EPPING SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES - SAU 14

APPROVED
Superintendent Munsey also reviewed and explained the NH Growth Reports section of her written
report. Included was information on the federal waiver submitted by the NH Department of
Education (NHDOE) regarding the No Child Left Behind legislation, reforms in leader and teacher
preparation, mentoring, professional development, and teacher evaluation. Also included was an
analysis of reading and mathematics for grades 3-8. The data provided indicates the need for a
discussion regarding the assessments that are being used for students with disabilities. The New
England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) may not be the appropriate measure for these
students. More information will be forthcoming as Cathy Zylinski, Director of Special Services, is
participating on a state committee regarding the growth model as it pertains to students with
disabilities.
On another note…Member Harris asked if employees had been notified that the amount on line 22-D
(part of the Affordable Care Act) of their W-2 form must be on their return. Superintendent Munsey
replied that the District typically doesn’t give tax advice to employees, but she will look into it further
to see if it is prudent in this case.
C. PUBLIC
Mrs. O’Day (School District Clerk) informed the Board that she has asked Susan Kimball (School
Board Secretary) to take the minutes at the Deliberative Session on February 7, 2013. Mrs. O’Day
explained that her son is in the National Guard and is being deployed on February 8 th so it’s important
that she be with her family. She thanked Secretary Kimball for filling in for her. Chairman Mylott
requested that Mrs. O’Day inform Bob Goodrich (School District Moderator) of the substitution,
which she agreed to do. Superintendent Munsey will provide Secretary Kimball with all of the
warrant article information prior to the Deliberative Session.
X. NEXT MEETING TO BE SCHEDULED
▪ February 7, 2013 – Deliberative Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Gymnasium
▪ February 21, 2013 – Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall
It was determined that February 7 th will be posted so business can be transacted if necessary. Member Harris
was concerned about the manifests because of the three week interval between meetings. He thought a
special meeting should be held to sign the manifests, however Chairman Mylott said that the Board does not
typically do that. Superintendent Munsey will check with Business Administrator Williamson to see if there
is a need for a special meeting, but School Board policy does give permission to pay certain bills if they
come due.
Superintendent Munsey asked if the Board wanted to provide a PowerPoint presentation at the Deliberative
Session, to which Chairman Mylott replied in the affirmative. It was also decided that Member Harris will
present the warrant article on the paraprofessional contract. Chairman Mylott and Superintendent Munsey
will work together to decide the format and presenters for the remainder of the warrant articles.
XI.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION: RSA 91-A:3, II
Chairman Mylott made a motion to go into non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3 II
(a) Personnel and to adjourn immediately thereafter; seconded by Member Dodge. Motion carried 5:0:0.
Roll call vote: Reed, Dodge, Mylott, Boelter, and Harris all voted Aye.
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