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City Council Chambers DRAFT
Mr. Callaghan called
the meeting to order at Last
Minutes Dr.
Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Connelly, to accept the minutes of the Regular
meeting of the Superintendent’s
Report Retirement
Plaques Mr. Hopkins
recognized and thanked for their many years of dedicated service the
following mid-year retirees; Jackie
Faulhaber, 23 years; Lorraine Ramsay, 22 years; Paul Normandin, 13 years;
Sarah Brown, 27 years; Sylvia Poore, 10 years; and Juliette Lamb, 26 years. Board
Recognition Mr. Hopkins,
amongst a standing ovation, presented Mrs. Duntley with a plaque
acknowledging her four years of service as a Board member and Committee Chair. Although not in attendance Mr. Devito was
recognized for serving as a Board member, Vice-Chair, and Committee Chair for
twelve years; and Ms. Moody was recognized for her two years of service as a
Board member. Mrs.
Warren, amongst a standing ovation, was presented a plaque acknowledging her
ten years of service as a Board member, serving as Board Chair, Committee
Chair, NHSBA and NSBA representative.
Mr. Hopkins extended thanks and appreciation for her commitment to the
District. The
Superintendent read a message from Peg Hurd, RFT President: On behalf of the Federation, thanks and
gratitude is extended to the outgoing Board members for their dedication to
the children of Employee
Recognition Mr. Hemingway,
Assistant Superintendent, acknowledged the recipients of the November
Rochester School Department Employee of the Month award, highlighting their
attributes: Betty McCrillis, Special Education Secretary
(District); Theresa Ahadi , Program Aide at Recipients
received a $25 gift certificate from The 103 Restaurant in Field Development Mr. Hopkins met with the City Council Finance
Committee to discuss the field development on the property adjacent to Mr.
Connelly moved, second by Mr. Brennan, the Board authorize the allocation of
$300,000 to a CIP for Athletic Field Development. Mrs.
Warren clarified that all funds from revenue generated in association to
field development and the property off The
motion carried unanimously. Student
Senate Report Due
to inclement weather there was no Student Senate Report. Public
Comment Mrs.
Jae Duntley stated that it was a pleasure and honor to work with all members
over the past four years, it has been
a rewarding experience. Committee
Reports Building Committee: No Action Required Instruction Committee: RMS
Spanish & French Mrs. Grassie
moved, second by Mr. Connelly, the Board approve Spanish I and French I
instruction at French
Honor Society Mrs. Grassie
moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, the Board approve the establishment of a
French Honor Society at Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, to amend the motion to authorize the
Superintendent to speak with the RFT regarding approval of a stipend for the
French Honor Society Advisor. The
amendment passed unanimously. The
motion as amended carried unanimously. 2008-2009
Calendar The Committee
recommends for first reading the 2008-2009 School Calendar. Personnel Committee: Retirements Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board approve with regrets the following
resignations for retirement purposes effective at the end of the 2007-08
school year: Nancy Eastman......................................................................... Mathematics
Teacher ......................................... The
motion carried unanimously. Nominations Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Dr. Pastelis, that the Board approve the following
nominations: Kenneth Guild............................................................................................... Custodian ............................................... The
motion carried unanimously. Co/Extra
Curricular Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, that the Board approve the following Co-Curricular/Extra
Curricular nominations: Bonnie
Varney-Lachance.......................................... Middle
School Girls Lacrosse The
motion carried unanimously. Resignation Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mrs. Grassie, that the Board accept the resignation of Janice
Tilton, Special Education Program Assistant.
The motion carried unanimously. Nominations Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Dr. Pastelis, that the Board approve the following nominations:
The
motion carried unanimously. Special Services Committee: No
action required - November meeting was cancelled. Finance Committee: Cache Server Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mr. Connelly, the Board approve the bid from
Stratacache of Dayton, Ohio for Cache Server System in the amount of $12,154. The motion carried unanimously. Stipend Mrs.
Warren moved, second by Mrs. Stevens, the Board approve a salary increase of
10% for Gwen Guess during the period of time that she served as interim
Principal at Increased Hours Mrs. Warren moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, the Board
approve a 2.5 hour per week increase for the High School Principal’s
secretary. The motion carried
unanimously. Aide Positions Mrs. Warren moved,
second by Dr. Pastelis, the Board approve a 17.5 hour per week Personal Aide position at OT Position Mrs. Warren moved,
second by Mrs. Duntley, the Board approve an additional Occupational
Therapist position. The motion carried
unanimously. Discipline Committee: Mrs.
Hubbard moved, second by Mr. Connelly, the Board support the Committees
recommendations as presented for case #1655, #1657, and #1642. The motion carried unanimously. Policy Committee: Mrs.
Duntley reminded members the next Policy Committee meeting would be held on Old
Business None NHSBA
Update Mrs.
Warren asked for volunteers to represent the Board at the Delegates Assembly
scheduled for January in New
Business Negotiations Mrs.
Warren had received a request from the RFT to establish a schedule for
Paraprofessional Contract negotiations.
The following Board members offered to serve on the Negotiation
Team: Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Parker, and
Mrs. Grassie. The
Superintendent reported that he has spoken with the RFT regarding beginning
negotiations in January 2008. Non-Public
Session Dr.
Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Connelly, that the Board enter non-public
session in accordance with YES: Mr. Connelly, Mr. Watson, Mr. Brennan, Mrs.
Stevens, Mrs.
Warren, Mr. Callaghan, Mrs. Duntley, Dr. Pastelis, Mrs.
Hubbard, Mrs. Grassie, Mrs. Parker NO: None The motion carried unanimously. Public
Session Mr.
Connelly moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to re-enter public session. On a unanimous vote, the Board entered
public session at Organizational Meeting The
January Board meeting will be held on CIP Mr.
Connelly moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, to authorize the Superintendent to
submit a request to the City Manager a supplemental CIP in the amount of
$95,000. The motion carried
unanimously. Adjournment ............................................... Dr.
Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Connelly, to adjourn. On a unanimous vote, the Board adjourned at
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