DUMMER SCHOOL BOARD

MINUTES 10/06/03

The Dummer School Board met in regular session on Monday, October 06, 2003, at the Milan Village School, Milan, NH. Present: Joane Belleau, Diane Labbe, and Mariann Letarte. Also:

Sarah Sarette, Pauline Plourde, and Susan Enman (recording secretary).

I. Call to Order: Joane Belleau called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.

Joane mentioned that Mariann brought the Berlin School Board minutes for review.

Mrs. Belleau recommended including “Approval of School District Vouchers” as an

agenda item as this makes it clear in the minutes that payments have been approved.

Motion by Diane Labbe – Seconded by Mariann Letarte

MOTION: to sign vouchers by majority vote before checks are released

Vote on motion: All in favor

II. Approval of September 16, 2003 minutes:

Motion by Mariann Letarte – Seconded by Diane Labbe

MOTION: to approve the minutes of September 16, 2003 as read

Vote on motion: All in favor

III. Communications:

Joane Belleau mentioned that she had previously requested a copy of the RSA pertaining to non- public sessions, however, this information has still not been received. Mrs. Plourde stated that she would look into getting this information to Mrs. Belleau.

It was noted that both Milan and Dummer meetings were posted for 6:30 p.m. The

school board members felt that this might have caused a problem in case the public

wanted to attend both meetings.

Mrs. Belleau showed a certificate of membership the Dummer School Board had

received from the New Hampshire School Board Association.

Mrs. Belleau mentioned that she would like to paint and set up the old library

in the town hall as a meeting place for the Dummer School Board. Mrs. Plourde

reminded Mrs. Belleau that there was money in the budget for supplies.

It was noted that the minutes from last meeting were only received on Saturday,

which, does not give the board members much time to review them.

IV. Superintendent’s Report:

*Financial Report: Mrs. Plourde handed out the financial report for the period ending

September 30, 2003. The business administrator noted that the only change from

last month was in special education costs.

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Minutes 09/16/03

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There is only one preschool student at this time requiring a paraprofessional and involving tuition cost.

Mrs. Plourde reported that she checked on the RSA pertaining to the requirements of

a school district treasurer. The business administrator pointed out that the treasurer

must be a resident of the district and cannot be a school board member. A discussion

was held on people who might be interested in this position.

Mrs. Belleau stated that Katie Kelley contacted her regarding the superintendent search.

Mrs. Kelley wanted to know if any of the Dummer school board members would be

interested in becoming a member of the search committee. The meeting dates and interview dates involved were discussed.

V. Public Comments: None at this time

VI. Other: The school board members asked when a joint meeting with Milan and Berlin

could be held. Mrs. Belleau asked Mrs. Plourde to check with Berlin and Milan to see

if it would be possible to schedule a joint meeting on November 13, 2003.

VII. Next Meeting:

The next Dummer School Board meeting will be held on Monday, November 10, 2003,

at 6:30 p.m., at the Dummer Town Hall, Dummer, NH.

VIII. Adjournment:

Motion by Diane Labbe – Seconded by Mariann Letarte

MOTION: to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Vote on motion: All in favor