K. Sportello, a parent from Surry, read a statement relating to the presentation by D. Hodgdon during the previous board meeting. With all due respect she expressed her concerns about the emphasis of moving towards an integrated curriculum in the Northern Schools and throughout the district. She expressed concern about items that may not be covered and the skills that may not be taught.

D. Strong a parent in Gilsum brought to the Board's attention an email response from K. Dassau. Mr. Strong expressed his concern about being taken seriously by the board. W. Wright commented that the board does not take the citizens comments lightly.

K. Kenney's concern is that she feels spelling and math are not being taught through direct instruction in her son's class and that these problems are not being resolved. W. Wright asked K. Kenney for a list of questions for the board that she would like answered. R. Thackston explained that what he is clearly hearing is that the parents are asking about the grading in the Northern Schools and the "new style" of teaching in the Gilsum School. R. Thackston assured the parents that their questions will be answered for the next meeting. The Northern Schools will be an agenda item.

The parents were also upset about the National PE Award being eliminated. They asked to let the parents know when something is changed. PE teachers, M. Lord, and E. Barrett explained that the reason why it was eliminated was because some of the tasks that are being asked of the students are difficult and with the new awards system every student will receive an award. D. Strong asked if this can be changed by the teacher? It was explained that the PE department requested this change last year (Spring 2001) and that the matter was put off until this year to allow the teachers time to inform the students about the change. The change was approved by the administration in 2002.

The parents were informed 2 months ago that if they were to hold any fund-raisers off schools grounds they are not covered by insurance. J. Bezio co-chair of the Sullivan PTO explained that for the past 7 years they have had a booth at the Pumpkin Fest. Without the insurance the PTO will not be able to have their booth this year. They asked Mr. Mousette for his support and asked to have the teachers run the booth. Mr. Mousette did not want to accept district responsibility. J. Morin commented that even if he authorized the teachers to run the fund-raiser the group would not be covered under the schools insurance. L. Biron informed the group that individual groups are not covered, only if the function occurs on school grounds. MOTION: R. Thackston MOVED to send these insurance issues to the Facilities Committee. SECOND W. Felton VOTE: Unanimous.

D. Gurian sent an invitation to the board members to attend a board training forum next week. All board members are welcome.

R. Marra congratulated retiring teacher Bev McCulla for 30 years of teaching hundreds of students. A standing ovation followed.

1. Policy Committee: The board had received a number of policies in their packet. Chair D. Arguin commented on Policy EBBC which deals with First Aid. He told the board that the nurses took a look at this Policy and recommended that the board remove it. The policy is obsolete and is covered under policies within Section J. MOTION: R. Thackston MOVED To delete Policy EBBC as recommended by the Policy Committee. SECOND R. Marra. VOTE: Unanimous. MOTION: P. Smith MOVED to adopt Policy KK Visitor's To The Schools as amended on the 4^th of June by omitting the words "with a valid purpose to be in said building" SECOND R. Thackston. VOTE: Unanimous. MOTION: R. Marra MOVED to adopt Policy KLD Public Complaints About School Personnel as amended on the 4^th of June by adding RSA 91:A to the policy. SECOND G. Lerandeau. VOTE: Unanimous. Chair D. Arguin apologized to the fellow board members for misinformation that was given at the last meeting regarding Policy JICD. He assured the members that they will be better informed prior to a meeting. Policies effecting Board decisions will be distributed when necessary prior to action. Policy EEBB Transportation of Students. MOTION: R. Thackston MOVED to accept Policy EEBB with changes for the first reading. SECOND G. Lerandeau. DISCUSSION: G. White wanted an explanation on the second paragraph. The district will reimburse the driver the difference between their policy coverage and the $500,000.00 coverage needed for the district. Who pays for the driver's record investigation? L. Biron responded that the district requires the investigation and they will pay for it. P. Smith asked about clubs that were not varsity or school sports would they be covered. L. Biron said only school events. VOTE: Unanimous. W. Wright thanked the committee for the job that they are doing.
2. Communications Committee. D. Gurian passed out the goals of the committee.
3. Finance Committee: W. Wright explained that there is a revision on the salary amount for coaches and the transportation amount dealing with the Monadnock Hockey Club. The committee will bring a recommendation to the board on the Monadnock Marauders.
4. Facilities Committee: R. Thackston reported that the committee met on June 10, 2002 and reviewed the draft agreement with the Monadnock Marauders. The Fitzwilliam playground project is going very well. The state has given a waiver to the district on the sprinkler system in Gilsum but because we have received this for the passed two years it may not be that easy next year. It would have come out of the capital reserve, if the article had passed.

C. Old Business: C. Cardine mentioned that the board minutes from the March 2002 meeting on are now on the mrsd.org web page.

E. 21st Century Report: No Report.

F. Action on the Manifest:

J. Kirstein MOVED to approve the manifest in the amount of $ 1,292,078.36 SECOND: J. Morin VOTE: 14.26/0/.74/0 Motion Passes.

MOTION: R. Marra MOVED that the next board meeting will be held on July 16, 2002 at 7:00PM at the Monadnock Regional School Library. SECOND G. Lerandeau VOTE: 12.87/0/0/2.13. MOTION: D. Arguin MOVED that the August board meeting be held on August 13, 2002 place and time to be determined. SECOND L. Colby. VOTE: 14.03/0/.97/0.

9:30 PM D. Arguin MOVED to enter into non-public session for the purpose of discussing personnel. SECOND: P. Smith. VOTE: Unanimous.

9:59 PM D. Thackston MOVED to continue the Board meeting past 10:00. SECOND: D. Arguin. VOTE: Unanimous.

12:45 AM D. Arguin MOVED to return to public session and to seal this portion of the non-public minutes indefinitely. SECOND: G. Lerandeau. VOTE: Unanimous.

12:46 AM D. Arguin MOVED to enter into non-public session for the purpose of discussing a student issue. SECOND: P. Smith. VOTE: Unanimous.

1:05 AM D. Gurian MOVED to return to public session and to seal this portion of the non-public minutes indefinitely. SECOND: G. Lerandeau. VOTE: Unanimous.

1:05 AM D. Arguin MOVED to enter into non-public session for the purpose of discussing personnel. SECOND: J. Morin. VOTE: Unanimous.

1:25 AM D. Gurian MOVED to return to public session and to seal this portion of the non-public minutes indefinitely. SECOND: D. Thackston. VOTE: Unanimous.