Present: Board members Asmus, Carter, Chamberlin, Goodman, Pilchman, Segal, Administrators Aubin, Greenbaum, and approximately 13 members of the public.

1. Call to Order

Chair Carter called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. She stated that this was a special meeting of the Hanover School Board.

2. Nonpublic session in accordance with RSA 91-A:2 (I.b) for discussion of matters related to collective bargaining

Chair Carter stated that because the Dresden School Board had met earlier in the evening regarding this agenda item, there was no need for a nonpublic session.

3. Business requiring action

a) Possible approval of Contract Between the Hanover School Board and the Hanover Education Association

Ann Segal moved and John Chamberlin seconded a motion to approve the two (2) year (2004-2005 & 2005-2006) collective bargaining agreement between the Hanover School Board and the Hanover Education Association, NEA-NH, as proposed and attached to the original minutes of the meeting.

The motion passed 5 yes, 1 no (Goodman).

b) Approve date for Special Meeting

John Chamberlin moved and Anne Segal seconded a motion that the Hanover School Board hereby votes, pursuant to N.H.R.S.A. 197:3 to Petition the Grafton County Superior Court to Order a Special Meeting of the Hanover School District on May 26, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hanover High School. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on the Warrant For Special Meeting of the Hanover School District, and to authorize the Superintendent to ensure that the required notices are published, and that the Petition is filed according to law, and to take all steps reasonably required to do so.

The motion passed unanimously.

c) Approve the May 26 Special School District Warrant

Kari Asmus moved and Anne Segal seconded a motion to approve the May 26 Special School District Warrant as proposed by the Administration, as attached to the original minutes of this meeting, and to authorize the Administration to make whatever technical changes that might be necessary in order to ensure that the Warrant is legal and accurately addresses the intent of the School Board.

The motion passed unanimously.

Prior to adjournment, there was a brief discussion on clarification of the procedures needed regarding the proposed teacher contract.

5. Adjournment

John Chamberlin moved and Ann Segal seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. [8:37 p.m.]

Respectfully submitted,

Amy Nickerson
Recording Secretary