Wentworth School Board

December 19, 2005 
School Board Meeting Minutes
Wentworth Elementary School

MEMBERS PRESENT

Mrs. Gelsi, Mrs. Dustin, Mrs. Mack (5:40 p.m.)

OTHERS PRESENT

Mrs. Gaides, Mr. Keene, Mrs. Bownes – Recording Secretary

PUBLIC PRESENT

Mr. Francis, Mrs. Gaudette, Mr. & Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Rick, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Bagley, Mr.Muzzey (6:02 p.m.)

CALL TO ORDER

Mrs. Gelsi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

AGENDA REVIEW AND DISPOSITION

The Board reviewed and disposed of the agenda.

MINUTES

It was moved by Mrs. Gelsi, seconded by Mrs. Dustin to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2005, November 22, 2005, December 5, 2005 and the December 12, 2005 meetings as presented. Vote was unanimous.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

In addition to Mr. Keene’s written report, he briefly reviewed the following items with the Board:

1. November 23, 2005 held an African Dance Residency (PTO thanked for assisting with this)
2. Christmas Concert (this evening)
3. Mrs. Robertson, Guidance, PRHS, visit to the 8th grade (regarding academics, discipline, etc. – tour of PRHS to be held in the future)

CORRESPONDENCE

The Board acknowledged the following correspondence

1. NHSBA (conference notification)
2. Various Periodicals
3. Letter from NHDOT re: Saunders Hill Road (over Baker Hill River) and change of weight limit
4. Letter from Certified Accountant re: Wentworth School District Indebtedness to SAU
5. Letter from Warren School Board re: response to Warren’s proposal for exchange of students and tuition (Mrs. Gaides will draft a letter to the Warren School Board for review by the Wentworth School Board on December 20, 2005)

Mrs. Mack joined the meeting at 5:40 p.m.

Mrs. Sanborn inquired as to the student exchange proposal and it was explained that Kindergarten students from Wentworth will go to Warren and the Warren 7th & 8th grade students will come to Wentworth.

A citizen at the meeting inquired if exchanging of other grade level students was a possibility and Mrs. Gelsi explained that at this time, that is not part of the proposal.

1. Memorandum from Mr. Keene regarding proposed field trips

It was moved by Mrs. Gelsi, seconded by Mrs. Dustin to review the memorandum regarding field trips as part of the budget process. Vote was unanimous.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

The Board scheduled a budget work session for Monday,
Budget Work Session Dates January 2 & 9, 2006 at 5:30 p.m.

OTHER

None

RECOGNITION & AWARDS

Mr. Keene recognized the following individuals:

• Sarah Bragdon, published poet
• Denise Filteau, 1st place at USASA snowboarding event this past weekend

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

A citizen at the meeting inquired if the School Board would support and word a warrant article for a 5-member Board. Mrs. Gelsi advised that 2 warrant articles will be drafted relative to a 5- member board.

CONSENT ITEMS

The Board signed A/P manifest #16 as presented.
Claims and Payroll

NON-PUBLIC SESSION

At 5:59 p.m. it was moved by Mrs. Gelsi, seconded by Mrs. Dustin that the Board move into non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, II to discuss personnel items, vote was unanimous.

PUBLIC SESSION

At 6:30 p.m. it was moved by Mrs.Gelsi, seconded by Mrs. Dustin that the Board return to public session. Vote was unanimous.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Following are the upcoming meeting dates for the Wentworth School Board:

January 23, 2006
February 20, 2006
March 20, 2006
April 17, 2006

The Budget Hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

The Annual School District Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:30 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Gelsi, seconded by Mrs. Dustin that there being no further business to come before the Board, that the meeting be adjourned. Vote was unanimous.

Respectfully Submitted,

Karen A. Bownes
Recording Secretary
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