Kensington School Board Minutes
June 9, 2004
The Kensington School Board met on June 9, 2004. In attendance were: Mrs. Cheryl McDonough, School Board Chairperson; Mrs. Dana Donovan, School Board Member; Mrs. Alice Mower, School Board Member; Mr. Paul Flynn, Associate Supt. of Schools; Mrs. Barbara Guth Switzer, Principal.
Mrs. McDonough called the meeting to order at 7:55 PM.
The monthly manifests were signed and the financial report was reviewed.
The board unanimously approved the minutes of the May 13, 2004 School Board meeting.
Mrs. Lawler voiced her concerns regarding bike safety. While on morning duty, Mrs. Lawler has noticed some bike riders not adhering to safety rules. The board will look at the bike safety issue over the summer. Mrs. Switzer will send a letter to parents asking their help in speaking to their children about bike riding.
Mr. Estey was in attendance and asked for input regarding the climbing wall for the gymnasium. Mr. Ester stated that much of the materials will be donated and the actual construction may be done by volunteers. Mrs. McDonough and Mr. Flynn voiced their concerns relative to liability. Mr. Flynn will check on applicable construction codes. The matter will be readdressed at the August meeting.
Mrs. Switzer gave her report as follows:
· The KES Times was reviewed as well as the June calendar.
· Mrs. Switzer stated that Field Day was a huge success and thanked the PTO as well as the staff for all of their hard work in helping to organize the day.
· Artist Night for grades K-2 is scheduled for June 14th.
· On June 15th Mrs. Penny Peterson will be at school for a presentation on Peru.
· Mrs. Switzer noted that staff will be participating in an EDM Workshop at East Kingston Elementary School over the summer.
· Mrs. Switzer shared with the board some KES goals for the 2004-2005 school year. The KES Website will need to be revamped. Mrs. Switzer is in hopes that this will be done by the start of school. The KES Tech Team will continue to address the Computer Curriculum.
· Mrs. Switzer asked that the board look at the Evaluation System currently in place at KES. The board will do that.
· The matter of arrival/dismissal times for the 2004-2005 school year was addressed. Mr. Flynn and Mrs. Switzer will look at changing the times to accommodate bus arrival and departures. The board unanimously approved whatever decision is forthcoming.
· The Lead Teacher Guidelines were presented to the board. Mrs. McDonough stated that for legal reasons # 4 in the second paragraph should be eliminated. Mrs. Switzer will make the correction.
· Mrs. Switzer asked that the board consider offering a stipend for the instructor of the after-school Jump Rope program. Mr. Flynn cautioned the board that should they agree to pay a stipend for this activity that other after-school activity providers may request the same.
A request for use of the gym by the Extreme Air Jump Rope Team was discussed briefly. Dates will be looked at and Mr. Wiggin will be contacted regarding his cleaning schedule so as not to interfere with the schedule.
Mrs. McDonough thanked Mrs. Switzer for her performance in running KES this year.
Mr. Flynn gave his report as follows:
· The SAU joint chairpersons are schedule to meet on June 16th.
· Mr. Flynn noted that Bruce Hubbard, Kathy Norton, Linda Mahoney, Sue Olson and Donna Cronin would be retiring at the end of the school year.
· Mr. Flynn stated that Art Wiggin donated all the materials and labor for the refurbishing of the sign for Dick Drew Playground. The board voiced their thanks to Mr. Wiggin for his generosity.
· Mr. Flynn nominated Rachel Small for the fifth grade teaching position. Dana Donovan moved to accept the nomination. Mrs. Mower seconded the motion. A vote was taken and was in the affirmative.
· Mr. Flynn asked that the board encumber $11,050.00 from surplus monies for unforeseen school expenses. Mrs. Donovan moved to approve the request. Mrs. Mower seconded the motion. A vote was taken and was in the affirmative.
The following Kensington School District/SAU #16 Policies are unanimously approved as a First Reading:
AA School District Legal Status
AC Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
ACE Procedural Safeguards Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap/Disability
ADC Tobacco Products Ban
AFA Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures
CHCA Approval of Handbooks and Directives
CLA Treatment of Outside Reports
CM School District Annual Report
DBB Fiscal Year
DFD Gate Receipts and Admissions
DFF Equipment and Supplies Sales
DG Depository of Funds
DGA Authorized Signatures
DI Fiscal Accounting and Reporting
DJ Purchasing
DJC Petty Cash Accounts
DJE Bidding Requirements
DJF Local Purchasing
DJG Vendor Relations
EBBB Accident Reports
EBCB Fire Drills
EBCD Emergency Closings
ECAB Program Accessibility at Public Events and Functions
EDC Authorized Use of School Owned Materials
EEA Student Transportation Services
EEBB Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students
EFC Free and Reduced-Price Lunch
EI Insurance Review
GBA Equal Opportunity Employment
GBB Employee Involvement in Decision-Making
GBEA Staff Ethics and Employee Conflict of Interest
GBEC Drug Free Workplace
GBG Staff Protection
GBGA Staff Health
GBJ Personnel Records
GBJ-R Personnel Records
GCB Professional Staff Contracts
GCQC Resignation of Instructional Staff Member
GCQE Retirement of Professional Staff Member
IKF Graduation Requirements
JFAA School Assignment
JFAB Admission/Attendance of Non-Resident Students
Mr. Flynn will continue to monitor developments relative to the Cigna Health Insurance.
Mrs. Mower asked if KES is pursuing a musical instrument instructor for the 2004-2005 school year. Mrs. Switzer answered that she is.
The subject of tutoring in the building was discussed briefly and will be monitored by Mr. Flynn.
The Recycling Program will be discussed at the beginning of the school year.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Ruggeri
School Board Secretary