School Board Minutes of Regular Meeting October 2009
October 14, 2009 Minutes of Special Meeting / Marlow School Board / John D. Perkins School, 7:30 p.m.
Present: Joseph Scharf, Board Chair
Ernie Perry, Board Member
Stephanie Tickner, Board Member
Marcia Levesque, Board Member
Phyllis Peterson, Principal
Wayne Woolridge, Co-Superintendent of Schools
Tim Ruehr, Business Administrator for Towns
Jill Wdowiak, Recording Secretary
Also in Attendance: Nancy Tomasko
Beth LaFreniere
PUBLIC HEARING
AMERICAN RECOVERY/REINVESTMENT FUNDS
Mr. Scharf called the Public Hearing to order at 7:35 p.m.
Mr. Ruehr explained that these funds are part of the Federal Recovery Act and went into different state channels to help stimulate the economy. He shared with the Board that these funds, in the amount of $10,852.00, are to be used for school-aged special education students and can be kept for up to two years. Mr. Woolridge added that even though the IDEA Recovery funds are targeted for special education students, staff can use the funds for professional development or NECAP analysis training because staff members work with special education students.
Mr. Scharf adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Wdowiak
Recording Secretary
Approved: November 18, 2009
October 14, 2009 /Minutes of Regular Meeting / Marlow School Board / John D. Perkins School, 7:30 p.m.
Present: Joseph Scharf, Board Chair
Ernie Perry, Board Member
Stephanie Tickner, Board Member
Marcia Levesque, Board Member
Phyllis Peterson, Principal
Wayne Woolridge, Co-Superintendent of Schools
Tim Ruehr, Business Administrator for Towns
Jill Wdowiak, Recording Secretary
Also in Attendance: Nancy Tomasko
Beth Lefreniere
1. Call to Order
Mr. Scharf called the School Board meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
2. Public Input
None
3. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Ms. Tickner to approve the board minutes of September 2, 2009 (Retreat) and September 9, 2009 (R). Mr. Perry seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.
4. Bills and Manifests
A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to approve the bills and manifests (cks # 5001827-5001869) in the amount of $93,185.91. Ms. Tickner seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.
5. Financial Report
Mr. Ruehr presented his financial report showing a negative balance of -$33,402.00. He explained that the deficit is due to middle school and high school tuitions. Mr. Ruehr explained that at Keene High School we budgeted for 19 students and we currently have 22 and at Keene Middle School we budgeted for 8 students and currently have 9 students. He added that we also have an additional elementary out-of-district placement. Mr. Ruehr stated that at the end of the year if needed, we have the Tuition Trust Fund to fall back on.
6. Reports
a. Principal – Ms. Peterson presented her principal’s report and updated the Board on the NECAP science results. She also shared with the Board that both doors and the window in her office have been installed. Ms. Peterson also asked the Board to pass along any ideas that they may have for next years budget.
b. Co-Superintendent – Mr. Woolridge reported to the Board that one student was absent for five or more days from Keene Middle School due to illness; but not with flu like symptoms. Mr. Woolridge reminded the Board of the upcoming AREA Meeting that will be held on Monday, October 19th at 7:00 at the North Campus at Keene High School. He also informed the Board that the upcoming SAU meetings are also listed on his blog. Mr. Woolridge updated the Board on legislative issues.
A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to accept the American Recovery/Reinvestment Act Funds of $10,852.00. Ms. Tickner seconded the
motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.
c. School Board Members – None
d. S.A.U. 29 Committees – Previously discussed
7. Old Business
a. Other - None
8. New Business
a. Instructional Needs of Students with Different Talents Policy, Review - A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to waive the second reading and approve the Instructional Needs of Students with Different Talents Policy. Ms. Levesque seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.
b. Other - Ms. Levesque asked about the budget and if we will keep all the teachers next year. Ms. Peterson explained that we would look at different models and see how we can best serve the students and do it cost effectively.
9. Future Agenda/s
November - Status of Students at KHS
10. Non-Public Session – R.S.A. 91-A:3
None
11. Adjournment
Mr. Sharf adjourned the Board Meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Approved: November 18, 2009
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Wdowiak
Recording Secretary