Members Present:
William Hume - Chairman, Phyllis Watson, George Nuite, Pam Goulette, Patti Davis, Geraldine Rizzitello, Patricia Izbicki, Brad Coburn, Bruce Jones, Lorna Marshall, Susan McAvoy, Larry Davis Anita Kain.

Members Absent:
Kristy Nelson, Cynthia Fortier, Melissa Douglass and Conrad Rollins.

Also Present:
Sara Alberts, Jim Smith, Greg Bellemare, Bruce Lindberg, Pete Myrick and Michael Cyr.

Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by William Hume, Chairman, at 7:02 P.M.

Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the minutes of December 12, 2000 meeting be approved as printed.

Vote: Yes - 13 No - 0 Ab. - 0

Public Forum: The Chairman recognized Mrs. Barbara Trafton who informed the Board that she had written a letter to the editor of the Piscataquis Observer (this letter was circulated to board members). Mrs. Trafton read her letter expressing her discontent at the current level of "school spirit" at the basketball games, the quality level of the pep band, and the use of recorded music during intermissions.

Educational Reports
None

1. Adjustments to Agenda
Superintendent Cyr recommended that the Chair entertain an adjustment to the agenda - the appointment of the PCMS intramural coach.

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello to adjust the agenda as recommended in item 1A.

Vote: Yes~ 13 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

1A. Appointment of PCMS Intramural Coach
Superintendent Cyr recommended that the Board approve the appointment of Brenda Tetlow to the PCMS intramural coaching position for this season.

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello to appoint Brenda Tetlow as PCMS Intramural Coach.

Vote: Yes~ 13 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

2. Resignations
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Phyllis Watson to accept the following resignations:

• Robert Emrich PCHS - Social Studies
• Mike Draper - Grounds Keeper

Vote: Yes~ 13 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

3. Nomination
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette that the board approve the following nomination:

• Judith Cyr - PCHS Social Studies

Vote: Yes~ 13 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

4. Empowered Maine Youth Proposal
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Brad Coburn that the Board of Directors support this international good will opportunity.

Motion made by Phyllis Watson to table indefinitely this motion.

Vote: Yes~ 13 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

5. Administrative Reports

• Jim Smith (Elementary Coordinator) reported on winter concerts, SCSEP (Senior companion grant positions have resulted in 3 people working in our elementary schools instead of the initial single position); update on implementation of new math series.
• PCMS Principal, Mr. Bellemare, reported the following:

  *Health Curriculum
  *Winter concerts
  *Ski parent meeting
  *DARE Program
  *Literacy Conference
  *GEAR Up
  *Spelling Bees
  *Migrant parent nights

• PCHS Principal, Mr. Lindberg, reported on college financial aid workshops being offered to students/parents; recognized former student (Lindsay Goulette) for national athletic award at UMF.
• Pete Myrick, Adult Ed. Director, reported on first week of winter/spring program. The decreased ITV enrollment will substantially impact anticipated revenues.
• Sara Alberts, Special Ed. Director, reported there are 99 students on the December 1st child count·.. a decrease of 4%. The federal reimbursement/subsidy/entitlement is based on our district's poverty rate and total district enrollment count. She predicted a decline in our local entitlement funds.

6. Committee Report

• B/G/T/ Chairperson, Phyllis Watson, provided the Board with a copy of recent committee meeting minutes. The focus is the development of a letter inviting community involvement in addressing the issue of declining enrollments and its impact on the quality of educational offerings. A series of community forums or informational hearings will be scheduled in the near future.
• Student /Personnel Relations Committee, newly elected Chairperson, George Nuite, provided the board with his committee's meeting minutes. Minutes reflected discussions about concerns of high school students leaving (unauthorized) school grounds during the school day. Committee referred findings to Policy Committee for review. Chairman, Nuite also reviewed a second issue concerning a request for a waiver of gate fees (admission charge) to athletic events for students who participate in school sports. Committee will continue discussion with Mr. Holmquist, the PCHS Athletic Director.

7. Chairperson's Report

8. Superintendent's Report
Interim Superintendent Cyr highlighted several issues including the downward enrollment trend's impact to the budget and to the quality of the educational program.

9. Adjournment
Motion made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello to adjourn meeting at 8:39.

Vote: Yes ~ 13 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0