Hillsboro-Deering School Board
Special Meeting
April 13, 2011
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School Media Center
Draft
In attendance:
Board membersRich Pelletier, Chair
Terry Cutter
Virginia Leiby
Marjorie Porter
Paul Plater
AdministrationDr. Alan Genovese, Superintendent
Carol Fogarty, Administrative Assistant
Community Members
A. Call to Order
Chair Pelletier called the meeting to order at 5:00pm.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Pelletier led the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Reflection.
C. Public Comment
John Segedy:
 Suggested a second public comment session
 Felt the Memorandum of Understanding was put on the agenda without
alerting the public and it should not be done without more public input
 It should also include any funding implications, continuance plans
 Teachers are now expected to teach 5?
 1/6th fewer choices of classes
Judy Peucker is concerned about what is happening in the schools and expected more
information coming from the schools. She would like to see an outpouring of community
concern, a series of meetings held at different times. She is concerned about the articles she
has read lately in the papers.
D. Presentations/Discussions
1. Memorandum of Understanding regarding HS Transformation
Dr. Genovese said that he will be writing a weekly newsletter to communicate what is going on.
There is a process and negotiations are a part of a plan. When the community is involved on a
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planning team is when the plan that will be submitted to the department of education will be
finalized. He mentioned the many good things that are happening at this school including AP
college credit earnings, military school and post graduate programs.
Some students did not take the testing seriously and did not give their best effort. There has
been some recognition of the effects of the standardized testing. The Memorandum is a tool to
work with and the teachers voted on this earlier. The high school is only a piece of the plan.
This is an opportunity to make some changes. Ideally the plan will include bringing in more
staff. A public forum will be held in Deering, Hillsborough and Washington. The leadership
team is looking at current plans to see what needs to be changed or modified.
Marjorie said that 74% of the schools in NH are DINI.
Terry asked and was told that negotiations are not taking place right now as teachers want to
focus on the transformation. This will be revisited in September.
A motion was made by Terry, for School Board support for the Transformation Model as a
means of improving student achievement at the high school, seconded by Ginks. Marjorie
would like to see the guidelines that Dr. Genovese used when establishing this plan. Rich
clarified that the Board is voting on the Transformation model not on the document. Ginks felt
that in the past there have been some leadership problems which leave the staff in disarray.
She is strongly in favor of the Transformation Model. Motion carries 5-0.
E. Action Items
1. Appointments, Leaves and Resignations-certified staff
Motion to approve as printed made by Ginks, seconded by Paul and approved 5-0.
2. Memorandum of Understanding regarding HS Transformation
Dr. Genovese informed the Board that Diane Hines had already signed this. Ginks
motioned to approve this document, seconded by Terry and approved 4-0-1.
Marjorie abstained.
3. Teacher Nominations for 2011-2012 (see attached addendum)
Motion to approve teacher nominations for the elementary school made by Terry,
seconded by Marjorie and approved 5-0.
Motion to approve teacher nominations for the middle school made by Marjorie,
seconded by Ginks and approved 4-0-1; Terry abstained.
Motion to approve teacher nominations made by Marjorie, seconded by Ginks and
approved 4-0-1; Paul abstained.
Motion to approve the administrator’s nominations for the 2011-12 school year.
Procedural questions were discussed. Dr. Genovese asked about multi- year
contracts and was told that discussion will take place at another time.
Motion made for the elementary school by Paul and seconded by Ginks, for one
year, and approved 4-0-1; Marjorie abstained.
Motion to approve the administrator nominations for the middle school made by
Marjorie, seconded by Ginks and approved 4-0-1; Terry abstained.
Motion made to approve nominations for the high school made by Marjorie,
seconded by Ginks and approved 4-0-1; Paul abstained.
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Dr. Genovese expressed condolences and support to the family involved in the
recent tragedy in Deering.
Elementary math did not make AYP; school wide title 1 is being considered. A
Department of Ed representative will be coming in to talk with the staff. All staff
should be involved with the education of all of the kids. The Pros and Cons will be
considered and questions will be answered. Marjorie said that a concern was
having paraprofessionals required to be certified. Dr. Genovese said that it will be
looked at and addressed; he was also concerned about this and not losing very
qualified people is very important.
Paul asked about certified and non-certified paraprofessionals and Dr. Genovese
said that there is a need for them to be highly qualified in situations.
Communication will be happening so the community is also aware of the potential
of more services for kids.
Communications Committee will be meeting next Tuesday.
The Board was asked about how they would like to honor retirees.
F. Adjournment Motion to adjourn made by Ginks, seconded by Marjorie and approved 5-0 at
5:50pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelly Gardner, Board Secretary
The next regular meeting of the Hillsboro-Deering School Board will be held on Monday, April 18,
2011 at 6:00pm in the HD High School Alternative Program in West Deering.
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Addendum
Hillsboro-Deering School District Teacher Nominations for 2011-12 School Year
H-D Elementary School
TEACHERS COVERED BY RSA 189:14A
Name
Job Title
BERRY KEVAN, PATRICIA F
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
BERRY, ROBBI L
CLASSROOM TEACHER
BLAIR, PAMELYN
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
BOWMAN, ANN M
NURSE
BRETT, ELIZABETH
ART TEACHER
BROWNING, LESLIE F
CLASSROOM TEACHER
BUCK, ELISABETH J
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
BURGESS, GAIL E
PHYS ED TEACHER
CARSON, TERRI L
CLASSROOM TEACHER
CHANNON, KATHERINE M
CLASSROOM TEACHER
CORRIVEAU, LAURA R
MUSIC TEACHER
DOUGHTY, WILLIAM J
CLASSROOM TEACHER
DOYLE, HEIDI L
LIBRARIAN
DUNBAR, PETER H
CLASSROOM TEACHER
DYER-QUINN, DEBORAH
CLASSROOM TEACHER
EDDY, CONSTANCE M
CLASSROOM TEACHER
ENGLE, STEPHANIE L
CLASSROOM TEACHER
GANUNG, BETTY-LEE
CLASSROOM TEACHER
HERRICK, DAGMAR S
READING SPECIALIST
HINES, DIANE L
CLASSROOM TEACHER
HOLDREDGE, ELIZABETH A
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
KAVOURAS, STEPHANIE G
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
KIMBALL, ALANA JT
CLASSROOM TEACHER
KOWALSKI, NANCY
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
LAMBERT, VERONIQUE
CLASSROOM TEACHER
MARK, MOLLIE
CLASSROOM TEACHER
MAYFIELD, JENNIFER L
CLASSROOM TEACHER
McCOY, MELANIE F
CLASSROOM TEACHER
McDERMOTT, KELLY C
CLASSROOM TEACHER
McLAY, VIRGINIA E
CLASSROOM TEACHER
MELANSON, MARCIA L
CLASSROOM TEACHER
MILLER, DIANE M
CLASSROOM TEACHER
PASCALE, PAMELA J
CLASSROOM TEACHER
PROCHILO, BRENDA L
CLASSROOM TEACHER
RHODES-MIMS, ELLEN J
READING SPECIALIST
SAVOY, STEPHANIE
MATH COACH
SCHUMACHER, SONYA G
CLASSROOM TEACHER
SCOTT, MICHELE C
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
SHARKEY, JILL M
CLASSROOM TEACHER
SMITH, KELLEY
CLASSROOM TEACHER
STILES, CAROLYN M
CLASSROOM TEACHER
TACY, JILL A
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
FTE
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Teacher Nominations for 2011-12 School SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Year WECHSLER, KATHLEEN
WHEELER, VICTORIA P
CLASSROOM TEACHER
WILCOXEN, LAURIE
CLASSROOM TEACHER
FEDERALLY-FUNDED TEACHERS COVERED BY RSA 189:14A
Name
Job Title
SCHLAACK, SARAH S
IDEA PRESCHOOL TEACHER
WALKER, ANN F
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
CHARRON, FRANCES
TITLE I - TUTOR
COVER, JILL M
TITLE I TEACHER
DOUGLAS, CONSTANCE
TITLE I - TUTOR
GOVE, JULIA
TITLE I - TUTOR
PARTRIDGE, JUDI
TITLE I - ACADEMIC SUPPORT INTE
WHIPPS, LISA
TITLE I - ACADEMIC SUPPORT INTE
WILMOT, NICOLE
TITLE I - ACADEMIC SUPPORT INTE
1
1
1
FTE
1
1
0.37
1
0.46
0.46
0.31
0.46
1
H-D Middle School
Name
ALLAIRE, CHARLES M
AMITRANO, MONIQUE G
BARBOUR, LAURIE C
BEAROR, SUSAN M
BOBINSKY, TIM G
BROWN, MARGARET H
CARR JR, ROBERT E
CARR, CAROLE C
CARSON, LINDA S
CHAPIN, RICHARD C III
CUTTER, SHELLEY T
DIAZ, ABBY T
DREW, JOCELYNN M
FENRICH, JULIET C
FERLAND, SARAH A
FORD, JESSICA MAE
HARRIS, WILLIAM B
HURLEY, MEGAN E
LEHMENKULER, ROBERT W
MARTIN, STEPHANI L
McNALLY, MELISSA B
MERRY, MARLEY
NEWBOLD, HELENE L
O'BRIEN-DRAKE, CAROL J
ROBERTS, PAMELA A.
SILVERMAN, MITCHELL A
SQUIBB, EMILY
SULLIVAN, RUTH A
SYCHTERZ, KIMBERLY M
TEICH, RHAYNA C
Job Title
GRADE 6 TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
HEALTH TEACHER
LIBRARIAN
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
GRADE 7/8 TEACHER
GRADE 6 TEACHER
GRADE 7/8 TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
GRADE 6 TEACHER
GRADE 6 TEACHER
ART TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
GRADE 6 TEACHER
GRADE 7/8 TEACHER
MUSIC TEACHER
GRADE 6 TEACHER
GRADE 7/8 TEACHER
PHYS ED TEACHER
GRADE 7/8 TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
GRADE 7/8 TEACHER
INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
GRADE 6 TEACHER
GRADE 7/8 TEACHER
GRADE 7/8 TEACHER
FTE
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
H-D High School
Name
AVILA, GREGORY
COUSENS, STEPHEN F
JENKIN, MARGARET J
BERGERON, CHRISTOPHER R
BOUCHER, MICHAEL G
BRAMLEY, JOHN T
CLARK, CLARICE
CLATTENBURG, JACQUELINE L
CRAWFORD, JENNIFER L
CUNNINGHAM, BRIGITTE
DECHERT, JESSAMYN C
DUBREUIL, GEORGE L
EATON, GAIL M
ELSE, SUSAN A
FERENCSIK, MICHELE F
FOX, NATALIE E
HAYES, DENNISE L
LUHTJARV, RICHARD A
McCANDLESS, KATHERINE M
McGINN, BRIAN C
MOWER, LAURIE B
PAOLINO, LYN E
PAQUETTE, SARA L
PATTERSON, NICOLE G
PAYEUR, MARC R
PERRIN, JOCELYN M
PLATER, MARY E
PRENTISS, MICHELLE E
SPARA, JENNIFER
SWASEY, PHILIP R
THOMPSON, JERAMY
WALKER III, JOSEPH
WALSH, BRIAN E
WELCH, HEIDI J
WILLIAMS, KELLEY L
WOOD, JAY C
Job Title
SCIENCE TEACHER (HS ALT)
ENGLISH TEACHER (HS ALT)
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (HS
ALT)
LIBRARIAN
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
MATH/TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
MATH TEACHER
ENGLISH TEACHER
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
SCIENCE TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
ART TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
SCIENCE TEACHER
SCIENCE TEACHER
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER
ART TEACHER
ENGLISH TEACHER
NURSE - DISTRICT
BUSINESS TEACHER
MATH TEACHER
MATH TEACHER
ENGLISH TEACHER
READING SPECIALIST
HEALTH TEACHER
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
BUSINESS TEACHER
ENGLISH TEACHER
MUSIC TEACHER
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
PHYS ED TEACHER
FTE
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Name
BERGEN, JODI L
McALOON, NOREEN M
STALEY, ANNE B
CHABOT, STEPHEN T
NANNICELLI, RICHARD N
WOOD, KELLY A
TREMBLAY, DIXIE B
RALPH, KAREN M
VAZQUEZ, STACEY L
Job Title
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SPED BLDG
COORDINATOR
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SPED BLDG/OUT OF
DISTRICT COORD
PRINCIPAL
SPED BLDG
COORDINATOR
HS ALTPROGRAM
DIRECTOR
School or Department
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FTE
1
1
1
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
1
1
1
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
1
1
HIGH SCHOOL ALT
1
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