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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 acknowledged the recipients of the April Rochester School Department Employee of the
Month award, Amanda Ouellette, Facilities Secretary (District); Marilyn Hartford, Recipients
received a $25 gift certificate from The 103 Restaurant in AYP Report Mr. Hopkins presented information
regarding the District’s AYP designation.
Several of the schools that missed AYP last year, made it this
year. The District made AYP in Student
Senate Report Sarah Hussey, Student Senate President
reported that it is a high stress time for some students at Spaulding with
Advanced Placement Testing being conducted this week and next. College credits can be earned if a student
achieves a high enough score on the AP Test.
Juniors will be taking the Science portion of NECAP later this month; Mu
Alpha Beta math club is hosting the Annual Mathalon at the High School on May
15th for high achieving fourth and fifth graders. Students will compete as teams and individually
with various math concepts. The
Spanish Honor Society held their induction ceremony this evening at Upcoming
events at Spaulding are: May 10,
Sophomore Semi-Formal; May 22 Senior Banquet; May 23, Home Room scheduled for Public
Comment Ms.
Peg Hurd, RFT President and RMS Teacher stated that Paraprofessional negotiations
had been completed. Thanks were
extended to Board members who served on the negotiation team: Anne Grassie, Pam Hubbard, and Mrs.
Doris Gates, Mrs.
Gates stressed that the more important issue is the budget; she is concerned
with the Tax Rate which is why budgets are being looked at. Before money is spent on a 3.5 million
dollar Music Suite and capping class sizes creating a need for new teachers
and additional classrooms - the focus should be on meeting mandatory
increases which should be met without extra cost to taxpayers. A few items were found within the proposed
CIP Budget that did not meet the 20 year life expectancy which is the
guideline for items in CIP. She would
like to know that this has been reviewed and what the rationale is. She recommends that before a new school is
considered a presentation be made showing the need and various options looked
at to avoid costly construction. Mrs.
Gates asked that the information packet be reviewed and answers to her
various questions and concerns be addressed. Committee
Reports Building Committee: Job Training Grant Mr. Connelly moved, second by
Mr. Callaghan, that the Board approve a grant funded job training opportunity
at the RW Creteau Technology Center in conjunction with Great Bay College and
Thompson Center Arms. The motion
carried unanimously. Instruction Committee: Math
Credits Mrs.
Grassie moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, that the Board approve the policy that
students enrolled in the standards based mathematics pathway must complete
four courses culminating with Math Connections 2a, achieving a total of four
math credits. The motion carried
unanimously. Admin
Procedure Mrs. Grassie
moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, that the Board endorse the administrative
procedure allowing students to repeat a failed class in the next semester,
only if seats are available and with permission of the administration. The motion carried unanimously. Latin
Program Mrs.
Grassie moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, that the Board approve phasing out the
Latin program; offer Latin 2, 3, and 4 contingent on the ability to hire a
qualified Latin Teacher on a part-time basis next year. Latin 1 would not be offered in the 2008-09
school year. Discussion
ensued regarding participation in Latin classes, the request for a Spanish
class and the process followed for eliminating a program. The roll call vote was as follows: YES: Mrs. Grassie, Mrs. Hubbard, Dr.
Pastelis| NO: Mr. Allen, Mr. Watson, Mr.
Callaghan, Mrs. Parker, Mr.
Bruneau, Mr. Brennan, Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Connelly The
motion failed by majority vote. Foreign
Exch. Students Mr. Connelly moved,
second by Mr. Brennan, that the Board authorize the High School Principal to
determine the number of foreign exchange students enrolled at Personnel Committee: Resignations Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mr. Allen, that the Board accept the following resignations: Jody Chamberlain................................................................... Social
Studies Teacher The
motion carried unanimously. Nominations Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the following nominations: William Cruea.............................................................................. Skilled
Maintenance The
motion carried unanimously. Retirement
Rescission Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board accept the rescission of the request
for retirement from Elizabeth Gaudette, Elementary Teacher. The motion carried unanimously. Job
Descriptions Mrs.
Stevens moved, second by Mr. Connelly, for second reading and adoption of the
following job descriptions: -Second
Cook and/or Cashier -Cook
Manager -Free
and Reduced Lunch Clerk - - - - - - - - - The
motion carried unanimously. Termination Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mr. Allen, that the Board approve the termination of employment for
ER, Special Education Personal Aide.
The motion carried unanimously. Co/Extra-Curricular Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs.
Grassie, that the Board approve the following Extra-Curricular nominations: Katie Taylor.................... ($1.00 Contract)
Middle School Assistant Track Coach The
motion carried unanimously. Teacher
Nomination Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Mrs. Parker, that the Board approve the following 2008-2009
Teacher nominations: Major Daniel Heeter.......................................................................... ROTC
Instructor The
motion carried unanimously. Special Services Committee Bus
Rules Mr.
Brennan moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board approve the proposed
Bus Procedures and Rules. The motion
carried unanimously. Finance Committee: Health Insurance Mr. Watson moved, second by Mrs. Hubbard, that
the Board approve the change in insurance plans from Harvard Pilgrim to
Healthtrust for the District’s AFSCME Bargaining Unit and non-union
personnel. The motion carried
unanimously. Primex Mr.
Watson moved, second by Mrs. Stevens, that the Board approve the multi-year
insurance program from Primex. The
motion carried unanimously. Donation Mr. Watson moved, second by Dr.
Pastelis, that the Board accept a $500 donation from Northern Strafford
County Health and Safety Council to provide CPR training for students and
parents in the District. The motion
carried unanimously. Toilet Partitions Mr. Watson moved, second
by Dr. Pastelis, the Board approve the bid for toilet partitions from J.
Sallese & Sons, Inc. of Bleachers Mr. Watson moved, second by Mrs.
Grassie, the Board approve the angle frame bleacher bid for the baseball
field from CB Seating of Smartboards Mr. Watson moved, second by Mrs. Stevens,
the Board approve the bid for 22 Smartboards from CCS Presentation Systems of
Chelmsford, MA for $50,954. The motion
carried unanimously. Enrollment Projection Mr. Watson moved, second by Dr.
Pastelis, the Board approve the bid for enrollment projections from Planning
Decisions, Inc. of LCD Projectors Mr. Watson moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, the
Board approve the bid for 15 LCD projectors from SDF Professional Computers,
Inc. of Grant Funded Stipends Mr. Watson moved, second by Mrs.
Stevens, the Board approve the following grant funded stipends: The
motion carried unanimously. Technology Merger Mr. Watson moved, second by Mr.
Callaghan, the Board approve a one year trial of a City and School Technology
Department merger. David Yasenchock,
the current School District Network Administrator will oversee both
departments. The City will pay for an
additional technician that will work in both the schools and city
programs. The merger will be evaluated
during the year to see if we want to continue with the program beyond one
year. The motion carried unanimously. Discipline Committee: Mr.
Connelly moved, second by Mr. Brennan, the Board accept the Committees
recommendations as presented for case #5110; #4309; #4730; #4857; #5067;
#5223; # 4897; and #5225 Policy Committee: Policy Adoption Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Brennan, that
the Board approve the second reading and adoption of the following policies: -
JHCA, Physical Examinations of Students - - AC, Non-Discrimination - AC-R, Non-Discrimination: Title - AC-R1, Non-Discrimination -
Title - ACA, Sexual Harassment - ACB, Racial and Other Harassment - ACB-R1, Flow Chart of
Response Plan - ACB-R3,
Student/Parent/Community Member Reporting Form - AE, - AF, Commitment to Accomplishment - AFA, Evaluation of School Board
Operational Procedures - AFA-E, Evaluation of School
Board Operational Procedures - AFB, Evaluation of the
Superintendent - AFB-E, Superintendent’s
Evaluation - AFD, Evaluation of Support Staff The motion carried unanimously. First - BA, Board
Operational Goals - BA-E, Board
Operational Goals - Responsibilities of - - BBAA, Board
Member Authority - BBC, Board
Member Resignation - BBF-E,
School Board Member Ethics - BBFA, Board
Member Conflict of Interest - BCA, Board
Organization and Meetings - BCD,
Board-Superintendent Relationship - BCD-R,
Board-Superintendent Relationship (Delete) - - BCG, School
Attorney - BDA,
Regular Board Meetings - BDC,
Non-Public Sessions - BDDC, Agenda
Preparation and Dissemination -KGF, Policy and Procedure for Naming Properties and
Facilities Old Business None. New
Business RTV Dr.
Pastelis requested the Board consider taping Committee meetings to air over
the Rochester School Television channel.
The request was referred to the Special Services Committee. Graduation Mr. Watson requested on behalf of the
High School, that Board members let him know if they want to sit on the stage
and pass out diplomas at Graduation.
Graduation is scheduled for Adjournment Mr.
Callaghan moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, to adjourn. On a unanimous vote, the Board adjourned at
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