MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING August 17, 2020
A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person at Noble High School on August 17, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present except Ms. Manley. Virtually present: 21
Public Input… Minutes were tabled at this point
There were 20 in the audience.
Public Input Questions and responses are here.
Audra shared Compiled Data from the District todate.
Educational Programming: Review Start of School for Fall 2020
Ms. Schaeffer shared her concerns regarding opening in person (in a hybrid fashion) vs. remote. She also shared her concerns regarding the ability to get tested and how difficult that is. There is a concern that we might not be able to get buy in from all of our families for the protocols. She shared her concerns regarding the hybrid plan and not wanting our district to be a guinea pig. She asked that we allow the district to start in remote and then determine if we can go into the hybrid mode in the future.
There was considerable conversation regarding whether or not to go remote on September 8th or start with the hybrid model. Many board members felt that it was important to go forward in a hybrid fashion in order to allow students to attend in person as much as possible. It was clear that all members of the board had given this considerable thought and that there was much emotion regarding both sides of the circumstances that our school system finds itself in. All members were respectful of each other's opinions and thoughts.
Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter that we move forward with the hybrid plan beginning September 8th with orientation and the full blown hybrid beginning on September 14th. All members voted in favor except Ms. Schaeffer and Ms. Hopper, who opposed and the motion passed 6-2.
Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to authorize the School Revolving Renovation Fund . All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ms. Schaeffer made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to accept the donation of $750.00 from Bubba Fryes with appreciation. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
The Superintendent shared with the board that we had several new hires. Ms. Amanda Ledoux has been hired for 7th grade math and Ms. Jessical Cavalare as guidance at NHS.
The Superintendent then shared with the board the resignation of Ms. Devi Ohrnberger, kindergarten teacher at the Hussey school. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded to accept the resignation of Ms. Ornberger with regret. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Haganbuch to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Adjourned at 8:48 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Audra Beauvais