0

2013 Annual Report Table of Contents

School Board Chairman's Report 1

Superintendent's Report 2

Curriculum and Assessment Report 4

School Attendance Area Reports 8

FMRHS Graduates - Class of 2012 15

Department Reports – Finance, Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, Human Resources, Food Service 16

Annual District Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2012 21

FMRSD Enrollment Projections for 2013-2014 25

School District Warrant Articles – Vote March 12, 2013 26

Budget in Detail – Revenue & Expenditures 28

Treasurer's Report: FYE 2011-2012 33

Chair  Collin’s  Excerpt  from  Deliberative  Session  Meeting  on   Warrant Article #2 - Teacher’s  Collective  Bargaining  Agreement 34

Town Apportionments

Reference Data 36

Expense & Revenue Recap

Town Assessments 37

Local Tax Comparison Schedules 38

Representative  St.  Pierre’s  Excerpt  from  Deliberative Session Meeting on Warrant Article #3 - Renovation Project Wrap Up 39

1

Dear Fall Mountain Community,

I   can’t   believe   how   fast   this   past   year   has   gone   by.   In   last   year’s   annual  report,   I   talked  about  the  school  board’s  beliefs  and  how  they  guide  us   through  the decision making process.

In these tough economic times, I am asking for your support of our proposed budget  and  teachers’  contract.  You  have  always  risen  to  the  occasion  where  our  children’s   education   is   concerned,   even  when  our   state   drops   the  ball.   Did   you  know  that  the  state  of  NH’s  aid  to  public  education  is  dead  last in the nation? So, as we know all too well, this responsibility falls squarely on us, the taxpayers. After months of tweaking, we are proposing a budget that best reflects the needs of our students and our idea of the twenty-first century classroom. Our one-to-one initiative – putting computer notebooks in front of every high school student – is data-driven and has been extensively researched. We feel that this will increase our test scores while also decreasing our dropout rate. Most importantly, this is what  our  students  need  in  order  to  compete  in  today’s  digital  world.

The contract that we are proposing for our teachers is extremely modest – a true testament to the times. Where we are willing to spend money is on professional development and continuing education, with an added day for in-service training. This shows our commitment toward investing in our faculty, who will in turn bring even more passion and dedication to the classroom. Please keep in mind that the greatest single factor in student achievement is the quality of our teaching staff.

Here at Fall Mountain, expectations are high. We are continually raising the bar and we are determined to prepare our students to excel on their chosen paths.

Respectfully,

2

Andy Collins, School Board Chair

Dear Fall Mountain Communities,

We are nearing our 50th year anniversary as a regional school district. Recently I reviewed a few FMRSD Annual Reports from years past. The report from 1985 especially caught my eye.

Westcott’s Words 1985 Dr. Harry Westcott,   Superintendent   at   the   time,   wrote   “…the  Department  of  Education  adopted  new  regulations   for  high   schools   in  New  Hampshire.”       To  meet the new regulations, the School Board had recently raised the requirements for graduation to 21 which included four English, two math, two social studies an two science as well as electives. Westcott wrote,    “In  addition,  a  half  year  of  computer  science  will  be  required  to insure computer literacy for those going out into the world of academics or commerce. A purchase plan to acquire additional computers at the high school and hiring of a computer/math  teacher  will  make  the  requirement  feasible.”

Down-shifting This paragraph is striking for several reasons. The new regulations and mandates that must be met by our district continue to grow today. High School graduation requirements are now at 28 credits--four English, seven credit total in math and science, three social studies, one credit in career and technology, one physical education, one art, .5 in health, as well as electives. This is just one example. Mandates, which grow every year, are costly especially   with   the   trend   of   “down-shifting”   costs   to   local   taxpayers   by   the   state.     We   are  required to do much more with much less.

The FM 1:1 EdVantage In 1985, the district began computer literacy, the understanding of what computer hardware and software can do. We are now shifting to information literacy, the explosion of knowledge and how machine-aided systems can help identify, access, and obtain data and documents needed for problem-solving and decision-making. Technology is no longer important for the world of academics and commerce. It is essential for nearly every aspect of the world of work creating a need for each of our students to have continual access to computers. One to one computing provides anywhere, anytime access to the world.

Partnership with Whelen Engineering Last fall the School Board held a meeting and toured Whelen  in  Charlestown.    Whelen  is  one  of  the  area’s  biggest  employers.    The tour gave us an inside   look   and   understanding   of   today’s  modern  manufacturing  with   lasers   cutting  multiple  sheets of metal and computer technology at every turn. Our district middle school technology teacher developed an 8th grade manufacturing unit to give students hands-on opportunities to understand   what   jobs   and   skills   are   needed   as   our   nation   turns   to   “Made   in   America”   for  economic growth.

Always Changing These initiatives are an enormous change in the way we do business. As J. P. Kotter said, "The rate of change is not going to slow down anytime soon. If anything,

3

competition in most industries will probably speed up even more in the next few decades." We

must stay ahead as a district so that our students stay ahead in their work and careers.

National and State Recognition FMRSD and its schools have received a great deal of

recognition this past year both nationally and statewide. Along with sixteen percent of the

nation’s  schools  have  received  the  “What  Parents  Want”  Award  from  SchoolMatch, a business

which helps families find schools that match the needs of their children.

Of seven schools in New Hampshire, three FMRSD schools, Alstead Primary, Charlestown

Primary  and  North  Charlestown,  received  the  Commissioner’s  Excellence  in  Education  Awards.

Commissioner Virginia Barry spent an entire day in the district visiting schools and classrooms.

In addition North Charlestown School was awarded the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL)

Award at NCCS and our school board was named NH School Board of the Year.

A  Teacher’s  Story While on playground duty, a teacher was approached by a student and asked

if  she  would  like  to  use  a  sled  to  slide  down  the  hill.    The  teachers  replied,  “Well,  I  think  I  am  too  old  and  I  am  too  scared  to  do  it.”    The  student  replied,    “But  you  always  tell  us  that  we  can  do  anything!”    The  teacher  got  onto  the  sled  and  screamed  all  the  way  down  the  hill!

As a strong district, we, too, can do anything. Yet it is not as easy as jumping on a sled and

being at the bottom of the hill in seconds. Much work and learning remain to be done. If our

communities are to continue to make progress, we must be able to attract businesses and

people. All of this takes time.

FMRSD is fortunate to have dedicated teachers and staff committed to excellence and strong

leadership from the School Board and Administrative Team. We are very appreciative of the

support of our five towns. I continue to be humbled and thrilled to lead such a remarkable

district.

Sincerely,

Dr. Debra Livingston

Superintendent of Schools

4

ASSESSMENT AND CURRICULUM REPORT

Fall Mountain Regional School District is assisting every student to reach their potential and to prepare them for their future by going for post-graduate training..

We are doing this by looking at student achievement, having highly qualified staff, encouraging community involvement and by providing rigorous professional development opportunities for staff.

Student Achievement

5

Total

Guidance

Health

Regular Education

Librarians

Vocational

JROTC

Special Education

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Total Guidance HealthRegular

EducationLibrarians Vocational JROTC Special Education

MA+30 11 3 7 1

MA+15 10 1 7 1 1

MA 49 4 35 2 1 1 6

BA+18 14 10 4

BA 80 3 57 5 1 14

BA Equivalent 2 2

Educational Attainment of Teachers in Fall Mountain

Highly Qualified Staff

Teachers who set high expectations for learning have a direct impact on student achievement. Research has indicated that there is a direct correlation between student achievements and the experiences, professional development and qualifications of teachers. At Fall Mountain Regional School District are teachers are highly qualified by meeting state standards.

6

Aides20%

Library Asst1%

Educational Support Specialist

3%

SPED Specialist5%

Administration School Level2%

Admin/Clerical Support - School Level

5%

Administration SAU/Dept. Level2%

Admin/Dept Support - SAU Level

2%Maintenance/Custodial

Technicians6%

Food Service Managers/Technicians

5%Technology Specialists

1%

Transportation Specialists5%

Teachers43%

Staffing Summary: Contracted Positions - 387

Community Involvement

Fall Mountain Regional School District serves not only our students but also our families. The communities have supported our early childhood education programs by becoming a partner with us in educating our students. Business partnerships with local industries have brought us all closer in meeting the goal of preparing our students for the future. The Special Education Department has sponsored district wide community Parent Forum during the school year. Early childhood program opportunities were available for parents to provide a seamless transition from home to school. The Site Based Communities have been working collaboratively with our schools and supporting all school wide initiatives.

7

Professional Development

The district is committed to providing high quality professional development opportunities to assist the teaching staff in improving the level and quality of instruction. The district seeks to make student thinking visible and to create a culture of learning leaders.

Response to Intervention strategies (RtI) has been introduced district wide. A leadership team was formed and led the initiative. The Professional Development Committee and leadership team co-sponsored year long activities on RtI by developing a professional learning community. As part of the RtI initiative, AIMSWeb Assessment Program was instituted district wide. The AIMSWeb Program integrates assessment data   into   a   decision   making   tool   to   drive   individual   student’s   instruction   and  increase academic achievement. Teachers can progress monitor students at risk and make instructional changes as necessary.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) have been adopted by New Hampshire and other states across the country. These standards will provide a clear and consistent expectation of what our students need to know at every grade level in order to be prepared for college, technical school and the world of work. Fall Mountain Regional School District is currently working with our administrative team to develop a Strategic Implementation Plan and timelines. In August 2012, an overview of the Common Core State Standards was presented which outlined the changes in Math and English Language Arts. A district wide survey was sent out in September that indicated many of our teachers were already preparing to teach Common Core Standards. In October, during a professional early release day, teachers were able to come together to share their ideas and concerns and report back to the administration. In January 2013, a district wide professional day was developed to support each and every teacher by grade level and subject taught. The District and schools will continue to provide information to the community on Common  Core  Implementation  on  the  school’s  website.

Our continuous improvement in Education and meeting State Standards is a direct result from the support of our community and the dedication of the professional staff of Fall Mountain Regional School District.

Respectfully submitted: Lori Landry Assistant Superintendent

8

ANNUAL REPORT MESSAGE ALSTEAD ATTENDANCE AREA: FEBRUARY 2013

ACWORTH CENTER SCHOOL, SARAH PORTER SCHOOL, ALSTEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, VILAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

GAIL C. ROWE, PRINCIPAL CHRISTOPHER YOUNG, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL The past year has been very busy for the four schools in the Alstead Attendance Area (AAA). With the

active support of parents and dedicated staff, the children in Acworth, Langdon, and Alstead are

achieving personally, socially, physically, and academically in our schools. Our three elementary schools

are N.H. Partners in Education Blue Ribbon Schools. The Blue Ribbon is awarded to schools that have

active parent volunteers and community members. Teachers and administrators are working together in

the four AAA schools and as a district to align their instruction with the new Common Core State

Standards, review AIMS-Web, MAPS, and state testing data to design strategies to best meet the needs

of children. In addition, teachers and support staff work with students to challenge them and/or

provide support in Math, Reading and other content areas in Response to Intervention groups. Our

teachers and paraprofessionals attend regular professional development activities to learn more about

the children they serve. Our custodial and maintenance personnel do an excellent job keeping our

buildings safe and clean, and our kitchen staff is to be commended for their dedication and caring while

providing healthy meals to our children. Our secretaries work extremely hard greeting students,

parents, and staff while managing the operations and budgets of our offices. We continue to work with

local officials practicing safety drills at all of our schools. Our focus is and continues to be on building

relationships in our schools and in our three towns. We want to thank you in advance for the community

support for the children of our four schools.

ACWORTH CENTER SCHOOL

Our parent teacher group sponsored the first 5K race last spring and raised over $2,000 plus sought

additional grant funding from the Acworth Charitable Trust to make improvements and additions to the

school playground. I want to thank the Acworth Parent Group for their leadership along with support

from staff and the community to make this event so successful. We look forward to our second annual

5K fundraiser this spring. Parents also helped support the annual Acworth Community Feast/Play and

field trips to the Montshire Museum, the Seacoast Science Center, and a visit to a local sugaring farm. In

addition, last summer as part of a Department of Education focus group, the Acworth teachers attended

a three-day technology workshop at Keene State College to acquire knowledge in using iPads and

SmartBoards as tools in their instruction. Student progress and growth is evident in the assessment

results we have.

SARAH PORTER SCHOOL

Sarah Porter School saw many changes over the past summer with the addition of two new quality

teachers: Kari Brodeur-Stevens (Grades 1-2) and Bethany Franz (Grades 3-4) and a school make-over

with fire retardant paint to meet state fire code requirements. A study for a new sprinkler system at the

school is the next step in upgrading the school facility. The Sarah Porter School Parent Teacher Group is

9

also very active and worked with the school children, staff, community members, local businesses, and the PTG- funded Hooper Institute to re-vitalize the green house and to grow a community garden with vegetables that were used to make soup for the Langdon Fall Festival. Parents also supported trips to a local theater, the Montshire museum, the Southwick Zoo, and Community Days activities. Sarah Porter students continue to make great gains in academic achievement and we are proud  of  our   two  “little”  schools and the community support for them. Students also show their talents in special teacher-led projects, plays, and concerts at both Sarah Porter and Acworth Schools.

ALSTEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Alstead Primary School had two new teacher additions this year: Amanda Neilsen, Kindergarten and Jonathan Gilbert, AAA Reading Specialist. Alstead Primary saw significant gains in student achievement from state testing data and as a result, the school was recently awarded The Circle of Excellence award by the Commissioner of Education. This prestigious award according to the Department of Education website  “honors  schools  and  districts  that  aspire  to  excellence  by  being  bold  and  innovative  in  service  to  children.”    I  want  to  say  a  special thank you to Christopher Young, Assistant Principal of Alstead Primary for his tireless work over the past two years in supporting and leading the very motivated, child-centered Alstead Primary Staff to learn new technology tools, implement a new reading series, pilot a new teacher evaluation system, provide student academic interventions, and begin a new successful Pre-K program. Grant funded content coaches also worked with teachers on enhancing their mathematics and reading instruction. Community support is very evident in both of our Alstead schools with  strong  parent  support  and  active  fundraisers  that  have  paid  for  students’  visits  to  local  theaters  and  other educational trips. A special thank you goes to the Alstead Primary PTO for their continued support. Also, outgoing Governor John Lynch visited the Alstead Schools in October to meet with the students and staff about NH, to remember the Alstead flood, and to praise the schools and the community for rising above hard times. Alstead Primary School will be putting on a play in April to commemorate the town’s  250th anniversary and will participate in other town-wide anniversary events.

VILAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lisa Therrien was hired as our new AAA school nurse. Vilas Middle School teachers and staff set high expectations for our students and challenge them to do well academically while providing ongoing emotional support for the students as they make their way through the middle school years. Vilas began a mid-day Math Advisory/ Walking Program this school year. Our Alstead Attendance Area Site-Based Committee continues to be active and is always looking for new members (parents, community members, and staff). An active subcommittee of that group, Glenn Elsesser, Bruce Bellows, Ken Christie, Mary Henry, and Tom Esslinger lead the Vilas Renovation Committee. Through their knowledge of contracting and business, with the input of our physical education teacher, the maintenance director and business manager, steps have been made in developing a draft master plan for renovations to the Vilas school building and the grounds. A special thanks goes to Bruce Bellows for his many hours drawing plans of the current Vilas School building and grounds with overlays of proposed ideas that were generated from the staff and committee members. The first part of the renovation project was the removal of trees from the hill and near the back of the fields followed by a land survey. The committee recently met with architects as we plan for our next proposed phase. In addition, the Vilas School collaborated with the Vilas High School Alumni in co-sponsoring the first Daniel Metcalf Scholarship

10

(DMS) Fundraiser to support the scholarship fund that is available to all second-year college/trade school students who have graduated from the 8th grade at Vilas School. A second DMS fundraiser is planned for the spring/summer.

In addition to succeeding academically and demonstrating progress on standardized and class assessments, Vilas students are very active in sports and extra-curricular events. Vilas School students will also be participating in the 250th Alstead anniversary events with their school play in March, concert in April, and art show in May, etc.

Vilas Athletics 2011-12:   Last   year,   the   Vilas   Boys’   Soccer   Team  went   undefeated 22-0 and won the CVJHL  Soccer  Tourney  under  the  coaching  of  teacher  Greg  Amend.    The  Girls’  Soccer  team  went  20-1-1 and lost in the finals of the CVJHL tournament with Coach Mark Ferenc. The Vilas Boys Basketball team went 16-5 and won the CVJHL  championship  with  coach,  teacher  Mitch  Harrison.    The  Vilas  Girls’  B  team  won the South Meadow basketball tourney under Coach Scott  Bardis.    Coach  Katie  Harmon’s  Softball  team went 8-6. We had many eighth graders move on to high school at the end of last year, so our dedicated coaches and athletes are busy this year building skills and the talents of our younger athletes and we are very proud of their efforts. I commend Activities Director, Kevin Hicks for overseeing such a strong, supportive athletic program at our middle school.

Thanks again to all the families and community members in Acworth, Alstead, and Langdon for your support of the students, staff, and administration of our four schools. It is a pleasure to work with everyone in the three towns.

11

CHARLESTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Lynn Carey, Principal Currently, Charlestown   Primary   School’s   population   is   approximately   237 students in grades Pre-K to 5, with 14 classrooms including one Pre-K classroom, three Kindergarten classrooms, and two of each in grades 1 to 5. CPS students enjoy a well-rounded educational experience. In addition to classroom instruction, students have weekly classes in physical education, music, guidance, and art. We have a large school library and children are encouraged to take books out every week. Students have access to our new iMac computer lab as well as computers in every classroom. There is a 30-minute recess period for all students every day. Through fund raising activities, the school was able to install a 20 by 40 foot blacktop area on the playground for students to play games on. We are continuing our fundraising efforts to upgrade our playground area and equipment. We are excited about our successful Pre-Kindergarten program, which has two sessions a day for 15 students in the morning (8:30 to 11:00) and 15 students in the afternoon (12:30 to 3:00). Research shows that children who attend Pre-K programs have more advanced skills in areas such as following directions, problem-solving, higher scores on language and cognitive tests, better math skills, and more positive relationships with their teachers. At CPS, four-year-old students in Pre-K enjoy learning and playing with friends. Their curriculum includes literacy and math learning activities, music, physical education, art, social studies, and science. This year, we are focusing our efforts on transitioning from the New Hampshire Grade Level Expectations to the Common Core State Standards. To this end, teachers at CPS are continuing their training in Balanced Literacy and Guided Reading. We strive to follow a Response to Instruction model in both reading and math, which includes three tiers of differentiated instruction using data and assessments to guide interventions based on student learning needs. In December,  we  were   honored   to   accept   the  Commissioner’s  Circle  of  Excellence  Award   for  making great growth in improving our scores on standardized tests. The commissioner, Dr. Virginia Barry, delivered the award to us during our monthly Recognition Assembly. It was a true honor for all of us at CPS.

12

Charlestown Middle School and North Charlestown Community School

Paula Southard Stevens, Principal

The North Charlestown Community School (NCCS) and the Charlestown Middle School (CMS) have had a busy and productive year. NCCS is a grade 1-5 school with 72 students, who live, predominately, in the northern section of town. CMS houses grades 6-8 for all Charlestown students and currently has 145 pupils in attendance. Both schools have received state recognitions this year. Commissioner Virginia Barry presented NCCS with the Circle of Excellence Award for continuous high achievement. It was a surprise and an honor to be one of eight schools in the state to receive this prestigious recognition. Also, at this time, CMS is a finalist for an EDies Award for Excellence in Education. CMS has moved through the first two rounds and is awaiting a visit from the selection committee to determine whether or not it will be honored as the EDies Middle School of the Year.

Both the North Charlestown Community School and the Charlestown Middle School are actively participating in innovative instructional techniques to deliver quality education to all students. Staff members at both schools participate in continuous staff development in order to stay current with best practices in education and the new Common Core State Standards. We continue to work together to deliver quality education to our students. This requires dedicated and flexible staff members, willing to accept change and challenges, a community willing to give of its time and a student population willing to accept responsibility for their education. I am proud to say these criteria are firmly established in Charlestown.

Lastly, I would like to thank the dedicated staff members of both NCCS and CMS. Our staff members are some of the most compassionate, caring, and talented in the profession. I would also like to thank the Charlestown community, the Charlestown Area PTA, the Charlestown Site Based Committee, and our parents for their continued support. Together, we are making a difference.

13

WALPOLE ATTENDANCE AREAS SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT - Samuel Jacobs, Principal

The schools in the Walpole Attendance Area continue to serve children in kindergarten through eighth grade from Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville. The attendance area also hosts two district programs that serve fifth through eighth grade, an alternative education program and a self-contained special education program. Three hundred and nine students are currently enrolled in the attendance area schools.

The mission of the Walpole Schools is to prepare our students to be productive citizens by providing challenging and relevant learning in a safe and respectful environment. We strive to educate the “Whole  Child”  by  exposing  our  students   to  a  wide  variety  of   rewarding  experiences  while  adhering  to  our social and academic expectations. Several examples of this include: the promotion of lifelong wellness, outdoor education opportunities, strong educational programming, practical learning opportunities, preparation for 21st century skills, the formation of positive relationships between students, staff and the community, and a strong commitment to athletics and the arts.

The Walpole Schools are accredited with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. To maintain this accreditation, a list of recommendations for school improvement needs to be accomplished at set deadlines. The two-year report is due this March. I commend the school community for making significant progress on our improvement plan.

In the future, staff will continue to work diligently to provide educational opportunities that are challenging and relevant for all children. We will complete our efforts for the full implementation of intervention procedures for students that are in need. A new initiative we are addressing is how to prepare our staff, students and parents for the new requirements for the Common Core State Standards. These procedures will require a shift in curriculum, our instructional techniques and assessment procedures.

The Walpole Parent/Teacher Group continues to be supportive and a vital component of our school. We cannot thank them enough for enriching the educational experience of our young people. Parent support and community volunteers are an integral part of our school success and we thank them for their support.

At the end of this school year, we will be losing a long time staff member to retirement. Carol Ross has been a teacher in Walpole for over 38 years. We will be sorry to see her leave, as she has been dedicated to the children of Walpole.

We continue to be fortunate in having a skilled and hard working staff. I thank them for their endless efforts.

Finally, it is a pleasure to work with the children in the Walpole Attendance Area. To watch them grow into fine young people has been very rewarding. Thank you again for your generous support.

14

Fall Mountain Regional High School

Thomas Ronning, Principal Heidi Gove, Vice-Principal We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the support provided to our high school throughout the past year. We are proud to announce three major accomplishments for the 2011-2012 school year:

The successful renovation to our building: The many local contractors who worked on the project did a wonderful job. With the savings in costs, we were able to provide the school with a new well after the existing one failed, a better water supply and additional bathrooms to the field house, new doors, an upgrade of the security system, and an increase to the band-with for wireless  access  to  the  school’s  network  and  world-wide-web.

The reaccreditation of our high school by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC): The high school staff provided many additional hours to ensure that an up-to-date written report was generated for the visiting committee. Our students, staff, parents, site base team, and community members provided countless hours of their time to assess the school for this report. Additionally, representatives from these teams met with the visiting team for interviews in March 2012. As a result we were reaccredited for the next ten years.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS): Our school district has created a CCSS implementation team and the professional development for this change in curriculum has begun throughout our school district. To assess this change SmarterBalance, a computerized testing organization, will begin assessing the CCSS standards during spring, 2015. As principal, I believe we can provide our students with one-to-one Lenovo Notebooks – similar to a laptop computer – our students will use these Notebooks for the CCSS and the 21st Century skills required for success after high school.

Our goals for 2013 and the future include:

Improving parent participation: Our parent involvement has improved within the last few years, yet the entire staff at FMRHS would like to increase parent involvement school wide. We are always hoping for volunteers.

High School/ Business Partnerships: We would like to improve and increase partnerships with local businesses. These partnerships would help reinforce the skills - through internships and school-to-work opportunities – the skills necessary to be successful in a work environment.

High School/College Partnerships: We intend to increase partnerships with local colleges. These partnerships may offer more Running Start opportunities for our students to earn college credits while still in high school. These partnerships would also help faculty to work directly with colleges to transition our juniors and seniors to college expectations.

Alumni Communication:    We  have  plans  to   improve  communication  with  our  school’s  Alumni.  The many students who have passed through our doors have a wealth of feedback to give us, as well as connections for our future graduates.

We look forward to working with you in the future.

15

Congratulations to the Class of 2012

Logan Adams - Joining the Work Force Jennifer Allen – University of New Hampshire Shelby Allen - The College of Saint Rose Kayla Ash - Lebanon College Ryan Baillargeon – Southern Maine Community College Jeremy Barnett – River Valley Community College Ryan Bentley – Plymouth State University Brian Blaisdell - Joining the Work Force Remi Bogar – New Hampshire Technical Institute Bethany Bordeau – SUNY Cobleskill Austin Boynton – Lincoln Technical Institute Kimberly Britton - Joining the Work Force Kelsea Brown – New Hampshire Technical Institute Margaret Brown – Keene State College Samantha Brown – River Valley Community College Alyssa Bunnell – Keene State College Marietta Burdick - Occidental College Alexis Burns - Joining the Work Force Alyssa Burns – Keene State College Kylah Call – Joining the Work Force

Miacah Cannistraci - Post Graduation Studies Allan Carter – Joining the Work Force Taylor Chamberlain – Joining the Work Force Benjamin Chambers – So. Maine Community College Crystal Chase – Joining the Work Force Nathaniel Clark – Joining the Work Force Alex Clough - Joining the Work Force Christopher Colburn – Joining the Work Force Brendan Crosby – Lincoln Technical Institute Elizabeth Cubberley – St.  Michael’s  College Kyle Dalke – Lakes Region Community College Sara DeValk – Plymouth State University Lyle Doolittle-Chartier – White Mtns. Comm. College Gabriella Dupler – Suffolk University Gwendolyn Edson - Fitchburg State University Seth Edson - Joining the Work Force Jacob Emery - Joining the Work Force Patrick Farrell – Community College of Philadelphia Allen Farris - Joining the Work Force Zachary Fetzer - Joining the Work Force Nello Fico – Joining the Work Force Jeremy Fischer - Joining the Work Force Mallory Fredriksen – Assumption College Christopher French - Joining the Work Force Kendra Frohock – Southern New Hampshire University Samuel Frost - Joining the Work Force

Zachery Fuller – River Valley Community College Chelsea Gay – Keene State College Mollie Gendron – River Valley Community College Tyler Gendron – Quinnipiac University Konstantinos Georgiadis – Worcester Polytechnic Inst. Rebekah Goodell – River Valley Community College Bradley Gordon - Joining the Work Force Charles Greene - Joining the Work Force Brittney Hannah – River Valley Community College Ashley Harding - Keene State College Walker Harris – River Valley Community College Zachary Henderson – New England College Benjamin Hutchins - Joining the Work Force Emily Jellie – Keene State College Crystal Johnson – Vermont Technical College Graham Kaletsky – Johnson and Wales University Caleb Kelcey - Joining the Work Force Sean Kelly – Colby-Sawyer College Kenneally Kennedy – Lesley University Jacob Kirk Stevens – Lincoln Technical College Kaitlyn Klema – Smith College Shaun LaCoste - Joining the Work Force Courtney LaFayette - Joining the Work Force Alysha LaFlam – Lebanon College Jenna Lanou – Air Force Leah LeDrew – University of Hartford Christopher Leoutsakos - Army Nikolas Levesque – River Valley Community College Mary Locke – Union College Brandon Lunderville - Joining the Work Force Kara MacDonald – Plymouth State University James MacLean – Southern Maine Community College Kurtis Madden – Wentworth Institute of Technology Joshua Makinen – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute William Malarich - Marines Kathleen Malnati – Ithaca College Tylor Marquay - Joining the Work Force Timothy Martel – River Valley Community College Joshua Martell - Joining the Work Force Karli McCormick – Keene State College Cole McGuirk – River Valley Community College Ryan McPherson – The College of Saint Rose Jonathon Merritt – Newbury College Ariel Moore - Joining the Work Force Cassidy Morse – Medaille College

16

Keri Moschinger – University of Southern Maine Zachary Norton – Franklin Pierce University Paige O'Dette – New England College Kaitlyn O'Toole – River Valley Community College Forrest Oberst – Keene State College Danielle Paskerta – River Valley Community College Alexander Peck – Keene State College Meagen Pelton – Keene Beauty Academy Andrea Perkins – River Valley Community College Jessica Phillips – Castleton State College Noah Pierpont – Plymouth State University Katherine Pilvelait – River Valley Community College Kevin Plummer – Keene State College Hillory Pratt-Fisher - Joining the Work Force Paige Putnam – Southern Maine Community College Lauren Ramsey – Franklin Pierce University Kaian Richards-Wilkes – Plymouth State University Ryan Rumrill - Army Edward Ryan, Jr. – Post Graduation Studies

Amber Sanders - Joining the Work Force Chloe Schoppmeyer – New Hampshire Institute of Art Thomasa Seavey - Navy Megan Sellarole – University of New Hampshire Sara Sheppard – River Valley Community College Jacadi Simard – Keene Beauty Academy Marie Simoneaux – Temple University Brianna Smidutz – River Valley Community College Conlin Smith – Keene State College Crystal Smith – Army

Jered Smith - Joining the Work Force Megan Smith-Kemp – River Valley Community College Sabrina Sodders – University of Southern Maine Henry Stanley – Franklin Pierce College Kaleb Staples – River Valley Community College Regan Stillwell - Joining the Work Force Kayla Stinson - River Valley Community College Joshua Sullivan – Southern New Hampshire University Siana Surles – River Valley Community College Victoria Taylor – Joining the Work Force

Jasmine Tenney – Norwich University Justin Thayer - Joining the Work Force Elliott Turner – Daniel Webster College Tyler Vosteen – University of Southern Maine Vanessa Waddell – River Valley Community College Zakary Walker – Joining the Work Force Alanie Wanders – River Valley Community Nicole Welling – University of New England Rachel Welling – Becker College Adam Westney - Joining the Work Force Matthew Westover - Joining the Work Force Matthew Wetherby - Joining the Work Force Jeremy Williams – River Valley Community College Cody Willis – Keene State College Elizabeth Wilson - Joining the Work Force Samuel Wiltanger – Community College of Vermont Patrick Wright – Keene State College Jessica Zabielski – Keene State College

REPORT OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Lori Mowrey, Financial Services Manager

The 2011-2012 school year was my most challenging year ever as the department went through many organizational changes. We down-sized in hours and had two long time employees leave the district; then we implemented SubFinder and SubPay. The department restructured from three full time employees down to 1 full time and 2 part-time. We were very fortunate to find two new employees which fit the department needs perfectly. Denise Place is our new Accounts Payable Assistant who resides in Alstead. She proofs and processes over 7,500 invoices for  our  district’s  11  schools  and  multiple  departments  in  a  year’s  time.    Having been without an A/P Assistant for some time, she hit the ground running and her extensive payables background was evident. She has been doing a great job and been very helpful in picking up other miscellaneous administrative tasks in the department. Nick MacLeay is our Payroll Assistant. He processes payroll for over 500 employees throughout the district. When we interviewed Nick, he had an impressive educational resume, but not much practical experience. His determination was evident and we were confident his educational foundations and limited experience were a good match. Initially hired in accounts payable, opportunity soon presented and he moved up to the payroll position. Nick has been doing a good, solid job, always willing to help out wherever he can. Nick has also taken over management of SubFinder; the

17

automated system we use to place substitute coverage for employees on leave in the district. Taking the software a step further to improve efficiency, we are using the SubPay portion of the software which will import the day’s substitute’s work right into our payroll system. This saves data entry time. The district audit went very well this year. Because we utilize a paperless accounts payable process, the auditors are able to run their sampling at their fingertips, by taking one of our laptops and simply proofing the backup documentation they are interested in. This is a vast improvement from pulling all the invoices by hand and handing them a huge stack of paper then getting them back in an hour and re-filing them. Our paperless, automated process saves time and money. There were no findings of fact this year, only a note to the financials regarding our statement of fixed assets and GASB 54. A copy can be seen on line or you can come and review the document at the Central Office. The Finance Department interacts with many of the employees throughout all of the eleven schools, and I must say that we have very dedicated, knowledgeable, hardworking employees at the Fall Mountain Regional School District and I enjoy working with all of them. I am proud to be part of the SAU 60!

FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE REPORT Bill Botting, Facilities Director

The department handled approximately 2,600 work orders in 20 buildings consisting of 343,793 interior square feet during the 11-12 school year. In addition there are 133 acres to manage in 5 towns. All of this is handled with a full time working maintenance staff of 5 and 2 part timers – 1 painter, 1 seasonal grounds helper with 1 Administrative Assistant who is shared with the Custodial and Transportation Manager.

Approximately 17% of the jobs were reoccurring weekly and monthly inspections in the areas of Refrigeration/Cleaning; Sprinkler Systems/Fire Pumps; Inspecting/Cleaning Range Hoods; Emergency Lights, Fire Extinguishers, Playgrounds; and Boilers/Boiler Rooms.

The other 80% of work orders occurred in the following Maintenance areas: HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Appliance Repair; Interior Maintenance and Carpentry; Equipment Installation and Repair; Furniture Assembly and Repair; Moving, Delivery and Unloading; Doors including Installation, Hardware and Keying; Lighting Repair; Locker Installation and Repair; Painting projects; Roofing; Grounds keeping including Athletic Fields, Fencing, Grounds Mowing and Landscaping, Parking Lot Maintenance, Playground Maintenance, Snow Removal and Sanding, and grounds equipment repair; Electrical including Fire Safety, Telephone and Technology Cabling and Installation, Clock and Bell Programming; Event Setup; and Vehicle Maintenance.

The remaining 3% of work orders occurred in the following custodial areas of carpets, flooring, pest control and recycling.

There were also many capital improvements completed last summer including two new roofs at Charlestown Middle and North Walpole Schools along with phase three of another roof installed at Alstead Primary. Energy conservation projects throughout the district included door and window replacements, attic insulation, a new water heater and two boiler overhauls. The High School renovations have been discussed under the project wrap up. The bus bay section of the Facilities, Maintenance and Transportation building was remodeled in order to accommodate maintenance on our newer, slightly longer buses.

This coming year we will continue to focus on energy conservation projects.

18

CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE REPORT Tim Tobin, Custodial Services Manager

This past summer a thorough cleaning of the school buildings was done working from the ceilings to the floors increasing the quality of the indoor air. Additional focus on indoor air quality saw the removal of old carpeting being replaced with refinished hard wood floors and vinyl composition tile. We are also investigating a new floor finishing system in areas with concrete floors which is seamless and very durable.

We have been continuing our award winning recycling programs with our handling of paper, cardboard and kitchen packaging. Another cost savings initiative was started by moving to a new vendor who has helped us to benchmark custodial tasks along with product needs by building. This data has enabled us to cut down on unnecessary product ordering. It has also aided us in prioritization, coordination and sequencing of facility needs.

Future plans include replacing out dated equipment with multipurpose cleaning machines to not only streamline cleaning tasks but to clean more efficiently and effectively.

The Wheels on the Bus Go Round Did you know we traveled over 400,000 miles last year?

That is 16 times around the world and back! TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Jane Stansbery, Transportation Manager

We would like to share a little insight into the daily operation of the  district’s  transportation department. This year we leased a new fleet of Navistar IC school buses. We were able to consolidate bus routes without making any major changes to the existing bus stops. The new fleet now includes fourteen (2013) 77 passengers buses, two (2013) 32 passenger buses equipped with wheel chair accessibility, and three (2010) 77 passenger buses used for various trips and breakdown coverage. We have six five-passenger vans that are used for special runs, the High School job coach program and/or where buses are unable to travel.

The fleet completes fourteen full bus routes in each of the five attendance areas twice a day. Our route buses travel approximately 85 to 100 miles a day. In addition to the regular routes, the daily schedule includes two special education routes, two van routes, three Keene (CVC) runs, four runs to Springfield Tech, eight midday runs (which includes Pre-K, Early Learning Center and Headstart) and a late 4 PM bus run from the high school to each attendance area for students involved in after school activities. It runs four days (M-TH) to Alstead, Charlestown, North Walpole and Walpole. Our summer program has 5-7 bus routes and runs five weeks starting the last week in June.

Helping the Environment We are proud to be eco-friendly by using Bio-diesel in our buses. Each bus is equipped with a Webasto Engine heater which allows the bus to warm up without having to  idle,  which  is  in  compliance  with  the    “No  Idling  Law”.        All of the buses are equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The DPF system is designed to reduce diesel pollution by 60 to 90 percent. These initiatives not only help the environment, they help to improve the air quality for the students on board.

Additional Safety Equipment The  entire  fleet  has  been  outfitted  with  “ON SPOT CHAINS.”    These chains have 12 links per wheel, our last fleet had only 6 links. The chains work by spinning under the rear tires giving the bus better traction on ice and snow packed roads. The Department of Transportation requires bus tire treads to be 2/32 thick on the front and 4/32 on the rear. As part of our maintenance agreement (at no extra cost) our tread on all tires are 8/32 thick from November to April. Industry studies over the past few years have seen changes in seats as well. The new seat backs are now six inches taller which

19

have been found to keep students safer in accident situations. New LED lights including the strobe light on top of the bus allows the bus to be very visible in any kind of weather.

At the end of our runs, when all of our students are home safely, we shut down our buses with a smile and prepare them for another day knowing that every trip is worth it. We have contributed our best to these young people so they may become successful in their dreams/goals.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Michelle Gould, Human Resource Specialist

It has been a busy year in the newly formed Human Resource Office. This year we welcomed 67 new employees!

New faces can be found in almost every one of our school buildings and departments, bringing our employee count to 512. HR had the pleasure of welcoming each and every one of them during a new hire orientation. Starting a new job can   be   exciting   and   scary   at   the   same   time.     It   is   HR’s  mission   to   help   ease   this   transition   and   provide   support   to  employees. At their new hire orientation, employees were provided a thorough review of benefit offerings, completed payroll paperwork, were provided District employment policies and procedures and a point of contact for any questions.

We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of applications for employment that the District is receiving. Last year we received 954 applications, a 66% increase from the previous year. To allow for efficient routing and screening of applications, HR implemented an online recruiting system called Applitrack. Applitrack has allowed the District to maximize the capabilities of the HR department and facilitated applicant screening and communication with hiring administrators, keeping costs low for the District, and matching well to District initiatives in regards to technology and being green.

Like most employers, health care has also been a focus for us this year. The District recently completed a transition in health insurance plans designed to help control health care costs for District and ultimately our taxpayers and employees. This transition was completed in stages due to union agreements and was successfully finished over the summer. HR provided open enrollment materials to all eligible employees and conducted benefit meetings to ensure all active employees and retirees affected by the change had an opportunity to have their questions answered. Meeting the   District   mission   of   maximizing   our   children’s   academic,   technological,   artistic,   athletic,   and   social   skills   to   be  productive 21st century citizens is only possible through our employees. By supporting our employees, we support our students.

20

FOOD SERVICE REPORT

Kim Burton, Food Service Director

At the start of the 2011-2012 school year, we brought our food service management completely in-house. This change allowed us to have more flexibility in purchasing, shopping the sales, buying local and building menus around available product. Flexibility allows us to offer new, exciting and higher quality foods to our students. The Senate Farm Bill for fresh fruits and vegetables has grown in the district. We started with 3 schools on the initiative and this year we now have 7. This program allows us to make available fresh fruits and vegetables at no charge to students during the school day.

As part of a government initiative, the USDA changed portion standards as well as ingredient allowances to address childhood obesity. These changes required new menu writing to include more fruit and vegetable offerings along with 50% or higher whole grain usage. Luckily, we had already been moving in this healthier direction, so changes weren’t too severe. Fall Mountain Regional School District was the second district in the state to be qualified for the additional “6  Cent”  meal reimbursement meant to offset increasing costs with the new menu standards.

The department holds in-service trainings during the school year to address changes in laws and to reinforce current safe practices. Last fall we completed Blood Borne Pathogen Training as well as Harassment and Discrimination Training. SERV Safe training is going to be completed by the entire staff in the coming year along with NAMI Suicide Prevention Training. Our staff is well trained and takes pride in the food we serve the students of the district.

We presently run 5 main production kitchens at Charlestown Primary and Middle, Walpole Elementary, Vilas Middle and the High School; with modified production occurring at the smaller schools who also receive partially prepared foods via courier. Throughout the district there are multiple offerings and choices available for lunch. Students and staff can choose to follow the main event choice for that day or to substitute items to their taste. In addition, made to order sandwich and fresh salad bars are available at the High School. Expanded choice has been well received and we are always happy to take students suggestions. Last year our staff of 18 along with our food service substitutes prepared and served over 140,000 lunches.

21

Annual District Meeting Minutes from Thursday, February 9, 2012 for the 2012-2013 School Year

The meeting convened, pursuant to the warrant, at the Fall Mountain Regional High School in the Town of Langdon in said district on the 9th day of February, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM by Moderator David Edkins. The Fall Mountain Regional High School JROTC Color Guard Cadets, Richard Aumand II, Shawn Taylor, Trevor Towsley, Dalton Hunkler and Shaun LeCoste who presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moderator Edkins introduced the Fall Mountain Regional School District School Board, Chair Andy Collins, Vice Chair Gabe St. Pierre, Mary Henry, Jim Elsesser, John Streeter, Lilla DeCoste and Rob Pearson. Also introduced were Budget Committee Chair John Hoyt, Vice Chair Charles Shaw, Robert Beaudry, Kim Mastrianni, Stephen Varone, John Tuthill and Board Clerk. Moderator Edkins recognized Superintendent Debra Livingston, Assistant Superintendent Lori Landry and Business Administrator Jamie Teague. Dr. Livingston introduced the school Principals, Assistant Principals and the IT Director. Moderator Edkins reviewed the rules of order and proceeded to read the warrant. 1. Shall the school district raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $27,224,460? Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be $27,472,269, which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the district or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. The Budget Committee recommends this article (4-Yes, 2-No, 1-Absent). The School Board does not recommend this article (6-Yes, 1-No). The School Board Recommends $28,024,459 (6-Yes, 1-Absent). Motion: (John Hoyt, Walpole/Charles Shaw, Walpole) to open discussion on Article 1. Budget Committee Chair, John Hoyt spoke to Warrant Article 1 explaining that the budget committee had recommended an $110,000,000 decrease from the proposed budget because they felt that the tax impact was too great at this time and that the reduction was appropriate. Mary Henry spoke on behalf of the school board stating that the proposed budget supported material resources, building improvements, and district staff. State and federal reductions funding over the years has left it up to tax payers to make up the difference. Ms. Henry encouraged taxpayers to not support this budget. Gabe St. Pierre addressed the article as well. He felt that we need to provide the teachers with more support but does not feel that more funding is needed to do that. Darren Honey (Alstead) asked how the proposed cuts would impact student performance. Andy Collins explained that the board had worked hard to get to where they were. There were no frills in the original figure proposed to the budget committee by the administration. Recently the NECAP scores were published and we are making gains. Mr. Collins expressed his feelings that these cuts would impact the education of our students. Dave DeCoste (Walpole) asked the budget committee how these cuts could possibly make our education system better. Charles Shaw stated that it was a subjective question that education will be impacted. The budget committee was trying to present a budget that would have a lesser impact on taxes. The proposed budget had a 10.3 percent increase on taxes. Dr. Shaw felt that in this tough economic time, difficult decisions need to be made. Dr. Shaw also commented about the great leadership there is in the district. He expressed that the Budget Committee felt that they had come up with some level of compromise. Gerry Henry (Langdon) felt that the Budget Committee should apologize to the children and asked how the cuts of a Science and Math teachers are justified. Dr. Shaw responded and explained that the budget committee does not make decisions on where the cuts come from.

22

Mr. Henry commented that it does not leave administration a choice with cuts like this. Darren Honey (Alstead) asked why Math and Science are being cut and if people were being cut based on merit. Debra Livingston explained that the administration began the budgeting process very early in the year. 78 percent of the budget is district staff and with a decrease of 800,000.00, difficult decisions needed to be made. Darren Honey (Alstead) asked why administration decided on science and math. Dr. Livingston explained that it came down to projected enrollment and class sizes. Conan Cooke (Acworth) stated that he had looked through last couple of years of annual reports and had seen a continuous increase in spending however; we are still a district in need of improvement and felt that nothing had changed. Dr. Shaw stated that he does feel that the administration has focused their efforts of education. Debra Livingston stated that there have been changes and that it is projected that we will be making AYP this year in both areas. She also commented that it was the goal to have 85 percent of students reading by end of third grade. We have hit that mark. Mary Henry spoke stating  that  this  is  not  a  business.  Everyone’s  expenses  have  increased.  College  expenses  have  more  than  doubled.  She  understands the concerns, but we need to educate our students and give them the best. Brenda Wallace (Walpole) asked if the No Child Left Behind Act was still a mandate and still in effect. Dr. Livingston responded, stating yes, however that within a year there are expected to be several changes. Gordon Goodwin (Acworth) stated that has attended many school meetings and that the conversations are similar year after year. Mr. Goodwin expressed a need for other ideas and commented that employees have continued to receive raises when other people have not. Also stated was that he is not against education. Brenda Melius (Charlestown) stated that she is a graduate of Fall Mountain. He nephew attends the high school and she is frustrated that there are not more advanced placement classes offered. Sarah Manning (Walpole) spoke on behalf of the Walpole Site Based Committee stating that they would like to see 250,00.00 be added back into the proposed budget for cut teacher positions. Beth Edson (Charlestown) asked what the figure based on. In listening to proposed budget it seems that some of these cuts are severe. Ms. Edson feels that it is important to give these children everything that they need. Nancy Houghton (Charlestown) asked if the administration has considered making any reductions in the administrative positions, as she had noticed that there were positions posted in the newspaper. Jamie Teague responded stating that the positions are replacements due to restructuring of the finance office. One position will become two. This allows us to pay less in benefits. The Distance Learning Lab position has not been filled yet which was part of renovation project. The other is a retirement position. Motion: (Sara Manning, Walpole/Jerry Henry, Langdon) to amend the budget to add $250,000 to the proposed school budget raising the figure to $27,474,460.00. Motion passed. Darren Honey (Alstead) stated that although value has been changed there will be no guarantee on what is put back into the budget. Dr. Livingston responded by stating that the administration will have to get back together and look at things again. Darren Honey (Alstead) asked what the law is on class size in kindergarten. Mr. Collins (Walpole) responded stating that he was not sure but if student numbers required it, the class would be available. Wayne Wallace (Walpole) asks if anyone wants to make a motion to accept original figure. No one responded. Andy Collins (Walpole) expressed his appreciation for the amendment and felt that it was the responsible thing to do.

23

Moderator Edkins closed consideration of Article 1. 2. To see if the district will vote to approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Fall Mountain Regional School Board and the Fall Mountain Educational Support Staff Association which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits projected at current staffing levels: School Year Estimated Yearly Increase 2012-2013 $92,802 2013-2014 $125,138 2014-2015 $113,928 and further to raise and appropriate $92,802 for the upcoming fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over those of the appropriation at current staffing levels paid in the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The School Board recommends this article (6 - yes, 1 - no). The Budget Committee recommends this article (4-Yes, 2-No, 1-Absent). Motion: (Jim Elsesser, Acworth/Andy Collins, Walpole) to open a discussion on Article 2. Mr. Elsesser explained that this agreement was made over a course of two years. Hearing no further discussion, Moderator Edkins closed consideration of this article. 3. To see if the District will vote to withdraw $300,000 from the High School Capital Reserve Fund to offset a portion of the expense already included in the operating budget on the second principal payment for the High School Renovation Project. The School Board recommends this article (7-Yes, 0-No). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 1-Absent). Motion: (Gabe St. Pierre, Charlestown/John Streeter, Charlestown) to open discussion of Article 3. Mr. St. Pierre explained that this article is a revenue only article with no impact to tax payers. Conan Cook (Acworth) asked why we are not using this to pay down debt. Jamie Teague explained that at this time we are trying not to draw it down to zero as the fire sprinkler system has been deemed inadequate and the high school parking lot will need to be addressed soon. The current interest rate is at 2 percent. Hearing no further discussion, Moderator Edkins closed consideration of this article. 4. To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate $40,000 for a portion of the new roof for the Charlestown Middle School, and to withdraw $40,000 from the Charlestown Capital Reserve Fund. The School Board recommends this article (4-Yes, 0-No, 3-Absent). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 0-No, 1-Abstention). Motion: (John Streeter, Charlestown/Mary Henry, Langdon) to open a discussion on Article 4. Mr. Streeter explained that the middle school roof is in desperate need of repair. 5. To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate $45,000 for a portion of the new roof for the North Walpole School, and to withdraw $45,000 from the Walpole Capital Reserve Fund. The School Board recommends this article (4-Yes, 0-No, 3-Absent). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 0-No, 1-Abstention). Motion: (Lil DeCoste, Walpole/Andy Collins, Walpole) to open a discussion on Article 5. Ms. DeCoste explained that the North Walpole School roof is in need of repair. Hearing no further discussions, Moderator Edkins closed consideration of this article. 6. To see if the district will vote to raise and appropriate $32,810 to be added to the Alstead Elementary Schools Capital Reserve Fund established in 2006. These funds will be held by the Alstead Trustees of Trust Funds and no withdrawals shall be made without consent of the voters. The School Board recommends this article (7-Yes, 0-No). Motion: (Rob Pearson, Alstead/Mary Henry, Langdon) to open a discussion on Article 6. Rob Pearson spoke to this article. 7. To see if the district will vote to raise and appropriate $4,410 to be added to the Acworth Elementary School Capital Reserve Fund established in 2006. These funds will be held by the Acworth Trustees of Trust Funds and no withdrawals shall be made without consent of the voters. The School Board recommends this article (7-Yes, 0-No). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 1-Absent)

24

Motion: (Jim Elsesser, Acworth/Mary Henry, Langdon) to open a discussion on Article 7. Mr. Elsesser provided a brief explanation of the article. Hearing no further discussions, Moderator Edkins closed consideration of this article. 8. To see if the district will vote to raise and appropriate $2,565 to be added to the Langdon Elementary School Capital Reserve Fund established in 2006. These funds will be held by the Langdon Trustees of Trust Funds and no withdrawals shall be made without consent of the voters. The School Board recommends this article (7-Yes, 0-No). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 1-Absent). Motion: (Mary Henry, Langdon/John Streeter, Charlestown) to open a discussion on Article 8. Ms. Henry provided a brief description of the article. Hearing no further discussions, Moderator Edkins closed consideration of this article. 9. To see if the district will vote to raise and appropriate $62,715 to be added to the Charlestown Elementary Schools Capital Reserve Fund established in 2006. These funds will be held by the Charlestown Trustees of Trust Funds and no withdrawals shall be made without consent of the voters. The School Board recommends this article (7-Yes, 0-No). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 1-Absent). Motion: (Andy Collins, Walpole/Rob Pearson, Alstead) to open a discussion on Article 9. Mr. Collins provided a brief description of the article. Hearing no further discussions, Moderator Edkins closed consideration of this article.

10. To see if the district will vote to raise and appropriate $46,365 to be added to the Walpole Elementary Schools Capital Reserve Fund established in 2006. These funds will be held by the Walpole Trustees of Trust Funds and no withdrawals shall be made without consent of the voters. The School Board recommends this article (7-Yes, 0-No). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 1-Absent). Motion: (Andy Collins, Walpole/Mary Henry, Langdon) to open a discussion on Article 10. Mr. Collins spoke to this article. Hearing no further discussions, Moderator Edkins closed consideration of this article.

11. To  see  if  the  district  will  vote  to  appropriate  up  to  $500,000  in  the  district’s  capital  reserve  funds  with  the  breakdown  as  follows: 3.06% up to $15,324 to be added to the Acworth Capital Reserve Fund; 7.53% up to $37,653 to be added to the Alstead Capital Reserve Fund; 21.95% up to $109,749 to be added to the Charlestown Capital Reserve Fund; 2.69% up to $13,427 to be added to the Langdon Capital Reserve Fund; 14.77% up to $73,847 to be added to the Walpole Capital Reserve Fund and 50% for up to $250,000 to be placed in the High School Capital Reserve Fund, with said funds to come solely from any year-end unassigned general fund balance. These funds are to be held by Trustees of Trust Funds in the respective towns and no withdrawals shall be made without consent of the voters. The School Board recommends this article (4-Yes, 0-No, 3-Absent). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 0-No, 1-Abstention). Motion: (Andy Collins, Walpole/Jim Elsesser) to open discussion on Article 11. Mr. Collins explained that the monies have already been raised, in the past all of it would have gone to the high school capital reserve. This article will split it, the high school at 50 percent and then divide the remaining 50 percent between towns. Darren Honey (Alstead) asked for clarification on ADM. Hearing no further discussions, Moderator Edkins closed consideration of this article. 12. Shall the district vote to rescind its adoption of a budget committee pursuant to RSA 32:14 and RSA 195:12a? The School Board recommends this article (5-Yes, 2-No). The Budget Committee recommends this article (4-Yes, 2-No, 1-Absent). Motion (Lilla DeCoste, Walpole/Andy Collins, Walpole) to open a discussion on Article 12. Andy Collins explained that the budget committee has been in existence since 2005. There has been difficulty filing the positions in recent years. Darren Honey (Alstead) asked when this would take effect. Mr. Collins explained it would be for next year. Bill Perron (Walpole) stated that he had served on the committee for many years. He did not think much of it when it formed and does not think much of it now.

25

School PS K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TotalAlstead Primary 13 26 11 18 18 11 97Sarah Porter 6 7 9 3 25Acworth 3 8 2 10 23Vilas 28 29 32 33 122

Total Alstead 13 26 20 33 29 24 28 29 32 33 0 0 0 0 267Charlestown Primary 22 51 38 29 28 34 30 232North Charlestown 15 12 14 15 16 72Charlestown Middle 40 54 53 147

Total Charlestown 22 51 53 41 42 49 46 40 54 53 0 0 0 0 451Walpole Primary 22 42 64North Walpole 22 36 33 91Walpole Elementary 39 39 44 28 150

Total Walpole 0 22 42 22 36 33 39 39 44 28 0 0 0 0 305Pre-School 23 23

Total Elementary 58 99 115 96 107 106 113 108 130 114 0 0 0 0 1,046High School 149 135 120 147 551

Total District 58 99 115 96 107 106 113 108 130 114 149 135 120 147 1,597

Fall Mountain Regional School District2013-2014 Enrollment Projections

Travis Orson (Charlestown) stated that he felt that the budget committee has been a positive thing from the beginning. He was in favor of allowing the public to decide. Gordon Goodwin (Charlestown) spoke up and said that he felt that having extra people to look at the budget is not a bad thing. Lil DeCoste (Walpole) stated that the fact remains that we have 6 members on a 7 person committee with no one to fill the vacant seats for next term. Jim Elsesser comments that he understands that people like the balance between education and monies. The school board does do that now. Matt Sexton (Alstead) stated that he understands that being on the budget committee can be an obnoxious job however he is disappointed to hear that it is not supported. Albert St. Pierre (Charlestown) commented that there is a balance between the school board and budget committee, when you have a committee doing both, you should consider what can happen. 13. To see if the district will vote to raise and appropriate an amount not to exceed $122,500 to purchase the property located at 8 Murphy Hill Road in Alstead, NH abutting the Vilas School. This appropriation will become Null and Void if the sale of the property does not go through. The School Board recommends this article (7-Yes, 0-No). The Budget Committee recommends this article (6-Yes, 0-No, 1-Abstention). Motion: (Rob Pearson, Alstead/Mary Henry, Langdon) to open a discussion to Article 13. Rob Pearson spoke to article stating that it is always a good idea to consider property when it abuts a school. Darren Honey (Alstead) asked if the property was purchased, would it be owed by the school district and if it would be tax exempt. The answer was yes. Sara Vogel (Acworth) asked if there would be an impact on taxes in towns other than Alstead. Jamie Teague explained that there would be an effect on tuition rates for one year after purchase. Moderator Edkins declared the meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Misty D. Bushee, School Board Clerk

26

2013-2014 School District Warrant Articles and Information

Warrant Article #1. Shall the school district raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $28,061,628? Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be $27,790,306, which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the district or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. The School Board recommends this article (5-Yes, 1-No, 1-Absent).

Information on Warrant #1: This article funds the operating budget for the 2013-2014 school year, but does not include appropriations for any other article. The projected tax impact for this article is as follows – depending upon a yes or no vote on an expenditure offset in Article 3 which may result in tax rate savings:

*Pending Senate Bill 40 which may restore some of the Adequacy Aid which was cut; rates may go down.

Warrant Article #2. To see if the district will vote to approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Fall Mountain Regional School Board and the Fall Mountain Teachers Association which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits at the current staffing levels: School Year Estimated Yearly Increase 2013-2014 $424,370 2014-2015 $210,258 2015-2016 $209,989 and further to raise and appropriate the sum of $424,370 for the current fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels in accordance with the most recent collective bargaining agreement. The School Board recommends this article (6-Yes, 0-No, 1-Absent). Information on Warrant #2: This article funds the first year of a three year labor contract between the school board and the teachers association and approves the continuation of a current year Cost of Living raise for the top step teachers. It is important to note the increases include another full day of work, continuation of a COLA of $112,154 which will end if not re-voted as well as $90,000 in non-salary advanced degree and professional development monies, which if not used will revert to surplus. The projected tax impact for year one of this article is as follows:

TOWN Projected Tax Rate Increases – Year One Acworth $0.28 Alstead $0.36 Charlestown $0.67 Langdon $0.36 Walpole $0.27

2012/2013 2013/2014 Estimated Change School Estimated Increase/ on a Property TOWN Tax Rate School Tax Rate (Decrease) Assessed at $100,000 Acworth* $11.37 $11.76 $0.39 $39.00 Alstead $13.63 $15.30 $1.67 $167.00 Charlestown* $19.28 $21.13 $1.85 $185.00 Langdon $16.03 $16.04 $0.01 $1.00 Walpole $13.34 $13.87 $0.53 $53.00

27

Warrant Article #3. To see if the District will vote to withdraw $300,000 from the High School Capital Reserve Fund to offset a portion of the expense on the principal payment for the High School Renovation Project. The School Board recommends this article (6 -Yes, 0-No, 1-Absent).

Information on Warrant #3: The current balance in the High School Capital Reserve Fund is $601,275. Passage of this article will not increase property taxes, it will instead help to decrease the property tax rates mentioned in Article 1 by the following amounts:

Warrant Article #4. To see if the residents of Alstead will vote to appropriate $30,000 to hire an architectural services firm to evaluate identified site alternatives to build a new gym, assist in facility and capacity planning for the Vilas School renovation, prepare general site plans and building designs, and provide related architectural analysis as requested; with said funds to be withdrawn from the Alstead Capital Reserve Fund. The School Board recommends this article (6-Yes, 0-No, 1-Absent).

Information on Warrant #4: This article will fund hiring an architectural services firm to meet with the Vilas Renovation Committee and other Alstead stakeholders in order to provide professional services relating to the planning, development, and design/renovation of Alstead Schools Campus. This article will not raise taxes and only Alstead votes will be tallied. The current balance in the Alstead Capital Reserve Fund is approximately $127,420. If you have any questions regarding this potential project, please contact Principal Gail Rowe or Committee Chair Glenn Elsesser. Information can also  be  found  on  the  district’s  website  under  the Alstead Schools section.

Warrant Article #5. To see if the voters of Langdon will raise and appropriate $16,000 to be placed in the Langdon Capital Reserve, this article is contingent upon Warrant Article #3 passing. The School Board recommends this article (6-Yes, 0-No, 1-Absent).

Information on Warrant #5: The passing of Article #3 is due to provide a savings in the tax rate to Langdon, causing it to dip lower than the current year. In an effort to help defray the future tax ramification of updating the sprinkler system and keep the tax rate level, it was decided to allow the tax payers the choice of placing the savings from the offset article in the reserve. The current balance in the Langdon Capital Reserve is $19,530.

Warrant Article #6. To see if  the  district  will  vote  to  appropriate  up  to  $500,000  in  the  district’s  capital  reserve  funds  with the breakdown as follows: 3.06% up to $15,324 to be added to the Acworth Capital Reserve Fund; 7.53% up to $37,653 to be added to the Alstead Capital Reserve Fund; 21.95% up to $109,749 to be added to the Charlestown Capital Reserve Fund; 2.69% up to $13,427 to be added to the Langdon Capital Reserve Fund; 14.77% up to $73,847 to be added to the Walpole Capital Reserve Fund and 50% for up to $250,000 to be placed in the High School Capital Reserve Fund, with said funds to come solely from any year-end unassigned general fund balance. These funds are to be held by Trustees of Trust Funds in the respective towns and no withdrawals shall be made without consent of the voters. The School Board recommends this article (6-Yes, 0-No, 1-Absent).

2013/2014 2013/2014 Estimated Estimated Savings Estimated Estimated (Decrease) on a Property TOWN Tax Rate w/Art. 3 Assessed at $100,000 Acworth $11.76 $11.57 ($0.19) ($19.00) Alstead $15.30 $15.04 ($0.26) ($26.00) Charlestown $21.13 $20.63 ($0.50) ($50.00) Langdon $16.04 $15.76 ($0.28) ($28.00) Walpole $13.87 $13.66 ($0.21) ($21.00)

28

2011-12 Received 2012-13 Budget 2013-14 Budget Increase/Decrease % of ChangeGeneral Fund Revenues

Local Sources10-1111 Current Appropriation 14,349,469 15,189,682 16,243,420 1,053,738 6.9%

Transfers from Fund Balance 0 481,508 0 (481,508) -100.0%10-1321 Tuition - Regular- In-State 186,805 182,000 195,000 13,000 7.1%10-1323 Tuition - Charlestown Elementary 0 0 15,480 15,480 #N/A10-1324 Tuition - Sarah Porter Elementary 0 0 15,480 15,480 #N/A10-1510-1 Interest on Investments - Bank 2,163 4,000 4,000 0 0.0%10-1510-2 Interest on Investments - Vilas Trust 20,000 20,000 20,000 0 0.0%10-1990 Miscellaneous-computer sales HS 20,973 0 17,200 17,200 #N/A

Total 14,579,410 15,877,190 16,510,580 633,390 4.0%

State Sources10-3110 Equitable Education Aid 8,748,755 8,748,755 8,279,358 (469,397) -5.4%10-3210-4 Building Aid - FMRHS 499,671 499,671 499,671 0 0.0%10-3210-2 Building Aid - Charlestown 60,717 60,717 60,717 0 0.0%10-3230 Catastrophic Aid 349,560 346,227 346,227 0 0.0%10-3241 Vocational Tuition Aid 196,192 183,398 183,398 0 0.0%10-3242 Vocational Transportation Aid 15,921 20,677 20,677 0 0.0%

Total 9,870,816 9,859,445 9,390,048 (469,397) -4.8%

Federal Sources10-4581 Education Jobs Funding Distribution 240,550 0 0 0 #N/A10-4580 Medicaid Distribution 215,702 180,000 180,000 0 0.0%

Other SourcesTransfer From Capital Reserve - Ctown 40,000 0 0 #N/ATransfer From Capital Reserve - Wpole 45,000 0 0 #N/A

10-5251 Transfer From HS Capital Reserve Fund 300,000 300,000 0 (300,000) #N/ATotal 300,000 385,000 0 (385,000) 0.0%

Total General Fund 24,965,928 26,301,635 26,080,628 (221,007) -0.8%

Special Revenue Fund RevenuesLocal Sources

21-1610 Food Service - Regular Sales 337,221 545,000 545,000 0 0.0%21-1630 Food Service - Function Sales 23,265 35,000 35,000 0 0.0%21-5221 Trans From GF to Food Fund 105,345 0 0 0 #N/A22-1920 Special Project Donations 16,595 0 0 0 #N/A22-1990 Misc. Incl. Indirect Cost Revenue 19,471 20,000 20,000 0 0.0%

Total 501,898 600,000 600,000 0 0.0%

State Sources21-3260 Child Nutrition 7,729 6,000 6,000 0 0.0%22-3270 Driver Education 316,752 0 0 0 #N/A

Total 324,481 6,000 6,000 0 0.0%

Federal Sources21-4560 Child Nutrition 195,000 195,000 0 0.0%22-4520 Title I 827,050 390,000 390,000 0 0.0%22-4530 Elementary/Secondary (IASA) 215,182 205,000 205,000 0 0.0%22-4540 Vocational Education 49,983 70,000 70,000 0 0.0%22-4570 Disabilities Programs 526,568 420,000 420,000 0 0.0%22-4590 All Other Grants 0 95,000 95,000 0 0.0%

Total 3,271,540 1,375,000 1,375,000 0 0.0%

Total Special Revenue Fund 4,097,919 1,981,000 1,981,000 0 0.0%

Capital Projects Fund Revenues30-5110 Loan/Bond Princpal 1,142,452 0 0 0 #N/A

Total Capital Projects Fund 1,142,452 0 0 0 #N/A

Total Revenue 30,206,299 28,282,635 28,061,628 (221,007) -0.8%

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROJECTED REVENUES2013-2014 BUDGET

Information on Warrant #6: This article adds additional money to the fund for future capital needs, but only from general fund surplus and will  not   increase  the  towns’   tax  bases. The split is based on 50% placed in the Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon and Walpole Capital Reserve Funds using the percentages derived from ADM and 50% to be placed in the Fall Mountain High School Capital Reserve Fund.

To Follow please find the projected 2013-2014 District Budget. The projected Revenues are shown first followed by the projected expenditures. It is important to note that Adequacy Aid from the State has been reduced by $469,397. The changes in Transfers from Fund Balance and Transfers from High School Capital Reserve may be reinstated if Warrant Articles #3 and #6 are passed.

29

2011-12 Expended 2012-13 Budget 2013-14 Budget Increase/Decrease % of Change

INSTRUCTION

REGULAR PROGRAMS 1100-112 Teacher Salaries $5,510,027 $5,923,124 $5,760,113 ($163,011) -2.75%1100-113 Teacher Aides 96,221 64,922 90,098 25,176 38.78%1100-120 Substitutes 239,068 155,000 155,000 0 0.00%1100-140 Sabbatical leave 0 0 0 0 #N/A1100-211 Health Insurance 964,966 1,049,916 1,042,956 (6,960) -0.66%1100-212 Dental Insurance 73,816 78,976 79,576 600 0.76%1100-214 Disability Insurance 12,837 15,767 15,420 (347) -2.20%1100-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 122,833 107,987 99,987 (8,000) -7.41%1100-221 Social Security 360,041 392,826 385,921 (6,905) -1.76%1100-222 Medicare 84,181 91,873 90,257 (1,616) -1.76%1100-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 124 372 475 103 27.69%1100-232 Retirement/Teachers 628,775 663,067 816,073 153,006 23.08%1100-233 403B Contribution 51,298 46,620 42,930 (3,690) -7.92%1100-234 Teacher Sick Leave Buyback 120,949 0 38,735 38,735 #N/A1100-235 Teacher Early Retirement Payments 78,889 84,863 80,571 (4,292) -5.06%1100-260 Workers Compensation 25,450 36,927 39,362 2,435 6.59%1100-320 Instructional Tutors 2,695 0 3,800 3,800 #N/A1100-430 Repairs & Maintenance 49,740 63,550 64,300 750 1.18%1100-550 Printing 0 0 0 0 #N/A1100-580 Travel 13,149 23,207 21,450 (1,757) -7.57%1100-610 Supplies 147,555 140,853 149,688 8,835 6.27%1100-640 Books & Info Resources 124,939 81,120 86,253 5,132 6.33%1100-641 Curriculum Improvements 40,747 35,500 26,300 (9,200) -25.92%1100-730 Equipment 211,752 151,234 237,845 86,611 57.27%1100-810 Dues 5,760 6,815 7,540 725 10.64%1100-890 Graduation 8,044 7,700 9,400 1,700 22.08%

TOTAL REGULAR INSTRUCTION $8,973,854 $9,222,220 $9,344,050 $121,830 1.32%

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

1200-110 Special Education Director $76,407 $78,000 $80,340 $2,340 3.00%1200-111 Student Services Coordinator 68,708 70,769 72,892 2,123 3.00%1200-112 Teachers Salaries 1,080,929 1,146,729 1,149,838 3,109 0.27%1200-113 Aide Salaries 1,166,875 1,331,054 1,482,845 151,791 11.40%1200-114 Specialists Salaries 473,364 486,510 561,805 75,295 15.48%1200-115 Secretary Salaries 50,277 59,080 61,445 2,365 4.00%1200-116 Ext Year Summer Pgrm 63,139 70,200 65,000 (5,200) -7.41%1200-117 VASE Coordinator 0 0 0 0 #N/A1200-120 Substitute Teachers 29,845 15,600 15,600 0 0.00%1200-121 Substitute Aides 45,735 51,100 51,100 0 0.00%1200-122 Substitute Secretaries 0 0 0 0 #N/A1200-211 Health Insurance 351,608 364,668 374,802 10,134 2.78%1200-212 Dental Insurance 27,043 32,553 34,069 1,516 4.66%1200-214 Disability Insurance 6,771 8,432 9,061 629 7.46%1200-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 73,845 82,440 82,440 0 0.00%1200-221 Social Security 182,844 209,936 224,310 14,374 6.85%1200-222 Medicare 42,762 49,100 52,462 3,362 6.85%1200-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 40,822 31,769 42,191 10,422 32.81%1200-232 Retirement/Teachers 147,567 165,320 225,657 60,337 36.50%1200-233 403B Contribution 19,450 18,908 16,507 (2,401) -12.70%1200-260 Workers Compensation 13,097 20,029 23,328 3,299 16.47%1200-320 Clinical Services 57,819 64,400 68,800 4,400 6.83%1200-325 Prof Instructional Services - Alt Ed 0 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%1200-330 Legal Counsel 7,385 7,000 7,000 0 0.00%1200-391 Professional Development 1,580 2,500 2,500 0 0.00%1200-430 Repairs to Equipment 814 2,000 1,500 (500) -25.00%1200-441 Rent 0 0 0 0 #N/A1200-534 Postage 2,189 2,284 2,568 284 12.43%1200-540 Advertising 268 500 500 0 0.00%1200-550 Printing 0 250 150 (100) -40.00%1200-560 Tuition 1,159,459 1,089,278 807,843 (281,435) -25.84%1200-561 Tuition Reserve for OOD 0 0 0 0 #N/A1200-580 Travel 17,508 23,060 21,710 (1,350) -5.85%1200-581 Out of Dist Travel 5,228 4,600 5,300 700 15.22%1200-610 Supplies 14,820 22,053 20,475 (1,578) -7.15%1200-640 Books & Info Resources 13,386 11,654 14,902 3,248 27.87%1200-730 Equipment 11,033 16,908 22,625 5,717 33.81%1200-810 Dues 820 1,020 1,020 0 0.00%1200-891 Community Base Pgm 4,800 6,348 7,173 825 13.00%

TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION $5,258,194 $5,548,052 $5,611,758 $63,707 1.15%

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

1300-112 Salaries $379,207 $390,360 $384,808 ($5,552) -1.42%1300-120 Substitute Teachers 2,730 1,000 1,000 0 0.00%1300-211 Health Insurance 48,672 35,660 35,660 0 0.00%1300-212 Dental Insurance 5,070 5,000 5,000 0 0.00%1300-214 Disability Insurance 826 1,057 1,042 (15) -1.42%1300-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 7,167 16,000 16,000 0 0.00%1300-221 Social Security 22,539 25,256 24,912 (344) -1.36%1300-222 Medicare 5,271 5,907 5,827 (80) -1.35%1300-232 Retirement/Teachers 42,850 44,111 54,489 10,378 23.53%1300-233 403B Contribution 2,772 4,938 4,938 0 0.00%1300-260 Workers' Compensation 1,583 2,410 2,590 180 7.47%1300-430 Repairs & Maintenance 9,109 8,450 9,700 1,250 14.79%1300-560 Tuition 349,179 334,753 340,753 6,000 1.79%1300-580 Travel 1,044 850 850 0 0.00%1300-610 Supplies 53,311 50,025 55,775 5,750 11.49%1300-640 Books & Info Resources 6,570 8,700 10,475 1,775 20.40%1300-730 Equipment 10,521 19,500 13,100 (6,400) -32.82%1300-810 Dues 345 760 270 (490) -64.47%

TOTAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS $948,765 $954,737 $967,189 $12,452 1.30%

OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

1400-111 Athletic Director $54,300 $55,929 $57,607 $1,678 3.00%1400-112 Interscholastic Salaries 121,065 126,646 126,646 0 0.00%1400-113 Intramural Salaries 745 900 900 0 0.00%1400-114 Non-athletic Salaries 47,400 52,055 52,055 0 0.00%

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2013-2014 BUDGET

30

1400-211 Health Insurance 0 0 0 0 #N/A1400-212 Dental Insurance 585 400 400 0 0.00%1400-214 Disability Insurance 329 156 160 4 2.56%1400-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 4,000 4,000 4,000 0 0.00%1400-221 Social Security 14,708 14,851 14,955 104 0.70%1400-222 Medicare 3,427 3,472 3,496 24 0.69%1400-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 2,642 4,922 6,204 1,282 26.05%1400-232 Retirement/Teachers 15,400 20,295 25,431 5,136 25.31%1400-233 403B Contributions 37 1,200 1,200 0 0.00%1400-260 Workers Compensation 1,031 1,416 1,554 138 9.75%1400-390 Purchased Services 54,998 73,000 73,348 348 0.48%1400-430 Repairs & Maintenance 5,347 6,000 6,000 0 0.00%1400-580 Travel 1,074 1,280 1,600 320 25.00%1400-610 Supplies 13,629 11,329 13,500 2,171 19.16%1400-730 Equipment 23,761 44,946 29,646 (15,300) -34.04%1400-810 Dues 2,700 3,100 3,100 0 0.00%

TOTAL CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS $367,180 $425,897 $421,802 ($4,095) -0.96%

TOTAL INSTRUCTION $15,547,993 $16,150,906 $16,344,799 $193,893 1.20%

SUPPORT SERVICES 2011-12 Expended 2012-13 Budget 2013-14 Budget Increase/Decrease % of Change

GUIDANCE SERVICES2120-112 Counselor Salaries $467,834 $534,733 $529,249 ($5,484) -1.03%2120-113 Secretary Salaries 73,175 72,234 74,476 2,242 3.10%2120-211 Health Insurance 92,074 95,048 94,758 (290) -0.31%2120-212 Dental Insurance 6,240 6,200 6,200 0 0.00%2120-214 Disability Insurance 1,167 1,551 1,538 (13) -0.85%2120-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 8,000 8,001 8,000 (1) -0.01%2120-221 Social Security 32,013 38,128 37,927 (200) -0.53%2120-222 Medicare 7,487 8,917 8,872 (46) -0.51%2120-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 8,516 8,698 13,405 4,707 54.12%2120-232 Retirement/Teachers 47,102 48,575 59,844 11,269 23.20%2120-233 403B Contribution 7,127 7,081 7,080 (1) -0.01%2120-260 Workers Compensation 2,249 3,637 3,944 306 8.42%2120-340 Purchased Services 12,945 16,000 16,000 0 0.00%2120-534 Postage 673 885 1,060 175 19.77%2120-550 Printing 0 0 1,200 1,200 #N/A2120-580 Travel 2,072 5,025 4,575 (450) -8.96%2120-610 Supplies 1,923 3,200 3,480 280 8.75%2120-640 Books & Info Resources 659 2,952 4,440 1,488 50.41%2120-730 Equipment 5,616 6,525 6,130 (395) -6.05%2120-810 Dues 120 630 630 0 0.00%

TOTAL GUIDANCE $776,993 $868,021 $882,808 $14,787 1.70%

HEALTH SERVICES2130-112 Nurse Salaries $262,094 $231,031 $228,581 ($2,450) -1.06%2130-120 Substitutes 2,863 3,000 3,000 0 0.00%2130-211 Health Insurance 27,233 46,296 46,296 0 0.00%2130-212 Dental Insurance 3,120 3,800 3,800 0 0.00%2130-214 Disability Insurance 577 612 605 (7) -1.14%2130-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 8,000 4,000 4,000 0 0.00%2130-221 Social Security 16,242 14,759 14,607 (152) -1.03%2130-222 Medicare 3,799 3,451 3,415 (36) -1.04%2130-232 Retirement/Teachers 24,985 21,289 26,332 5,043 23.69%2130-233 403B Contribution 1,000 0 0 0 #N/A2130-260 Workers Compensation 1,107 1,410 1,519 109 7.73%2130-330 Purchased Services 9,100 12,450 11,200 (1,250) -10.04%2130-340 Technical Services 0 0 0 0 #N/A2130-580 Travel 1,258 1,850 1,850 0 0.00%2130-610 Supplies 3,610 4,743 5,151 408 8.60%2130-640 Books & Info Resources 199 325 397 72 22.15%2130-730 Equipment 1,127 2,684 6,834 4,150 154.62%2130-810 Dues 0 100 100 0 0.00%

TOTAL HEALTH SERVICES $366,311 $351,800 $357,687 $5,887 1.67%

IMPROVEMENT OF INST. SERVICES2210-113 Leadership Salaries $82,749 $90,302 $92,461 $2,159 2.39%2210-114 ESL & Summer Salaries - Teachers 9,249 31,584 31,154 (429) -1.36%2210-115 Curriculum Salaries 0 0 0 0 #N/A2210-116 Curriculum Coordinator 0 0 0 0 #N/A2210-117 Staff Development Secretary Salary 2,619 3,857 0 (3,857) -100.00%2210-211 Health Insurance 0 0 0 0 #N/A2210-212 Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0 #N/A2210-213 Life Insurance 0 0 0 0 #N/A2210-214 Disability Insurance 0 0 0 0 #N/A2210-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 0 0 0 0 #N/A2210-221 Social Security 5,326 7,840 7,665 (176) -2.24%2210-222 Medicare 1,247 1,834 1,794 (40) -2.19%2210-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 357 0 0 0 #N/A2210-232 Retirement/Teachers 8,930 11,336 14,507 3,171 27.97%2210-233 403B Contribution 0 0 0 0 #N/A2210-235 Early Retirement Payments 10,506 706 0 (706) -100.00%2210-240 Tuition Assistance-Adv Degree 9,470 10,000 10,000 0 0.00%2210-241 Tuition Assistance-Support Staff 1,140 3,000 5,000 2,000 66.67%2210-242 Tuition Assistance-Non-Union 4,742 12,000 12,000 0 0.00%2210-243 Tuition Assistance-Teachers 21,788 40,000 40,000 0 0.00%2210-260 Worker's Compensation 16,205 543 573 31 5.66%2210-290 Staff Development 11,480 15,000 15,000 0 0.00%2210-291 In-Service Education 354 8,000 8,000 0 0.00%2210-292 Cert Renewal Fees 10,574 9,000 9,000 0 0.00%2210-293 Conference Training 0 0 5,000 5,000 100.00%2210-320 ESL/504 Testing Services 1,988 6,500 6,500 0 0.00%2210-322 Workshops 12,260 6,500 6,000 (500) -7.69%2210-390 Contracted Services - Testing/NEASC 34,801 26,300 26,300 0 0.00%2210-580 Travel 0 1,000 2,900 1,900 190.00%2210-610 Supplies - Curriculum Director 570 6,000 6,000 0 0.00%2210-611 Supplies - Staff Development 1,293 1,000 1,000 0 0.00%2210-730 Equipment - ESL/504 0 1,000 1,0002210-810 Dues/Subscriptions - Staff Development 0 3,000 4,200 1,200 40.00%2210-892 Idea Awards 2,688 5,000 5,000 0 0.00%

TOTAL IMPR. OF INST. SERVICES $250,334 $301,301 $311,054 $9,752 3.24%

31

EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SERVICES 2011-12 Expended 2012-13 Budget 2013-14 Budget Increase/Decrease % of Change

2220-112 Media Generalists Salaries $111,231 $116,068 $114,922 ($1,146) -0.99%2220-113 Library Assistants Salaries 93,622 73,619 75,699 2,080 2.83%2220-114 Technology Director Salary 68,043 70,084 72,187 2,103 3.00%2220-115 Computer Tech. Salaries 133,541 142,037 146,134 4,097 2.88%2220-116 Tech Integration Specialist Salaries 47,322 48,742 50,204 1,462 3.00%2220-120 Substitute Librarians 0 700 700 0 0.00%2220-121 Substitute Library Aides 0 350 350 0 0.00%2220-211 Health Insurance 53,214 56,618 57,792 1,174 2.07%2220-212 Dental Insurance 6,239 7,144 7,628 484 6.77%2220-214 Disability Insurance 1,012 1,221 1,235 14 1.15%2220-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 19,575 24,000 20,000 (4,000) -16.67%2220-221 Social Security 28,430 29,487 29,773 286 0.97%2220-222 Medicare 6,649 6,895 6,962 67 0.97%2220-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 24,239 23,385 33,314 9,929 42.46%2220-232 Retirement/Teachers 12,569 13,116 16,274 3,158 24.08%2220-233 403B Contribution 2,858 4,248 4,248 0 0.00%2220-260 Workers Compensation 1,939 2,813 3,095 282 10.02%2220-330 Power School Training 3,481 3,500 3,500 0 0.00%2220-340 Purchased Services 2,125 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%2220-391 Professional Growth/Conf. 4,968 5,200 5,200 0 0.00%2220-430 Repairs & Maintenance 0 500 0 (500) -100.00%2220-431 System Software License 4,500 11,000 12,000 1,000 9.09%2220-534 Postage 150 200 200 0 0.00%2220-580 Travel 6,076 6,988 6,638 (350) -5.01%2220-610 Supplies 15,015 19,450 18,450 (1,000) -5.14%2220-640 Books & Info Resources 27,545 41,000 33,200 (7,800) -19.02%2220-649 Power School License 9,000 9,000 9,000 0 0.00%2220-650 Educational Software/Licensing 8,819 8,820 8,820 0 0.00%2220-730 Equipment 2,353 4,750 1,250 (3,500) -73.68%2220-810 License/Dues/Publications 3,550 0 0 0 #N/A

TOTAL ED. MEDIA SERVICES $698,064 $732,935 $740,775 $7,840 1.07%

SCHOOL BOARD SERVICES

2310-112 School Board Salaries $8,750 $5,000 $5,000 $0 0.00%2310-113 District Officers 4,225 7,550 7,550 0 0.00%2310-115 Awards 3,780 3,000 3,000 0 0.00%2310-221 Social Security 994 963 963 0 0.00%2310-222 Medicare 230 225 225 0 0.00%2310-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 216 453 555 102 22.52%2310-232 Retirement/Teachers 113 170 212 42 24.71%2310-260 Workers Compensation 97 94 100 6 6.38%2310-293 Staff & Public Relations 19,310 23,722 20,000 (3,722) -15.69%2310-310 Clerk of the Works 10,177 0 0 0 #N/A2310-330 Legal Counsel 25,700 30,000 30,000 0 0.00%2310-331 Auditors 28,805 22,000 22,000 0 0.00%2310-340 Purchased Services HR Software 10,601 0 12,533 12,533 #N/A2310-520 School Board Liability Ins. 6,307 6,500 6,500 0 0.00%2310-534 Postage 719 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%2310-540 Advertising 4,706 6,000 6,000 0 0.00%2310-550 General Printing 9,302 5,000 7,780 2,780 55.60%2310-580 Travel 0 500 1,000 500 100.00%2310-590 Checklist Supervisors 880 2,625 2,575 (50) -1.90%2310-610 Supplies 1,104 3,000 3,000 0 0.00%2310-810 Dues 5,483 5,700 5,700 0 0.00%

TOTAL SCHOOL BOARD SERVICES $141,498 $124,503 $136,693 $12,191 9.79%

EXECUTIVE ADMIN. SERVICES

2320-111 Superintendent Salary $112,230 $117,148 $117,148 $0 0.00%2320-112 Assistant Superintendent 93,627 96,436 99,329 2,893 3.00%2320-115 Office Personnel Salary 71,516 77,332 79,647 2,315 2.99%2320-120 Superintendent Sec Sub Line 7,319 0 2,000 2,000 #N/A2320-211 Health Insurance 30,383 35,660 35,660 0 0.00%2320-212 Dental Insurance 2,032 3,200 3,200 0 0.00%2320-213 Life Insurance 729 360 360 0 0.00%2320-214 Disability Insurance 613 673 684 11 1.63%2320-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 4,000 0 0 0 #N/A2320-221 FICA - Social Security 16,896 18,037 18,359 322 1.79%2320-222 FICA - Medicare 3,985 4,218 4,294 76 1.80%2320-231 Retirement/Non-Teacher 22,347 22,755 28,307 5,552 24.40%2320-233 403B Contribution 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0.00%2320-260 Workers Compensation 1,182 1,720 1,909 189 10.99%2320-391 Professional Growth/Conf 7,239 5,400 8,400 3,000 55.56%2320-430 Repairs and Maintenance 2,627 3,000 3,000 0 0.00%2320-534 Postage 3,687 3,500 3,500 0 0.00%2320-580 Travel 5,159 5,000 6,000 1,000 20.00%2320-610 Supplies 4,194 7,000 5,000 (2,000) -28.57%2320-730 Equipment 134 5,452 5,452 0 0.00%2320-810 Dues 705 3,400 3,400 0 0.00%

TOTAL EXEC. ADMIN. SERVICES $393,604 $413,291 $428,649 $15,358 3.72%

OFFICE OF THE PRINC. SERVICES

2410-112 Principal Salaries $501,788 $516,180 $531,030 $14,850 2.88%2410-114 Secretary Salaries 381,345 416,719 424,666 7,947 1.91%2410-120 Substitutes 4,400 6,500 6,500 0 0.00%2410-130 Overtime 0 0 0 0 #N/A2410-211 Health Insurance 123,169 129,566 128,597 (969) -0.75%2410-212 Dental Insurance 9,928 10,800 10,800 0 0.00%2410-213 Life Insurance 1,823 1,080 1,080 0 0.00%2410-214 Disability Insurance 1,941 2,424 2,467 43 1.77%2410-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 24,605 24,000 24,000 0 0.00%2410-221 Social Security 54,211 60,035 61,144 1,109 1.85%2410-222 Medicare 12,678 14,041 14,298 257 1.83%2410-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 25,727 27,842 35,095 7,253 26.05%2410-232 Retirement/Teachers 58,202 58,328 75,194 16,866 28.92%2410-233 403B Contribution 14,136 15,175 15,175 0 0.00%2410-235 Early Retirement Payments 470 4,939 0 (4,939) -100.00%2410-260 Workers Compensation 3,717 6,425 7,133 708 11.02%2410-340 Data Processing Services 1,420 1,650 2,400 750 45.45%

32

2410-430 Repairs & Maintenance 777 4,400 8,400 4,000 90.91%2410-534 Postage 9,346 13,346 13,677 331 2.48%2410-540 Advertising 0 200 200 0 0.00%2410-550 Printing 7,632 10,000 10,100 100 1.00%2410-580 Travel 12,140 15,600 14,150 (1,450) -9.29%2410-610 Supplies 21,362 17,000 25,300 8,300 48.82%2410-640 Books/Resources 0 0 0 0 #N/A2410-730 Equipment 18,421 13,450 11,300 (2,150) -15.99%2410-810 Dues 2,480 6,004 6,784 780 12.99%

TOTAL OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPALS $1,291,716 $1,375,704 $1,429,490 $53,786 3.91%

FISCAL SERVICES 2011-12 Expended 2012-13 Budget 2013-14 Budget Increase/Decrease % of Change2510-113 Business Admin Salary $85,224 $87,781 $90,414 $2,633 3.00%2510-115 Office Personnel Salaries 97,649 100,729 108,138 7,409 7.36%2510-211 Health Insurance 23,177 31,281 31,281 0 0.00%2510-212 Dental Insurance 2,389 1,867 1,867 0 0.00%2510-213 Life Insurance 346 180 180 0 0.00%2510-214 Disability Insurance 393 490 516 26 5.31%2510-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 3,333 0 0 0 #N/A2510-221 FICA - Social Security 11,974 12,480 12,311 (169) -1.35%2510-222 FICA - Medicare 2,800 2,920 2,879 (41) -1.40%2510-231 Retirement/Non-Teacher 15,151 12,630 15,921 3,291 26.06%2510-233 403B Contribution 1,221 1,200 1,200 0 0.00%2510-235 Early Retirement Payments 12,794 12,794 0 (12,794) -100.00%2510-260 Workers Compensation 763 1,184 1,280 96 8.11%2510-294 Section 125 Fees 0 0 0 0 #N/A2510-391 Professional Growth/Conf 3,901 3,000 4,000 1,000 33.33%2510-430 Computer Maintenance 11,467 13,207 15,077 1,870 14.16%2510-534 Postage 2,317 2,500 2,500 0 0.00%2510-580 Travel 1,244 2,500 2,500 0 0.00%2510-610 Supplies 3,616 4,000 4,000 0 0.00%2510-730 Equipment 879 300 300 0 0.0000%2510-810 Dues 1,258 1,450 1,450 0 0.00%

TOTAL FISCAL SERVICES $281,898 $292,493 $295,814 $3,321 1.14%

OPER. & MAINT. OF PLANT SERVICES2600-110 Facilities Director Salary $66,922 $70,000 $72,100 $2,100 3.00%2600-111 Custodial Manager Salary 38,430 43,500 44,805 1,305 3.00%2600-112 Custodial Salaries 549,951 585,559 605,034 19,475 3.33%2600-113 Maintenance Salaries 210,403 215,938 221,795 5,857 2.71%2600-114 Building Ops Salaries 15,906 18,781 19,268 487 2.59%2600-115 Facilities Secretary Salary 35,517 37,606 38,355 749 1.99%2600-120 Substitutes 23,547 13,740 13,740 0 0.00%2600-130 Overtime 4,533 2,750 2,750 0 0.00%2600-131 Maintenance Overtime 0 1,500 1,000 (500) -33.33%2600-211 Health Insurance 216,173 225,959 223,433 (2,526) -1.12%2600-212 Dental Insurance 14,131 14,404 14,804 400 2.78%2600-214 Disability Insurance 1,925 2,407 2,490 83 3.45%2600-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 13,558 13,000 17,000 4,000 30.77%2600-221 Social Security 56,339 62,147 64,222 2,075 3.34%2600-222 Medicare 13,178 14,534 15,021 487 3.35%2600-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 74,112 75,777 95,578 19,801 26.13%2600-233 403B Contribution 744 600 600 0 0.00%2600-250 Unemployment Insurance 53,302 50,764 50,764 0 0.00%2600-260 Workers Compensation 20,239 27,582 31,084 3,502 12.70%2600-330 School Resource Officer 62,922 63,000 65,000 2,000 3.17%2600-411 Water & Sewer/Septic/Well Maint 32,816 24,200 30,050 5,850 24.17%2600-420 Cleaning Services 7,012 3,000 3,000 0 0.00%2600-421 Refuse Removal 41,781 44,300 46,550 2,250 5.08%2600-422 Snow Plowing 33,222 46,700 52,600 5,900 12.63%2600-425 Parking Lot Sweeping Service 2,200 2,550 2,780 230 9.02%2600-430 Repairs & Maintenance 89,714 98,000 98,000 0 0.00%2600-520 Insurance 58,475 59,862 48,136 (11,726) -19.59%2600-531 Telephone/Internet 158,101 158,100 162,500 4,400 2.78%2600-540 Advertising 509 0 600 600 #N/A2600-580 Travel 4,817 7,360 6,590 (770) -10.46%2600-610 Supplies/Maintenance 72,057 70,000 73,500 3,500 5.00%2600-611 Supplies/Custodial 52,727 52,800 60,410 7,610 14.41%2600-622 Electricity 174,604 160,291 159,391 (900) -0.56%2600-623 Propane 21,235 23,000 23,000 0 0.00%2600-624 Heating Oil 329,551 352,940 352,940 0 0.00%2600-626 Gasoline 21,283 18,000 20,000 2,000 11.11%2600-730 Equipment 29,609 9,800 12,800 3,000 30.61%2600-893 Langdon Property Taxes 464 380 475 95 25.00%

TOTAL O&M OF PLANT SERVICES $2,602,004 $2,670,831 $2,752,165 $81,334 3.05%

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES2700-110 Trans Manager Salary $52,854 $55,000 $56,650 $1,650 3.00%2700-111 Trans Secretary Salary 6,685 7,089 7,401 312 4.40%2700-112 Trans Dispatcher Salary 11,090 11,399 11,627 228 2.00%2700-113 Athletic Trip Driver Sal 28,013 25,250 27,800 2,550 10.10%2700-114 Field Trip Driver Salaries 13,376 0 14,927 14,927 #N/A2700-115 SPED Ext Year Salaries 10,034 7,989 8,149 160 2.00%2700-117 Regular Driver Salaries 274,317 259,114 265,647 6,533 2.52%2700-118 SPED Driver Salaries 108,732 99,871 103,240 3,370 3.37%2700-119 VOED Driver Salaries 18,952 29,967 31,491 1,524 5.09%2700-120 Substitute Driver Salaries 21,827 20,442 20,442 0 0.00%2700-211 Health Insurance 24,399 19,239 19,003 (236) -1.23%2700-212 Dental Insurance 1,950 2,967 2,967 0 0.00%2700-213 Death Benefit 0 0 0 0 #N/A2700-214 Disability Insurance 1,062 967 991 24 2.48%2700-215 Health Insurance Opt Out 9,909 12,200 12,200 0 0.00%2700-221 Social Security 34,031 32,756 34,694 1,938 5.92%2700-222 Medicare 7,959 7,661 8,112 451 5.88%2700-231 Retirement/Non-Teachers 11,190 13,944 17,533 3,589 25.74%2700-233 403B Contribution 522 0 0 0 #N/A2700-260 Workers Compensation 16,525 26,435 30,638 4,203 15.90%2700-310 Purchased Transport Costs 1,890 0 5,000 5,000 #N/A2700-330 Drug Testing 1,779 1,500 1,800 300 20.00%2700-430 Repair & Maintenance 13,262 26,639 12,000 (14,639) -54.95%

33

TREASURER'S REPORTFISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012

Cash on Hand July 1, 2011 538,010$

Received from Selectman 13,927,918$ Received from Other Local Sources 712,423 Received from State Sources 12,326,998 Received from Federal Sources 2,238,863

Total Receipts 29,206,202$

Total Amounts Available for Fiscal Year 29,744,212$

Less School Board Orders Paid 29,138,847$

Balance on Hand June 30, 2012 605,365.42$

Submitted by,Misty BusheeSchool District Treasurer

2700-443 Bus Lease/Day Rate 130,644 314,539 320,139 5,600 1.78%2700-444 Radio Antenna Rental 1,925 2,725 2,700 (25) -0.92%2700-445 Bus Lease/Mileage Rate (4,421) 0 0 0 #N/A2700-510 Purchased Services Sped 558 7,800 7,800 0 0.00%2700-520 Insurance 15,095 15,397 15,397 0 0.00%2700-534 Postage 92 100 100 0 0.00%2700-540 Advertising 54 0 100 100 #N/A2700-580 Travel 331 450 450 0 0.00%2700-590 Licenses/CRC 764 1,300 1,300 0 0.00%2700-610 Supplies 4,478 4,500 4,000 (500) -11.11%2700-626 Gasoline 10,249 9,000 10,000 1,000 11.11%2700-627 Diesel Fuel 175,834 169,411 169,411 0 0.00%2700-730 Equipment 35,658 10,415 3,500 (6,915) -66.39%2700-810 Dues 0 80 80 0 0.00%

TOTAL PUPIL TRANS. SERVICES $1,041,618 $1,196,146 $1,227,289 $31,142 2.60%

TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES $7,844,040 $8,327,025 $8,562,423 $235,398 2.83%

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2011-12 Expended 2012-13 Budget 2013-14 Budget Increase/Decrease % of Change4000-450 Construction Services $189,896 $255,055 $218,131 ($36,924) -14.48%

TOTAL FA&C SERVICES $189,896 $255,055 $218,131 ($36,924) -14.48%

DEBT SERVICE5110-910 Redemption of Principal $708,490 $708,492 $708,492 $0 0.00%5120-830 Bond Interest 79,859 131,783 131,783 0 0.00%

TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $788,349 $840,275 $840,275 $0 0.00%

OTHER GENERAL FUND EXPENSES5221-930 Transfer To Food Services Fund $105,345 $98,001 $115,000 $16,999 17.35%

TOTAL OTHER GF EXPENSES $105,345 $98,001 $115,000 $16,999 17.35%

TOTAL GENERAL FUND $24,475,623 $25,671,262 $26,080,628 $409,366 1.59%

RESERVE FUNDS5251-930 Transfer to Capital Reserve Fund $420,287 $630,373 $0 ($630,373) -100.00%5252-930 Transfer to Special Education Fund $0 0 0 0 #N/A

TOTAL RESERVE FUNDS $420,287 $630,373 $0 ($630,373) -100.00%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS5221-930 Food Services Fund $790,312 $781,000 $781,000 $0 0.00%5222-930 All Other Special Rev Fund 1,710,618 1,200,000 1,200,000 0 0.00%

TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $2,500,930 $1,981,000 $1,981,000 $0 0.00%

SPECIAL PROJECT FUNDS4000-450 Capital Projects $2,238,419 $0 $0 $0 #N/A

TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $29,635,259 $28,282,635 $28,061,628 ($221,007) -0.78%

34

The following excerpt was read by Andy Collins to the registered tax payers who attended the Deliberative Session on February 7th at the Fall Mountain Regional High School. Chair Collins was discussing Warrant Article #3 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Fall Mtn. Teachers.

We have just completed what I feel is the best school year in Fall Mountain history. Three of our schools received  the  Commissioner  of  Education’s  “Circle  of  Excellence”  award.    One  of  our  schools  - and your school board - received the State of NH Excellence in Education awards, also known as the Edie Awards. The 2012 Fall Mountain Regional School Board was named NH School Board of the Year and the North Charlestown Community School won the 2012 Healthy Eating Active Living Award (HEAL). Just last week, we were informed that the Charlestown Middle School has made it to the final round of the 2013 Middle School of Excellence Award. There have been many individuals who have received both state and national recognition. The Fall Mountain Regional High School and Walpole Elementary School have both received their accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

None of this happens without passion, dedication, hard work and commitment.

Here at Fall Mountain, we set the bar high. This is why we have allotted a good portion of money in this proposed contract for advanced degrees and national board certifications. I would invite anyone to take a tour of our schools and witness firsthand the positive attitudes and professionalism of our staff.

In my position as Board Chair, I am fortunate to be able to see the kindergarteners working on smart boards, the middle schoolers taking classes in advanced manufacturing, and the high schoolers working on just about anything you can imagine in the distance learning lab.

I  could  go  on  like  this  for  hours,  but  I  won’t.    I  am  asking  you  to support our teachers and all they do for our children and our communities.

And please remember this:

“great  teaching  doesn’t  just  matter  - it’s  what  matters  most.”

Thank you.

Exoskeleton or Endoskeleton?

35

Warrant Article #2: The FMRSD and The Fall Mountain Teachers Assoc., Inc. Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2013-2016

An additional in-service work day has been added to the work schedule; sick leave accumulations is limited to 110

days; sick bank eligibility and coverage are clearly defined; and money has been added for tuition to the Advanced

Degree Program ($60,000) and the National Board Certification Program ($30,000). Salary Changes are as follows:

Yr One:  ½%  increase  on  Bachelor’s  lanes  and  1%  increase  on  Masters  lanes  as  well  as  continuation  of  a

prior year 2% COLA Stipend for top step teachers which is due to end on 6-30-13 (approximately 86 teachers will be affected). Everyone advances on step (if available) or in longevity one year.

Note: Steps end at #10. Presently there are 164 teachers on contract.

Yr Two: Teachers on Step 10 will receive a ¼% increase. Everyone advances on step (if available) or in

longevity one year.

Yr Three: Teachers on Step 10 will receive a ¼% increase. Everyone advances on step (if available) or in

longevity one year. Available in Year 2014-2015 forward: Teachers earning a National Board Certification

designation will be entitled to a $3,000 per year stipend (merit based pay) for their accomplishment as long

as certification is maintained.

Projected Agreement Costs: Year One: 2013-2014

Gross Salaries (steps & % increase) - $161,081

Continuation of a Prior Year Cola (2%) - $112,154 (included in 12-13 budget will end 6-30-13; needs to be re-voted)

Longevity - $21,771

Benefits (taxes, NHRS, etc) - $39,364

Total Salary Increases - $334,370

Additional Education Money - $90,000*

Costs based on changes: $ 424,370

Year Two: 2014-2015

Gross Salary Increases- $79,960

Longevity - $17,811

Benefits (taxes, NHRS, etc) - $22,487

Total Salary Increases - $120,258

Additional Education Money - $90,000*

Costs based on changes: $ 210,258

Year Three: 2015-2016

Gross Salary Increases- $76,569

Longevity - $21,148

Benefits (taxes, NHRS, etc) - $22,272

Total Salary Increases - $119,989

Additional Education Money - $90,000*

Costs based on changes: $ 209,989

* Note – any monies set aside for Education which are not used roll into surplus funding which can be used to offset taxes or fund capital reserves depending upon warrant articles.

36

37

38

TOWN 2012-2013 TAX 2013-2014 TAX $ CHANGE % CHANGE

Acworth $1,093,839 $1,131,145 $37,306 3.41%Alstead 2,438,818 2,737,547 298,729 12.25%Charlestown 5,206,525 5,706,310 499,785 9.60%Langdon 959,724 960,573 849 0.09%Walpole 5,490,776 5,707,846 217,070 3.95%TOTAL $15,189,682 $16,243,420 $1,053,738 6.94%

2012/2013 2013/2014 Estimated Change

School Estimated Increase/ on a Property

TOWN Tax Rate School Tax Rate (Decrease) Assessed at $100,000

Acworth $11.37 $11.76 $0.39 $39.00Alstead $13.63 $15.30 $1.67 $167.00Charlestown $19.28 $21.13 $1.85 $185.00

Langdon $16.03 $16.04 $0.01 $1.00Walpole $13.34 $13.87 $0.53 $53.00

improvements and/or any other money items will increase the above. Furthermore, all calculations are only for the schoolportion of your property tax bill and are based on the current total assessed valuation of each town. Changes, up or down,in the total assessed valuation of your town will impact the above.

TOWN 2012-2013 TAX 2013-2014 TAX $ CHANGE % CHANGE

Acworth $1,093,839 $1,113,164 $19,325 1.77%Alstead 2,438,818 2,691,391 $252,573 10.36%Charlestown 5,206,525 5,572,624 $366,099 7.03%Langdon 959,724 943,511 ($16,213) -1.69%Walpole 5,490,776 5,622,730 $131,954 2.40%TOTAL $15,189,682 $15,943,420 $753,738 4.96%

2012-2013 2013/2014 Estimated Change

School Estimated Increase/ on a Property

TOWN Tax Rate School Tax Rate (Decrease) Assessed at $100,000

Acworth $11.37 $11.57 $0.20 $20.00Alstead $13.63 $15.04 $1.41 $141.00Charlestown $19.28 $20.63 $1.35 $135.00Langdon $16.03 $15.76 ($0.27) ($27.00)Walpole $13.34 $13.66 $0.32 $32.00

Fall Mountain Regional School DistrictLocal Tax Comparison Schedule

Projected Lower Rates with the Passage of Article 3 providing $300,000 of revenue are as follows:

Note: Represents only the tax impact of the proposed budget. Warrant articles covering labor settlements, facilities

Note2: Rates above do not reflect estimated tax rate decreases should Revenue Article (#3) of $300,000 pass. Please see projection

below:

39

Excerpt from Representative Gabe St. Pierre, discussed at the February 7th Deliberative Session:

I want to briefly discuss the FMRHS renovation project outcome which Warrant Article 3 references:

The project began actual construction in June 2010 with phase 1 first addressing asbestos abatement, the leaky

roof and energy efficiency changes

Surprises along the way included:

failed water well - tested positive for contaminants; structural defects in some building areas with

roof/wall attachments; changes in fire alarm system notification and door closures; upper level energy

efficiency problems were addressed at windows and existing roof voids

Savings allowed for additional work:

water and pump valves & variable frequency drives help to conserve resources thus saving money in

electricity

new doors - help to seal the envelope from heat loss - also presentation

ceiling tiles - needed to be replaced for air quality reasons and appearance

equipment for education - woods /metals machinery $51,225; family and consumer science - stoves,

freezer, refrigerator, dishwasher $10,614; science rooms $12,192 and virtual learning academy $10,281

wireless technology - many state initiatives - testing and other usages require updating in order to

accommodate increased traffic/users

field house updates - much needed expansion of 4 additional toilets as well as handicap accessibility -

area used for graduation and other cultural events as well as athletics - hosting of tournaments

expanded/upgraded security system

October 2011 - punch list items - mostly testing, balancing and follow up with inspectors; some change orders;

staff training on systems

May 2012 - clerk of the works signs off on project punch lists and final payment is issued to MacMillin

Financial wrap up - in your handout you have a renovation project expenditures wrap up, we are happy to say

that we were able to keep the financing money local with our district bank - Connecticut River Bank

Warrant Article 3 will help to offset a portion of the 3rd

renovation payment and will not raise taxes as the money is to

be withdrawn from the High School Capital Reserve which currently has a balance of $601,275. This article if passed will lower the projected tax rates as listed in the digest.

40

High School Renovation Project Wrap Up

School Administrative Unit 60 159 East Street P.O. Box 600

Charlestown, NH 03603 Phone: 603-826-7756

Fax: 603-826-4430 Website: www.sau60.org

FMRSD CORE VALUES

Respect: Treating yourself and

others with patience, understanding, and honor. Integrity: Acting in a manner that is trustworthy, virtuous, and dedicated.

Citizenship: Demonstrating a commitment to our community, our nation, and our world.

Responsibility: Being responsible for our own actions.

ADMINISTRATION Debra Livingston, Superintendent

Lori Landry, Assistant Superintendent Jamie Teague, Business Administrator

Gail Rowe, Alstead Attendance Area Principal Christopher Young, Alstead Primary Assistant Principal

Paula Southard-Stevens, CMS & NCCS Principal Lynn Carey, CPS Principal

Samuel Jacobs, Walpole Attendance Area Principal Thomas Ronning, High School Principal

Heidi Gove, High School Assistant Principal Donna Jones, Special Education Director

Bill Botting, Director of Facilities and Maintenance Lynne Phillips, Director of Technology

Jane Stanbery, Director of Transportation Kim Burton, Director of Food Service

SCHOOL BOARD James Elsesser-Acworth Robert Pearson-Alstead

John Streeter-Charlestown Mary Henry-Langdon

Lilla DeCoste-Walpole Andy Collins-At Large

Gabriel St. Pierre-At Large Misty Bushee-Board Clerk

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mary Henry-Chairperson John Streeter James Elsesser

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BELIEFS

We believe in acknowledging a child’s social, emotional, and physical needs, as well as their academic needs, in order to support development of the whole child. We believe in developing students as responsible, contributing citizens, who are able to advocate for themselves and take responsibility for their own education. We believe that all Fall Mountain Regional School District community is committed to improving teaching practices and ensuring academic excellence and success for all stu-dents. We believe in providing a wide variety of choices in extracurricular activities, which meet all students’ interests. We believe in teaching “real world” and 21st century skills and assessing students based on what they have learned, not the path they took to learn it. We believe that resources are critical for academic learning, as well as for staff develop-ment, in order to ensure that teachers are prepared to help all students succeed. We believe in giving students and staff the freedom to learn and work in a safe, nurturing environment that is accepting of differences. We believe in encouraging the use of cutting edge technology in our classrooms and hav-ing an up to date technology support system in order to assist teachers and students alike. We believe in aligning the curriculum, so that students receive a common educational ex-perience. We believe that all students learn differently and teaching must be differentiated, utilizing all available resources in order to ensure that individual learning styles and educational needs are being met. We believe that every student can learn and every student is capable of achieving success. We believe that a child who is presented with a challenge will rise to meet that challenge. We believe that the parent-teacher partnership is crucial in a child’s education and that it is important to know the family, not just the child. We believe in fostering an open communication system between the district and the com-munities it serves. We believe in all members of the district, students, teachers, and staff alike, feeling em-powered, celebrating success, and supporting one another. We believe in teachers working with one another and with administration to develop open communication within schools and within the district. We believe in encouraging literacy in all senses, from effective use of technology to ad-vanced mathematics. We believe in being energy conscientious and environmentally aware. We believe that clean and safe buildings and grounds contribute to a positive work and learning environment. We believe in fiscal accountability in every aspect of operations and management of the district.