March 13, 2008 Minutes of Regular Meeting / Marlow School Board / John D. Perkins School / 7:00 p.m.

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

7:00 p.m. 2008 Annual School District Meeting

1. Call to Order

Mr. Scharf called the board meeting to order at 8:12 p.m.

2. Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Ms. Tomasko to approve the board minutes of February 13, 2008 (R). Ms. Tickner seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

3. Hearings of Individuals and/or Groups

None

4. Bills and Manifests

A motion was made by Ms. Tomasko to approve the bills and manifests (cks #5001263-5001264) in the amount of $737.93 and (cks # 5001265-5001285) in the amount of $23,593.90. Ms. Tickner seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken.

5. Financial Report

Mr. Ruehr presented his report showing a net available balance of $195,149.00 as of March 13, 2008. He informed the Board that there were few changes and that we're in very good shape. Mr. Scharf urged Ms. Peterson to purchase a new laminating machine from this year's budget because there are surplus funds.

6. Reports

a. Principal

Ms. Peterson presented her principal's report. She updated the Board on the status of the school approval from the state. Ms. Peterson submitted the philosophy statement to the Board, which the Board reviewed and endorsed.

b. Co-Superintendent

 Mr. Woolridge informed the Board that Keene Middle School only received 59.1% of the votes when a 60% majority was needed in order to build a new school. He also shared that Marlborough lost by 1 vote in order for a new school to be built. They will meet again on April 8th to see if the new school bond will pass. Mr. Woolridge added that at this point, the only options are to build new or tuition students out, renovating the current school is no longer an option. He informed the Board that three students were absent at KHS for five or more days, one due to illness and two due to other issues.

c. School Board Members

Mr. Dassau and the Board welcomed Marcia Levesque to the board.

d. S.A.U. 29 Committees

Mr. Woolridge shared that the next AREA meeting will be held on April 28th at 7:00 p.m. and the next SAU #29 meeting will be held on May 19th.

7. Old Business

a. Approve School Calendar for 2008-2009

A motion was made by Mr. Scharf to approve the School Calendar for 2008-2009. Ms. Tickner seconded the motion. A unanimous vote in favor was taken. This calendar reflects no school on Election Day, November 4th.

b. Information & Communications Technology Policy #2039, Review

No motion necessary as this was approved in 2007.

8. New Business

a. Action to be taken After District Meeting

None

b. Nomination/Election of Staff

Will be discussed in non-public session

9. Future Agenda/s

April - Authorization of Acting Superintendent to Expend the Budget
April - Reauthorization of School District Policies
April - Reorganization of School Board
April - Employee Benefits Policy #5016

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 8:35 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 was Mr. Woolridge and Ms. Peterson.

11. Adjournment

Mr. Scharf adjourned the board meeting at 8:55 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Wdowiak
Recording Secretary

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