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MINUTES WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 20, 2014

SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION Mike Gagne, Chairperson Dr. Tammy Davis, Superintendent Jasen Stock (absent) Cheryl Somma, Business Administrator Wayne Crowley Dr. Pamela Miller, Assistant Superintendent Tom Fulweiler Lori Krueger, Director of Student Services Sean Goodwin Janice Grenier, Director of HR and Accounting Tim Lang Zachary Medlock, Co-Curricular & Athletics Director Julie Lonergan Tom Laliberte, WRHS Principal Patricia Sawicki Rich Hines, Southwick School Principal Kevin Washburn Cynthia Proulx, Union Sanborn School Principal Bonnie Jean Kuras, Sanbornton Central School Principal SECRETARY Adele Chertoff 1.0 CALL TO ORDER

The October 20, 2014 meeting of the Winnisquam Regional School Board was called to order at 6:58 pm by Chairman Mike Gagne.

2.0 SPECIAL REPORTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

2.1 STAR Assessment Results Dr. Miller presented summary data from the STAR baseline testing. The Early Literacy test measures different literacy skills and early numeracy. Students above first grade take the STAR reading test which measures proficiency. The measure STAR recommends for proficiency is the 40th percentile or above. STAR also reports on percentages below proficiency. Dr. Miller explained this is an assessment that changes based on the answers; if a student answers correctly, the test levels up. Every student gets core instruction and intervention is additional. Mr. Hines reported all teachers at Southwick School have received STAR training this year. He said all students in the Urgent Intervention area will receive additional support and described the type of schedule used. Mrs. Deb Rankin, grade 4 teacher at Southwick School, explained how the Classroom Instruction Report is used to drive instruction. Students are in groups based on the range they scored in and they work at different learning levels according to their ability. The individual reports give the students’ skill levels and a target for progression. Dr. Miller stated there will be a target for each individual student. Teachers will be able to see the percentage of students who meet the targets and will show how much growth achieved. Dr. Davis said this is not just about the test score. STAR gives everyone involved the opportunity to develop an understanding of needs and interventions. Mr. Goodwin suggested this type of intervention continue in the summer months for the students in the Urgent Intervention range. Dr. Miller stated there is Title I money for summer tutoring in the three elementary schools. Dr. Davis noted we have also added an additional K+ class.

3.0 PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Cilley commented that he thought the fundraiser from the athletic tickets would go to individual team sports. His daughter is purchasing a sweatshirt and more money is required to purchase it. Mr. Medlock said the fundraiser did go to the individual teams. He said he would look into the cost of sweatshirts. Mr. Cilley also asked the Board to review the qualifications of coaches nominated in the future to make sure they have the experience needed for the position. Mr. Cilley expressed concern with the hallway wings not being secure in the middle school during after hour usage. Mrs. Somma will look into it. Mrs. Gardner would like the Board to consider the request for the RFP with the Hill School District.

4.0 CONSENT AGENDA 4.1 Minutes of Previous Meetings

4.11 Minutes of August 18, 2014

Minutes of the Winnisquam Regional School Board October 20, 2014 Meeting Page 2

Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Lang, seconded by Mrs. Lonergan to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2014 meeting as presented. Vote: Affirmative – Mr. Crowley and Mr. Fulweiler abstained. 4.12 Minutes of September 15, 2014 Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Goodwin, seconded by Mrs. Lonergan to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2014 meeting as presented. Vote: Affirmative – Mr. Washburn and Mr. Lang abstained.

4.2 Review of Expenditure Manifest – Approval of Bills Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Goodwin, seconded by Mr. Washburn to accept the approved accounts payable check register voucher number 1042 dated September 18, 2014, in the amount of $349,680.70, check register voucher number 1043 dated September 18, 2014, in the amount of $350, check register voucher number 1044 dated September 23, 2014, in the amount of $596.75, check register voucher number 1053 dated October 1, 2014, in the amount of $236,512.92, and check register voucher number 1055 dated October 3, 2014, in the amount of $1,705.09. Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous

5.0 ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

5.1 Finance Committee Recommendations Mrs. Somma reviewed the committee’s recommendations: 1. Approval of budget line item adjustments in the amount of $984,783.76. 2. Approval of Dr. Davis’s request to consultant with Bill Bryan to work with the administrators on the

administrator evaluation process, fine tune the evaluation after the first year, provide professional development for administrators, consult with the Superintendent on evaluation process, develop the Superintendent’s job description and to develop the District Improvement Specialist job description for a total cost of $16,800.

3. Approval to hire a District Improvement Specialist for six months - $29,000 grant funded and the district will pay $26,742.

4. Approval to construct a hand rail for the student parking lot steps by Hewitt Welding for $7,955. 5. Approval of a one year plow bid with Belknap Landscaping for $53,650. 6. Approval of hot water bid from Granite State Plumbing to fix the hot water problems for $12,288. This

will come out of the emergency repair fund. Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Washburn, seconded by Mr. Crowley to approve the Finance Committee recommendations as presented. Discussion: Mr. Goodwin proposed that the Finance Committee continues to work with the facilities staff and DTZ to identify a solution for the middle school in regards to the sealing of soffits and the HVAC issues. Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous 5.2 Confirmation of Staff Nominations There were none. 5.3 Confirmation of Coaching and Activities Nominations Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Goodwin, seconded by Mrs. Lonergan to approve the high school co-curricular contracts as presented by Zack Medlock. Eric Perry Sophomore Advisor $238 Angela Lyons Interact Club No stipend Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous Chairman Gagne presented a letter of retirement from Justine Pizzuti requesting to move her retirement date up to June 2015. Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Goodwin, seconded by Mr. Crowley to move Justine Pizzuti’s retirement from June 2016 to June 2015. Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous Chairman Gagne presented a letter of retirement from Jen Sereni requesting to retire a year earlier in June 2015.


Motion: A motion was made by Mrs. Lonergan, seconded by Mr. Crowley to move Jen Sereni’s retirement from June 2016 to June 2015. Discussion: Chairman Gagne said this request is the fifth request for the health insurance benefit, but there is no severance payment. Chairman Gagne commented that any request over five is at the Board’s discretion. He asked that Brenda Lawrence be notified that we already have five for 2015 and no more money is available if additional retirement requests are received. Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous Chairman Gagne presented a letter of retirement from Rich Hines, principal at Southwick School effective June 30, 2015. Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Washburn, seconded by Mrs. Lonergan to accept with regret, Rich Hine’s letter of retirement, with sincere thanks for 26 years of service to the district. Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous 5.4 Hill’s RPF Request Dr. Davis stated she gave the Board background documentation on Hill’s request. She said the process had begun in August 2013. John Teague was working with Hill and shortly after the process began Hill said they were no longer interested. Dr. Davis said the next step if the Board is interested would be to call Dean Eggert and inform Hill. Chairman Gagne commented that the RFP was vague. Mr. Fulweiler asked what the benefit for Winnisquam would be. Dr. Davis stated there is a potential to increase student enrollment and gain revenue. Some of the unknown factors associated with costs are students with IEPs and/or needed interventions and transportation. The Board’s general consensus is they will need more information to consider the RFP. Dr. Davis will contact Hill and the attorney tomorrow. 5.5 Formula Committee Recommendation Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Goodwin, seconded by Mr. Fulweiler to accept the recommendation of the Formula Committee. Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous 5.6 Middle School Trip to Washington DC Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Washburn, seconded by Mr. Goodwin to approve the overnight WRMS school trip to Washington D.C. as presented by Chris Hampe. Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous

5.7 Policies for Approval– JKAA – Use of Restraints and Seclusion

Motion: A motion was made by Mrs. Lonergan, seconded by Mr. Fulweiler to approve policy JKAA Use of Restraints and Seclusion.

Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous JFABD –Admission of Homeless Students

Motion: A motion was made by Mrs. Lonergan, seconded by Mr. Goodwin to approve policy JFABD Admission of Homeless Students.

Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous JG – Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels

Motion: A motion was made by Mrs. Lonergan, seconded by Mr. Goodwin to approve policy JG Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels.

Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous JLD – School Guidance and Counseling Program

Motion: A motion was made by Mrs. Lonergan, seconded by Mr. Goodwin to approve policy JLD School Guidance and Counseling Program.

Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous JLDBA – Behavior Management and Intervention

Motion: A motion was made by Mrs. Lonergan, seconded by Mr. Goodwin to approve policy JLDBA Behavior Management and Intervention.

Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous ILDBAA – High School Graduation Competencies


Motion: A motion was made by Mrs. Lonergan, seconded by Mr. Goodwin to approve policy ILDBAA High School Graduation Competencies.

Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous 5.8 Letter of Retirement – Approved under 5.3. 5.9 Confirmation of Poll Votes Chairman Gagne approved the poll vote taken on September 18, 2014 to approve the proposal from Library Resource Group of Phase I and II for updating the middle school and high school libraries for a cost of $6,875; the poll vote taken on October 6, 2014 to approve Susan Brown as the WRHS Interventionist for the 2104-15 school year at a salary of $41,407; and the poll vote taken on October 7, 2014 to accept the resignation of Leah Green as WRHS math teacher.

6.0 BREAK No break was taken.

7.0 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

7.1 Budget Status Report as of September 30, 2014 Mrs. Somma reported the bank balance is $2,614,362. 7.2 Revenue Report as of September 30, 2013 Mrs. Somma reported all the towns are current with appropriations. 7.3 Enrollment Report as of October 1, 2014 Dr. Davis reported that the district enrollment is 1498. 7.41 Report of the Superintendent Dr. Davis reported she included in her report to the Board the photos and definitions for the library spaces. She noted that Library Resources is working with Contract Furnishings, a learning environment consulting company. She will meet with them after they go to the school libraries in early November. 7.42 Report of the Administrators No discussion. 7.5 Stipend Committee Report Dr. Miller reported she has been working with the stipend committee since last fall with a charge to create a consistent stipend plan. Data was collected on the stipend positons, such as the number of hours and students supervised. One of the things discovered in the process was that elementary staff members were not being paid for some positions. The committee’s intention was to level fund, but stipends had to be added at the elementary level. Mr. Medlock expressed his concern of removing longevity from coaches/advisors. Chairman Gagne said the purpose was to be equitable, especially when it was found that people were not being compensated for their work. Board members gave feedback on the stipend plan. Mrs. Sawicki stated she appreciates the hard work done, but does not agree with the coaches stipends being cut. Chairman Gagne asked Dr. Miller to bring this back to the committee for a final review and to bring back at the November meeting for a final vote. 7.6 Merit Pay Dr. Davis said administrators have completed their goals, strategies and objectives, but the piece with STAR hasn’t been solidified yet for the principals. She asked the Board to consider a preliminary discussion on the teacher merit process because negotiations will begin the year after next. Dr. Davis said the Board will have to decide if this is the way they want to go. Mr. Bryan is available to consult on this process for $14,400. Chairman Gagne asked if merit was sustainable and questioned if we had the resources for implementation. He expressed uncertainty if this process will make better teachers. Mr. Fulweiler asked if there are other districts in the country that use merit pay for teachers. Dr. Davis said it was used in Texas with grant money, but she is not aware of many more. Chairman Gagne said he would like to see how the merit pay process works in the other groups before they commit to this with teachers. Mr. Crowley commented that he is in favor of merit pay using private sector processes, but is not sure if it can work in the school system. He added the merit pay implemented for administrators does not work because it is too cumbersome and the Superintendent administering the plan will be labor burdened to implement it. Chairman Gagne directed Dr. Davis to add the funds to the budget in the event they want to explore merit pay.


7.7 NHSBA Resolutions and Delegate Assembly

There are no resolutions to move forward. 7.8 First Reading Polices -AC – Non-discrimination, EBC – Crisis Prevention and Response, EBCA –

Emergency Plans, GBA – Equal Opportunity Employment, JFAA – Admission of Resident Students, JICJ – Unauthorized Communication Devices, and JICK – Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention

8.0 PUBLIC COMMENT

No one signed up for public comment.

9.0 OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business.

10.0 ADJOURNMENT

Motion: At 9:54 pm, a motion was made by Mrs. Lonergan, seconded by Mr. Goodwin to adjourn the meeting. Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous

MINUTES

WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

November 5, 2014

SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION

Mike Gagne, Chairperson Dr. Tammy Davis, Superintendent

Jasen Stock Dr. Pam Miller, Asst. Superintendent

Wayne Crowley Cheryl Somma, Business Administrator

Tom Fulweiler

Sean Goodwin

Tim Lang

Julie Lonergan

Trish Sawicki

Kevin Washburn

1.0 CALL TO ORDER

The November 5, 2014, special meeting of the Winnisquam Regional School Board was called to order at

6:00 PM by Chairperson Mike Gagne. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Chairman Gagne stated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Hill request for proposal (RFP). Dr.

Davis introduced Attorney Dean Eggert. Chairman Gagne stated the Board would go into non-public with

Attorney Eggert to discuss the negotiation of the Hill RFP counter proposal.

2.0 NON-PUBLIC SESSION

Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Stock, seconded by Mr. Washburn to go into non-public session to discuss

the Hill RFP.

Roll Call Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous

Motion: At 7:50 pm, a motion was made by Mr. Stock, seconded by Mr. Goodwin to come out of non-public

session.

Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous

3.0 ADJOURNMENT

Motion: At 7:50pm, a motion was made by Mr. Lang, seconded by Mr. Washburn to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: Affirmative – Unanimous

INTERO FFICE MEMO RAND UM

TO: SCHOOL BOARD

FROM: CHERYL SOMMA

SUBJECT: HIGHLAND MOUNTAIN

DATE: 11/17/2014

Gravity Mountain, Inc. drafted a purchase and sale agreement for the District’s property located on Highland Mountain with the assistance of the District’s attorney, John Teague.

The Board discussed adding compensation for WRSD if the land is sold for development. I asked John for a recommendation and he suggests a percentage of proceeds if the operation is sold within a period of time, say ten years, 50% of the profit. If there is no time limit specified it may be a headache for a future Board to address.

PURCHASE & SALES AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT made this _______ day of__________________, 2014, by and between the

WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (successor in interest to Tilton and

Northfield Union School District) of 433 West Main Street, Tilton, NH 03276, hereinafter

referred to as "SELLER," and GRAVITY MOUNTAIN, INC. d/b/a Highland Mountain Bike

Park of 75 Ski Hill Drive, Northfield, NH 03276, hereinafter referred to as "BUYER".

WHEREAS, SELLER is the owner of certain real estate hereinafter described, to wit: 28.2 acres,

more or less, of land situated at 75 Ski Hill Drive, Northfield, NH, and hereunder intends to sell

the same to BUYER, and

WHEREAS, BUYER is willing to purchase the same on the terms and conditions hereinafter set

forth, and

WHEREAS, the parties hereunder have set forth, in writing, their mutual agreement to buy and

sell, to be binding upon them;

NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby

acknowledged by the parties, it is hereby mutually agreed by and between the parties as follows:

1. Premises to be sold: SELLER agrees to sell and convey, and BUYER agrees to purchase a

certain parcel of land known as Parcel #2 on Plan #9140 of the Merrimack County Registry

of Deeds, located at 75 Ski Hill Drive, Northfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, and

more particularly described as 28.2 acres, more or less, of land only. See also Warranty

Deed of Martha P. Hogquist dated December 20, 1939 and recorded in the Merrimack

County Registry of Deeds at Book 676, Page 430 on March 25, 1950.

2. Purchase Price: $1.00 cash and other valuable consideration.

3. Deposit: N/A.

4. Financing: N/A.

5. Balance at closing: Cash or certified check in the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), not including

costs of closing.

6. Closing: On or before December 17, 2014 at Chandler Law Office, 121 Park Street,

Northfield, NH 03276.

7. Possession: Free of all encumbrances as herein stated is to be given on or before the date of

closing. Exceptions: None.

8. Prorating of Taxes: Real estate taxes assessed against the subject premises shall be prorated

as of the date of passing of title, based upon the latest town/city real estate tax assessment

and rate or on such other terms as may be agreed upon by the parties.

9: Deed: At the time of closing, SELLER shall give BUYER a sufficient Warranty Deed to the

real estate.

10. Agent: None.

11. Marketable Title: If BUYER desires an examination of title, he shall pay the cost thereof. If

SELLER is unable to convey a good and marketable title, subject to and in accordance with

this Agreement, the sole obligation of the SELLER shall be to refund to BUYER, the

deposit made hereunder. The SELLER shall not be required to bring any action or

proceeding or otherwise to incur any expense to render the title to the premises marketable.

The BUYER may, nevertheless, accept such title as the SELLER may be able to convey

without reduction of the purchase price or any credit or allowance against the same and

without any other liability on the part of the SELLER.

12. Prior Statements: All representations, statement, and agreements heretofore made between

the parties hereto are merged in this Agreement, which alone, fully and completely,

expresses their respective obligations, and this Agreement is entered into by each party after

opportunity for investigation, neither party relying on any statements or representation not

embodied in this Agreement, made by the other or on its behalf.

13. Heirs and Assigns: The stipulations aforesaid are to apply to and bind the heirs, executors,

administrators, successor and assigns of the respective parties.

14. SELLER will return deposit to BUYER if title is not marketable.

15. BUYER will pay closing costs, including but not limited to title search fee, attorney’s fees,

recording fees, document and deed preparation fees, property tax proration amounts

applicable to buyer and 100% of the NH transfer tax. Seller will not pay any costs of

closing, excepting any unpaid property tax proration amounts.

16. Additional Provisions (if any): EXPRESSLY CONTINGENT UPON THE GRANTING OF

A CY PRES PETITION TO BE FILED WITH THE MERRIMACK COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURT IMMEDIATELY UPON THE FULL EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY

THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES.

WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BY: WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD,

SELLER

_________________ ________________________________________________

Date By:______________________, Chairperson

Duly Authorized

_________________ ________________________________________________

Date School Board Member

_________________ ________________________________________________


_________________ ________________________________________________


_________________ ________________________________________________


_________________ ________________________________________________


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GRAVITY MOUNTAIN, INC.,

BUYER

_________________ ________________________________________________

Date By: Mark Hayes, President

Winnisquam Regional School District SAU 59

Building Improvement Capital Reserve Fund

Working Copy FY 15/16 Budget

Union Sanborn FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Cost

Replace Underground Storage Tank Piping 43,450$ 43,450$

Install ADA Ent. Door Controls 13,000$ 13,000$

Replace Asphalt Sidewalks & Curbing 20,000$ 20,000$

Replace Concrete Walk at Main Entrance 35,000$ 35,000$

Install Secondary Exit From Main Office 17,000$ 17,000$

Replace Asphalt Shingle Roof with Metal 81,034$ 89,340$ 170,374$

Replace Exterior Doors & Hardware 18,000$ 18,000$

Replace Library AC 15,000$ 15,000$

Replace Server Room AC 15,000$ 15,000$

348,266$

Sanbornton Central FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Cost

Replace Asphalt Shingle Roof with Metal 155,000$ 265,222$

Playground 40,000$ 15,000$ 10,000$ 65,000$

Replace Fire Panel 30,000$ 30,000$

Asbestos Abatement (floor tile) 6,000$ 6,000$

Replace Underground Storage Tank Piping * 63,980$ 63,980$


Construct Storage Area off Multipurpose Room 45,000$ 45,000$

Drainage -$

500,202$

Southwick FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Cost

Replace Underground Storage Tank Piping 40,260$ 40,260$

Install ADA Entrance Door Controls 13,000$ 13,000$

Replace sprinkler system 60,000$ 60,000$

Replace Asphalt Shingle Roof with Metal 396,541$ 432,892$ 829,433$



1,017,783$

Middle School FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Cost

Asbestos Abatement 25,867$ 22,000$ 47,867$

Replace Lockers in the 6th & 7th Grade Wings 50,000$ 50,000$


Install Magnetic Door Hold Open Devices -$

Replace HVAC Controls With Honeywell Controls 150,000$ 150,000$

285,837$

CIP meeting 10/29/14 Revised

Ag Building FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Cost

Replace Fire Panel 30,000$ 30,000$

Replace Greenhouse Glass 75,000$ 75,000$

Sprinkler system repair/replace -$

Repoint Brick 40,000$ 40,000$

30,000$

High School FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Cost

Replace Concrete Walks at Main & Gym Entrances 30,000$ 30,000$

Install ADA Entrance Door Controls Main Gym Lobby -$

Upgrade & Expand Electrical System in 1960's Wing

30,000$

District FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Cost

Replace District Telephone System 175,000$ 175,000$

Safety & Security 100,000$ 100,000$

Capital Needs Assessment 38,000$ 38,000$

Replace Fire Panel in Garage 30,000$

313,000$

Athletic Fields & Grounds FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Cost

Bleachers 36,000$ 36,000$

Re-Surface Running Track 63,296$ 63,296$

Refurbish Middle School Field 25,000$ 25,000$

Field Improvements -$

Resurface Tennis Courts 50,000$ 50,000$

174,296$

Totals 496,541$ 560,055$ 777,690$ 363,034$ 447,340$ 70,000$ -$ 2,699,383$

Voted from Capital Reserve 614,211$

Voted From Fund Balance 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$

Interest Earned 1,624$

Account Balance 815,583$ 705,529$ 377,839$ 464,805$ 467,465$ 647,465$ 897,465$

CIP meeting 10/29/14 Revised

New Courses Proposed for 201516 Sculpture / Art Grades 1012 .5 credit Prerequisite: 3D Design. The purpose of this course is to give the student an opportunity to explore 3D works of art and the means to create them. Students will be encouraged to explore the various possibilities of the media and to develop a personal approach as well as an awareness of cultural heritage through sculpture, and an understanding of sculpture as an important part of art. Student will explore a variety of threedimensional topics and includes both additive and subtractive processes. Students will work with traditional materials such as sandstone, wire, soapstone, as well as innovative and experimental mediums. Units will cover modern sculpture, relief, mobiles, found object sculpture, modeling and casting, stone and wood sculpture. A sculpture history component will also be included. This class meets a 1∕2 credit fine art requirement for graduation. Enrollment limited to 16. Advanced Ceramics / Art Grades 1012 .5 credit Prerequisite: Ceramics.The aim of Advanced Ceramics is to give the students an opportunity to develop a more personal interpretation in clay and continue experimentation with creative form. Research in the area of glazing and textural effects continue towards refinement. The development of greater problem solving skills in construction, and a greater appreciation for the importance of ceramics in cultural heritage will be related. This class meets a 1∕2 credit fine art requirement for graduation. Enrollment limited to 16.

AP Statistics 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Precalculus Algebra 2 with permission COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course requires a high level of academic discipline and commitment and is comparable to a first semester college statistics course. The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the vocabulary of statistics and the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The four broad conceptual themes covered are exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. It is required that all students will take the AP exam when offered in the spring. Most colleges and universities use this exam to decide whether a student is eligible to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both. A TI84+ graphing calculator is required to enhance the development of statistical understanding. Prerequisite: PreCalculus or Algebra 2 and permission from the instructor.

Proudly serving the communities of Northfield, Sanbornton and Tilton.

Winnisquam Regional High School is committed to promoting a sense of PRIDE: Productive Citizenship ~ Respect for Self and Community ~ Individual Growth and Achievement

Determination to Succeed ~ Excellence in Education

PROMOTING P.R.I.D.E. WINNISQUAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

435 West Main Street

Tilton, New Hampshire 03276

603-286-4531 MR. THOMAS W. LALIBERTE PRINCIPAL MR. ANDREW BRAUCH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

MS. LISA RANSOM DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

MS. STACEY GAGNON

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

To: Tammy Davis

From: Tom Laliberte

Re: STEM Update

Date: November 17, 2014

The STEM Course committee has been active in finding Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics offerings for our students for the 2015-2016 school year. We have been meeting

weekly since August. In addition to me, the committee members are: Andrew Brauch, Maria

Pearson, Denise Lessard, Diane Tandy, Jim Stapleton, Lisa Ransom, and Maria Vanderwoude.

During the meetings we discussed possible course options, picked visitation teams to observe

other schools, developed a student survey, and individuals were assigned tasks to bring back to

the team at the next meeting. In addition to our meetings, Dan Larochelle from VexIQ came to

WRHS to see our facilities. Dan is an engineer. His 20 year career has been working directly

with schools to help them with curriculum and programs related to STEM education.

The Stem Course Committee visited Belmont High School, the Huot Center, and Marlborough

High School in Massachusetts. We took two freshmen students with us to Marlborough. During

all the visits we were able to get a first-hand view of what these school’s STEM education looks

like and committee members were able to ask questions to the practitioners.

The survey produced good information from the freshmen and sophomores. Their top choices

for WRHS new courses included 3D modeling; robotics; gaming; woods/metals; and design

courses such as fashion, web, and apps.

At this point we believe we have the information we need to successfully select new courses for

our students for next year. We know there needs to be an introductory course offered, although

we have not solidified what exactly will be taught in that course. We have our regularly

scheduled meeting on Tuesday (November 18) morning and a four-hour work session on

November 20. We will have additional meetings if needed to complete this process for the

December School Board meeting.

Instead of the newly hired teacher being responsible for all these new courses, we see

advantages of tapping into the expertise of our current staff. The new hire would teach a new

STEM course or two as well as science and/or math. We want several different teachers

instructing these courses. The committee envisions a culture of more collaboration, in-house

professional development, and greater school-wide infusion of the eight stages of the

engineering design process so these courses are not viewed as an entity by themselves.

FIELD TRIP INFORMATION / APPROVAL FORM Date: 11/7/2014

Person Making Request: Zack Medlock GENERAL INFORMATION: DESTINATION: 2014 Youth Summit Special Olympics of NH, Waterville Valley Date(s) of Trip: 12.4.2014 through 12.5.2014 Time of Departure: 11:00 AM Time of Return: 12:00 PM Person in Charge: Zack Medlock Type of Transportation: Bus or Parent Transportation Number of Students: 2 Grade Level(s) :912 Number of Chaperones: One Staff Member COSTS: There are no costs for students. Are you planning any additional fundraising? Yes No If so, what? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES (Please specify below): This program will allow members of the Winnisquam Community to better implement Unified Sports within are athletic programming. Approval: _____________________________

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FIELD TRIP INFORMATION / APPROVAL FORM Date: 12/6/2014

Person Making Request: Zack Medlock GENERAL INFORMATION: DESTINATION: Basketball Overnight Team Event Date(s) of Trip: 12.6.2014 Time of Departure: Time of Return: Person in Charge: Zack Medlock Type of Transportation: No transportation Number of Students: 12 Grade Level(s) :912 Number of Chaperones: Pam Rozean and Amy Dutton COSTS: There are no costs for students. Are you planning any additional fundraising? Yes No If so, what? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES (Please specify below): This will be a teambuilding event that will take place overnight in the High School Gym Approval: _____________________________


WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTEnrollment Report By Classroom

November 1, 2014

Agenda Item 7.3

Kindergarten

P AM PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TotalUnion Sanborn 30 20 17 18 19

18 18 17 1818 1716 19

30 38 35 69 73 245

Sanbornton Central 15 14 17 13 18 18 1317 14 15 16 13

15 14 34 27 33 34 26 183

Southwick School 20 20 2319 22 2321 20 2221 21 23

81 83 91 255

Total Elementary 30 53 49 103 100 114 117 117 683

Middle School 120 110 122 352

High School 109 129 114 112 464

Total District 30 53 49 103 100 114 117 117 120 110 122 109 129 114 112 1499

Comparison (to above) P K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TotalPrevyear June 30, 2014 42 92 98 121 117 117 118 100 125 116 114 115 106 118 1499Prevmonth 30 102 103 97 115 119 117 119 107 125 109 126 114 115 1498Prevyear Nov 1, 2013 28 99 93 124 120 118 113 104 121 116 121 116 107 130 1510

October 2014 dropouts - 0 Total - 2October 2013 dropouts - 0 Total - 4

OFFICE OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR MONTHLY REPORT

TO: DR. TAMMY DAVIS

FROM: CHERYL SOMMA

SUBJECT: NOVEMBER MONTHLY REPORT

DATE: 11/07/2014

Budget

The Administrators have finalized their budgets and the information is being compiled for presentation to the school

board.

HealthTrust notified WRSD that our not to exceed health insurance rate increase for fiscal year 2015/16 is an

average of 15.9%. School Care will notify us of their guaranteed rate in November.

HealthTrust notified WRSD that we will receive an additional surplus return of $32,954 which will result in

additional revenue for the District of approximately $26,700.

Tax Rates

Tax rates are set for Northfield and Tilton

Town

School &

Education Tax

Rate

Change from

2013 % Change Total Rate

Change

from 2013 % Change

Northfield $16.38 $1.47 9.86% $25.61 $0.95 3.85%

Tilton $12.16 $1.70 16.25% $19.91 $1.61 8.80%

Capital Assessment

A bid walk thru was conducted on November 3rd and attended by four possible bidders. Bids are due on November

19th. We received a notice from one attendee, Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering of Laconia that they will not be

bidding due to their current and upcoming workload.

Southwick Roof

Is complete and a final contractor walk-thru is scheduled for November 12th.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT • FIFTY NINE 433 West Main Street, Tilton, New Hampshire 03276 • 603-286-4116 • 603-286-7402 Fax

TAMMY DAVIS, Ph.D.

SUPERINTENDENT DR. PAMELA MILLER CHERYL SOMMA ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR LORI KRUEGER JANICE L. GRENIER DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & ACCOUNTING

WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: TILTON • NORTHFIELD • SANBORNTON

Winnisquam Regional School District • Communities United for Excellence in Education

MEMO TO: Tammy Davis, Ph.D., Superintendent FROM: Janice Grenier, Director of Human Resources/Accounting SUBJECT: November School Board Report DATE: November 7, 2014 The Business Office is continuing cross training in the Payroll and Accounts Payable areas. Our focus for November & December will be preparing for the calendar year end close and reconciliation for 1099’s and W-2 information. Amie McDonald and I attended NHSAA Critical Issues in NH School Finance conference on October 20th, and the NHASBO 2014 Best Practices Conference on School Operations, Finance and Business Leadership Conference on October 30th & 31st. I attended the NH School Health Care Coalition’s (SchoolCare) annual meeting on November 5th. . Work on the FY 15-16 salary & benefits budget is now completed. We will continue to audit and proof our data for final submission to the School Board on November 17th. We received our guaranteed maximum rates from Health Trust, which is projecting an average increase of 16% on our current plans. SchoolCare is expecting to send out their rate notices by December 1st. For budgeting purposes, we projected an 8% increase. The Business Office is currently working on developing a “Compensation Statement” for all employees. A specific statement will be created for each District employee. It will illustrate their annual income and the total value of their benefits. It will help staff realize that their total compensation consists of far more than their paycheck. It is our hope that it will illustrate to staff how much their meaningful contributions are valued by the Winnisquam Regional School District. We are planning to roll this out in January 2016.

To: Winnisquam Regional School Board

From: Lori Krueger, Director of Student Services


By the Numbers:

School Special Education Students 504’s Move in Move out Preschool 29 0 0 0 USS 42(+1) 3 1 0 Southwick 50 9 0 1 Sanbornton 22 3 0 0 WRMS 40 20 0 1 WRHS 76 44 0 0 Out of District 6 NH Department of Education Compliance Process:

The Department of Education visited the district on November 7, 2014 to review the files that were originally reviewed on the visit from December of 2013. The department commented on improvements to measureable goals, additions and corrections of forms that were done to meet recommended criteria, and the description of services that are listed on the IEP service page. The next visit is in March of 2015 in which they will randomly choose new files to determine if the district continues to implement the appropriate corrective actions. In addition at that time they will review any files from the November 7 visit that may not be fully in compliance. This is largely due to those files not having an IEP that would have been written after the report on compliance was received in March of 2014. At the visit of November 7, 2014 the district has asked to work with the Department of Education on a revision to the recommend learning disabilities determination form due the findings of the district that the recommend form by the Department of Education is not readily understandable to all team members. The Department of Education is happy to engage in this process with us. Focus Montoring Meeting:

The student achievement team that worked during the 2013-14 school year to study and develop an action plan for addressing the achievement gap between regular education and special education students met on October 16 to review the status of the action plan. The goals are for the district and schools to look at the establishment a universal assessment for reading and math, access to core instruction for all students, and implementation of response to intervention. The district has implemented the STAR assessment for reading and math. This is given to all students K-12. The elementary and middle schools have begun to implement a process to provide intervention to services to students in the areas of reading and math based on assessment data. The high school is providing math intervention to freshman and sophomores. The district continues to look at the access for all students to the core instruction. The next step in that process is to investigate resources and implantation for the scaffolding and differentiation for all learners in the classroom setting. All three areas will continue to be reviewed at a quarterly interval by the achievement team.

Budget Preparation for 2015-16:

The development of the special education budget was done and submitted for the 2015-16 school year. Professional Development:

Along with Nancy Coffin, Andrew Perkins, and Linda Parsons, I am attending a yearlong series of sessions through the New Hampshire Association of Special Education Administrators to investigate resources, programs, and practices for Tier III interviews in the area of academics and social/ behavioral supports. Tier III interventions support the top 5% of the student population that requires the most intensive interventions in order to make academic and social/behavioral gains

Winnisquam Regional School District School Administrative Unit Fifty-Nine

Office of Technology Kevin Sousa, Director 435 West Main Street, Tilton, Hew Hampshire 03276 603.286.4531 fax 603.286.7402

To: Dr. Tammy Davis From: Kevin Sousa Date: November 7, 2014 Re: Technology Monthly Report for October 2014 1. Security Systems and Cameras:

Training on the new systems has taken place at all locations around the district. The Director of Technology has worked closely with One Source to implement the programs. Discussion is in process for defining district procedures for who and what kind of access will be given to district personnel.

2. Web Filtering: The Tech Office continues to make changes in the new Internet Filtering program typically to allow teachers/students more access to sites that are blocked or limited because of the categorizaton by the program. Teachers and staff are aware of the process to make requests to the Tech Office when they are not able to access a site for class instruction or needed resources that should be available to students. When requests are made the sites are added to exception lists typically the same day. One of the most requested sites is YouTube Education Channels which hosts excellent educational video collections in many subject areas. There is currently a technical problem with Google and YouTube not allowing the district to set up and account to use this site. Though students are not allowed access to YouTube this will eventually allow them access to these videos. The site will also allow teachers to upload additional videos and resources into a WRSD YouTube Channel.

3. Freshmen 1 to 1 Program: All Chromebooks for the Freshmen class have been given to the students. A procedure for device repairs has been set up requiring incident information reports, insurance claim forms, student/parent/guardian deductible payments and all records being kept on file.

4. Other Chromebooks: The final installment of 192 Chromebooks (through grant funds) are being deployed to the MS and Southwick school. They are being distributed in carts to multiple classrooms and will be complete by mid‐November.

5. Internet Connectivity: The first run of STAR testing occurred at all schools September through October. It was successful using all district devices including computers, laptops and Chromebooks with very few issues of slow down or lack of connectivity. A second round of testing is now in process through November and into December. Usage is being monitored with close attention to any report of slowdown or lack of connectivity.

School Board Report for Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities: November 2014

Below is brief overview of the Athletic/Co-Curricular programs at both the Middle School and High School during the month of November .

● The Varsity Football Team finished the season at 4-4 ● The Unified Soccer Team’s finished the season at 5-1-1 and lost in the Final Four ● The Varsity Field Hockey Team’s finished the season at 10-6 and lost in the State

Quarterfinals ● The Varsity Volleyball Team’s finished the season at 11-6 ● The Varsity Soccer Team’s finished the season at 2-14 ● The Unified Basketball Program will expand to the Middle School this year and

will be funded fully by the Special Olympics of NH. Winnisquam will be a member of the first Unified Middle School Basketball League in the Country

● There have been two formal requests to add the sports of Boys/Girls Lacrosse and Girls Soccer.

● Erica Doubleday was named to the DIII Volleyball All-State First Team ● Marissa Deblaise was named to the DIII Volleyball All-State Second Team ● Zach Baker qualified for the NHIAA Meet of Champions for Cross Country ● There are two Overnight Field Trip Requests for December included within this

packet. Activities:

● The Winnisquam Drama Club will proudly present A Thurber Carnival in early December 5,6,7th ,2014

● The Holiday Concert will be held in the High School Cafeteria on December 18th ● Requests for Golf, Creative Writing, and Fashion Clubs have been brought to the

Co-Curricular Committee ● The Book Club put on a Very Successful Halloween Dance

Regards, Zack Medlock MS, RAA Athletic/Co-Curricular Director Winnisquam Regional School District



Winnisquam Regional High School is committed to promoting a sense of PRIDE: Productive Citizenship ~ Respect for Self and Community ~ Individual Growth and Achievement

Determination to Succeed ~ Excellence in Education


435 West Main Street

Tilton, New Hampshire 03276

603-286-4531 MR. THOMAS W. LALIBERTE PRINCIPAL MR. ANDREW BRAUCH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

MS. LISA RANSOM DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

MS. STACEY GAGNON

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

To: Dr. Tammy Davis From: Tom Laliberte Re: WRHS Principal’s Report Date: November 17, 2014 Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Development, and Assessment

As of November 10, The STEM Course Committee has visited three schools and had a visitation from an organization that has a division dedicated to working with schools to infuse STEM activities into the classroom. We have seen many different offerings that we feel would excite and promote further interest in these STEM fields. The committee is now deciding what courses and the curricula that will best serve the students of WRHS.

Emily Poulin will be joining the high school staff as a long-term substitute in mathematics. She will teach two Algebra I classes and one Pre-Algebra. She interviewed twice at the school and came into the building to conduct a full 90-minute lesson with one of the classes. During her lesson, she had the students working with manipulatives and emphasizing how the math related to their everyday lives. Throughout the lesson, Emily consistently required her students to explain their mathematical thinking.

The second round of STAR testing has started. Student progress will be analyzed to inform instruction. Several students have come into the main office with their second test results in hand. They enthusiastically explained the results were going on their refrigerator. This illustrates how STAR gives immediate feedback to not only the teachers, but also to the students.

Community and Parents

On November 10, the social studies department held a Veteran’s Day assembly to honor our national and local military veterans.

All senior parents have access to Naviance. This allows them to view their child’s college application process.

There will be a financial planning night for parents at WRHS in early December. Several of our World History and Geography students ventured into downtown Tilton to identify

the ten characteristics of a civilization and the five themes of geography.

Students

Nine FFA students attended the 87th Annual National FFA Convention in Louisville Kentucky. This is the largest student gathering of any student leadership organization. Roughly 50,000 students attended this convention Our FFA students participated in Agricultural Sales (known as a CDE-career development event). The others were engaged in Parliamentary Procedure, which demonstrates the ability to organize and facilitate a meeting. Diane Tandy judged the Science Fair and Janet Rosequist evaluated student performance in Parliamentary Procedures.

The fall concert was held on October 23. The band, chorus, and chamber choir all performed brilliantly. They played music that is from deep in our country’s past to popular contemporary songs.

NHS held the Tapping Ceremony after the Veteran’s Day ceremony.

Winnisquam Regional

Middle School Administration: 76 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276 Robert T. Seaward, Jr., Principal Phone: 603-286-7143 Fax:603-286-7410 Shannon M. Kruger, Asst. Principal www.wrsdsau59.org

To: Dr. Tammy Davis

From: Rob Seaward

Re: Middle School Principal’s Report


Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Development and Assessment

● We have completed our second round of STAR testing and now have our first insight into growth data for the 14-15 school year. We continue to work closely with Donna Beauregard, our state consultant, on all things related to data and Response to Instruction (RtI).

● Our Response to Instruction (RtI) program is now in full swing. Every teacher at WRMS has been assigned a certain number of students based on areas of weakness and all students are receiving specialized instruction dedicated to strengthening students math, reading, and writing skills, many through science, social studies, and/or UA instruction. We will run this round of RtI through the end of the second quarter when we will reassess and adjust as needed.

● Faculty and staff continue to receive regular professional development (PD) in key focus areas prescribed in our strategic plan. These include Understanding by Design (UbD), Response to Instruction (RtI), website development, and time analysis.

Community, Student and Parent Activities

● On October 24, WRMS was recognized at the NH Partners in Education breakfast for being a Blue Ribbon and Gold Circle award winner for volunteer work within the schools and community. Members of the PTO and staff were present at the ceremony.

● On Oct 24, WRMS hosted our fourth annual Fall Family Fun Festival. Many staff, students, and community members were present and had a great time. I ended up getting dunked in the dunk tank for a second year in a row - yes it was cold.

● In the month of October, we hosted a flu clinic for staff and a second one for the community which included a POD exercise. the clinics and POD were reported to be a huge success with many lessons learned for future events.

● In early November, We hosted elections and a veterans day celebration, both well attended. Special thanks to the Tilton PD for helping at both events.

● We have just started our second enrichment course of the school year. As always, students were able to select the program in which they were most interested. This enrichment cycle will run through second quarter.

● As reported last year, ou National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is in the planning stages at this time. The two advisors are working to complete the application and develop the faculty council and constitution. We are slated to select our first group of NJHS students this May.

Recognition

● Bob McNutt was chosen by staff and students as their October Faculty/Staff BEST of the month for his work in the Fall Festival. We appreciate all that Bob does for WRMS and the community.

● We just complete our annual Peace Poster contest. In 1st place - Isabeau Palmer (7th grade). Isabeau’s poster will be submitted to represent WRMS at the state level competition. Our 2nd place winner is Faith Gosselin (6th grade) and our 3rd place winner is Kyara Jennings (8th grade).

Serving Tilton, Northfield and Sanbornton

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TO: DR. TAMMY DAVIS, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: RICH HINES, SOUTHWICK PRINCIPAL DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2014 RE: MONTHLY REPORT Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Development and Assessment:

Over the past month teachers have been working on the following professional develop activities during Teacher’s Meetings: Pam Miller returned to help teachers with Student Learning Objectives (SLO), Maria Pearson returned to help teachers with My Learning Plan and how to better use the site, STAR Champions supported team members in the use of the Instructional Planning Report for Class, Karen Dow asked for input on the finishing touches to our Focus School Plan, and I reviewed two components 3A and 3B of Danielson’s Domain 3 Rubric for Teacher Evaluation.

The third grade teachers from SS and SCS met with Donna Beauregard to discuss summative evaluations on 10/27. It was agreed that our students are being over tested. The Common Assessments will be developed from Performance +. They will be focused on the key Common Core Skills for the units and there will be a performance task to test their ability to use the skills to solve a problem. Weekly Storytown tests will not be used.

STAR Testing for all students will take place from 11/10 to 11/21. Teams will meet once all students have taken the assessment to review progress and plan for instruction.

I met with all teachers on 10/28 & 10/30 to review, refine and finalize Student Learning Objectives (SLO) for this school year. We will meet again mid-year to evaluate progress.

Community and Family Activities: The PTO ran a Yankee Candle fundraiser and earned $6,500.00 for student events. The PTO is currently running another fund raiser with Coupon Books for NH stores. Title I Schoolwide held a Parent Information Evening on 10/30. Donna Beauregard was

the featured speaker. She provided parents with information on how the STAR data helps us identify students for enrichment or interventions for both reading and math. Unfortunately, this meeting was not well attended. However, those who did attend were pleased with the discussion and learning where RtI is headed.

Southwick School Teachers took on the Breakfast with Dad event this year. We had 138 children and 105 adults take part in breakfast on 11/6. This was another very successful event.

Student Activities: Jonathan Cheney, School Counselor, organized different activities for Red Ribbon Week:

10/27-10/31. Mr. Cheney addressed the purpose of Red Ribbon Week with students during class meetings.

The fifth grade teachers and students developed and organized the Fall Festival, which was held on 10/31 from 1:15-3:00. Students used their creativity in developing some fun and exciting games for students to play. This was a very successful event.

Picture Re-Takes will be held on 11/17. Students will be participating in the T-N-S Penny Drive that will run from 11/20-12/3.

Funds raised will go to local families for food, toys, and clothing. Third grade students will be going to the Planetarium on 11/20; this ties in with their

Space Unit in Science. Recognition and Thanks:

Southwick School earned the Blue Ribbon Award from Partners in Education. This award is honoring all the staff and parents who volunteer hours to benefit our students.

Southwick School was also honored with the Gold Circle Award for our partnerships with Tilton School, Northfield Police Department, and The Foster Grandparent Program.

Winnisquam Regional School District

PROPOSED WARRANT ARTICLES 2015

DRAFT 11/18/2014 State of New Hampshire

To the inhabitants of the Winnisquam Regional School District in the Towns of Northfield, Sanbornton and Tilton qualified to vote in the district affairs. You are hereby notified to meet at the Winnisquam Regional High School, 435 West Main Street, Tilton, NH, in said District on the twenty-first [21st] of March 2015, at 9:00 o’clock in the morning to act on the following articles, provided that any recessed meeting to consider non-bond articles shall be held at the said place on March 25th at 7:00 o’clock in the evening. Article-1 To see if the Winnisquam Regional School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Committee’s recommended amount of _______________ [$ _______] for the support of schools, for the payment of salaries for the district officials and agents, and for the payment of statutory obligations of the District. The School Board recommends _________ [$ _______]. The article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. [Majority vote required]

This article raises the appropriations for the General Fund, plus Special Revenue Funds for Food Service and Local, State and Federal Grants.

Article-2 To see if the Winnisquam Regional School District will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of up to Four Hundred Fifty Thousand dollars [$450,000] to be placed in the Capital Reserve Fund-Building Renovations and Repairs, with such amount to be funded from the June 30, 2015, unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1, 2015. [Majority vote required] The School Board recommends this appropriation. The Budget Committee ____ this appropriation.

This will help maintain a favorable trust fund balance to fund building repairs and improvements in accordance with the District’s Capital Improvement Plan.

Article-3 To see if the Winnisquam Regional School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety dollars, [$777,690] for the following purpose: At Union Sanborn School, replace piping on the underground storage tank and install ADA entrance door controls, at the Sanbornton Central School, replace the existing underground storage tank and piping, replace the remaining asphalt shingle roof with metal, replace the existing playground structure with a

new structure, replace the fire alarm panel and conduct asbestos abatement on floor tiles, at Southwick School, replace piping to the underground storage tank, install ADA entrance door controls, replace the sprinkler system, at the Middle School complete asbestos abatement, replace the lockers in the 6th and 7th grade wings, at the High School replace the concrete walks at the main and gym entrances, District Wide replace the telephone system and purchase bleachers for the athletic fields at the High/Middle Campus, and to authorize the withdrawal of Seven Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety dollars, [$777,690] from the Capital Reserve Fund-Building Renovations and Repairs created for that purpose. [Majority vote required] The School Board recommends this appropriation. The Budget Committee ___ this appropriation. Article-4 To see if the Winnisquam Regional School District will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of up to ______, [$______] to be placed in the Special Education Capital Reserve Fund, said sum to be paid from the June 30, 2015 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1, 2015. [Majority vote required] The School Board recommends this appropriation. The Budget Committee ____ this appropriation.

Annually, the District budgets an estimated amount in the hopes of covering unanticipated costs that may arise in the area of Special Education. Per RSA 186-C:13, the district is liable for all expenses incurred in this area, regardless of budgeted amounts. Therefore, the potential exists that an unanticipated placement could pose a considerable burden on the District’s budget. This reserve fund was established July 1, 2011 per RSA 35:16-a to enable the District to set aside funds to assist with the expenditure in the event of unanticipated costs.

Article-5 To see if Winnisquam Regional School District will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of up to _______________ [$____ ] to be placed in the School Facilities Maintenance Emergency Repairs Fund, said sum to be paid from the June 30, 2015 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1, 2015. [Majority vote required] The School Board recommends this appropriation. The Budget Committee ____ this appropriation

Annually, the District budgets an estimated amount for facility repairs. At year-end these appropriations if unused lapse back to the unreserved fund balance. Moneys deposited in the emergency trust fund will address unforeseen repairs that are not included in the general fund budget.

Article-6 To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting. Given under our hands at said Tilton, NH this XX day of February 2015. Michael Gagne, Julie Lonergan, Tim Lang, Tom Fulweiler, Wayne Crowley, Sean Goodwin, Patricia Sawicki, Jasen Stock, and Kevin Washburn.

________________________ _________________________ _______________________

________________________ _________________________ _______________________

________________________ _________________________ _______________________ A TRUE COPY OF WARRANT-ATTEST: Given under our hands at said Tilton, NH this XX day of February 2015. Michael Gagne, Julie Lonergan, Tim Lang, Tom Fulweiler, Wayne Crowley, Sean Goodwin, Patricia Sawicki, Jasen Stock, and Kevin Washburn.

________________________ _________________________ _______________________

________________________ _________________________ _______________________

________________________ _________________________ _______________________

MR. THOMAS W. LALIBERTE PRINCIPAL

MR. ANDREW BRAUCH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

To: Tammy Davis From: Tom Laliberte


435 West Main Street Tilton, New Hampshire 03276

603-286-4531

Re: WRHS Post Graduate Tracking Date: November 17, 2014

• MS. LISA RANSOM

DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

MS. STACEY GAGNON GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Through National Student Clearinghouse (NSCH), we have several reports that track WRHS graduates since 2009. Unfortunately, we will not have data on our 2014 graduates for another month. Two reports were provided by NSCH: Demographics and Aggregate. Both give information to track our students' collegiate progress.

The following are reports we can use as a dashboard of results to share with the public and inform our decision making. All reports can be broken down into all graduates, females/males, 2-year/4-year schools.

• Percentage of students who are enrolled in college in the fall immediately after graduation

• Percentage of students who are enrolled in college anytime during the first year after graduation

• Percentage of students who are enrolled in college anytime during the first two years after graduation

• Percentage of students who are enrolled in college the first year after graduation and return for a second year (freshmen to sophomore persistence rate)

In addition to these statistics, we receive postsecondary enrollment and progress graphs as well as a listing of schools our graduates attend. Attached to this memo are examples of line graphs that represent the percentages of students in college at the varying intervals of time, a graph of the class of 2009's progress, and a list of schools former WRHS students have and are attending since 2009.

As we move forward with more information, I envision a more comprehensive dashboard. We can add college attendance and graduation rates ofthe classes of2015 and beyond based on their AP courses and SAT scores. In addition to postsecondary measures, the dashboard can track our PSA T and SAT results of the students who still attend WRHS.

Ultimately, we want to be able to use this information to monitor our success in preparing students to enter college and inform WRHS on what courses to offer our students to make them more likely to pursue furthering their education and to be prepared for college demands. We will also create a survey to gamer information from our current seniors to find out what they plan to do after they graduate and what barriers prevent them from looking into postsecondary educational options.


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Detennination to Succeed - Excellence in Education

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MINUTES WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING … · 2016. 8. 22. · Minutes of the Winnisquam Regional School Board October 20, 2014 Meeting Page 3 Motion: A motion was made