DRAFT: Subject to Board Approval

WINCHESTER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

WINCHESTER SCHOOL LIBRARY

The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. by Chair, C. Duquette

Board Members Present: V. Cole, B. Moser, C. Duquette, G. O'Neal

Absent:  C. Thompson

Administration Present:  D. Crisafulli, T. O’Connor

G. O'Neal MOVED to accept the public and non-public minutes of the August 16, 2007 Board meeting; SECONDED by: V. Cole, VOTED: 3-1 (B. Moser - no), MOTION PASSED.

 BOARD BUSINESS:

Review of Tuition Request:

Dr. Crisafulli distributed information and reviewed it with the Board regarding a tuition request. Dr. Crisafulli advised that Keene has agreed that the student can attend Monadnock at no additional cost to Winchester. Dr. Crisafulli will verify that Keene does not offer a comparable Arts program and come back to the Board.

                Dr. Crisafulli wanted the Board to be aware that there were 212 students attending Keene last year and would be 241 this year with the addition of the one student.

C. Duquette asked Dr. Crisafulli to bring a breakdown of the 212 students; how many were special ed and how many regular ed. B. Moser asked Dr. Crisafulli to find out why the increase in the number; where is that coming from? Dr. Crisafulli will try to get that information for him.

After discussion, Dr. Crisafulli's recommendation to the Board at this time is to take no action on Mr. Wallace's request from the last meeting. He will get more information from Mr. Wallace and clarification from Keene on their position. Dr. Crisafulli advised he does not feel anything further needs to be done regarding the previous tuition request at this time. Mrs. Duquette requested that Dr. Crisafulli bring forth a recommendation at the next meeting.

Dr. Crisafulli will include the RSA on hardship cases in the next packet.

Update of Third Late Bus:

A third bus has been added every Wednesday for the first marking quarter at which time the usage will be re-evaluated. Paula from Laidlaw is keeping track of usage. Dr. Crisafulli will try to get last year's usage for the next Board meeting.

Substitute Rate:

After discussion, V. Cole MOVED to approve the substitute rate at $70.00 per day; SECONDED by: G. O'Neal, after discussion, VOTED: 3-1 (B. Moser - no), MOTION PASSED.

Safety Program - First Reading:

V. Cole feels school buses should have seat belts and feels the Board should make it known that they are not happy that they do not. 

                G O'Neal feels the Board could ask the delegate to the NH School Board Association to bring the issue up in support.

B. Moser MOVED to accept the Safety Program policy as a first reading; SECONDED by: V. Cole, after discussion, VOTED: 4-0, MOTION PASSED.

Facilities or Services - Grievance Procedure - First Reading:

B. Moser MOVED to accept the Facilities or Services - Grievance Procedure policy as a first reading; SECONDED by: G. O'Neal, VOTED: 4-0, MOTION PASSED.

Revisions of Current Policy - Student Records and Access (FERPA):

After discussion, B. Moser MOVED to accept the NHSBA policy with the letter and documentation from Margaret Ann Moran attached; SECONDED by: V. Cole, VOTED: 4-0, MOTION PASSED.

G. O'Neal MOVED to approve the Manifest in the amount of $282,305.07; SECONDED by: V. Cole, VOTED: 3-1 (B. Moser - no), MOTION PASSED.

CITIZENS' COMMENTS:

Mr. Wallace needs an answer regarding his son as soon as possible. He gave more information to Dr. Crisafulli and wants the Board to know that one of the reasons his son had to move was due to his school closing. Mr. Wallace will be presenting his request to Keene also. He hopes the Boards can work together. 

C. Duquette asked if Dr. Crisafulli has a recommendation, that he bring it to the next meeting.

B. Moser MOVED that to be able to explain what happened at the Joint Loss Committee meeting; SECONDED by: V. Cole, VOTED: 4-0, MOTION PASSED.

B. Moser advised there are two things that were brought to the Committee:  1) Don Chamberlain's proposal for shades for security reasons and 2) Pat Plante is researching some sort of card system for the cafeteria.

                B. Moser asked both to bring their proposals to the Board before the Board finishes with the budget.

At 7:35 pm., G. O'Neal made a Motion to enter non-public session. The Board held a role call to enter non-public session. B. Moser - yes, C. Duquette - yes, G. O'Neal - yes, V. Cole - yes.

At 7:55 pm. G. O'Neal MOVED to re-enter public session. The Board held a role call to re-enter public session. B. Moser - yes, C. Duquette - yes, G. O'Neal - yes, V. Cole.

While in non-public session, the Board discussed:

                *A contract under RSA 91-A: two, IX (a) (c)

Dr. Crisafulli will check with K. Dassau regarding procedures for non-public session.

Future Agenda Items:

                *Test Scores

B. Moser MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 pm; SECONDED by: G. O'Neal, VOTED: 4-0, MOTION PASSED.

Respectfully submitted,

Peggy Higgins