Board present: Michelle Dudek, Don Gould, Charlie McCrave, Anne Swayze, and Kent Armstrong
Administration present: Mike Martin, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Kathleen Boucher, and Judith Turk
Public present: Tina Cotton
Financial Report: Robin presented the estimated fund balance. High school tuition enrollment was down, and salaries for World Language and Technology positions were not filled.
A list of itemized expenditures regarding building needs was presented and explained by Robin. It was suggested that other vendor bids should be pursued for higher price items (fence, cafeteria tables). The Board voted to establish a budget not to exceed $45,000 for recommended expenditures after Board consultation of bids.
A discussion took place in reference to the expendable trust funds. The Board voted unanimously to fund both the Special Education and High School Tuition Contingency Funds for $25,000 each.
Old Business
Middle School Sports: Mike explained the procedure for Andover Middle School students to participate in Merrimack Valley Middle School sports. He recommended that the timeline and process be further defined and that the policy be formalized as a memorandum of understanding with the Merrimack Valley School District.
Michelle stated that student expectations should be added involving behavior and academics, and the middle school requirements for participation.
Transportation Contract: The current transportation contract with First Student will expire on June 30, 2015. Board members will do a thorough review of the current agreement and bid specifications. It was the consensus of the Board to re-bid the transportation contract.
Flaghole Road Bus Stop: Mike has asked the New Hampshire Department of Education to complete a review of the current issue involving the Flaghole Road bus stop due to the question of safe conditions for walking which is indicated in the RSA.
New Business
Marinace Contract: An agreement has been reached with Frank Marinace, Architect, PA regarding the Request for Proposals for a facility study. A work session will be held on June 10.
Oil Bids: Robin presented oil bid results for the 2014-15 school year. The Board voted unanimously to approve AD&G Fuel as the vendor for the 2014-15 school year, with the proposed $3.1275 firm price per gallon.
Superintendent’s Report: Mike announced that the principal position at Merrimack Valley High School has been offered to David Miller, who is the current Assistant Principal at Kearsarge Regional High school.
Before entering the non-public session, Michelle acknowledged that this was Mike Martin’s last official Andover School Board Meeting. She thanked him for his service. Tina stated that Mike has always been an “even keel” when there was any upheaval.
After the non-public session, the Board voted unanimously to nominate Putnam Kidder as kindergarten teacher under the condition that confirmation of K-8 certification is received from the New Hampshire Department of Education before a contract is issued.