September 14, 2005 Minutes of Regular Meeting / Marlow School Board / John D. Perkins School, 7:30 p.m.

Present:  
Joseph Scharf, Chair
Arthur Andreasen, Board Member
Denise Bennett, Board Member
Stephanie Tickner, Board Member
Richard Brewer, Principal
Wayne Woolridge, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
William Gurney, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Timothy Ruehr, Business Manager for Towns
Jill Wdowiak, Recording Secretary

1. Call to order

Mr. Scharf called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

2. Approval of Minutes

A motion by Mr. Scharf was made to approve the board minutes of June 8, 2005. The motion was seconded by Ms Andreasen. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

3. Hearings of Individuals and/or Groups

Nancy Tomasko, a parent, was asked to be on the Restructure Committee and felt that the topic should to be presented to the public at a public forum to plan a goal for the school.

Marcia Levesque, a parent, feels they should set future goals as a community and is in favor of a public forum. She would like the Board to consider possibly sending students to Keene Middle School as sixth graders.

Donna Chase, a parent, was concerned about the food policy in regards to sweets and candy in the classroom. She doesn't want teachers to use food as a reward for students. She wants to promote healthier eating.  Mr. Brewer said that he would discuss this issue at his staff meeting the following day and will report back.

Ms. Chase felt that fundraising last year had gotten out of control. She felt there were no guidelines. She asked Mr. Brewer to address this and obtain feedback.

4. Bills and Manifest

A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to approve the bills and manifest (cks# 5000380-5000410) for a total of $36,223.91. The motion was seconded by Ms. Tickner, and a unanimous vote in favor was taken.

5. Financial Report

Mr. Ruehr presented the financial report showing a net available of $38,956 as of June 30, 2005. Mr. Ruehr informed the Board that their NHSBA Membership is now up for renewal. This is the first year you have a real choice to join or no longer be a member. Mr. Ruehr asked the Board if they want him to pay this bill. Mr. Scharf made a motion not to renew the NHSBA membership, Mr. Andreasen seconded the motion, a unanimous vote in favor was taken.

Mr. Scharf asked Mr. Ruehr what the second bill from the engineer, W.V. Engineering entailed. Mr. Ruehr will find out in detail what that bill consists of and report back. Mr. Scharf stated that the services of W.V. Engineering are no longer needed. Mr. Ruehr asked that the Board put the 3-year bus proposal from Laidlaw on the Boards agenda for October and he will ask for a recommendation or plan.

6. Reports

1. Principal

Mr. Brewer submitted his Principal's Report to the Board.

2. Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent

A report from Ms. Munson, Mr. Woolridge and Mr. Gurney was distributed to the Board.

3. School Board Members

None

4. SAU 29 Committees

None

7. Old Business

None

8. New Business

1. Proposed 2006-2007 Budget Schedule 

Mr. Scharf made a motion to approve the budget schedule. Ms. Bennett seconded the motion, a unanimous vote in favor was taken. 

2. Review Administrative Assistants/Building Secretaries Holiday Procedures 

Mr. Woolridge opened up discussion relative to policy. He asked the Board to review the policy and amend as needed. Mr. Scharf removed himself from this discussion due to a conflict of interest. The Board will consider changing the policy for the 2006-2007 school year to allow some sick days to be used as personal days as well as paid holidays. This item will be put on next month's agenda.

3. Community Use and Rental of School Facilities #3002 

Mr. Scharf made a motion to take no action to this policy. Ms. Bennett seconded the motion, and a unanimous vote in favor was taken. 

4. Furnace Update

The boiler was replaced on September 16, 2005. The room was pressure  washed and the multi-purpose room baseboards will be vacuumed out to make heating more efficient. The air exchange was looked at and can be utilized. It will need to be worked on in order to introduce fresh air to the building. Mr. Scharf recommended the installation of programmable thermostats in order to set the heat back in the p.m. The plumbers also suggested installing ceiling fans in the multi-purpose room.

5. Other

Mr. Brewer's certification is now up and Mr. Woolridge will look into the minimum standards required as of July 1, 2005, as well as other options, and report back. This item will be placed on the October agenda.

9. Future Agenda/s

October - Status of Marlow students at Keene High School

10. Non-Public Session - R.S.A 91-A:3

Motion by Mr. Scharf that the Board move into non-public session at 8:50 p.m. under the provisions of R.S.A. 91-A:3 to discuss student personnel. Accompanying the Board were Mr. Brewer, Mr. Woolridge, Mr. Gurney, and Ms. Wdowiak. The Board returned to open session at 8:52 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Scharf that the Board move into non-public session at 8:52 p.m. under the provisions of R.S.A. 91-A:3 to discuss staff personnel. Accompanying the Board were Mr. Brewer, Mr. Woolridge, Mr. Gurney, and Ms. Wdowiak. The Board returned to open session at 8:54 p.m 

11. Adjournment

The Marlow School Board adjourned at 8:54 p.m.

Jill Wdowiak
Recording Secretary

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