Rochester School Board
Policy Committee
Central Office
Boardroom
May 17, 2007
6:00 PM



Members Present:

Members Absent:

Others Present:

Mrs. Jae Duntley, Chair

Dr. Anthony Pastelis

Mr. William Brennan

Mrs. Anne Grassie (6:25 p.m.)



Mr. Charles DeVito

 

Mr. Michael Hopkins

Mr. Kent Hemingway

Mr. Frank Callaghan

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. with a quorum present.

 

The Committee reviewed the resolution from NSBA. 

 

Mrs. Duntley moved, second by Mr. Brennan, to recommend to the Board approval of the resolution as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.      

 

The Committee discussed the need to establish or amend existing policy relating to the public on school property after dark and the vandalism that is occurring to the property.  The proposal would restrict access to property from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunset, unless an approved school activity.  This would allow any athletic team that isn’t associated with the school to finish their games, but would ensure that police can enforce the no trespassing policy.  The school grounds would be posted with this policy in place.  The track might be an area that would need extended hours beyond this time, since it has some lighting for walking and running. 

 

Mr. Brennan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to recommend to the Board a no trespassing policy for first reading.  The motion passed unanimously.          

 

The Committee also discussed the need for a concise communication policy.  After the recent unusual school events, it is important to place communication with parents as imperative for administrators.  This policy would reinforce the need to contact parents if unusual events happen during the school day. 

 

Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mrs. Duntley, to recommend to the Board the communication policy for first reading.  The motion passed unanimously.   

 

Mr. Hopkins shared the technical advisories from the NH DOE with the Committee.  The DOE is providing this information for policy and policy development related to the two year old State Minimum Standards.  The Board had already approved policies related to this issue.  Mr. Hopkins wanted to share the information with the Policy Committee. 

 

Mr. Brennan moved, second by Mrs. Grassie, to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.    

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Jae Duntley