Andover School Board Minutes, January 2, 2018

By Judith Turk

Andover School Board
Andover Elementary/Middle School
January 2, 2018

Condensed from approved minutes:

Members Present:  Michelle Dudek, Dean Barker and Annie MacKenzie.
Administration Present:  Mark MacLean, Randy Wormald, Robin Heins, Kathleen Boucher, Jane Slayton and Judith Turk.
Public Present::  Tina Cotton

Minutes of Previous  Meetings::

For the Public Session of December 5, 2017, Dean motioned to accept the minutes and Annie made the second.  All were in favor and the minutes were approved with no discussion.

For the Non Public Session of December 5, 2017, Annie motioned to accept the minutes and Dean made the second.  All were in favor and the minutes were approved with no discussion.

For the Work Session of December 5, 2017, Dean motioned to accept the minutes and Annie made the second.  All were in favor and the minutes were approved with no discussion.

Public Comment::  None

Financial Report: Dean motioned to approve the Financial Report and Annie made the second.  All were in favor and the report was approved.

Board Chairperson’s Report:  Michelle wished everyone a Happy New Year and Welcome Back.

Principal’s Report:  See attached

Old Business:.    
 AE/MS Building Project Update:  Mark M stated that a very successful planning meeting took place on December 20.  Finalized plans regarding the process were addressed.

.  Policies:  
Policy Ilda (non educational questionnaires, surveys, and research.)  Annie moved to approve Policy ILDA.  Dean seconded the motion and the policy was approved.

Policy Iham (health education and exemption from instruction:  Dean moved to approve Policy IHAM.  Annie seconded the motion and the policy was approved.

Policy EHB-R data records and retention:  Annie moved to approve Policy EHB-R.  Dean seconded the motion and the policy was approved.   

New Business:

     2018-2019 Calendar: Dean moved to approve the proposed 2018-2019 Andover School District Calendar.  Annie made the second and the calendar was approved.

    Proposed Budget:  Dean moved to present the proposed budget of $5,441,667 to the Andover Budget Committee for the 2018-2019 school year.  Annie made the second and the motion was approved.  Draft warrants were also distributed for board review.  

Manifest Journal Entries to sign:  Annie moved to approve the signing of the manifest/journal entries.  Dean made the second.  All were in favor and the journal entries were approved.

Superintendent’s Report:  Mark M stated that the SAU is currently working on budgets for the 2018-2019 school year.  Mark M and Randy have been meeting with new staff members, offering support and soliciting feedback regarding their initial experiences in the district.  Building project planning is going well and Mark M is looking forward to the educational opportunities and real world connections that will take place once the process begins.  Mark M reminded the Board of upcoming dates regarding the budget:  Wednesday, January 10 the budget will be presented to the town committee, Wednesday, January 17 will be the Public Hearing and March 5 will be the date for the Annual Meeting.

Assistant Superintendent’s Report:  Randy stated that a grant has been awarded in the amount of $15,13., for the purpose of enhancing the Andover Elementary Middle School Robotics Program.

Non Public Session:    RSA 91-A: 311 (b)
The Board reserves the right to adjourn or recess a meeting to discuss such matters as are properly considered in non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3

Non Public Session:  Annie moved to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:311 (b) at 7:15 PM,  Dean made the second.  All were in favor.

Dean moved to go out of non-public session under RSA 91-A:311 (b) at 7:30 p.m. and Annie made the second.  All were in favor.

Action from Non Public:   None required

Adjournment:   Annie moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. and Dean made the second.  All were in favor, meeting adjourned.


Respectfully submitted,
Judith Turk