APPROVED BY THE PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #51
PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD

MINUTES

Pittsfield School Board Meeting
5:35 p.m.; Thursday, June 28, 2012
Pittsfield Middle High School

I. CALL TO ORDER

Members Present: Clayton Wood, Chairperson
Mike Wolfe, Vice-Chairperson
Nicole Manteau
Gary Mullen
Mary Paradise

Others Present: John Freeman, Superintendent of Schools
Tobi Gray Chassie, District Administrator
Doug Kilmister, Principal, PES
Jen Massey, Teacher and Class Advisor

Chairman Wood called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.

II. AGENDA REVIEW

The following items were added:
• Prom Proposal (Dr. Freeman)
• PowerSchool Server (Dr. Freeman)

III. ACTION ON AGENDA

On a motion made by Mr. Wolfe and seconded by Mr. Mullen, the Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda as amended.

IV. INTRODUCTIONS

Dr. Freeman introduced the candidates recommended by the administration and nominated by the superintendent for hire:

Warren Billings – Foreign Languages
Sarah Carri – Dual Enrollment / On-Line Coordinator
Lenore Coombs – Kindergarten, PES
Kerry Hughes – Kindergarten / Grade 1 Special Education, PES
Nora Jones – Grade 2 Special Education, PES
Rebecca McHugh – FLEX Program, PMHS
Bernadette Rowley – Grade 3, PES

On a motion made by Mr. Wolfe and seconded by Ms. Manteau, the Board unanimously approved the nominations. Mr. Wood, as well as the other Board members, welcomed the candidates to the school district.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Wolfe and seconded by Ms. Manteau to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2012. The motion passed unanimously.

VI. PUBLIC INPUT – None

VII. PMHS ADMINISTRATION

A. PROM

Class Advisor Jennifer Massey presented a proposal for the Class of 2014 Junior-Senior Prom, scheduled for spring 2013. She stated that the event planners are going to try and keep the tickets to under $60. The class has enough money for the deposit and has shown an aptitude for fundraising.

A motion was made by Mr. Wolfe and seconded by Ms. Paradise, to approve the proposal for the 2013 Prom.

Discussion continued regarding the advantages and disadvantages of requiring a bus to transport the students to the dance. Ms. Manteau stated that she thinks safety is paramount and that cost should not be compromised.

A motion was made by Mr. Wolfe and seconded by Ms. Paradise to permit Class of 2014 to continue planning without the need to contract for a bus. The motion passed with Mr. Mullen, Ms. Paradise, Ms. Wolfe, and Mr. Wood voting in the affirmative and Ms. Manteau voting in opposition of the motion.

VIII. PES ADMINISTRATION

A. NEW STAFF

Mr. Kilmister stated that all but one candidate was introduced at tonight’s meeting. The candidate for the physical education teacher position will be present at the next meeting for introduction. The school nurse has withdrawn herself from the candidacy, so the position will be advertised again and the process resumed.

B. PES SUMMER PROGRAM

Mr. Kilmister stated this year’s summer program differs from the previous summer’s programs and provided details.

C. SUMMER MEALS

Mr. Kilmister explained that the summer meals for children – breakfast and lunch – will be available in the PES Cafeteria Monday through Thursday, July 9 through August 9, and perhaps until August 23 if demand is high. The program is being advertised throughout the town.

D. PES SUMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR

Mr. Kilmister provided the Board with a calendar of professional development activities at PES.

IX. STUDENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Ms. Stevens was absent due to recent surgery but provided a report.

A. PATCH

A report, submitted by Susan Hemingway, School Based Clinic Coordinator from Concord Hospital, was provided to the Board.

B. STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH COMPETENCY (SSTC)

Ms. Stevens informed the Board in her report that the SSTC Task Force will bring forth their proposal to the next scheduled School Board meeting.

X. SAU ADMINISTRATION

A. PES ROOF

Dr. Freeman presented the results of a request for bids for the PES reroofing project. The bids were: 1) Skyline Roofing – $183,300; 2) The Melanson Company, Inc. – $230,000; 3) Mayo Roofing – $199,400; and 4) Viking Roofing – $514,860.

On a motion made by Mr. Mullen and seconded by Mr. Wolfe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the bid from Skyline Roofing.

B. PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS

Dr. Freeman explained the status of professional development benefits for professional employees who are not in leadership positions and who are also not governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. He recommended that these benefits be modified to mirror the benefits provided to those governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

On a motion made by Mr. Wolfe and seconded by Ms. Paradise, the Board voted unanimously to approve the raising of the professional development benefit to mirror the benefits provided to those governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

C. POWERSCHOOL SERVER

Dr. Freeman explained that it was determined a new server for the student information system, PowerSchool, is necessary. A request for bids was issued and there was one response. Daystar’s bid was for the amount of $6,026.61.

On a motion made by Mr. Wolfe and seconded by Mr. Mullen, the Board voted unanimously to approve the bid.

D. PITTSFIELD BUDGET COMMITTEE

Dr. Freeman explained that a meeting was held of the Pittsfield Budget Committee on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, which he attended. He explained that the Committee discussed some organizational matters, such as developing bylaws and streamlining the process for developing the budget.

Ms. Paradise requested that Dr. Freeman ask to have Ms. Manteau’s name added to the Pittsfield Budget Committee’s email list. As the Board’s alternate to the Committee, she should be notified of meetings. Ms. Paradise was on vacation and unable to attend the meeting.

E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Dr. Freeman reported his attendance at an EDC meeting. The EDC is discussing ways in which to include the school in some of their work.

F. APPROVAL OF CANDIDATES

Dr. Freeman explained that the Board has previously given permission for the Superintendent to make decisions about hiring candidates. On a motion by Ms. Paradise and seconded by Mr. Wolfe, the Board gave authority to Superintendent Freeman to make personnel decisions throughout the summer months.

XI. SCHOOL BOARD

None

XII. COMMITTEES

A. DRAKE FIELD & FACILITIES – None

B. BUDGET COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE – None

C. NEGOTIATING TEAM – None

XIII. PUBLIC INPUT – 2nd SESSION – None

XIV. NEXT MEETING

The next School Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the PMHS Media Center. A week in advance of the meeting, a decision will be made as to the necessity of the meeting. Dr. Freeman, Mr. Bickford, Ms. Stevens, and Mr. Kilmister will be unable to attend, due to scheduled vacations.

XV. NON-PUBLIC SESSION

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Ms. Manteau and seconded by Ms. Paradise, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Tobi Gray Chassie
Recording Secretary