City Council Chambers
Thursday,
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| Mrs. Nancy Warren, Chair Mrs. Audrey Stevens Mrs. Jae Duntley Mrs. Peggy Parker Mr. Robert Watson Mr. John Connelly Mr. Frank Callaghan Ms. Diane Moody Mrs. Anne Grassie Mr. John Rossi Mr. Charles DeVito
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Mrs. Pamela Hubbard Mr. William Brennan |
Mr. Michael Hopkins, Superintendent Mr. Kent Hemingway, Assistant Superintendent Atty. Jerome Grossman Mr. Paul Partenope, Business Administrator Guests/Press |
Mrs. Warren called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM on a roll call with a quorum present. Members participated in the pledge of allegiance.
Last Minutes: Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Connelly, to accept the minutes of the Regular meeting of March 9, 2006, and Special meeting of March 20, 2006. The motion carried unanimously.
State Champions: Mrs. Warren introduced the 2005-06 Spaulding High School Hockey State Champion Team amidst a standing ovation. Team Captain Sean Conroy expressed the team’s feeling of being, “on top of the world," after winning the State Championship. The team was invited to the State House today where they received the following Commendation from the State of New Hampshire by His Excellency John Lynch, Governor:
A Commendation
"Be it hereby known that I,
John H. Lynch
Governor of the State of New Hampshire, join
with my fellow citizens in extending my personal
best wishes and sincerest congratulations to
Spaulding High School
Which recently won the 2006 Division II Ice Hockey
State Championship. The team should be proud of
this significant achievement. On behalf of the
citizens of New Hampshire, I commend each of
you for your commitment to the state, and wish
you all the best in the future."
SHS Alumni: Mr. Douglas Lachance, SHS Alumni President, presented a check for $1,800 from an Alumni fundraiser, earmarked for Spaulding High School outside beautification, to Mr. Pedersen, SHS Principal.
Superintendent’s Report
NECAP: Mr. Hopkins gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the first year results of the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) testing. The District’s goal to have all students achieve Level 3-4 (proficient) on this test. Next steps and intervention strategies for students at Level 1-2 were reviewed.
Cameras: Both exterior and interior security cameras have been installed at the High School. Mr. Hopkins through a PowerPoint presentation showed the capabilities of the cameras highlighting images captured on the two computer screens receiving camera data.
Bid Rejection: Mr. Hopkins informed the Board that due to an oversight in bid specifications and after meeting with Mr. Kalisz, he is recommending rejecting all bids for the Angle Frame Bleachers, and sending out a new RFP.
Drug Search: Mr. Hopkins reported that the first drug search at the high school had been conducted. The search procedure was handled in a professional manner by the Police Department and School Administrators. Both interior and exterior lockdown and searches were completed within an hour.
Student Senate Report: In the absence of a Student Senate representative due to prior commitments, Mrs. Warren read the Student Senate Report. The fourth quarter has just begun, reports cards will be issued Friday, April 14th. The Student Senate will be acknowledging the hard work of High Honor Roll students with the third quarter honors’ breakfast.
National Honor Society held their annual talent show contest, raising over $800 in funds, in addition to many cans of food for the local food pantry. An Easter egg hunt is scheduled at the Small Wonders Daycare Center for April 15th at 9:00 AM.
Students are preparing for SAT and AP Tests which will be held in May and June. A financial aide night for upperclassmen is scheduled for April 19th from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Auditorium. A career fair will be held April 19th during C-Block in the gymnasium for all interested students.
SAGA is preparing for the National Day of Silence. Rainbow ribbons are being sold in the cafeteria during C-Block for students who wish to show their support.
Many events are planned for the coming week: BLAST Concert to be held April 18th and 19th in the Auditorium; Spring sports are kicking off, track, lacrosse, baseball, softball and tennis; the Junior Class is preparing for the Prom, which is scheduled for May 20th at the American Legion; students traveling to Paris with the Foreign Language Department are preparing for their April 22nd departure; Spirit Week plans are being finalized by the Key Club to ensure a good time for all before Spring Vacation.
Public Comment: Mr. Tom Kaczynski voiced his concerns regarding what he felt to be the lack of budget consideration by the Board when looking at moving to full-day kindergarten and almost one million dollars being allocated to field development.
Mr. Watson moved, second by Mr. DeVito, to waive the five-minute time limit set for public comment to allow Mr. Kaczynski an opportunity to complete his statement. The motion carried unanimously.
In closing, Mr. Kaczynski suggested that Board members consider what their responsibilities are as elected City officials.
Committee Reports
Building Committee.
Riverwalk: Mr. Connelly moved, second by Mr. Watson, that the Board approve an 8-foot easement for the City of Rochester to build the Riverwalk along the school property. The motion carried unanimously.
Instruction Committee: No action required.
Personnel Committee.
Resignations: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board accept the following resignations:
Brian Geiger: Mathematics Teacher
Brian Schwartzkopf: Science Teacher
Corina Fournier: PC Technician
Travers Desjardins: Special Education Personal Aide
Ann Marie Hamel: Building Assistant
Ellen Smith: Special Education Personal Aide
The motion carried unanimously.
Nominations: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board approve the following nominations:
Derek Cangello: Social Studies Teacher
Laura Lynn Robinson: Art Teacher
Kathy Dubois: Summer School Director
Diane Glover: Pre-School Assistant
Mary Melendez: Special Education Personal Assistant
Elaine Menard: Building Assistant
Michelle Pyrich: Program Assistant
Constance Littlefield: Guidance Counselor (2006-07)
The motion carried unanimously.
Contract Renewals: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board approve Charles Kaltsas and Amy Clark for 2006-07 Teacher contract renewals. The motion carried unanimously.
Leave of Absence: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board approve a Leave of Absence request for Abigail Lundborn, Elementary Teacher, for the 2006-07 school year. The motion carried unanimously.
Secretarial Hours: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve a change in hours for two secretarial positions at Gonic School from one 35 hour/week position and one 30 hour/week position to two 32.5 hour/week positions effective June 30, 2006. The motion carried unanimously.
Authorization: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the RFT regarding coaching stipends for Freshman Baseball and Freshman Softball. The motion carried unanimously.
Co-/Extra-Curricular: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board approve the following Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular nominations:
Breinne Jordan: Assistant Spring Track (Girls)
Brian Betournay: Assistant Spring Track (Boys)
Robert Fortier: Varsity Tennis (Boys)
Susan Folsom: Yearbook Advisor
Marcus Murray: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach
Craig Walfield: ($1.00) Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Warren Buzzell: ($1.00) Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Ken Billings: ($1.00) Freshman Softball Coach
Robert Gee: ($1.00) Freshman Baseball Coach
Walter "Butch" Brown: ($1.00) Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
Paul Nelson: ($1.00) Assistant Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Elizabeth Levesque: ($1.00) Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach
Samantha Norton: ($1.00) Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach
Gary George: ($1.00) Assistant Freshman Girls Softball Coach
Scott Hanson: ($1.00) Assistant Freshman Girls Softball Coach
Jerry Lachance: ($1.00) Assistant Freshman Baseball Coach
Ryan Trepanier: ($1.00) Assistant Freshman Baseball Coach
Kristen Scott: Middle School Track Coach
The motion carried unanimously.
Contract Renewal: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board approve a 2006-07 Teacher contract renewal for John Torla. The motion carried unanimously.
Nominations: Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board approve the following nominations:
Dianne Charles: Special Education Personal Aide
Blanche Tanner: Family Consumer Science Teacher
The motion carried unanimously.
Special Services Committee: Mr. Rossi requested that it be recorded that the Red Raider symbol is not a mascot and has never been considered such; it is a symbol of pride carried by Spaulding High School.
Finance Committee.
Supplemental Appropriation: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board authorize the Superintendent to request a Supplemental Appropriation from the City Council of $374,527 to allow the expenditure of Special Grant funds. The motion carried unanimously.
New Positions: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board approve a ten-hour/week Aide for a pre-school student to be funded by the IDEA Grant. The motion carried unanimously.
Interpreter: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board include an Interpreter position in next year’s budget for a ninth grade student to be funded through the Deaf Education Program. The motion carried unanimously.
Full-Day Kindergarten: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mr. Watson, that the Board approve a full-day kindergarten option beginning school year 2006-07. The roll call vote was as follows:
YES: Mrs. Grassie, Mr. Callaghan, Mr. DeVito, Ms. Moody, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Rossi, Mrs. Duntley, Mr. Watson, Mrs. Warren, Mr. Connelly
NO: None
The roll call vote carried unanimously.
Bid Rejection: Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. DeVito, that the Board reject all bids received for the angle frame bleachers at the High School. The motion carried unanimously.
Fitness Equipment: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board approve a bid from Sport Supply Group of Jenkintown, PA, in the amount of $7,179.00 for fitness equipment at Spaulding High School. The CIP account for these funds is 773900-06301. The motion carried unanimously.
Ice Machine: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve a bid from Strogen’s HJVAC of Rochester, NH, in the amount of $5,975.00 for an ice machine at Spaulding High School. The CIP account for these funds is 773700-06401. The motion carried unanimously.
Auditorium Lighting: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve a bid from Mikan Theatricals of Hampton, NH, in the amount of $12,500.00 for auditorium lighting at Spaulding High School. The CIP accounts for these funds are 745000-05101 and 745000-05102. The motion carried unanimously.
Tri-City Transportation: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the Tri-City Transportation contract with Provider Enterprises for a total of $105,300.00; with the District’s portion at $35,100.00. The motion carried unanimously.
Revenue Fund: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mr. Grassie, that the Board approve establishing a Special Revenue Fund for the QSP Consortium.
Mr. Hopkins explained that the Department of Education did not approve continued funding for the QSP Consortium grant. Districts that had contracted with us to participate in the consortium are willing to pay $4 per student to support the Consortium Coordinator’s position at least part-time.
The motion carried unanimously.
Alumni Request: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mrs. Stevens, that the Board approve half-price admission to school sporting events for SHS Alumni Association members. The motion carried unanimously.
Gate & Book Receipts: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mr. Devito, that the Board authorize the Superintendent on behalf of the School Board to request Gate Receipts from Spaulding High School athletic events remain with the Athletic Department; and receipts from student book replacements remain in the curriculum budget. The motion carried unanimously.
Discipline Committee: Mrs. Duntley moved, second by Mr. Watson, that the Board accept the Discipline Committee recommendations from the March 13, 2006, and March 29, 2006, meetings. The motion carried unanimously.
Policy Committee.
Second Reading: Mrs. Duntley moved, second by Mr. Connelly, second reading and adoption of the following School Board Policies:
Policy EEACB-1 Use of Surveillance Cameras
Policy IHBH Extended Learning Opportunities
Policy IMBA Online/Virtual Education
Policy IMBC Alternative Credit Options
The motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Non-Public Session: Mr. Connelly moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board enter non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, Paragraph II (c), to discuss confidential personnel matters. Time: 8:27 PM. The roll call vote was as follows:
YES: Mr. Watson, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Grassie, Mr. Callaghan, Mrs. Parker, Mr. DeVito, Mrs. Duntley, Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Rossi, Mr. Connelly, Ms. Moody
NO: None
After a short recess the Board entered non-public session at 8:30 PM.
Public Session: Mr. Connelly moved, second by Mr. Watson, to re-enter public session. On a unanimous vote, the Board entered public session at 9:35 PM.
Freshman Stipends: Mr. Connelly moved, second by Mr. DeVito, that the Board approve a stipend of $817.00 for Freshman Baseball and Freshman Softball Coach as negotiated with the RFT. The motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment: Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mr. Watson to adjourn. On a unanimous vote, the Board adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Michael Hopkins
Board Secretary
