Andover School Board Minutes – February 4, 2020

April 22, 2020 • Saved under Minutes
By Judith Turk
  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: Mark MacLean, Robin Heins, Jane Slayton, and Judith Turk

Public Present: Tina Cotton

  1. Minutes Of Previous Meetings:

For the Public Session of January 7, 2020, Aimee motioned to accept the minutes and Adam made the second. All were in favor and the minutes were approved with no discussion.

For the Non- Public Session of January 7, 2020, Aimee motioned to accept the minutes and Adam made the second. All were in favor and the minutes were approved with no discussion.

  1. Finance Report: Brian made the motion to accept the finance report and Adam made the second. All were in favor and the report was approved.
  2. Public Comment: None
  3. 5.  Board Chairperson’s Report: Dean thanked everyone for going above and beyond with extra committee work that includes budget preparation, interviewing and other activities.  There will be a work session with the Moderator on Wednesday, February 19 in preparation for the Annual Meeting to be held on March 2.
  4. Principal’s Report: Jane spoke about various school activities:  the conclusion of basketball season, Boys/Girls Club garden proposal, Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser, MVHS eighth grade beginning transition activities, SPCA Community Service Fundraiser, Music Festival Student Participants, Kid Governor Ceremony with 5th grade and elected member of the council, JT Pourby of AE/MS, Professional Development Day on 2/11 and the Parent Breakfast on 2/20.
  5. Old Business:
  6. Budget for Annual Meeting: Adam made the motion to bring forward the proposed Andover School Board Budget in the amount of $5,866,221 for the 2020-2021 school year. Aimee made the second. All were in favor and the proposed budget amount was approved.
  7. New Business:
  8.   Warrant: Aimee made the motion to approve the Andover School Board proposed warrant articles to be presented at the Annual Meeting to be held on March 2.  Brian made the second. All were in favor and the proposed warrant articles were approved.
  9. Transportation Contract Extension: Adam made the motion to approve the First Amendment and Extension to School Bus Transportation Services Agreement and authorization for the Board Chair, Dean Barker to sign the agreement.  Brian seconded the motion. All were in favor and the agreement was signed with a witness and notarized.
  10. Manifest Journal Entries Signing: Aimee made the motion to approve the journal entries.  Brian made the second. All were in favor and the journal entries were approved with no discussion.
  11. Superintendent’s Report: Mark reminded the ASB of the Annual Meeting Preparation Work Session to be held on Wednesday, February 19 at 4 PM at AE/MS.
  12. Assistant Superintendent’s Report: Randy updated the ASB regarding the Principal Search. Two finalists have been selected and Meet and Greet opportunities are scheduled with the staff and community for Wednesday, February 19 from 5 PM – 7 PM.
  13. Non-public Session-rsa 91-a:3ii

       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 RSA 91-A:3II (b). 

  1. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION: ROLL CALL

Board Present: Dean Barker, Brian Gilman, Adam Jones, Aimee Menard and Theresa Georges.

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

  1.   Adjournment: Brian moved to adjourn at 7:50 PM and Adam made the second.  All were in favor, meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Turk