WENTWORTH SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
WENTWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
January 24, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT Mrs. Gelsi, Mrs. Dustin (6:27 p.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT Mrs. Gaides, Mr. Keene, Mrs. Bownes – Recording Secretary
PUBLIC PRESENT Mr. Comeau, Mr. Francis,
CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Gelsi called the meeting to order at 6:27 p.m.
AGENDA REVIEW The Board reviewed and disposed of the agenda.
AND DISPOSITION
Mrs. Gaides requestesd that bus stop issues be discussed under correspondence.
MINUTES It was moved by Mrs. Gelsi, seconded by Mrs. Dustin to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2005, January 2, 2006 Budget Work Session, and the January 9, 2006 Budget Work Session, meeting 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. 2- Day Workshop held on January 16 & 17 re: Curriclum Mapping
2. Ski Date cancelled and will be made up
3. Plans for PTO Message Board for New Sign Anticipated for the Front of the School
4. Correspondence from Warren School Board re: Kindergarten Scholarship (passed by school Board and will be a warrant article to be voted on by the Town of Warren)
5. Warren Tuition Students (concerns and recommendations from Wentworth Staff)
2. NHSBA Policies Update
3. Various Training and Conference Offerings
4. Letter from Robertson Transportation re: school bus stop at Beech Hill Road and recommendation to move the bus stop
5. Correspondence from NHDOT re: Bridge Inspections
It was moved by Mrs. Gelsi, seconded by Mrs. Dustin to move the bus stop at Beech Hill Road as recommended for the remainder of the school year. Vote was unanimous.
DISCUSSION ITEMS Mrs. Gelsi advised that with regard to the Kindergarten tuition,
Warren Tuition Wentworth will benefit greatly in terms of cost.
Mrs. Gelsi with regard to the Warren 7th graders being tuitioned to Wentworth, expressed her opinion that this should be a warrant article, so that the town can decide.
Mrs. Gelsi expressed her opinion that a scholarship for those 7th graders coming from Warren, should be considered in light of the decision by the Warren Board to reduce the cost of the Wentworth Kindergarten students attending the Warren Kindergarten.
Mrs. Gelsi said that the language “class size permitting” will be included in any agreement with Warren. Mrs. Gelsi pointed out that any special education needs (aids, etc.) for the students from Warren will be paid for by the Warren School District.
It was the consensus of the Board that 5 students from Wentworth will be accepted (class size permitting).
Mrs. Gelsi suggested determining what is being charged by Orford before any discounting of tuition is recommended.
It was moved by Mrs. Gelsi, seconded by Mrs. Dustin to leave the tuition figure at the current rate of $10,620. Vote was unanimous.
Warrant Articles/Budget The Board reviewed and discussed the proposed warrant articles with those present.
Other Issues None
RECOGNITION & Mr. Keene recognized the following individuals:
THE FLOOR
NON-PUBLIC SESSION At 7:37 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.
FUTURE MEETINGS Following are the upcoming meeting dates for the Wentworth School Board:
February 20, 2006
March 20, 2006
April 17, 2006
May 15, 2006
June 19, 2006
The Budget Hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
The Annual School District Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT At _____ 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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