Andover School Board Minutes, September 3, 2019

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By Judith Turk

Andover School Board
Andover Elementary /Middle School
September 3, 2019
Meeting Minutes

1. Roll Call and Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Board Chair, Dean Barker.
 Board Present:  Dean Barker, Brian Gilman, Theresa Georges, Adam Jones and Aimee Menard.
Administration Present:   Randy Wormald, Robin Heins, Jane Slayton and Judith Turk.
Public Present:  Tina Cotton, Mary Anne Levesque

2.  Minutes of Previous Meetings: 

For the PUBLIC SESSION of August 13, 2019, Adam motioned to accept the minutes and Theresa made the second.  All were in favor and the minutes were approved with a brief discussion regarding the location of the newly installed surveillance cameras.

3.  Public Comment:  Mary Anne said that everything seems to work out well between the Budget Committee and the School Board.  She stated that the Andover School Board does a good job.

  1. Board Chairperson’s Report:   Dean wished everyone a Happy First Day.  He thanked everyone for their preparations for the new school year.  In Mark’s absence, he relayed some updates regarding the governor’s budget veto impact on current school budget situations.

    5.  Principal’s Report:   Jane stated that AE/MS had a great opening day with twenty-five newly enrolled students.  Last week’s professional development opportunities for staff were productive.

    6.  Old Business:  None

  2. New Business:

         A. AESSA Negotiations:  Aimee and Dean will represent the ASB in the upcoming Andover Elementary Support Staff Association negotiations.  The current bargaining agreement was distributed to the ASB for review. An initial meeting will be held on September 25 at 4:15 PM.

       B. Policy EFDA- First Read:   Randy summarized the proposed School Meal Payment Policy amendment to be discussed and voted upon at the October Board Meeting.

  3. Manifest Journal Entries Signing:    Aimee made the motion to approve the journal entries.  Theresa made the second. All were in favor and the journal entries were approved with no discussion.

    9.  Superintendent’s Report:  None

    10.  Assistant Superintendent’s Report:   Randy stated that both he and Mark are excited for the new school year to get going.  He commended Jane for some grant writing that she did to provide training for staff re: Google applications and extensions as well as acquiring some additional Chromebooks for staff use.  He has been working closely with Michael Wiley, Technology Integrator. There were no complications with the two separate starting dates for the Merrimack Valley and Andover School Districts.

 

  1. Non-Public Session:  RSA 91-A: 3 (b):
    The Board reserves the right to adjourn or recess a meeting at any time to discuss such matters as are properly considered in non-public session in accordance with RSA91-A:3

    Non-Public Session:  Aimee moved to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3(c)  at 7:00 PM, Adam made the second. All were in favor.
    Brian moved to go out of non-public session under RSA 91-A:3(c) at 7:25 p.m. and Aimee made the second.  All were in favor.

  2. Return to Public Session: ROLL CALL
    Board Present: Dean Barker, Brian Gilman, Adam Jones, Aimee Menard and Theresa Georges.
    Administration Present:  Randy Wormald, Robin Heins, Jane Slayton and Judith Turk
    No action needed.

    13.   Adjournment:  Adam moved to adjourn at 7:25 PM  and Aimee made the second. All were in favor, the meeting was adjourned.

    Respectfully submitted,
    Judith Turk