STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #51

BARNSTEAD – PITTSFIELD PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD

MINUTES
Pittsfield School Board

March 1, 2007

Pittsfield Middle High School

I. CALL TO ORDER

Members Present: Scott Brown, Chairman

Chris Ward

Gary Colby

Others Present: Toby Eaton, Business Administrator

Dr. John Freeman, Principal, PES

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

II. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

On a motion made by Mr. Colby and seconded by Mr. Ward, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of February 15, 2007.

III. PUBLIC INPUT – None

IV. PES ADMINISTRATION

A. NOMINATIONS

Dr. Freeman recommended the appointment of Claire Emery as the Educational Assistant to replace Lisa Merrill who resigned last month. On a motion made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Colby, the Board voted unanimously to accept the appointment of Ms. Emery.

B. PES REPORT

Dr. Freeman updated the Board on Curriculum Articulation between the MS Team and the 5/6 Grade Team at Pittsfield Elementary School. The purpose was to articulate Science and Social Studies curriculum.

Discussion on the next visit of the Assessment Team followed. The Superintendent will arrange the next date that is suitable to both groups. It was discussed how useful their information has been in answering many questions about our students progress during this years election campaigns.

Update on staff reductions pending the decision of the voters at school district meetings, March, 15, 2007.

V. SAU ADMINISTRATION

A. SAU REPORT

Action taken to approve the PSNH gym lighting replacement program at Pittsfield Middle High School. Survey completed, warranty and guards discussed, Pittsfield Elementary School lighting job reviewed, disposal of old lights and time frame all reviewed. On a Motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Colby, the Board voted unanimously to approve the PSNH lighting replacement project.

Mr. Eaton provided an update on boiler repairs at Pittsfield Elementary School and the Technology Education Building at Pittsfield Middle High School, as well as, the latest expenditure report distributed and Warrant Articles for School District meeting.

On a motion made by Mr. Colby and seconded by Mr. Ward, the Board voted unanimously not to support the Warrant Article SB-2.

VI. COMMITTEES – No discussion.

VII. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 5:30p.m. at the Pittsfield Elementary School Library to prepare for the Annual District Meeting and take action on recent staffing resignations and nominations.

VIII. PUBLIC INPUT (Second Session) – None

IX. ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Mr. Colby and seconded by Mr. Ward, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:46p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Gary Colby

Recording Secretary