APPROVED BY THE PITTSFIELD SCHOOL BOARD

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

MINUTES

Pittsfield School Board
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Pittsfield Middle High School

I. CALL TO ORDER

Members Present: Mary Paradise, Chairperson
Scott Brown
Leslie Vogt
Gary Colby
Michael Wolfe

Others Present: Dr. John Freeman, Superintendent
Tobi Gray Chassie, Director of Student Services
Lois Stevens, Coordinator of Student Services
Rick Gremlitz, Interim Principal, PMHS
Jeff DeLois, Assistant Principal, PMHS
Leslie Bergevin, Guidance Director, PMHS
Members of the public

In the temporary absence of Chairperson Paradise, Vice Chairperson Brown called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.

II. AGENDA REVIEW

Dr. Freeman added a resignation for the Board’s consideration. On a motion made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Wolfe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda as amended.

III. SUSPENSION OF MEETING

On a motion made by Mr. Colby and seconded by Mr. Wolfe, the Board voted unanimously to suspend the meeting to engage in a reception honoring retiring school board members Scott Brown and Gary Colby, and to allow time for additional participants to arrive.

IV. MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened at 6:15 p.m. by Chairperson Paradise.

V. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Ms. Vogt the Board voted to approve the minutes of March 5, 2009. Mr. Brown, Ms. Vogt, and Mr. Colby voted affirmatively, while Mr. Wolfe and Ms. Paradise abstained from the vote.

VI. PUBLIC INPUT – None

VII. STUDENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

A. Resignation

Ms. Chassie distributed a letter of resignation from Mr. Harold Jones. On a motion made by Mr. Wolfe and seconded by Mr. Colby, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Mr. Jones.

VIII. PLANNING FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

A. Warrant Articles

Members of the School Board volunteered to move and second the various Warrant Articles.

B. PMHS Gymnasium Roof

Upon being questioned by Mr. Brown, Dr. Freeman stated that the replacement of the gym roof is estimated at $200,000 plus the cost of the insulation, which has not been estimated at this time. Discussion ensued regarding the potential use of money coming from the passing of the American Recovery Act.

C. Vote of Budget Committee

Ms. Paradise explained that the Budget Committee has requested that the result of their vote on each Warrant Article be stated as each Article is considered. Ms. Vogt explained the reasoning behind the request. Attorney Boynton did not see reason not to provide the information, as requested.

D. Town Moderator

Ms. Paradise welcomed Moderator Art Morse.

E. Chairperson of the Budget Committee

Ms. Paradise welcomed Ms. Kuenhoff, chairperson of the Budget Committee. Arrangements were made for Ms. Vogt to move Article #7, with Ms. Kuenhoff seconding the motion.

Ms. Paradise confirmed that Mr. Morse will be providing the voters with the actual vote of the Budget Committee. Ms. Kuenhoff stated that she requested the numbers be available in the event that someone asks for the vote. Mr. Morse confirmed that he will present the voting results as each Warrant Article is moved.

F. Acting Recording Secretary

Although Elizabeth Hast is the elected School District Clerk, she prefers not to record the minutes of the meeting. Sheila Ward agreed to serve as acting recording secretary for the purpose of taking minutes at the school district meeting.

IX. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 5:30 at the Pittsfield Middle High School. The agenda will include nomination of personnel and other budget issues.

X. PUBLIC INPUT (Second Session) – None

XI. SUSPENSION OF MEETING

On a motion made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Colby, the Board voted unanimously to suspend the meeting at 6:50 p.m. for the purpose of the Annual School District Meeting.

XII. MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened at 8:09 p.m. by Chairperson Paradise.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Colby, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Tobi Gray Chassie
Recording Secretary