SAD #4 School Board Agenda - August 14, 2001

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 7 pm Cambridge Elementary at 7 pm

Call to Order: _____________________

Approval of minutes of Board Meeting of July 10, 2001

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Yes No Ab.

Members Present:
Bruce Jones ______ Cynthia Fortier ______ Phyllis Watson ______
Larry Davis ______    Pam Goulette ______ Geraldine Rizzitello ______
Patricia Davis ______ William Hume ______ Melissa Douglass ______
Lorna Marshall ______ Anita Kain ______    Conrad Rollins ______
Brad Coburn ______ Susan McAvoy ______    Deborah Clukey ______
James Wachter ______    George Nuite ______ Patricia Izbicki ______

Public Forum:

Educational Reports:

* Reading Academy

1. Executive Session
With legal counsel concerning a claim against the district.

Time In:__________ Time Out:__________

2. Facilities Reorganization Plan
The B/G/T Committee recommends that the Board of Directors adopt the facilities reorganization plan.

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3. Cambridge School Closure
A. The B/G/T Committee recommends that the Board of Directors accepts the Impact Statement prepared by the Superintendent in connection with closing the Cambridge Elementary School.

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B. That whereas in the judgement of the Board of School Directors the Cambridge Elementary School is unnecessary and unprofitable to maintain, the Superintendent be authorized in the name and on behalf of the District to file the Impact Statement with the Commissioner of Education pursuant to 20-A M.R.S.A. 4102.

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C. That the filing of cost data and explanations by the Superintendent with the Department of Education pursuant to the Department's rules relating to the closing of elementary schools be and hereby is ratified and confirmed, and that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to file such other information, data and other materials, and to take such other action as may reasonable be required by the Department, in connection with closing the Cambridge Elementary School.

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4. Sangerville (Abbie Fowler) School Closure
A. The B/G/T Committee recommends that the Board of Directors accepts the Impact Statement prepared by the Superintendent in connection with closing the Sangerville Elementary School.Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent's nominations of:

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B. That whereas in the judgement of the Board of School Directors the Sangerville Elementary School is unnecessary and unprofitable to maintain, the Superintendent be authorized in the name and on behalf of the District to file the Impact Statement with the Commissioner of Education pursuant to 20-A M.R.S.A. 4102.

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5. Wellington School Closure
A. The B/G/T Committee recommends that the Board of Directors accepts the Impact Statement prepared by the Superintendent in connection with closing the Wellington Elementary School.

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B. That whereas in the judgement of the Board of School Directors the Wellington Elementary School is unnecessary and unprofitable to maintain, the Superintendent be authorized in the name and on behalf of the District to file the Impact Statement with the Commissioner of Education pursuant to 20-A M.R.S.A. 4102.

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. That the filing of cost data and explanations by the Superintendent with the Department of Education pursuant to the Department's rules relating to the closing of elementary schools be and hereby is ratified and confirmed, and that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to file such other information, data and other materials, and to take such other action as may reasonable be required by the Department, in connection with closing the Wellington Elementary School.

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6. Resignations:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accept the following resignations:

Grade 4 Teacher - Audrey Noether

Bus Driver - Vicki Kimball

Bus Driver - Shelly Bennett

Custodian - Gordon Pike (Primary)

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7. Elimination of Positions
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the elimination of the following positions:
A. Custodian (McKusick Elementary) 4.5 hrs./day
B. Custodian (McKusick Elementary) 5 hrs./day
C. Custodian (Guilford Primary) 5 hrs./day
D. Custodian (Guilford Primary) 5 hrs. / day
E. Custodian (Abbie Fowler) 6.5 hrs. / day
F. Breakfast Cook (Abbie Fowler) 2 hrs. /day
G. Head Cook (Abbie Fowler) 7 hrs. / day

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8. Creation of Positions
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the creation of the following positions:
A. Custodian (McKusick Elementary) 7 hrs. / day
B. Custodian (Guilford Primary) 7 hrs. / day
C. Custodian (Abbie Fowler) 7 hrs. / day
D. Food Server (Abbie Fowler) 3 hrs. / day (1.5 breakfast, 1.5 lunch)
E. Designated Custodial Substitute / Snow Removal / Maintenance (District-Wide) 32.5 hrs. / week

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9. Nominations:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the following nominations:
A. Technology Coordinator

Motion _______________ Seconded _______________ Vote ____/____/____ B. Special Ed. Teacher

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Motion _______________ Seconded _______________ Vote ____/____/____ D. ¸ Time PCHS English

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10. Recommendations to Employ
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accept the following recommendations to employ:
Extra Curricular (One Year) @ PCHS
A. PCHS Athletic Director

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B. PCHS Cross Country

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C. PCHS Varsity Field Hockey

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D. PCHS JV Field Hockey

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E. PCHS JV Soccer

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F. PCHS Senior Play

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G. PCHS Yearbook

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H. PCHS Student Council

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Extra Curricular (One Year) @ PCMS I. PCMS Athletic Director

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J. PCMS - A Soccer

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K. PCMS - B Soccer

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L. PCMS - A Field Hockey

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M. PCMS - B Field Hockey

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Head Teachers (One Year) N. Head Teacher at Wellington School

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O. Head Teacher at Cambridge School

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P. Head Teacher at McKusick School

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Q. Head Teacher at Abbie Fowler

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R. Head Teacher at Guilford Primary

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Intact/Committee (One Year)

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S. PCMS Intact

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T. PCHS Intact

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Affirmative Action (One Year) U. Affirmative Action

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Title I Grades 7/8 V. Title I Grades 7/8

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11. Appleyard
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize the Superintendent to request $6,282 from the Appleyard Endowment to support technology at PCHS.

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12. Support Staff Contract
Recommendation: The Negotiations Committee recommends acceptance of a three-year contract (July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2004) with SAD #4 Education Association/Support Staff.