Call to Order

Maureen Ecclestone called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.

Minutes

Minutes of September 7^th meeting were not available.

Announcements and Public Comment

Rena Moore reported that several parents had expressed concerns about the CORI policy.  Also, there is now about a three week wait for CORI checks. 

Superintendent and Principal Update

Rena Moore reported that the Curriculum Nights were well attended.  The Playground Maintenance Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2006.  Anette Jacque from the GuggenheimMuseum will visit the classrooms on October 11. 

Unfinished Business

Maureen Ecclestone moved to delete policy 400.07 Students:  Administering Medicines to Students,

And Tracy Farnham seconded the motion.  This policy no longer meets state guidelines.  Motion to

delete the policy carried 2-0.  Maureen Ecclestone asked that policy 400.14 Non-custodial Parents'

Rights be tabled until the next meeting.  The state has issued new guidelines, which may require some changes in the policy.

Rena Moore reported that the district is currently in the last stages of providing the final documentation to our auditor, Melanson and Heath, to complete the Pelham Building Project Audit.  The final work on the elevator/lift has been completed and certified, and a Building Occupancy Permit has been obtained.  Now, the Pelham School Committee needs to accept "the project as completed for school purposes.”  Maureen Ecclestone moved and Tracy Farnham seconded to accept the project as completed for school purposes.  Motion carried 2-0.  Maureen thanked everyone who worked so hard to complete the building and get the Certificate of Occupancy. 

New Business

None

School Committee Planning

A.  Calendar Review—Future school committee meetings:  October  5, November 2, December  14, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7. 

B.  Items for Upcoming Meeting: In November:  Debbie Jacque on the Guggenheim grant; CORI Policy, policy Policy 400.14 Non-custodial Parents' Rights

C.  Sub Committee Reports

Adjournment

Maureen Ecclestone adjourned the meeting at 7:10 PM.

Next Meeting

Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Pelham Community Room.