Errol School Board

Minutes

Monday, October 18th, 2004

 

Attendees:        Norman ‘Pete’ Eames; Gloria Coffin; Theresa Choquette

 

Others:             Patrick Low, Superintendent

 

Public:              Carol Tremblay, Sharon Lane, Teri Cote, Rhonda Edwards, Michelle

Coderre

 

 

ITEM I – CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order by the chairperson at 7:08 pm.

 

ITEM II – APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

            Motion by Gloria Coffin, second by Theresa Choquette

            Motion:  to approve the minutes of September 20th as presented.

            Vote on motion:  all were in favor; motion carried.

 

 

ITEM VI – PUBLIC COMMENTS

-The community field is being used for more activities.  Two estimates were given for the baseball field.

 

-There was some inquiry as to whether any federal monies were capped.

 

            Motion made by Gloria Coffin, second by Theresa Choquette

            Motion:  to continue investigation into whether money was capped.

            Vote on motion:  all were in favor; motion carried.

 

-It was shared that the swings were not a problem, but catalogues will be brought in to look at other swings.

 

ITEM III – COMMUNICATIONS

 

            Motion made by Gloria Coffin, second by Theresa Choquette

Motion:  to implement trimester pilot program progress reports and report cards.

            Vote on motion:  all were in favor; motion carried.

 

ITEM IV – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

-It was shared that hopefully a music and gym instructor will be found.

 

-Inquiry was made to an oil price being locked in for the school for the winter.

 

-Mr. Low informed the School Board that the annual audit has taken place.   Ms. Urso was permitted to open a new checking account to allow the donated money to be deposited. Permission was granted to use those monies for student activities and other benefits. 

 

-Students are working on theater plays and the school would like to buy CD’s to accompany them.

 

-Discussion was held regarding keeping the budget as level as possible for the upcoming school year.  Implementing a system for rewarding outstanding service was also discussed.

 

-Discussion was held regarding the contract with NCIA for broadband service.  The school board is to review this contract for possible future signing.

 

-Regarding the upcoming national elections, Mr. Low has held discussions with the principal in regards to being more aware of happenings around the school, and a response center is currently being worked on.  Ms. Urso is responsible for communications from the Errol School in the event of a crisis, and Mr. Eames is the spokesperson with Ms. Coffin as a backup when communicating with law enforcement officials.  A state trooper will also be coming to the school to have discussion with the children regarding safety for the school.

 

-It was shared that the Errol student currently attending Berlin High School may continue in this placement.  A student was considering attending the Charter High School.

 

-Mr. Low mentioned that with the upcoming time change and season change, if the Errol School Board would be willing to begin their meetings at 6 pm if food/snacks could be provided.  The Board will consider this request.

 

ITEM V – PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

 

-Ms. Urso reported that the students at the Errol School recently visited the Poore Farm.

 

-Mr. Hasmen donated three LeapPads to the Errol School.

 

-With the upcoming winter season, the school has planned to use the Errol Town Hall for physical education on Tuesday, and a ˝ day for older children on Friday.

 

-At the in-service training on October 8th, all teachers were trained in CPR by Rebecca Bean.

 

-Errol School recently was the recipient of just shy of $12,000 in REAP monies.

 

-Ms. Urso reported a prior problem with the freezer in the school, which has since been remedied.  She will continue to monitor its operation.

 

ITEM IX – NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Errol School Board is currently scheduled for Monday, November 22nd at 7 pm.

 

ITEM X – ADJOURNMENT

The Errol School Board unanimously adjourned the October meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted

 

Jacqueline Tetreault

Recording Secretary

 

 

 

NON-PUBLIC SESSION

 

Discussion was held regarding employee health benefits.  It was suggested that depending on the fiscal year budget for 2005-2006, something may be able to be worked out for the 2005-2006 year.