school hours more so then after school.
PTO point of view- Parent volunteers are great, but shows that the same parents are usually doing the volunteering for different events. Double income double working families hard to volunteer. So where else do you get the volunteers from?
Exchange between Gino Funicella and Jerry Dougherty where Gino asked, how many kids are here in the school? Jerry Dougherty answered right now there are 37. You may be trying to save a school that may not have enough kids to have it saved.
- Board Member Issues—Board Discussion/Committee Reports: None
- Set Date for Next Meeting
Thursday, February 4th – 6:00 Budget Hearing
Thursday, February 4th – 6:30 Board Meeting
- Signing of Manifest: Signed
- Nonpublic Session – RSA 91-A:3 II
- Personnel Matters None
- Student Matters None
- Adjourn Motion made to by Jerry Dougherty Seconded by Genn Anzaldi and carried by unanimous vote 5-0 at 7:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Becky Garland, Recording Secretary
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