Board Present: Michelle Dudek, Dean Barker, Misty Sava, Mark Heller, and Annie MacKenzie
Administration Present: Mark MacLean, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Kathleen Boucher, Jane Slayton, and Judith Turk
Public Present: Tina Cotton, Ethney McMahon, Claudio Marcus, Ryley Keezer, Ryelle Jenifer, Vienna Marcus, Heidi Unger, Christine Frost, Bill Preble, Anna Lee Preble, Lisa Lane, Gretchen Hildebrand
Public Comment: None
Board Chairperson’s Report: Michelle stated that she hoped everyone had a wonderful holiday. There have been no further meetings of the Facilities Task Force since the last report.
Old Business
Facilities Task Force: Another scheduling is in process so that the committee is able to meet with the architect, Tibor Farkas. Tentative dates are January 12 or January 19.
New Business
AE/MS 2020 Vision: Introductions took place. Ryley, Ryelle, and Vienna presented the 2020 AE/MS Vision via a Powerpoint presentation. The participants (Board and audience) had the option to Choose Their Own Adventure: remaining in the past or going into the future (Back to the Future theme), committing to the new vision.
Annie made the motion to accept the AE/MS 2020 Vision as presented. Mark H. made the second and the AE/MS 2020 Vision was approved.
Draft Warrant for Public Hearing: Some further wordsmithing will take place before the presentation to the Budget Committee at tomorrow’s public hearing.
Superintendent’s Report: Mark M. welcomed everyone back. He has sent resources from the Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference to Andover staff members for their reference. He commended the members of the Board who participated in the negotiations process for their efforts.
Mark M. and Chris have attended some regional and statewide meetings. Recently, they attended a gathering of New Hampshire Scholars. Mark M. would like to begin to prepare future high school students to pursue this opportunity. It is a busy time of year for the SAU staff as they participate in budgetary meetings and hearings.
Assistant Superintendent’s Report: Chris stated that in the near future, further policies will be updated.
Teacher Agreement: Mark H. made the motion to ratify the proposed teacher agreement for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years as presented. Dean made the second and the collective bargaining agreement was approved.