Wentworth School Board

Monday, August 8, 2005 – 6:00 pm
School Board Meeting Minutes
Wentworth Elementary School

Members Present: Deborah Gelsi and Laurie Dustin

Administration Present: Jeff Keene – Principal WES, Ethel Gaides – SAU 48

Also Present: Francis Muzzey, Melody Gaudette

 

Deborah Gelsi moves to open the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Laurie Dustin 2nds. There are no objections, motion carries.

Deborah Gelsi moves the agenda review and disposition. Laurie Dustin 2nds. There are no objections and the motions carries.

Deborah Gelsi motions to accept the minutes of July18th 2005 as amended: “Francis Muzzey as selectman indicates that he would be willing to represent the town agent as a town official”. Laurie Dustin 2nds motion. There are no objections, motion carries.

Principal’s Report

Jeff informed the School Board that the boiler was installed. The rooms are being painted. On August 20th, the “dome” was installed on the playground. Four students are taking Algebra I at the high school.

Correspondence

No action taken.

Discussion Items: Policy Work Session

The School Board agreed to update the 1999 Kindergarten Contract. Ethel will have it ready for School Board Chair’s signature at the next School Board meeting. The School Board directed Ethel to call the Warren School Board Chair to inquire about Kindergarten tuition costs.

Privilege of the Floor

Francis Muzzey inquires about mowing bills. He wants to offer “Math Problem of the Month Contest” for 7/8 graders. He expressed his concern over legal fees and wants the School Board to stop the legal fees.

Deb Gelsi moved to Nonpublic at 7:10 pm for the purpose of personnel and student issues. . Lauri Dustin 2nds motion. There are no objections, motion carries.

Nonpublic Session (RSA 91-A:3):

Entered into Non-Public Session at 7:10 pm Present: Deborah Gelsi, Laurie Dustin, Jeff Keene, Ethel Gaides, 1 parent.

The parent updated the School Board on her sons IEPs. She wants one of her son’s placed at Plymouth Elementary School. She said her son is two years behind and in severe violation of FAPE. Parent left the meeting at 8 pm

Returned from Non Public at 8:06 pm

Deborah Gelsi motions to approve Rebecca Sweeney at the middle school teacher for the 2005-2006 school year. Laurie Dustin 2nds. There are no objections, motion carries.

Deborah Gelsi motions to adjourn at 8:10 pm Laurie Dustin 2nds. There are no objections, motion carries.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ethel Gaides
Assistant Superintendent