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City Council Chambers DRAFT
Mr. Watson called the
meeting to order at Last
Minutes Mr.
Callaghan moved, second by Mrs. Hubbard ,
to accept the minutes of the Regular meeting of Superintendent’s
Report Employee
Recognition Mr. Hemingway,
Assistant Superintendent, with the assistance of representatives from RMS,
Ms. Allard and Mrs. McKenney; Gonic School, Mrs. Wingate; and Recipients
received a $25 gift certificate from The 103 Restaurant in Citizen of the Year The Superintendent
congratulated Mr. Callaghan for his selection as Rochester Citizen of the
Year, an honor that is well deserved. Student Recognition The Superintendent commended
Katelyn Yerardi, a National Honor Society student at Spaulding, who collected
personal care items for a project in response to a request from the Extended
School Programs and Volunteer Office. She solicited contributions from
classmates, neighbors, and college connections and delivered the goods at a
time when supplies were almost depleted. Congratulations
were extended to all the students who participated in the Skills USA
statewide competition. Students from
Mr. David Foote’s Drafting Class who placed first in their division will
represent High School Update Mr. Hopkins reviewed the incident
at the high school involving a rumor going around about a potential threat.
After a thorough investigation by high school administrators and the
Rochester Police Department, students and parents were notified that there
was no validity to the rumor. To
assure the safety and security of all students and faculty, a significant police
presence will be in and around the High School for the remainder of the
week. The communication to students
and parents by the administration is commendable; the conduct of students
regarding this issue is also praiseworthy. Student
Senate Report Sara
Hussey, Student Senate President reported that the drama production of the
Wizard of Oz last month was a great success.
Students are looking forward to April vacation and are beginning to
make summer plans: the seniors have
received their college acceptance letters and now must choose a school and
begin packing up; juniors are looking toward SATs and visiting schools. Everyone is looking forward to the rest of
the school year. Spaulding
has had six juniors accepted to attend the Advanced Studies Program this
summer at Seven
students from the Upcoming
events at Spaulding include the Spring Fling, hosted by the Key Club with a
Pep Rally to recognize spring sports; April 17, the Spanish Honor Society
will hold its induction ceremony at 7:00 p.m.; the Sophomore Semi-Formal is
scheduled for May 10th at the Elks in Rochester; and the Junior
Prom is scheduled for May 24th , the theme is entitled Une Belle
Nuit, the Grand March is at With
the recent rumors of a security threat at Spaulding the students appreciated
the candor of the administration, and how they were forthright with
recognizing the possibility of anxiety of some students. The communication to students and families
helped to gain an understanding of the rumor and the steps being taken to
ensure students safety. Public
Comment Mr.
Tom Kaczynski addressed the Board regarding the results of the Mr.
Fred Leonard of East Rochester echoed the concerns brought forth by Mr.
Kaczynski; money spent on curriculum should be producing better results -
something is not working. Mr. Leonard
complimented the High School administration for the notification that was
sent out to parents, it was the right way to comfort people letting them know
that a potentially dangerous situation was being taken care of. Mr.
Leonard expressed his concerns with two School Board members, who were voted
into their position on the Board to do what is best for children and yet
voted as State Representatives to decriminalize marijuana. He is very concerned that this vote will be
perceived by students that the use of marijuana is okay because there are no
consequences; not a message he feels students should hear. Mr. Leonard asked that these School Board
members either resign from the Board or apologize for their support of
decriminalizing marijuana. Mrs.
Martha Wingate, Gonic resident and Principal of Gonic School addressed the
Board in regard to all the positive work that is happening within the
schools. Monthly reports are submitted
to the Superintendent outlining activities going on throughout the schools;
students demonstrating and talking about what they are learning and working
hard in their classes to achieve.
Mrs. Wingate stated that it is about who we are and what we do every
single day in school, not just testing that matters. In closing she informed the Board that she
is very proud to be part of the Rochester School system; things may not be
perfect, but everyone works really hard every day to provide the best
education to our students. Committee
Reports Building Committee: School Renaming Mr. Connelly moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that
the Board approve changing the name of the East Rochester Annex to the Nancy
Loud School. The motion carried
unanimously. Ms.
Loud expressed her thanks to the Board for this honor and the privilege to
have worked so many years in Rochester.
Working within a District that has so many educators working hard to
provide the best possible foundations for students has been a rewarding
experience. BCA Space Mr. Connelly moved, second by Dr.
Pastelis, that the Board approve the Alternative School space move and the
request to the City Manager for use of the space. The motion carried unanimously. Signage Mr.
Connelly moved, second by Mr. Callaghan, that the Board approve the
replacement of the current Richard W. Creteau Technology Center sign. The motion carried unanimously. Instruction Committee: No
action required. Personnel Committee: Retirement Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board accept the resignation for
retirement purposes of Theresa Burke, Art Teacher at Spaulding High
School. The motion carried
unanimously. Resignations Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by, that the Board accept the following resignations: Alison O’Mally.............................................. Special
Education Program Assistant The
motion carried unanimously. Nominations Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mrs. Grassie , that the Board approve the following
nominations: Gwen Guess............................................................................. Gonic
School Principal The
motion carried unanimously. 08-09
Nominations Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the following 2008-2009
Teacher nominations: Kate Kelly............................................................................. Resource
Room Teacher The
motion carried unanimously. Co/Extra-Curricular Mrs. Stevens moved, second by
Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the following
Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular nominations: Deborah Cooper........................................................... Student
Council Co-Advisor The motion carried
unanimously. Job
Descriptions Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Mr. Torr, for second reading and adoption of the Director of
Student Services job description. The
motion carried unanimously. The
Committee recommends for first reading the following job descriptions: -Second
Cook and/or Cashier -Cook
Manager -Free
and Reduced Lunch Clerk -Bud
Carlson Academy Program Director -Bud
Carlson Academy Secondary School Teacher -Bud
Carlson Academy Special Education Teacher -Bud
Carlson Academy Computer Education Teacher -Bud
Carlson Academy Guidance Counselor -Bud
Carlson Academy Nurse -Bud
Carlson Academy RENEW/PBIS Facilitator -Bud
Carlson Academy Learning Lab Assistant -Bud
Carlson Academy Secretary New
Position Mrs.
Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the posting of
the new High School Guidance Director position. The motion carried unanimously. Special Services Committee No
action required.
Finance Committee: Coach’s Stipend.................. Mr. Watson moved, second by Mr. Connelly,
that the Board approve the Boys Varsity Basketball Coach’s request to not
accept his stipend and the funds be spent on items for the boys and girls
basketball program and overall athletic programs. The motion carried unanimously. High School Windows....... Mr. Watson moved, second by Mr. Allen, that the
Board approve the sale of the old High School windows to Fern, Eldridge and
Friends Antiques of Northwood, NH for $1,000. The motion carried unanimously. Stipend................................. Mr.
Watson moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the stipend of
$1,500 for Willard Young as the RENEW Facilitator, to be funded by the
Drop-Out Prevention grant. The motion
carried unanimously. Aide Position....................... Mr.
Watson moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve a High School
Personal Aide position for the remainder of the 2007-08 school year at a cost
of $3,500. The motion carried
unanimously. NHIAA Lacrosse................ Mr.
Watson moved, second by Mr. Callaghan, that the Board approve the purchase of
any items for Lacrosse as required by the safety rule changes from
NHIAA. The motion carried unanimously. Discipline Committee: ......................................... Mrs.
Hubbard moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, the Board accept the Committees
recommendations as presented for case #4174, #4129, #4130, #4309, #4923 and
STA #3. The motion carried
unanimously. Policy Committee: No
action required. Old
Business None New
Business None Adjournment Mr.
Connelly moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to adjourn. On a unanimous vote, the Board adjourned
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