The Kensington School Board met on Wednesday, June 13, 2001. In attendance were:
Cheryl McDonough, Chairperson Kensington School Board; Susan Belanger, Dana Donovan, School Board Members; Paul Flynn, Associate Superintendent of Schools; Thomas Meehan, Interim Principal; Barbara Switzer, Principal Elect – KES.
Mrs. McDonough called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM.
Monthly manifests were signed and the financial report was reviewed by the board.
The minutes of the May 10, 2001 School Board Minutes were unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Meehan thanked Paul Flynn and the members of the Kensington School Board for their support and for having the confidence in him by appointing him the Interim Principal of Kensington Elementary School for the 2000-2001 school year.
Mr. Flynn gave his report as follows:
Mr. Flynn reported that Brentwood has a major building project underway.
Mr. Flynn noted that Newfield Elementary School is smoothing things out after
the reinstatement of the principal.
Mr. Flynn reviewed the new Assistant Principal assignments at the High School
and reported that David Archibault has been appointed Curriculum Coordinator
at the Cooperative Middle School and Peter Stackhouse has been appointed
Curriculum Coordinator at the High School.
A draft of the SAU #16 Technology Policy was reviewed and discussed by the
board. The board is unanimously in favor of adopting the new policy and it will be
placed in the Parent Handbook for the 2001-2002 School Year. Kensington
Elementary School will send out parent permission forms relative to the use of
the Internet to all parents in September. Mr. Flynn stated that blocking software
may need to purchased for KES.
Mr. Flynn reviewed the SAU #16 Teacher Evaluation Packet and noted that he
will need to meet with the Kensington Education Association relative to its
adoption but is hopeful it will be accepted by Kensington.
Mr. Flynn stated the master teacher’s contract is ready for distribution after a final
meeting with the teachers.
Mr. Flynn reported that all damage at KES from the lightning strike has been
repaired. Epping Well and Pump has installed a new water pump and the Fire
Control panel has been replaced. Mr. Flynn noted the damage to the computers
And phone system was minimal and is being taken care of by the SAU #16 Tech
Team. Mr. Flynn is in contact with the Insurance Company relative to the
damage.
The board voted unanimously to reimburse staff whose windshields needed to be
replaced because of the lightning damage for the deductible portion of their
insurance coverage.
Mr. Flynn stated that there are currently 43 students enrolled for Kindergarten in
September. The class will be split for morning and afternoon sessions and will
need to be watched very closely for any further enrollment increase. Mr. Flynn
noted that space is the main concern at this time.
The board reviewed the early release day schedule.
Mr. Flynn recommended Frank Spencer for the 20% School Psychologist
position for the 2001-2002 school year. Mrs. Donovan moved to approve the
recommendation. Mrs. Belanger seconded the motion. The board unanimously
approved the nomination.
Ms. Switzer will interview candidates in the near future for the Special Education
and Music positions available at KES.
The board gave Mr. Flynn permission to have the shed cleaned out and dispose
of the unused materials housed there.
Mr. Flynn informed the board that he was in receipt of a list of summer maintenance projects from Mr. Wiggin. Mrs. Belanger moved to encumber the amount of $3,000.00 to cover the cost of the projects. Mrs. Donovan seconded the motion. A vote was taken and was in the affirmative. Mr. Flynn will meet with the custodian to review the projects.
The topic of the parking area was discussed. Mrs. Belanger raised numerous safety concerns relative to the current parking area. Mrs. Belanger moved to expend the amount of $12,000.00 to be used for parking renovations. Mrs. Donovan seconded the motion. A vote was taken and was in the affirmative. The board asked Mr. Flynn to investigate having the work done.
Paul Flynn thanked Tom Meehan for his service as the Interim Principal for the
2000-2001 school year and noted that Tom did so under some difficult medical
conditions.
A Meet the Principal Night is scheduled for June 14th followed by a brief School
Needs Committee meeting.
The board voted unanimously to enter into non-public session in accordance with RSA 91A:311b at 8:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Ruggeri
School Board Secretary