ERROL SCHOOL BOARD

MINUTES 08/05/03

 

 

The Errol School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 05, 2003, at the Errol

Consolidated School, Errol, NH.  Present:  Norman Eames, Gloria Coffin, Theresa Choquette.

Also:  Steven Welford, Kathleen Urso, members of the Playground Committee and Susan Enman

(recording secretary).

 

I.          Call to Order:  Norman Eames called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

 

II.        Approval of June 12, 2003 minutes:

 

                        Motion by Theresa Choquette – Seconded by Gloria Coffin

                        MOTION:  to approve the minutes of June 12, 2003 as written and read

                        Vote on motion:  All in favor

 

III.       Communications: 

            Rhonda Edwards was present to give an update on the playground project.  Ms. Edwards

            reported that the playground equipment would be set up on Saturday and she asked   

            permission from the school board for the use of the school restrooms. The school board

            granted permission for the use of the restrooms while the playground equipment was

            being set up.  Ms. Edwards informed the school board that pamphlets have been sent to

            the public and an advertisement was placed  in the newspaper inviting everyone to

            help with this project.

 

                        Motion by Theresa Choquette – Seconded by Gloria Coffin

                        MOTION:  to allow permission for the use of the school restrooms while

                        the playground project is taking place.

                        Vote on motion:  All in favor

 

            Gloria Coffin reported that Dave Labrecque would be winterizing the hole in the boiler

            room and the stairway would also be repaired in order to make it safe. It was reported     that Zizza Lock has replaced the back door and will return on August 6th to complete the             locks.   There was a discussion held pertaining to who should have access to keys to the       building.

           

            Mrs. Coffin reported that the Lego program was getting better this each year and  she      would like to keep this program active.  Fifteen students (including some from Berlin)        participated in the program this year. 

 

IV.       Principal’s Report:

            Kathleen Urso gave an update on the summer projects noting that the carpets have been

            cleaned and the seams have been repaired.  Mrs. Urso informed the school board that

            the person cleaning the range hood noticed  that the pipes were duct taped together. Mr.

            Eames advised Mrs. Urso to call the State Fire Marshall on this matter.  The Principal

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            reported that all the classrooms and halls have been painted.  All summer projects

            will be completed by September.

            The Principal stated that the staff has been busy this summer with training sessions.

            It was reported that there was no room on the playground for the slide.  Also, the school

            has no room for a piano, which, had been donated.  Mrs. Urso asked what should be

            done with these two items.  Mrs. Coffin suggested that this issue be discussed with the

            selectmen before acting on it.

 

                        Motion by Theresa Choquette – Seconded by Gloria Coffin

                        MOTION:  to declare the piano and the slide as surplus, which, can be

                        donated only after discussion with selectmen.

                        Vote on motion:  All in favor

 

            The Principal reminded the school board that Mrs. Plourde had stressed the importance

            of putting fundraising funds in a separate account. 

            Mrs. Urso handed out a copy of the policy pertaining to  class trips. She would like to       include this policy  in the Errol Consolidated School Parent and Student Handbook.  Mr.       Welford suggested a few changes in the wording of the policy, such as the word “SAU”         to be changed to “state” since the regulations are from the state not the SAU.  Another             suggested change was to eliminate the word “paid” in the third from the last line.             Theresa Choquette asked where the fundraiser money is at this time.  Mrs. Urso reported       that she keeps the money in the checkbook, however, she keeps separate totals for         different functions.

 

                        Motion by Gloria Coffin – Seconded by Theresa Choquette

                        MOTION:  to include the policy on “class trip” with the amended changes

                        in the school’s  parent and student handbook.

                        Vote on motion:  All in favor

 

V.        Superintendent’s Report:

            *Financial Report-Mr. Welford reported a fund balance of $78,405.43. 

            *Summer Projects-As discussed previously

            *Playground Project-As discussed previously

 

            Gloria questioned why the school district has to pay tuition for students who go to school

            in another district.  Mr. Welford reported that the state requires the school district to  pay

            for the education of a special education student until the age of 21.  Gloria expressed

            her concern over a  student (who has been expelled numerous times)  taking advantage

            of the school district.  Mr. Welford stated that he would look into the legalities of this

            situation. 

 

VI.       Non-Public Session RSA 91-A:  No items at this time

 

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VII.     Other:  Discussed above

 

VIII.    Next Meeting: 

            Gloria mentioned that she would like to keep the school board meetings on the same

            night all the time.  Mr. Welford agreed to keep the Errol school board meetings on the

            3rd Monday of the month when possible.

 

            The next Errol School Board meeting will be held on Monday, September 15, 2003,

            at 7:00 p.m., at the Errol Consolidated School, Errol, NH.    

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IX.       Adjournment:

 

                        Motion by Gloria Coffin – Seconded by Theresa Choquette

                        MOTION:  to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.

                        Vote on motion:  All in favor