MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING June 25, 2020
A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually on June 25, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present except Lynn Manley, Travis Doiron, Denise Mallett and LInda Corliss. There were 8 people in the audience.
Ms. Neubert, Berwick Board Member shared the explanatory statements regarding public input.
Public Input: Ms. Teri Wright shared that the Budget Hearing is in the On Demand Section of BCTV. Click on Berwick Community TV and then click on the on demand link.
Mike Roberts, principal of NMS, pointed out that this is the last meeting for our current Superintendent Steve Connolly. He shared a homemade sign and good humor and a huge thank you for his time and energy.
Ms. Brenda Gagne also shared her thank you and show of support for Mr. Connolly and thanked him for the huge support for Adult Education for the year.
Ms. Manley entered the meeting at 7:11 pm.
The minutes of June 4, 2020 were reviewed. Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to accept the minutes of June 4, 2020. All members voted in favor except Ms. Hopper and Ms Schaeffer and the motion passed.
The Superintendent shared with the board two donations for the backpack program. One from Omni and one from the West Lebanon Ladies Circe. Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept the two donations for the backpack program. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
The Superintendent then shared with the board an update regarding graduation on June 12th, 2020. He gave an overview of the day and the incredibly positive experience that it was. He sent a nod to Ms. Ali Kearney, assistant principal at Noble High School and Cynthia Plaistead, Senior Class advisor, put in incredible hours to put this together along with all of the admin at NHS and many teachers. Very well orchestrated and received. Parents and students were very supportive and positive as well.
Ms. Mallett entered the meeting at 7:25 pm.
The Superintendent then discussed with the board a small change to the calendar where we needed to add an additional day to the calendar due to a miscount. The last student day would be the 15th of June and the last teacher day would be June 16th.
The Superintendent shared an overview of the remote Budget Hearing on June 23, 2020. There were 30 people in attendance. This was just an opportunity to ask questions. July 14th will be the actual referendum vote.
There was discussion regarding the planning committee for fall of 2020-21 school year.
Ms. Audra Beauvias shared the nomination of Ms. Tina Harding for the Assistant Principal for the Hussey School. Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to approve the nomination of Ms. Tina Harding. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ms. Audra Beauvias shared the nomination of Mr. Marc Bisson for the Assistant Principal/Literacy Coach for the North Berwick Elementary School. Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to approve the nomination of Mr. Marc Bisson. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
The Superintendent shared with the board the hiring of the following teacher positions. Ms. Rylee Godsoe will be filling a one year 5th grade position at NBES. Ms. Amanda Hart-Hempstead will be joining the 5th grade NBES team as well. Ms. Nicole Wisendanger will be joining the district as a social studies teacher at NMS.Ms. Heidi Schule for NMS 7th science position.
Other: One more time, thank you to Steve Connolly and Brenda Gagne for their incredible dedication and support of our district in their tenures here.
All of the board members noted that it has been a true pleasure to work with Steve.
Ms.Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Beal to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Adjourned at 8:14 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Steve Connolly