School Report & Budget

*** STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ***
SCHOOL WARRANT

To the inhabitants of the school district in the Town of Marlow qualified to vote in District affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in the Town of Marlow on the 12th day of March, 2002, between the hours of 2:00 p. m. and 7:00 p. m. to act upon the following article:

ARTICLE 1: To choose all necessary school district officers:

Two members of the school board for the ensuing three years
A moderator for the ensuing year
A clerk for the ensuing year
A treasurer for the ensuing year from July 1, 2002

Given under our hands at said Marlow, this 13th day of February, 2002.

Joseph Scharf, Chair
Arthur E. Andreasen
Kenneth R. Dassau
William J. Rescsanski
Stephanie Tickner

*** Results of Elections ***

School Board - 3 years:	*Joseph Scharf*
School Board - 3 years:	*William Rescsanski*
Clerk - 1 year:	*Barbara Briggs*
Treasurer - 1 year:	*Debbie Washburn*
Moderator - 1 years:	*Joseph N. Feuer*

*** STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL WARRANT ***
Public Meeting

To the inhabitants of the school district in the Town of Marlow qualified to vote in District affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the John D. Perkins, Sr. School in said District on the 14th day of March, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. to act upon the following articles:

ARTICLE 1: To hear the reports of agents, auditors, committees or officers chosen, and to pass any vote relating thereto.

Article 1 - done

ARTICLE 2: To see what sum of money the District will vote to raise and appropriate for the support of schools, for the salaries for school district officials and agents, and for the statutory obligations of the District, or to take any other action in relation thereto. (The Marlow School Board recommends approval of the sum of $1,169,209.00.)

Article 2 - Passed - with amendment to increase the total to $1,171,566 - for increase in salary for the Secretary

ARTICLE 3: To see if the District will vote to establish a capital reserve fund pursuant to R.S.A. 35 for the purpose of major renovation / reconstruction of the school buildings and grounds and related costs, and to appropriate and authorize the School Board to transfer up to $25,000.00 of its unencumbered funds, if any, remaining on hand at the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 2002, to the said Capital Reserve Fund, or to take any other action in relation thereto. (The Marlow School Board supports favorable action on the warrant article.)

Article 3 - Passed

ARTICLE 4: To see if the District will vote to appropriate and authorize the School Board to transfer up to $25,000.00 of its unencumbered funds, if any, remaining on hand at the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 2002, the sum of $25,000.00 to be deposited in the Tuition Trust Fund established by the voters at the 1993 District Meeting for the purpose of paying future year regular / special education tuition, or to take any other action in relation thereto. If there is an insufficient undesignated fund balance as of June 30, 2002 to fund this appropriation and the appropriation in Article 3 (Capital Reserve transfer), Article 3 will be funded first, with any additional surplus to be applied to this warrant article. (The Marlow School Board supports favorable action on this warrant article.)

Article 4 - Passed

ARTICLE 5: To transact any other business which may legally come before this meeting.

Meeting was adjourned - No further business

Given under our hands at said Marlow, this 18th day of February, 2002.

Joseph Scharf, Chair
Arthur E. Andreasen
Kenneth R. Dassau
William J. Rescsanski
Stephanie Tickner

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2002-2003 PROPOSED BUDGET Expense Accounts
	2000-2001 Actual	2001-2002 Budget	2002-2003 Proposed	2001-2002 to 2002-2003
	2000-2001 Actual	2001-2002 Budget	2002-2003 Proposed	$ Change	% Change
REG INSTRUCTION (1100)
Salaries	132,311	136,411	148,149	11,738	8.60%
Benefits	48,935	54,128	67,043	12,915	23.86%
Professional Services	9,990	11,027	11,563	536	4.86 %
Summer Program	1,581	920	920	0	0.00%
KMS & KHS Tuition's	331,038	343,916	310,015	(33,901)	-9.86%
Student Field Trips	499	1,200	1,200	0	0.00%
Materials (Supplies)	3,970	5,665	5,159	(506)	-8.93%
Books & Periodicals	2,045	4,723	2,453	(2,270)	-48.06%
New Equipment	4,915	8,184	530	(7,654)	-93.52%
Replacement Furniture	0	500	0	(500)	0.00%
Totals	538,284	566,674	547,032	(19,642)	-3.47%

SPECIAL EDUCATION (1200)
Salaries	73,786	73,669	65,091	(8,578)	-11.64%
Benefits	11,406	11,579	19,702	8,123	70.15%
Professional Services	14,786	10,009	6,046	(3,963)	-39.59%
Tuition Preschool	5,346	5,735	1,800	(3,935)	-68.61%
KMS & KHS Tuition's	78,693	127,269	170,882	43,613	34.27%
Tuition's Out-of-Dist.	37,471	38,017	41,400	3,383	8.90%
Materials (Supplies)	509	620	600	(20)	-3.23%
Books & Periodicals	383	400	400	0	0.00%
Equip. / Furniture	601	600	1,100	500	83.33%
Totals	222,980	267,898	307,021	39,123	14.60%

ATTENDANCE SERVICES (2110)
Salaries	0	50	50	0	0.00%
Total	0	50	50	0	0.00%

GUIDANCE SERVICES (2120)
Salaries - Shared Position	7,965	8,182	11,750	3,568	43.61%
Benefits	0	0	0	0	0.00%
Eval & Placement	3,840	4,800	7,200	2,400	50.00%
Guidance Materials	343	600	600	0	0.00%
Total	12,148	13,582	19,550	5,968	43.94%

HEALTH SERVICES (2130)
Salaries	2,546	4,130	3,863	(267)	-6.46%
Benefits	198	350	330	(20)	-5.71%
Health Supplies	93	300	300	0	0.00%
Total	2,837	4,780	4,493	(287)	-8.00%

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (2140)
Counseling Services	4,146	5,000	5,400	400	8.00%
Totals	4,146	5,000	5,400	400		8.00%

SPEECH SERVICES (2150)
Speech Services	18,157	20,000	22,000	2,000	10.00%
Supplies	146	200	200	0	0.00%
Totals	18,303	20,200	22,200	2,000	9.90%

CURRICULUM & STAFF DEVELOPMENT (2210)
Salaries & Benefits	701	3,380	1,987	(1,393)	-41.21%
Course Reimbursement	660	1,800	600	(1,200)	-66.67%
Staff Dev. (Workshops)	1,249	1,800	2,800	1,000	55.56%
New Curriculum Materials	0	3,000	1,500	(1,500)	-50.00%
Totals	2,610	9,980	6,887	(3,093)	-30.99%

MEDIA SERVICES (2220)
Media Membership	362	345	360	15	4.35%
Repairs to Equipment	226	600	600	0	0.00%
Library Supplies	0	100	100	0	0.00%
Library Books	3,856	5,126	2,750	(2,376)	-46.35%
Totals	4,444	6,171	3,810	(2,361)	-38.26%

SCHOOL Board/SAU (2310/2320)
Salaries	3,458	3,775	3,775	0	0.00%
Benefits	239	305	305	0	0.00%
Legal & Audit	2,801	3,000	3,000	0	0.00%
Treasurer's Expense	0	250	250	0	0.00%
School Board Expense	0	1,000	750	(250)	-25.00%
School Board Assn.	1,605	1,500	1,700	200	13.33%
SAU #29	31,030	33,600	35,875	2,275	6.77%
Totals	39,132	43,430	45,655	2,225	5.12%

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION (2400)
Salaries	27,436	26,714	28,784	2,070	7.75%
Benefits	4,922	4,949	9,813	4,864	98.28%
Management Development	0	300	300	0	0.00%
Criminal Records Ck.	68	160	160	0	0.00%
Tide I Mgt. Serv.	822	880	880	0	0.00%
Telephone	2,524	3,000	3,000	0	0.00%
Postage	346	325	325	0	0.00%
Staff Mileage	1,043	2,000	2,000	0	0.00%
Office Supplies	117	500	500	0	0.00%
Totals	37,280	38,828	45,762	6,934	17.86 %

BUILDING SERVICES (2600)
Salaries	14,538	11,246	13,755	2,509	22.31%
Benefits	966	1,152	7,000	5,848	507.64%
Water Test	430	0	0	0	0.00%
Safety & Security	849	500	500	0	0.00%
Repairs to Building	14,297	4,200	7,100	2,900	69.05%
Service Contracts	3,677	5,900	5,900	0	0.00%
SMP Insurance	2,976	3,500	3,500	0	0.00%
Custodial Supplies	2,417	2,000	2,500	500	25.00%
Electricity	4,893	6,000	6,000	0	0.00%
Heat	4,437	6,000	6,000	0	0.00%
Repairs to Equipment	30	500	500	0	0.00%
Totals	49,510	40,998	52,755	11,757	28.68%

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION (2700)
Services	52,950	50,861	68,959	18,098	35.58%
Totals	52,950	50,861	68,959	18,098	35.58%

STAFF SERVICES (2800)
Staff Physicals	77	500	500	0	0.00%
Totals	77	500	500	0	0.00%

OPERATING BUDGET
SUB-TOTALS	981,700	1,068,952	1,130,074	61,122	5.72%

TRANSFER FUNDS
Federal Programs	0	35,000	35,000	0	0.00%
School Lunch	6,520	3,974	4,135	161	4.05%
Expendable Trust	23,321	0	0	0	0.00%
Totals	29,841	38,974	39,135	161	0.41%

GRAND TOTALS	1,011,541	1,107,926	1,169,209	61,283	5.53%

Revenue Accounts	Actual 2000-2001	Budget 2001-2002	Proposed 2002-2003	$ Change	% Change
LOCAL
Local Property Tax	489,193	500,397	553,246	52,849	10.56%
Unreserved Fund Balance	22,459	12,493	0
Interest Income	6,047	4,500	4,500
Food Services Sales	0	0	0
Transfer from Exp. Trust	0	0	0
Other	559	1,650	1,000
Sub-Total Local	518,258	519,040	558,7456	39,706	7.65%

STATE
Foundation Aid	0	0	0
Catastrophic Aid	6,932	0	0
Medicaid Reimbursement	12,119	1,500	3,000
Shared Revenue	0	0	0
Kindergarten Aid	0	0	0
Adequacy Grant	338,776	369,250	399,487	30,237	8.19%
State Property Tax	197,086	183,136	172,976	(10,160)	-5.55%
Other State	0	0	0
Sub-Total State	554,913	553,886	575,463	21,577	3.90%

FEDERAL / SPECIAL
Title I	0	25,000	25,000
Special Ed	0	10,000	10,000
Child Nutrition	0	0	0
Other Federal	0	0	0

Sub-Total Federal	0	35,000	35,000	0	0.00%

GRAND TOTAL	1,073,171	1,107,926	1,169,209	61,288	5.53%

Total Budget Increase 5.53%
Property Tax Percent Increase 6.13%
Increase in Tax Rate 1.32%
Tax Increase on 100,000 Home 132

*** INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ***

PLODZIK & SANDERSON
Professional Association/Accountants & Auditors
193 North Main Street • Concord • New Hampshire • 03301-5063 / 603-225-6996 / FAX-224-1380

To the Members of the School Board
Marlow School District
Marlow, New Hampshire

We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Marlow School District as of and for the year ended June 30, 2001 as listed in the table of contend. These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the School District's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general purpose financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

The general purpose financial statements referred to above do not include the general fixed assets account group which should be included in order to conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United Staffs of America. As is the case with most municipal entities in the State of New Hampshire, the Marlow School District has not maintained historical cost records of its fixed assets. The amount that should be recorded in the general fixed asset account group is not known.

In our opinion, except for the effect on the financial statements of the omission described in the preceding paragraph, the general purpose financial statement referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Marlow School District as of June 30, 2001, and the results of its operations for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United Sues of America.

Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose financial statements of the Marlow School District taken as a whole. The combining and individual fund financial statements listed as schedules in the table of contents are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the general purpose financial statement of the Marlow School District. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole.

November 20, 2001

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*** REPORT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER ***
for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001
Marlow School District
Summary

State					Approp	Federal	Other	Total
Adeq Gmt		Medicaid	Catastrop	Brkst
Jul							293.26	293.26
Aug	67,755.00						557.94	68,312.94
Sep	67,755.00	2,270.86		605.00			1,184.49	71,815.35
Oct							519.67	519.67
Nov							210.58	210.58
Dec		1,521.21			103,500.00	6,837.26	1,152.78	113,011.25
Jan 01	101,764.48				103,500.00		418.58	205,683.06
Feb	(131.48)	293.34	6,932.37		73,543.55		5,055.25	85,693.03
Mar		8,633.27			200,000.00		1,207.16	209,840.43
Apr	101,633.00					6,632.04	860.21	109,125.25
May		261.52			205,735.45		1,169.12	207,166.09
Jun		2,126.27				6,900.50	1,097.87	10,124.64

	338,776.00	15,106.47	6,932.37	605.00	686,279.00	20,369.80	13,726.91	1,081,795.55
	361,419.84

Cash on Hand 7/1/00							71,359.60
Total amt avail for fiscal year							1,153,155.15
Disbursements/school bd orders pd							(1,068,942.59)
							84,212.56

*** MARLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING ***
MINUTES
MARCH 15, 2001

The annual school district meeting at the John D. Perkins, Jr. Elementary School was called to order at 7:08 pm by Joseph N. Feuer, Moderator. Following the flag salute, Rev. Robert Batchelder offered prayer.

School Board members present were Arthur Andreasen, Robert Batchelder, Kenneth Dassau, William Rescsanski and Joseph Scharf. Also present was Barbara Briggs, Clerk.

Nancy Vesco and Jeanne Kennedy represented the Supervisors of the Checklist.

SAU 29 representatives included: Dr. Phillip McCormack, Superintendent of Schools: Thomas Kane, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; and John Harper, Business Manager. Richard Brewer, Teaching Principal, was present as well.

The March 13th election results were announced as follows: Kenneth Dassau and Stephanie Tickner, school board members for three years; Joseph N. Feuer, Moderator; Barbara Briggs, Clerk; and Gladys Foote, Treasurer.

There were approximately thirty people present to act upon the warrant as read by the Moderator.

ARTICLE l: Motion made and seconded that the District accept the reports of agents, auditors, committees, and officers chosen as printed in the annual report Passed by voice vote.

ARTICLE 2: Motion made and seconded that the District raise and appropriate up to $50,000.00 to fund the tuition trust fund established in 1993 with any unencumbered funds, if any, remaining on hand at the end of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001. Passed by voice vote.

ARTICLE 3: Motion made and seconded that the District raise and appropriate the sum of $1,107,926.00 for the support of schools, for the salaries for school district officials and agents, and for the statutory obligations of the District.

An overview of the budget was given by Joseph Scharf. Highlights included: salary increases for staff members, aides, the secretary and principal; a sped tutor added at Keene Middle School; the special education population increase; out-of-district and tuition costs; staff development; the increase in the SAU assessment; and the new school bus contract

Robert Batchelder spoke relative to special education hearings on a bill before the Legislature to ask the federal government to live up to its promise of funding up to forty percent of the cost Currently, the federal government covers about nine percent.

In his review of the revenue, Tom Kane explained that the amount of state money that Marlow receives is based on the number of students in the district. The money raised through the state property tax and State Adequacy Grant had increased about $30,000 this year.

Marlow currently contracts with Keene for food preparation. The Board would like to continue to look for someone to provide hot lunches. Marlow nutrition grant money is sent to Keene. Title I Program funding has not changed.

The budget passed by voice vote.

Currently, there is a surplus of $10,000 to $20,000 available for the Tuition Trust Fund.

The following presentation was made to a surprised Robert Batchelder:

A RESOLUTION
Adopted March 15, 2001

Whereas, Robert C. Batchelder has served the School District of Marlow as a school board member for five years and served on several teacher search committees: and,

Whereas, Robert C. Batchelder has faithfully attended the numerous meetings required of those roles: and,

Whereas, Robert C. Batchelder has been a loyal advocate for the teachers of John D. Perkins School; and,

Whereas, Robert C. Batchelder's commitment to education is evidenced by his willingness to talk with, and listen to, community members to become better informed as to the needs and wants of the community; and,

Whereas, Robert C. Batchelder has given of his time and expertise in a manner truly reflecting his interest in the Town of Marlow, its children and the future: and,

Whereas, Robert C. Batchelder provided invaluable assistance to the Marlow School District as state representative: and,

Whereas, Robert C. Batchelder is experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated; he will be missed; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the voters of the School District of Marlow recognize Robert C. Batchelder's contribution to the children, the school, and the community by unanimously adopting this resolution as a lasting tribute to Mr. Batchelder to be entered into the permanent records of the District, and that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Batchelder.

The Marlow School District

Unanimously adopted along with a rising vote of thanks. Mr. Batchelder expressed his appreciation for the plaque, stating it was an "unexpected pleasure."

Motion made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Passed by voice vote.

Following the adjournment at 7:50 p.m., Susan Tickner, Barbara Briggs, and Joseph N. Feuer received the oath of office.

Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Briggs
Marlow School District Clerk

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*** ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT ***

Last year, I stated that l felt the staff focused its efforts on the assessment of where the John D. Perkins Elementary School was at, that is, what its needs were relative to curriculum, instruction, and facilities as they relate to student performance. This year, the staff has started to take definitive steps toward addressing some of the needs that were identified. The staff has adopted goals related to: (1) the maximization of opportunities for students to learn; (2) the promotion of the community's awareness and involvement in the school; and, (3) improvement of the physical environment to support and enhance learning and wellness. These goals provided the staff with a direction leading to school improvement.

With respect to goal 1, the staff worked to assess the effectiveness of the existing curriculum and instructional practices. The staff continued its review of the curriculum with a focus this year on social studies. This was driven by the reliance on significantly outdated materials that were being used in the classroom. After researching various options (i.e., commercial programs) available, the staff decided that it would move forward with the development (locally) of curricular materials that would increase relevancy and motivational value to the students. This work occurred over the summer. The next curricular area to be reviewed will be science.

With respect to instructional practices, the staff worked to investigate the way in which the curriculum is presented at the primary grade level. Part of this investigation focused on the feasibility of the introduction of a preschool program possibly combined with an extended day kindergarten. This proposal would address issues related to young children's transition to school, the value of early intervention, and the instability of high and low enrollments from year to year. Although the concept has definite merits, it was determined that this would require more planning. Staff initiative devoted to this study is to be commended.

The reading program and the way in which reading instruction is provided was also reviewed this year. Several teachers participated in training in a specialized reading approach that places an emphasis on the development of phonetic skills. Several other teachers also participated in the SAU-wide training in effective teaching practices. This program, Research for Better Teaching (RBT), has been strongly supported by teachers throughout the SAU and found to be overwhelmingly beneficial to the teachers' effectiveness in the classroom. By this spring, all of Marlow's teachers will have completed this 36-hour training program. My hat goes off to the staffs commitment to this training.

Goal #2 reflects the staffs efforts to work collaboratively with community members to enhance the educational opportunities for children and to improve communication between the school and home. The development of the Wetlands Observation Tower is an example of what can happen when the school and community work together to expand opportunities for children. The Literacy and Logo nights that were held at the school are examples of the efforts to bang parents and community members into the school to show what and how the school is working to promote student learning.

The primary focus of the staff with respect to goal #3 relates to the formation of a committee to examine existing space and how it is utilized. Community members worked with the staff and an architect to assess space needs and develop a proposal that would address ways in which space could be restructured to better meet the needs of students. Following the initial findings of this committee, the school board has decided to involve more of the community in the discussion and planning process. This will likely span the summer and early fall.

Also related to improvement in the physical environment is the effort put forth to improve safety on the playground. In addition to the work done to purchase and plant shrubs and flowers to improve the esthetics of the area, work was done to remove or cover rocks on the playground that were safety hazards. This was done in cooperation with the Town of Marlow Highway Department.

Review of student performance on the state-mandated testing program (NHEIAP), as well as grades earned at the high school by Marlow students, show areas of strength as well as areas needing improvement. At the thud grade level, scores earned by Marlow students on the NHEIAP identify a relative strength in writing -- average writing scores (8 points) for third graders are the highest for the SAU and exceed the state average (5.9). Third grade scores in language arts show the percentage of Marlow students performing at the Proficient and Basic levels or better greater than the average percentages for the state. This does not hold true in math (the only other area tested at this grade level) where the percentages of Marlow students scoring at the Proficient and Basic levels or better were less than the state average scores. At the sixth grade level, average scores in all subjects tested (language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) for Marlow students fell below the average scores for the state. Student performance on these tests, alignment of the curriculum with state curriculum (frameworks), and continued assessment of the effectiveness of instruction will remain a priority for the coming year.

The majority of Marlow students at Keene High School continue to perform well in academic and co-curricular activities. Particular areas of strength include: English, where 6 of the 9 students taking honors level classes earned grades of 'B' or better; science, where 7 of 11 students taking honors level courses earned grades of 'B' or better; and in history and math, where 6 of 12 students taking Advanced Placement (equivalent to a college level) or honors level courses earned a grade of 'B' or better. Marlow students also participated in a number of athletic (e.g., football, basketball, field hockey, and softball) as well as other co-curricular (e.g., Drama Club, National Art Honor Society, and student vocational clubs) activities.

Many of the improvements that have been made at the school over the past few years were greatly aided by the level of involvement and continued support of the community. This has not gone unnoticed nor unappreciated by the staff. I encourage you to play an active role in what happens at the school. You can do this by direct involvement in school activities, by serving on school-community committees, or by attending school board meetings or hearings. Please make the time to become involved in one way or another. Please plan to attend the annual district meeting on Thursday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m.

Philip G. McCormick, Ed.D.
Superintendent of School

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*** PRINCIPAL'S REPORT ***

Our current population is as follows: kindergarten - 1, grade one - 11, grade two - 6, grade three - 8, grade four - 11, grade five - 7, grade six - 11. Total population - 55.

We have had several changes in the staff at the school since last March. Our new music teacher is Ms. Melinda Belden, and our new P.E. teacher is Mr. Nick Wirkkala. Mr. John Richards, our current custodian, has assumed the maintenance position vacated by Mr. Austin Carr. Mr. Richards is also the driver of our new feeder bus that services students on Sand Pond Road.

We have been able to make several improvements to the property this year. The area around our nature observatory has been enhanced by the addition of flower gardens and bird feeders. The funds for the project were provided through a grant from Antioch Green Schools. Construction of the flower beds was accomplished with volunteers from the community and our students. Many thanks to Marcia Lavesque for her efforts in securing the grant and organizing the project. Additionally, with the help of town highway personnel, we have been able to use the fill we obtained last year from local road projects to cover a large portion of the remaining rocks on the playground. We hope to put the final touches on that area this Spring.

The use of technology to support the curriculum is an ongoing effort in the school We have been able to replace our old 386/DOS network in grades 5 and 6 with a Win 95/98 network. Many of the computers being used on the network have come from donations from Marlow residents and companies in Keene. Other computers were purchased through the Governor's Computers in the Classroom initiative. These are refurbished computers that were purchased for $50 each. We have also been able to assemble a similar network in grades 3 and 4. Our eventual goal is to combine the networks and provide Internet access.

The digital camera purchased last year has been put to good use in the classrooms. Mr. Cowing has been able to use the camera to record results from science experiments. Mr. Dicks, our yearbook coordinator, has made good use of the camera in that after-school program. The camera has also been taken on field trips to record those events.

Many thanks to Dave Stewart who is still maintaining our school web site. The site continues to be a conduit linking the community with the school.

We are using federal funds to support several programs that support student learning. Title I funds are being used to bring the Lindamood language arts program to the school Both the Title I teacher, Mrs. Yakovleff, and the special education teacher. Ms. Kennedy, have received approximately five days of training in the program which was provided through the SAU. Title VI-C funds are being used to provide additional support in the afternoon for students in grades I through 4 in the areas of math and language arts. Those services are being provided by Mrs. Cunningham.

Richard Brewer
Principal

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School District Officers, Agents and Employees	School Compliance Statement	*School Warrant*
School 2002/2003 Proposed Budget	Independent Auditor's Report	School Treasurer's Report
General Fund Balance Sheet	Minutes of 2001 Marlow School District Meeting	School Administrative Report
*Principal's Report*	*Chairman's Report*

*Joseph Scharf, Chair*	Term Expires 2002
*Arthur E. Andreasen*	Term Expires 2003
*Kenneth R Dassau*	Term Expires 2004
*William J. Rescsanski*	Term Expires 2002
*Stephanie Tickner*	Term Expires 2004

*Phillip G. McCormack, Ed.D.*	Superintendent of Schools
*Thomas J. Kane*	Assistant Superintendent of Schools
*Barbara S. Tremblay*	Assistant Superintendent of Schools
*John R Harper*	Business Administrator
*Timothy L. Ruehr*	Business Manager
*Patricia Trow Parent*	Manager of Personnel Services
*Bruce Thielen*	Director of Special Education
*Michael Duhaime*	Director of Technology Services

*Richard Brewer*	Teaching Principal/Grades 5-6
*Gayle Reynolds*	Secretary
*Melinda Belden*	Music
*Jay Bowks*	Foreign Language
*Sandra Cunningham*	Kindergarten
*Sheila Cowing*	Grades 3-4
*Deborah Hrdlicka*	Guidance Counselor
*Susan Kennedy*	Special Education
*Linda LaMothe*	Art
*Nick Wirkkala*	Physical Education
*Margaret Wyman*	Grades l-2
*Almut Yakovleff*	Title I Reading
*Suzanne Dicks*	Inclusion Aide
*Kathy Peets*	Infusion Aide
*Judy Seaver*	Inclusion Aide
*Elizabeth Rowe*	Nurse
*Sharlene Logan*	School Lunch/Inclusion Aide
*John Richards*	Custodian/Maintenance

*Joseph N. Feuer*	Moderator
*Deb Washburn*	Treasurer
*Barbara Briggs*	Clerk
*Plodzik & Sanderson*	Auditor

Cash on hand July 1, (Treasurer's bank balance)	71,359.60
Received from Selectmen (Include amounts actually received)
Current Appropriation	686,279.00
Deficit Appropriation
Balance of Previous Appropriations
Advance on Next Years Appropriations
Revenue from State Sources	361,419.84
Revenue from Federal Sources	20,369.80
Received ton Tuition's
Received as Income from Trust Funds
Received from Sale of Notes and Bonds (Principal only)
Received from Capital Reserve Funds
Received from all Other Sources	13,726.91
Total Receipts	1,081,795.55
TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR (Balance and Receipts)	1,153,155.15
LESS SCHOOL BOARD ORDERS PAID	1,068,942.59
BALANCE ON HAND JUNE 30, 2000 (Treasurer's Bank Balance)	84,212.56