HANOVER SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006
7:00 PM, RAY SCHOOL MULTI-ROOM
Minutes
Present: Board members Asmus, Bruce, Carter, Carpenter, Chamberlin, Fleischer, Pilchman; Administrators: Gersen, Williams; 1 public; Recorded by R. Lohr
1. Call to Order – Chair Fleischer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
John Chamberlin moved and Robert Bruce seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, as submitted, and the special meeting of November 28. The motion passed with 6 in favor and 1 abstention (Asmus).
3. Communications and Reports
a) Report of Chair
Chair Chip Fleischer announced that the next Board meeting was scheduled for January 3, 7:00 p.m. at the Hanover High School Library. This will be the first of three budget meetings scheduled for January 3, 10, and 17. The last date is the regular Hanover Board meeting.
4. Public Comments
Annie Macintosh, an adaptive physical education teacher at Ray School reported that she had been soliciting grants for a universal playground project. She reported that a donor expressed interest in making a donation of $10,000 and was seeking the Board’s approval for the acceptance of this gift. The Board discussed its willingness to schedule a special meeting if needed to receive the gift in 2006, but indicated that law required a seven day notice of a public hearing in order to receive any gift in excess of $5,000, which meant the Board could not take action this evening. Ms. Macintosh stated she would contact the donor and report to the Board if it is necessary to have the gift accepted in calendar 2006. The Board also empowered Superintendent Gersen to create an account or take necessary action to meet requirements associated with accepting the gift.
b) Superintendent’s Report
The Board discussed details about the accessibility project in the Ray School multi-room. Superintendent Gersen reported the guard rails would be installed during the school’s winter break and that the architects concluded that ramp or lift wheelchair access is ADA required in the space. Consequently, the administrators decided to incorporate the $16,000 project in the 2007/08 school budget. Some Board members questioned whether the architects’ opinion was correct, which would affect potential funding sources. The Board discussed whether it was appropriate to use the Bridgman Trust funds for the project and asked that the school district’s attorney review the issue to determine whether the project was mandatory or discretionary.
c) Principal’s Report
Principal Williams recognized a pink sheet included in the Board packet about Janice Lavoie and her extended service to the school district. The Board expressed its gratitude to Ms. Lavoie. The Principal also reported about the holiday concert, which was performed in the gym in two separate assemblies. Chairman Fleischer requested that the new Assistant Principal attend the next Board meeting to be introduced and meet with the Board members.
d) Committee & Liaison Reports
The Budget Committee’s representative Kari Asmus reiterated that the next Board meetings are associated with the budget. There will be a joint meeting of the Budget Committee and the Dresden Finance Committee on January 9 in the morning at the SAU office.
5. Business Requiring Action
The Board discussed the proposed Budget Calendar included in the Budget Process Policy and decided to add an update on sabbatical leaves in January, if applicable. Additionally, the calendar would also include that the Board would hear sabbatical reports in October, if applicable.
Nancy Carter moved and John Chamberlin seconded a motion to approve Budget Policy DBC, Budget Process with amendments, as proposed and attached to the original meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
Larry Pilchman moved and John Chamberlin seconded a motion to accept the resignation Laurie MacGregor effective June 30, 2007. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Nonpublic Session
Nancy Carter moved and Robert Bruce seconded a motion to enter nonpublic session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3 (l.) for discussion of a personnel matter. The motion passed unanimously. Following the motion, the roll call was conducted and the Board entered nonpublic session at 8:06 p.m.
7. Adjournment
Larry Pilchmanmoved and John Chamberlinseconded a motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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