May 10, 2007 Minutes of Regular Meeting / Marlow School District / John D. Perkins School, 7:30 p.m.

Present:
Joseph Scharf, Chair
Stephanie Tickner, Board Member
Nancy Tomasko, Board Member
Phyllis Peterson, Principal
Wayne Woolridge, Superintendent of Schools
Timothy Ruehr, Business Administrator for Towns
Jill Wdowiak, Recording Secretary

Call to Order

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

Approval of Minutes

Motion made by Ms. Tickner to approve the regular board minutes of April 11, 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Tomasko. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

Hearings of Individuals and/or Groups

None

Bills and Manifests

A motion made by Ms. Tomasko to approve the bills and manifests (cks #5000986-5001014) in the amount of $31,809.47. Ms. Tickner seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

Financial Report

Mr. Ruehr presented the financial report with a net available balance of $135,256.00 as of May 10, 2007. Mr. Ruehr shared with the Board that there were no major changes to report. He did explain that the normal course of purchasing has stopped, with the exception of any end of the year expenses.

Reports

Principal - 

Ms. Peterson presented her report and shared with the Board that NWEA testing will take place at the school for the very first time.  The students will no longer have to be transported to Keene for testing.

Assistant Superintendent - 

Mr. Woolridge updated the Board on the MRPSOC Grant and explained that we should have a decision regarding funding by June 2nd. He updated the Board on attendance, sharing that one 12^th grader was suspended from school for 11 days. Mr. Woolridge also shared that students must remain in school and cannot drop out until they are 18 years of age beginning September 2008.

c. Special Education - 

None

School Board Members - 

Ms. Tomasko shared with the Board the names of people who may be interested in filling the board vacancy.

S.A.U. 29 Committees - 

Mr. Woolridge updated the Board on the important SAU 29 Board meeting that will be held on May 21st.

Technology Committee Update -

Ms. Peterson updated the Board on technology and the testing that will now take place at the school.

Old Business

Reorganization of School Board, 2nd Reading -

A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to approve the Reorganization of the School Board. Ms. Tickner seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

Other -

 None

New Business

1. Approve School Board Meeting Schedule 2007-2008 - 

March's Board Meeting date should be changed from March 12th to March 13th. A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to Approve the School Board Meeting Schedule for 2007-2008 as amended. Ms. Tomasko seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

2. Federal Grants/Special Education Grant Consolidated Agreement FY 2008 -

Grant Consolidated Agreement FY 2008. Ms. Tomasko seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

3. Authorize the Acting Superintendent of Schools to Hire and Accept Resignations - 

A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to Authorize the Acting Superintendent of Schools to Hire and Accept Resignations. Ms. Tickner seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

Future Agenda/s

June - Appoint the School District's Attorney and Attendance Officer
June - Assign Board Member/s to Sign July and August Manifest

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

A motion made by Mr. Scharf that the Board move into non-public session at 7:48 p.m. under the provisions of R.S.A. 91-A: 3 to discuss staff and student personnel. Ms. Tomasko seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken. Accompanying the Board were: Mr.Woolridge, Ms. Peterson and Ms. Wdowiak.

A motion was made by Mr. Scharf that the Board return to open session at 8:22 p.m. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

Mr. Scharf asked Mr. Woolridge what would happen if a student under 18 no longer attends school. Mr. Woolridge replied that the truant officer would be notified, and the school would take a more active role tracking all students until the age of 18.

Adjournment

Ms. Scharf adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. A unanimous vote in favor
was taken.

Respectfully Submitted,
JillWdowiak
Recording Secretary

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