Sept2007
School Board Minutes of Regular Meeting September 2007


September 12, 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, Co-Superintendent of Schools
William Gurney, Co-Superintendent of Schools 
Timothy Ruehr, Business Administrator for Towns 
Jill Wdowiak, Recording Secretary

Also Present:

Marcia Levesque Donna Chase Jim Chase

1.       Call to Order:

Mr. Scharf called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

2.       Approval of Minutes:

A motion was made by Ms. Tickner to approve the minutes of June 13, 2007 (R) and August 22, 2007 (S). Ms. Tomasko seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

3.       Hearings of Individuals and/or Groups:

Ms. Levesque asked the Board if there was an update on possibly sending 6th grade students to Keene Middle School. Mr. Scharf replied that this is something that will be looked into this year but is unsure if a decision will be made before the March meeting.

4.       Bills and Manifests:

A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to approve the bills and manifests (ck # 5001105) in the amount of $143.81 and (cks #5001106-5001132) in the amount of $47,159.19. Ms. Tomasko seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

5.       Financial Report:

Mr. Ruehr presented his financial report showing a net available balance of $189,752.00 as of June 30,2007. He recommended that we concentrate on the Capital Reserve Account rather than the Tuition Trust Fund because that account has a very healthy balance.

6.       Reports:

a.     Principal:

Ms. Peterson presented her report. She informed the Board that a couple from Marlow would like to make a donation to help complete the library project and asked how donations were handled. Mr. Scharf replied that donations are brought to the Board, where they will decide if the donation will be accepted. Ms. Peterson also updated the Board on the current freezer issue. The Board suggested that nothing be done at this time.

b.     Co-Superintendent:

Mr. Woolridge would like to congratulate Marlow for making AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). He informed the Board that there would be an SAD Meeting held on September 1 at CIRTT and the Keene High School Open House will be held on September 18th .

c.      Special Education:

None

d.     School Board Members:

None

e.      S.A.U. 29 Committees:

None

f.       Technology Committee Update:

Ms. Peterson updated the Board on the MAPS testing that is taking place in the new computer lab. She asked that if anyone was interested in serving on the Technology Committee, to let her know.

7.       Old Business:

a.     Other:

None

8.       New Business:

a.     Reviewing the Winchester and Keene School District Tuition Agreement:

Mr. Gurney distributed information and explained that the Keene Board of Education has asked him to go to town school boards and speak about the renegotiation agreement and a change. Mr. Gurney congratulated Marlow on how great the schoolbooks.

b.     Community Use and Rental of School Facilities, Policy #3002, Review:

Mr. Woolridge explained that we review this policy yearly to determine if any changes need to be made but felt that the policy is pretty current. A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to approve the Community Use and Rental of School Facilities, Policy #3002. Ms. Tickner seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

c.      Approve 2008-2009 Proposed Budget Schedule:

A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to approve the 2008-2009 Proposed Budget Schedule. Ms. Tomasko seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

d.     MRPSOC Tuition:

Mr. Scharf had this put on the agenda so people knew where we stand. He feels that if we do this for one, we have to do this for everyone. Mr. Ruehr added that only those students who attend school here receive funding from the state. Mr. Woolridge explained that as we prepare for the budget, we will determine what money was funded by the State. Data is taken from the average daily membership from the previous year when determining adequacy money.

e.      Other:

None

9.         Future Agenda/s

      October Status of Students at Keene High School

Mr. Woolridge explained that Rachael Summe-Leonard, the new blue house administrator at Keene High School will report on the status of Marlow students. The Board would like to know if we could find out the status of Marlow students at Keene Middle School and felt that information would be beneficial. Mr. Woolridge will contact Larry Adams at KMS to look into this.

Ms. Levesque suggested that Marlow students come back and talk to the Board sometime in October to share their experience at Keene Middle School. Ms. Peterson will follow up on this.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Scharf that the Board move into non-public session at 8:31 p.m. under the provisions of R.S.A. 91-A:3 to discuss staff and student personnel. The motion was seconded by Ms. Tomasko. 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 move into open session at 9:03 p.m. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

Mr. Scharf complimented Ms. Peterson on the nice job that she's done with the school.

11.    Adjournment:

Mr. Scharf adjourned the board meeting at 9:03 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Wdowiak
Recording Secretary

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