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City Council Chambers DRAFT
Mr. Warren called the
meeting to order at Last
Minutes Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mr. Connelly, to accept the minutes of the Regular
meeting of Superintendent’s
Report Employee
Recognition Mr. Hemingway, Assistant
Superintendent with the assistance of the Recipients
received a $25 gift certificate from The 103 Restaurant in Retirement Plaques Mrs. Honeywell
Projects Mr. Hopkins reported
on the highlights of the Honeywell Project throughout the District via Power
Point presentation. The initial focus
of the project was to provide better quality heat and fresh air in the
schools as well as cut down on energy consumption. The cost and energy savings is much more
than expected as seen in comparison with base year usage and costs two years
ago. The project is nearly complete,
significant work will take place at NWEA
Data Mr.
Hopkins gave a detailed review of data collected and compiled from NWEA
testing. One of the goals that have
been focused on is to eliminate the summer drop in scores; many interventions
have been put in place to assist students with continued learning during
summer break. There are a number of professional
development opportunities being offered this summer for teachers to learn how
to facilitate new curriculum and interventions for students. Mr.
DeVito requested a report on the number of days in the school year that are
required to complete the assessments done in district. Student
Senate Report Reports
will begin in September. Public
Comment Curfew Request Mr.
David Walker, Ward 4 City Councilor addressed the Board on behalf of a
constituent who has voiced concerns with teenagers playing after dark on the Committee
Reports Building Committee: No Action Required Instruction Committee: No
Action Required Personnel Committee: Retirement Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board accept the
retirement resignation of Amber Hall, Cook Manger and Gerard Poisson,
Custodian. The motion carried
unanimously. Resignations Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Dr. Pastelis, that the Board approve the following resignations:
Jennifer Ruel.................................................................................. Assistant
Principal The motion carried
unanimously. Nominations Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the following nominations:
The
motion carried unanimously.
Department
Head Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Dr. Pastelis, that the Board approve the following Department Head
and Curriculum Advisor nominations: Thomas
Alberghini............................................................ Adult
Education Director The
motion carried unanimously. Contract
Renewal Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the following Teacher contract
renewal nominations: Scott Prieto.................................................................................... Third
Year Teacher The
motion carried unanimously. Summer
School Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the following Summer
School nominations: Thomas Alberghini........................................................................... Program
Teacher Peg Hurd............................................................................................ Program
Teacher Anna Ingram................................................................................... Program
Secretary Richard Poole.................................................................................... Program
Teacher Thomas Power................................................................................... Program
Teacher Scott Prieto........................................................................................ Program
Teacher
Mark Sampson.................................................................................. Program
Teacher Barry Smith........................................................................................ Program
Teacher The motion carried
unanimously. Extra/Co-Curricular Mrs. Stevens moved, second by
Mrs. Grassie, that the Board approve the following extra-curricular and
co-curricular nominations: Joanne Houston............................................................. Auditorium
Stage Manager The motion carried
unanimously. Grant
Proposal Mrs.
Stevens moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board approve the submission
of a grant proposal for a Pre-School Nurse position to the Barker
Foundation. The motion carried
unanimously. Job
Description The
Committee submits to the Board for first reading the following job
descriptions: Speech Specialist and
Speech/Language Department Head. Special Services Committee: No action required. Finance Committee: Coaching
Stipend Mrs. Warren moved,
second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board approve
the use of the Basketball Coaching stipend to purchase supplies and equipment
at the Athletic Director’s discretion.
The
motion carried unanimously. Smart Boards Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mrs. Stevens, that the Board approve the bid from
Headlight Audio Visual of Portland, ME for 20 Smart Boards at $3,939 each for
a total of $79,456. The motion carried
unanimously. Cafeteria Tables Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mr. Watson, that the Board approve the bid from Virco
of Conway, AR for cafeteria tables at Carpet Replacement Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board approve the bid from
Institutional Interiors of Londonderry, NH for carpet replacement at the
Central Office in the amount of $52,500.
The motion carried unanimously. Desks & Chairs Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mrs. Stevens, that the Board approve the bid from
Equipment Environments of Hudson, NH for 100 desks and chairs in the amount
of $8,005. The motion carried unanimously. Trim Painting Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mr. Watson, that the Board approve the bid for
painting trim at three schools from Ray Gherlone Painting Excellence of
Center Strafford in the amount of $9,800.
Funding from CIP line 743000-07101 Food Service Equipment Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mr. Connelly,
that the Board approve the bid from Tri-Mark United East of Attleboro, MA for
food service equipment in the amount of $4,794. Funding from CIP line 773700-06401. The motion carried unanimously. Locker Replacement Mrs. Warren moved, second by Dr.
Pastelis, that the Board approve the bid for locker replacements at Replacement Door Mrs. Non-Union Salaries Mrs.
Stipends Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board approve the following Reading
First Grant funded stipend requests: Gwen Guess.......................................................................................................... $1,030 The
motion carried unanimously. Food Service Mgt. Mrs. Warren moved, second by Dr.
Pastelis, that the Board approve the bid proposal from Chartwells for a five
year contract, with the stipulation that the contract can be canceled at the
end of each year. The motion carried
unanimously. Discipline Committee: Mrs.
Duntley moved, second by Mr. Watson that the Board approve the Discipline
Committee recommendations from the Policy Committee: First Policy
Policy
KA-A, Emergency Information Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to suspend the rules for first reading
of Policy NCLB Resolution Mrs. Old
Business None Freshman
Advisory The
next Freshman Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for NHSBA
Update Mrs.
Warren reported that an update will be provided at the next Board meeting;
the Annual NHSBA meeting is scheduled for New
Business Mr.
Connelly questioned why no one was present at City Budget Hearings from the
School Department. Mr. Hopkins and
other Board members will assure representation at future hearings. Non-Public
Session Dr.
Pastelis moved, second by Mrs. Stevens, that the Board enter non-public
session in accordance with YES: Mrs. Grassie, Dr. Pastelis, Mrs.
Duntley, Mrs. Stevens, Mr.
DeVito, Mr. Connelly, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Callaghan, Mr.
Watson, Mrs. Warren, Mr. Brennan NO: None The
motion carried unanimously. Public
Session Dr.
Pastelis moved, second by Mrs. Stevens, to re-enter public session. On a unanimous vote, the Board entered
public session at Suspension Mr. Watson moved,
second by Mrs. Duntley, that the Board support the Superintendent’s
recommendation to suspend a teacher for three days without pay. Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Warren to
amend the motion, to reduce the suspension from three days to two days
without pay. The motion to amend,
failed by majority vote. Mr.
Brennan requested a roll call vote on the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: YES: Mrs. Grassie, Mr. DeVito, Mr.
Connelly, Mr. Watson, Dr.
Pastelis, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Callaghan, Mrs. Duntley NO: Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Warren, Mr.
Brennan The
motion passed with an Resignation Mr. DeVito moved,
second by Mr. Watson, that the Board accept the retirement resignation of
Gregory Ingalls. The motion carried
unanimously. AFSCME
Contract Mrs. Warren
moved, second by Mr. Watson, that the Board approve the AFSCME Council
93/Local 863 Contract for school years 2007-08 through 2009-2010 for
submission to City Council for approval.
The roll call vote was as follows: Adjournment ............................................... Mr.
Watson moved, second by Mr. DeVito, to adjourn. On a unanimous vote, the Board adjourned at
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