Andover School Board Minutes: June 6, 2017

Condensed from approved minutes

August 15, 2017 • Saved under Minutes

Board Present: Dean Barker, Brian Gilman and Annie MacKenzie

Administration Present: Mark MacLean, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Jane Slayton and Judith Turk.

Public Present: Tina Cotton, Vicky Mishcon

  1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

For the PUBLIC SESSION of May 2, 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 May 2, 2017, Annie motioned to accept the minutes and Dean made the second. All were in favor and the minutes were approved with no discussion.

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT: Tina stated the Share Day activities are now accessible on Public TV. Vicky said that her mother participated in the day and enjoyed it.
  2. FINANCIAL REPORT: Robin stated that there is a projected fund balance of about 350,00.00. Dean motioned to approve the financial report. Annie made the second. All were in favor and the report was approved.

Robin presented fuel oil bid options for the upcoming school year. Brian made the motion to remain with the current vendor, AD & G for the 2017-2018 school year as recommended by the SAU. Annie made the second. All were in favor and the motion was passed.

Robin communicated with the ASB that Mr. James Tucker, Social Studies Teacher and Athletic Director has submitted his resignation.

  1. BOARD CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT: No report
  2. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: See attached
  3. OLD BUSINESS:
  4. Policies

Chris described the presented policies and discussions took place.

Policy JICK-PUPIL SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION-BULLYING: Annie moved to approve Policy JICK, PUPIL SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION-BULLYING. Brian made the second. All were in favor and the policy was approved.

 

Policy JBAA- SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS: Annie moved to approve Policy JBAA, SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS. Brian made the second. All were in favor and the policy was approved.

Policy GBAA- SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF EMPLOYEES/STAFF: Annie moved to approve Policy GBAA, SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF EMPLOYEES/STAFF. Brian made the second. All were in favor and the policy was approved.

Policy JICD- STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND DUE PROCESS: Annie moved to approve Policy JICD, STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND DUE PROCESS. Brian made the second. All were in favor and the policy was approved.

Policy JICI- WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY: Annie moved to approve Policy JICI, WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. Brian made the second. All were in favor and the policy was approved.

Policy KEA- PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY: Annie moved to approve Policy KEA, PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. Brian made the second. All were in favor and the policy was approved.

 

  1. AE/MS Building Project Update: The SAU is in the process of the final approval of connecting the legal bond policy with the bank. They continue to monitor the status of the building aid application with the Department of Education. The next step will be to coordinate a Building Committee. The hiring of construction managers is in progress.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:
  2. Revision Energy: Vicky Mishcon presented information regarding the Town of Andover’s Power Purchase Agreement with Revision Energy. The town is requesting a letter from the Andover School Board ensuring that the school district will not want ownership, charge fees or take action of any kind regarding the solar panels to be installed at the Andover Town Hall. Annie made the motion to authorize Michelle to create a letter per attorney approval. Dean made the second. All were in favor and the motion was approved.

 

  1. First Student: Robin updated the ASB on the pending purchase of security cameras for the school buses. The purchase price would be 3765.60 to the district. First Student will be responsible for the other 50% of the total cost. Annie moved to approve the purchase of the security cameras at the cost of 3765.60. Dean made the second. All were in favor and the motion was passed.
  2. Bond Prepayment: Dean made the motion that the board vote to assign up to Twenty Four Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty Dollars ($24,420) for the prepayment of the bond or note principal, such funds to come from the unassigned fund balance from the 16-17 fiscal year. Annie made the second. All were in favor and the motion was approved.
  3. MANIFEST JOURNAL ENTRIES SIGNING: Brian moved to approve the signing of the manifest/journal entries. Dean made the second. All were in favor and the journal entries were approved.

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mark M stated that the SAU is busy with personnel matters at this time in preparation for the new school year, including interviews, evaluations and matters relating to new employees. He spoke of the collaboration between Andover and Merrimack Valley involving the powerful presentation of “Ryan’s Story.” The SAU continues to remain focused on legislative updates as they impact the Merrimack Valley and Andover School Districts. Mark M recognized Assistant Superintendent Christine Barry for her years of service to the Merrimack Valley and Andover School Districts as she enters retirement.
  2. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: No report

Dean made the motion to authorize Mark MacLean, Superintendent to make the final nominations for the summer hiring of new staff. Brian made the second. All were in favor and the motion was approved.