INTER-LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT Inter-Lakes School Board Regular Meeting Humiston Building Conference Room Meredith, New Hampshire January 8, 2019

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1 INTER-LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT Inter-Lakes School Board Regular Meeting Humiston Building Conference Room Meredith, New Hampshire MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DRAFT II. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECORD ROLL Members Present: Mr. Richard Hanson, Chairman Mr. Howard Cunningham, Vice-Chair Mr. Mark Billings Mr. Duncan Porter-Zuckerman Ms. Lisa Merrill Mr. Craig Baker (arrived at 6:15pm) Mr. Ian McCabe, Student Rep. Members Absent: Dr. Susan Palmer-Ansorg (with notice) Others Present: Mr. Chris Mega (videotaping) Inter-Lakes Faculty, Students Guest Administrators Present: Mrs. Mary Moriarty, Superintendent Mrs. Trish Temperino, Asst. Superintendent Ms. Holly Vieten, Guidance Director Mrs. Patti Murphy, ILHS Principal Mr. Everett Bennett, ILMS Principal Mr. Chris Wald, Director of Facilities Ms. Jennifer Wrath, ILES Principal Mr. Jeremy Hillger, SCS Teaching Principal Mr. Mark Parson, ILHS Asst. Principal Ms. Kathleen Hill, Curriculum Coordinator Ms. Elaine Dodge, Director of Student Services IV. PUBLIC INPUT None V. MINUTES A. Regular Board Meeting December 11, 2018 Ms. Merrill moved, seconded by Mr. Billings, to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. VI. VII. INTER-LAKES SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Ian McCabe the School Board s Student Representative reported that he sent out an e- mail survey before Christmas break asking how he could better inform the student body about issues before the School Board. He received 11 responses and said he plans to send out a monthly synopsis to students. Mr. Billings suggested that Ian might like to consider updating the student body during morning announcements over the high school intercom system. CURRENT BILLS PAYABLE A. General Operating Expenses Mr. Porter-Zuckerman moved, seconded by Mr. Cunningham, to approve the payment of bills, manifest #3015. The motion passed unanimously.

2 Inter-Lakes School Board Minutes Page 2 of 6 VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT A. Enrollment Since the last report, enrollment has decreased by nine students. Mr. Cunningham commented that the numbers being presented to the board as solely students, in reality represents that all three communities that make-up the Inter- Lakes School District are losing families with school-aged children. He would like to see the school population numbers reported in terms of families commenting that while the loss of families is most acutely felt by the schools it impacts the greater community. The administration has developed an exit survey process to try and determine the reason families leave the school district. B. Financial Report Mrs. Temperino reported that since the last report an additional $25,671 has been spent or encumbered. C. Transportation Ridership Update School bus usage by students in December remains pretty consistent to prior months. Mr. Billings commented that total ridership is at about 37 percent, but represents a very large expense. Ms. Temperino commented that more families signed up indicating that their children would be riding the bus than those who ultimately use the service. Superintendent Moriarty said careful tracking of ridership data has provided valuable information to design a Request for Proposals when the next busing contract goes out to bid. The Lakes Region Planning Commission is now working to draft a RFP for multi-school district busing. D. Hiring Process/Timeline for Middle High School (gr Principal) The Middle/High School Principal position is now being advertised. The Superintendent, Human Resources Director, Assistant Principal Parsons, and Principal Hillger will review the applications and decide what candidates will advance in the process. A 14-member Hiring/Feedback Committee will be established that will include a guidance counselor, three teachers, special education representative, related services provider, para-educator, two student representatives, and two parents. The Committee will interview candidates and provide feedback to the Superintendent on February 15 th. Selected candidates will attend Meet & Greets with the School Board, faculty, parents/community and the Student Council. The Superintendent will nominate the finalist to the School Board on March 11 th.

3 Inter-Lakes School Board Minutes Page 3 of 6 Discussion ensued regarding School Board participation. The Superintendent will follow-up on this request. IX. CORRESPONDENCE Ms. Merrill said she has been contacted by parents expressing concern about the decision-making process related to school delay opening or cancellation. Mrs. Moriarty said any parent who has safety concerns as a result of the weather conditions can keep their child at home and the absence will be excused. X. OLD BUSINESS A. Inter-Lakes High School Program of Studies Mr. Billings asked how the proposed eliminations would impact staff and students. Principal Murphy said the classes that were removed are those that have not been subscribed to by students in several years. Mr. Billings asked what the process was for finding new courses for students. Principal Murphy responded that departments help to develop new courses; also considering options available in surrounding school districts. Running Start courses are a focus; these classes provide high school students with an opportunity to earn college credit in a partnership with the community college system. Chairman Hanson commented that the Program of Studies is a document showing what the district currently does and is not intended to be used as a development tool for new courses. Mr. Billings moved, seconded by Mr. Porter-Zuckerman, to approve the Inter-Lakes High School Program of Studies as presented. The motion passed unanimously. XI. NEW BUSINESS A Budget Preview and Distribution of Budget Materials By looking at different ways to structure learning opportunities the administration is recommending a budget of $26,630,222; an overall increase of $764,807 or 2.96 percent. The goal is to continue to provide outstanding opportunities for the district s children while working in partnership with the communities, and being cognizant of declining enrollments and increasing costs. Salary and benefits is percent of the proposed budget. Health insurance rates are expected to increase by about 10 percent costing an additional $174,765. The administration is recommending that an expendable trust set up when the district was self-insured be dissolved and the $72,633 it contains be used to offset the increase. Discussion ensued regarding proposed staffing reduction options that would result in savings of $482,189. Budget books were given to the board and the administration urged members to reach out with any questions they may have in preparation for the January 15 th, Budget Work Session.

4 Inter-Lakes School Board Minutes Page 4 of 6 B. Proposed Schedule to Support Student Learning at Inter-Lakes High School Principal Murphy requested the Board approve a Competency Day at the high school on Friday, January 18 th, to ensure students needing additional help are prepared for exams on January 23 and 24. The caveat is the weather. If an additional snow day is called, Mrs. Murphy said, there will probably not be sufficient time available to hold it. Mr. Baker noted that if students don t need the additional instructional time they are allowed to stay home. He suggested they do community service. Principal Murphy said those students are encouraged to start practicing on-line at Khan Academy that has demonstrated an increase to SAT scores by as much as 120 points when a certain level of time is applied. Mr. Porter-Zuckerman moved, seconded by Mr. Cunningham, to approve the schedule to support student learning at Inter-Lakes High School as presented. The vote was 5-1, with Mr. Baker opposed. C. Donations $ from Lifetouch to Inter-Lakes High School; this is the annual commission check based on sales of picture packets. $2,500 from Meadowbrook Performing Arts Charitable Foundation to support the Inter-Lakes High School Band and Chorus. Mr. Cunningham moved, seconded by Ms. Merrill, to accept the donations as presented. The motion passed unanimously. XII. POLICY First Reading A. Policy #5148, Weapons on School Property/Gun-Free Schools Act Mr. Cunningham moved, seconded by Mr. Porter-Zuckerman, to approve first reading of Policy #5148, Weapons on School Property/Gun-Free Schools Act, as amended. The motion passed unanimously. B. Policy #5149, Prohibited Conduct Mr. Cunningham moved, seconded by Ms. Merrill, to approve first reading of Policy #5149, Prohibited Conduct, as amended. The motion passed unanimously. C. Policy # Advanced Coursework/Advanced Placement Courses Mr. Cunningham moved, seconded by Mr. Porter-Zuckerman, to approved first reading of Policy # Advanced Coursework/Advanced Placement Courses, as amended. Mr. Cunningham asked that the Policy Review Committee be given more time to rework the proposed policy. The vote was 0-6, opposing a first reading. The policy will return to the Policy Review Committee. D. Policy #8343, Posting of Sub-Committee Meetings Ms. Merrill moved, seconded by Mr. Cunningham, to approve a Level One Review of Policy #8343, Posting of Sub-Committee Meetings, as amended. The motion passed unanimously.

5 Inter-Lakes School Board Minutes Page 5 of 6 XIII. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS A. Members of the Board Mr. Billings said he was pleased to have the opportunity to hear Mr. Cloos the Athletic Director give an overview of Inter-Lakes Middle/High School Athletic Program during the Board s last meeting. Mr. Billings indicated that the community has many talents and hopes that when filling open coaching positions preference is given to most experienced versus existing staff. B. Members of the Administration None XIV. PUBLIC INPUT None XV. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. January 23, 2019 February 1, 2019 Filing Dates for District Officers B. Tuesday, January 15, :30 p.m. Special School Board Meeting Budget Work Session C. Tuesday, January 22, :00 p.m. D. Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Inter-Lakes Public Budget Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium, Meredith 6:00 p.m. E. Tuesday, February 12, :00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting F. Monday. March 4, 2019 Inter-Lakes School Board Location to be determined Special School Board Meeting G. Wednesday, March 6, :00 p.m. Annual School District Inter-Lakes Middle/High School Gym H. Monday, March 11, :00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting I. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Election of School District Officers J. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Policy Review Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m. Special School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

6 Inter-Lakes School Board Minutes Page 6 of 6 XVI. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Merrill moved and Mr. Billings seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Bea Lewis Wheeler School District Clerk