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ROCHESTER
SCHOOL BOARD School
Board Meeting Minutes
Mr.
Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on a roll call with a quorum
present. Members participated in the
pledge of allegiance. Last Minutes Mr. Gray moved, second by Ms.
Brown, to accept the minutes of the Special School Board meeting of May 26,
2011, Regular Board meeting of May 12, 2011 and the AREA Board meetings of May
9, 2011. The motion carried
unanimously. Superintendent’s Report Student Recognition Mr. Hemingway introduced Mrs. Walker,
McClelland School Principal and the McClelland Student Leadership team. Team members shared with the Board the
team’s development, purpose, goals and community service activities that they
participate in. Members in attendance
were: Nicholas Stone, Scott Infinger, Dominic Lynch, Connor McLain, Rileigh Casey, and Chloe Molinaro Other
Leadership Team members unable to attend the meeting include: Riley Brooks, Zachery Smith, Jeffrey Gudim, Jaxson Libby, Autumn
Miller, Isabella Traeger, Emily Mallet, Jonathan Speltz, Korrie Thayer, and
Hannah Winship Students
from the RW Technology Center were recognized for their outstanding
achievements: Ø Ryan McQuade, Ethan Masse, and Michael Mooney won gold medals
in Skills USA Automated Manufacturing State competition. They will be representing the State of NH
in the National Competition in Kansas City, MO in June. Ø Cody Garland
will represent NH at the FCCLA National Conference in Anaheim, CA Ø Jacob Allen
will be representing the District and State of NH at the FBLA National Leadership
Conference in Orlando, FL. Congratulations
and well wishes were extended to these students for continued success in
their future endeavors. Employee Recognition Mr. Hemingway, Assistant Superintendent
introduced the May employee of the month recipients: Lynda Baita, Spaulding
High School Math Teacher; Sandra Roy, Rochester Middle School Special
Education Teacher; and Bobbi Rivard, Head Cook at
Nancy Loud School. Recipients
received a $20 gift certificate for Granite Steak & Grill in Rochester, a
certificate of appreciation and a spring plant. Mr.
Hopkins acknowledged Mr. Kent Hemingway as the District employee of the
month. He spoke of how valuable Mr.
Hemingway has been to the District and himself over the past six years. Kent’s personal and professional energy along
with his ability to effectively handle varying situations without showing
stress is admirable ~ he will be missed a great deal. Mr.
Hemingway extended thanks to Mr. Hopkins and the School Board – for putting
trust in him six years ago and for enriching his life through the varying
experiences he has had in Rochester. Retiree
Recognition Mr. Watson and Mrs.
Hubbard, on behalf of the School Board presented retirement plaques
recognizing each individual for their achievements, dedication, and
commitment to students, families and the school district. The following individuals were
acknowledged: Thomas Bickford,
Special Education Teacher – 6 years; Sandra Roy, Special Education Teacher –
10 years; Veronica Grant, Para-Educator – 10 years; Karen Stoudt,
Science Teacher – 14 years; Alan Stone, Social Studies Teacher – 17 years;
Janis Dorr, Special Education Teacher – 18 years; Clyde Tibbetts, Building
& Grounds Security – 18 years; Kathleen Gitschier,
Science Teacher – 19 years; Paul Lefevre, Reading
Specialist/Elementary Teacher – 22 years; Therese Letourneau, CTE Business
Teacher – 23 years; Nancy-Jo Higgins, Elementary Teacher – 25 years; Sharon
Williams, Elementary Teacher – 25 years; George Haseltine,
Elementary Teacher – 27 years; Barry Smith, Mathematics Teacher – 31 years;
and Patrice Nickerson, English Teacher – 32 years. Nancy Loud
School Mr. Hopkins informed the
Board that a formal motion by the Board is required by the NH Department of
Education regarding the decision to add a fourth grade class at the Nancy
Loud School. This option has been
reviewed and discussed by the Board during previous meetings. Mavericks
Baseball Due to inclement
weather, recognition of the Board for the support given to the FCLB Mavericks
team in Rochester was rescheduled to Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m. ZBA Appeal Mr. Hopkins reported that
the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted the District’s appeal regarding access
to the exhaust fan. We will not have
to move forward with installing a catwalk; a lift will be utilized when
necessary. 90% Reading
Goal Mr. Hopkins presented a
detailed review of NWEA Reading and Math scores reflecting on the continual
movement forward of our students from Spring 2003 through Spring 2011. Students have been showing positive growth
in both Math and Reading; the District has been above the National norm for
the past four years. The work that is
being done to meet the varying needs of our students is remarkable. The
Superintendent indicated that although we are not doing exactly as well as we
as we want to, it is important to acknowledge that students are making marked
progress. Schools are ensuring that
students are meeting or exceeding their targeted yearly growth. Student Senate Report Mr.
Watson welcomed Spaulding High School Student Senate President Ian Martin and
Vice-President Alexander Clarke to the meeting. The representatives reported on various
senior activities underway, including the awarding of over $200,000 in
scholarships to more than 100 students. Community involvement at Spaulding has
included the redesign of the shrubbery around the high school. Studley’s is
partnering with the Horticulture class next fall to finalize the
redesign. The Horticulture Department
is also working with the Main Street Coalition and Studley’s
to beautify the Main Street of Rochester.
A
brief summary of Spring Sports statistics was provided; noting that the
Softball team made it to the quarterfinals loosing by one run to Concord. Summer will be busy with Summer School;
ROTC Leadership training; band, soccer and football camps in August; and
multiple Freshman Orientation days scheduled throughout the summer. Public Comment Rob
Seaward, SHS Principal reminded Board members that Graduation is scheduled
next Friday, June 17th at 6:30 p.m. on the Hugo Bolin Football
field. Committee
Reports Building
Committee: No
action required. Instruction
Committee: No action required. Personnel
Committee: Retirement Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Ms. Brown, the Board accept the resignation for retirement purposes
of Donald Collins, Custodian and Ronald Levesque, Custodian. The motion carried unanimously. Resignations Mrs. Stevens moved, second
by Mr. Brennan, the Board accept the following resignations: Bonnie Bonneau................................................................ Para-Educator The motion
carried unanimously. Nominations Mrs. Stevens moved, second
by Mrs. Logan, the Board approve the nomination of Albert Small, Security
Guard. The motion carried unanimously. Summer
School Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Ms. McCarley, the Board approve the following Special Education
Summer School nominations: Christie
LeClair.............................................. Occupational
Therapist Karen
Carignan..................................................... Speech
Pathologist Lisa
Harrison......................................................... Speech
Pathologist Laura
Smith................................. REACH
Special Education Teacher Laura
Harwood...................................................................... Teacher Margaret
Tardiff........................................................... Para-Educator Christine
Moss....................................................... Physical
Therapist Lee
Murphy........................................................... Physical
Therapist Shara
Hughes........................................................ Speech
Pathologist Ellen
Bartley............................................................. REACH
Teacher Karen
Hodgson............................................... REACH
Para-Educator Donna
Lessard................................................ REACH
Para-Educator Alyssa
Curto................................................... REACH
Para-Educator Laurie
Thibault............................................... REACH
Para-Educator MaryAnn
Leahy............................................. Middle
School Teacher Courtney
Clairwood....................................... Middle
School Teacher Gail
Terra........................................................... High
School Teacher Terry
Desjardins................................................ High
School Teacher Brandon
Albert.................................................. High
School Teacher Steven
Prescott................................................... High
School Teacher Donna
Turner...................................................... Elementary
Teacher Donna
Egan......................................................... Elementary
Teacher Daniel
Saucier..................................................... Elementary
Teacher Jessica
Burrows................................................... Elementary
Teacher Christa
Mann............................................. Elementary
Para-Educator Jacob
Beals................................................ Elementary
Para-Educator Catherine
Booth......................................... Elementary
Para-Educator Donna
McLaren......................................... Elementary
Para-Educator Maggie
Savage........................................... Elementary
Para-Educator Anastasia
York.......................................... Elementary
Para-Educator Terry
Doucette........................................... Elementary
Para-Educator Staci
Benjamin........................................... Elementary
Para-Educator Bernadette
Chambers................................. Elementary
Para-Educator Douglas
Farquar..................................................................... Teacher Susan
Crichton......................................... High
School Para-Educator Marilyn
Hartford...................................... High
School Para-Educator Judy
Turgeon........................................... High
School Para-Educator Susan
Folsom........................................... High
School Para-Educator Laura
Hodgkins.................................... Middle
School Para-Educator Jeffrey
Turgeon.................................... Middle
School Para-Educator Diana
Dean........................................... Middle
School Para-Educator Lori
West................................. Elementary
Behavioral Interventionist Danielle
Baker............................................................... School
Nurse Kathy
Stone.................................................................. Para-Educator Andrew
Vaughn........................................................... Para-Educator Jody-Anne Bousquin.................................................... Para-Educator ................................... The
motion carried unanimously. Co/Extra Curr.......... Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Mrs. Logan, the
Board approve the following Co/Extra Curricular nominations: Davita Fortier, Elementary Student Council
Advisor; and Craig Walfield, ($1.00 contract)
Baseball Coach Assistant. The motion
carried unanimously. Job
Description........... Mrs.
Stevens moved, second by Ms. Brown, for second reading and adoption of the Business
Administrator job description as amended. The motion carried unanimously. Nominations............... Mrs. Stevens moved,
second by Mrs. Logan, the Board approve the 2011-12 Teacher Contract
nominations for Nancy Clark, English Teacher and Jonathan Rourke,
English Teacher. The motion carried
unanimously. Summer School....... Mrs. Stevens moved, second by Ms. Brown, the Board
approve the following Summer School nominations for the Middle School and
High School: Jamie
Thomas........................................ Middle
School Mathematics Teacher ................................... The
motion carried unanimously. Leave
of Absence....... Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Mrs. Logan, the Board approve the leave of absence request
from Samantha Dowe, Guidance Counselor for the 2011-12 school year; and David
Yasenchock, Chief Technology Officer from August 2011 through November
2012. The motion carried unanimously. Special
Services Committee: No action required. Finance Committee: Big Step
Forward Mr. Watson moved,
second by Mrs. Logan, the Board approve the Big Step Forward Project being
placed on hold at this time. The
motion carried unanimously. Non-Union Mr. Watson moved, second
by Mrs. Logan, the Board approve the non-union employee pay and benefits as
presented. The motion carried
unanimously. Stipends Mr. Watson moved,
second by Ms. Brown, the Board approve the following Title IIA Grant funded
stipends for the Mentor Program:
Caitlin McCarthy, $600; Nicole Bandera, $600; and Katherine Zacharias,
$600. The motion carried by majority
vote. Hillsdale
Fields Mr. Watson moved,
second by Mr. Brennan, the Board approve October 2012 as the completion date
for the Hillsdale fields and installation of the irrigation system using the
well on site. The motion carried
unanimously. There is a
second well on the Hillsdale property that should be identified for future
use. (amendment 7/14/11) Playground
Funds Mr. Watson moved, second
by Mrs. Logan, the Board approve $10,000 be supplied to the Gonic School
Activity Fund for use in playground construction. The motion carried unanimously. Authorization Mr. Watson moved, second by
Mrs. Logan, the Board authorize the following individuals to sign OBM Form 1,
Form 2, Form 4, and contracts approved by the Rochester School Board: Michael L. Hopkins, Superintendent of
Schools; Mary A. Moriarty, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; and Linda
Casey, Business Administrator. The
motion carried unanimously. Discipline
Committee: Mrs. Hubbard
moved, second by Mrs. Logan, the Board uphold the Committee’s recommendation
for discipline case #25407; #25590; #25774; #25765; #25773; and #25978. The motion carried unanimously. Policy Committee: Second Reading Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mr.
Gray, for second reading and adoption by the Board of policy BHB, Board
Member Development Opportunities. The motion carried unanimously. First Reading The Committee recommends the
following polices to the Board for first reading: - BDC,
Non-Public Session -
JECB, Admission of Non-Resident Students (And
Tuition) Old Business None New Business Nancy Loud
School Mr. Watson moved, second
by Ms. Brown, the Board approve adding a grade four class at the Nancy Loud
School; the grade structure will be Kindergarten through grade four. The motion carried unanimously. Non-Public
Session Dr.
Pastelis moved, second by Mrs. Parker, the Board enter non-public session at 8:10
p.m. in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, I & II ( 1) to discuss matters that
would adversely affect the reputation of any person, other than a member of
the board. The roll call vote follows: YES: Mrs. Hubbard, Dr. Pastelis, Mrs. Grassie,
Mrs. Stevens, Mrs.
Gates, Ms. Brown, Ms. McCarley, Mrs. Logan, Mr.
Brennan, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Watson, Mr. Gray NO: None After a
short recess, the Board entered non-public session at 8:15 p.m. Public Session Mrs.
Hubbard moved, second by Mr. Gray, to enter public session. By unanimous vote, the Board entered public
session at 8:40 p.m. Adjournment Mrs.
Stevens moved, second by Ms. McCarley, to adjourn. On a unanimous vote, the
Board adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michael
Hopkins Board
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