2020_05_07 LSB Approved Minutes.pdf
The Lempster School Board met online on May 7, 2020. Norma Proper motioned, seconded by Bruce Cragin, to approve the April 9 minutes; all were in favor. The board discussed energy updates, noting insurance covers electrical panel replacement and grants will likely cover pump replacement. Four new hot water heaters were installed. Jillian Thomas motioned, seconded by Norma Proper, to approve the 2020-2021 calendar; all were in favor. The board accepted three nominations: Autumn Tibbets as 3rd Grade teacher and Emily Remilard as Special Education teacher, both moved by Thomas; and Lynne Clough as 4th grade teacher, moved by Proper. All votes were unanimous. The board adopted policy DAF-revisions/addendum and policy JICI. The next meeting is June 4, 2020, at 5:30 PM in the school cafeteria. The board entered non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) at 7:13 PM by a 5-0 vote. Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d-s8OyWSXS3ezT0ckl5xLniHtGMyAXAB/view
Lempster School Board Meeting Approved Minutes ~ May 7, 2020 Meeting held online via Google Hangout Present-Board members: Chair-Kelly Caron, Vice Chair-Jillian Thomas, Norma Proper, Jim Grenier, Bruce Cragin Superintendent: Dr. Michele Munson New Superintendent: Mr. Jim Lewis Principal: Mr. Ralph Peterson Director of Student Services: Dr. Betsy Gibbs Guest-EEI engineer: Mr. Keith McBrien Call the Meeting to order K. Caron The meeting was called to order by Ms. Caron at 5:32pm Minutes/Agenda Revisions K. Caron A motion was made by Norma Proper, second by Bruce Cragin to approve the minutes of 4-9- 2020 as written. All were in favor. Public Participation- no one was present Energy Updates-Grant Project M. Munson Mr. McBrien addressed the board with work to date on the energy updates and should be complete by June 30. The insurance company is paying for the electrical work, and they suggested replacing two of the electrical panels, while they are doing that work. The cost information was shared with the board. Pump replacement was discussed and is will more than likely be covered by the grant. Mr. McBrien will get back to the board with this. The board agreed that since they are there doing the work that all the work should be done at this time. Ms. Caron asked about the hot water heater replacements. Mr. McBrien stated that 4 new ones were installed; 2 electric ones that are used for the bathroom sinks in the old building and 2 gas ones that are used in the kitchen and the bathroom/locker rooms in the newer section. The one in the gym storage was removed as it was leaking. *Mr. McBrien then left the meeting* Food Program-Dr. Munson was contacted by the NH Charitable Association regarding funds for families in need. Approximately 20 of our families will be able to take advantage of this. Administration Reports Principal’s Report R. Peterson See handout Student Services Report B. Gibbs See handout Superintendent’s Report M. Munson See handout End of Year Discussion M. Munson The board discussed the end of year activities. The last day of school will be June 8. There was a lengthy discussion on how to handle graduation, retiring/transferring staff, 8th grade class trip, and summer school, all with the emphasis on social distancing and the Governor’s mandates. A number of options were discussed. As there is still one month to go, no final decisions have been made at this time. Calendar 2020 – 21 M. Munson The board members reviewed the calendar. A motion was made by Jillian Thomas, second by Norma Proper to approve the 2020-2021 calendar as presented. All were in favor. Nominations M. Munson Dr. Munson presented three nominations. Autumn Tibbets for 3rd Grade teacher, Emily Remilard for Special Education teacher and Lynne Clough for 4th grade teacher. A motion as made by Jillian Thomas to accept the nomination of Ms. Tibbets, second by Jim Grenier. All were in favor. A motion was made by Jillian Thomas to accept the nomination of Emily Remilard, conditional on references, Mr. Lewis’ input and background check, second by Norma Proper. All were in favor. A motion was made by Norma Proper to provisionally approve the nomination of Ms. Clough, second by Jim Grenier. All were in favor. Policy - Revisions to DAF 2nd reading (shared remotely) A motion was made by Bruce Cragin to adopt policy DAF-revisions/addendum, second by Norma Proper. All were in favor. JICI-2nd reading (shared remotely) A motion was made by Jim Grenier to adopt policy JICI, second by Jillian Thomas. All were in favor. Presentation and Signing of the Manifests Ms. Cross emailed the board members the manifests on Tuesday and they were reviewed and signed. Items for next Meeting K. Caron • The next meeting will be held on June 4, 2020 at 5:30 at the school cafeteria, using social distancing with masks • Paving bid • Energy Update • Non-public minutes of 4-9-2020 Norma Proper made a motion to go into non-public Session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) at 7:13pm, second by Jillian Thomas. Kelly-yes, Jillian-yes, Bruce-yes, Jim-yes, Norma-yes. The board left the group chat for the non-public portion of the meeting in another chat area at 6:50pm. Respectfully submitted, Susan Lichty-Board Secretary