| BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING |
Members Present: Laura Auger, Deborah Clukey, Larry Davis, Patricia Davis, Ralph Eastman, Pam Goulette, Patricia Izbicki, Susan McAvoy, George Nuite, and Thomas Ronco,.
Members Absent: Brad Coburn, Melissa Douglass, Anita Kain, Donna Littlefield, Lorna Marshall, Geraldine Rizzitello, Michelle Ward and Phyllis Watson.
Also Present: Kevin Jordan, Sara Alberts, Crystal Priest, Thelma Regan, Louise Ringle and Paul Stearns.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Larry Davis at 7:03 P.M.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Ralph
Eastman that the minutes of the December 9 meeting be approved.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Public Forum: none
Correspondence: none
Educational Reports:
Thelma Regan – Association Viewpoint
Thelma reported on various aspects of school life in SAD #4
Debbie Clukey/Louise Ringle – Presentation Penquis Cap Pre-School
Debbie and Louise gave a powerpoint presentation regarding the Penquis Cap Pre-School Program. The presentation gave information on staffing, instructional strategies, facilities and programs.
1. Adjustments to Agenda:
Sue McAvoy moved to add IJOC, IK, IKAB, IKB, IKE, IKFBB, IL and ILD to Item 3 for first reading and George Nuite seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
2. William Appleyard Grant:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that the Board of Directors approves the use of $4,500 from the William Appleyard Trust for the purchase of technology equipment for PCHS.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
3. Policy Development:
A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the Board of Directors approves a first reading of IJOC, IK, IKAB, IKB, IKE, IKFBB, IL and ILD and gives final approval to adopt policies associated with sections IJOA and IKE of the new SAD #4 policy book.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
4. Reapportionment – Board of Directors:
A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to file a request for reapportionment with the Commissioner of Education due to town population shifts within the district.
Vote: Yes ~ 9 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 1
5. Summer Hot Lunch Program:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the Board of Directors approves the discontinuing of the Summer Hot Lunch Program.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
6. Policy Committee – Debbie Clukey (chair):
Debbie reported that good progress was being made and that the next meeting was February 3rd.
Communications – Susan McAvoy (chair):
Sue reported on Power School, PCHS phone system, web site and MEDMS.
Student & Personnel Relations – Lorna Marshall (chair):
Sue McAvoy reported on the potential “Chip Program”, Teacher Induction Program and Healthy Snacks Initiative.
7. Administrative Reports:
Crystal Priest (Technology Coordinator) reported on the following:
· A report card test run schedule is now in place
· Gates Survey Preliminary Report is out
· Things are going well
Kevin Jordan (PCHS Principal) reported on the following:
· Project Graduation.
· Gates Grant effect on classroom practice.
· The winter concert.
· S.A.T.
· LAS Staff Development
· College Acceptance
· The Prom will be May 15th
Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal) reported on the following:
· PCMS students donated food to the Methodist Church food cupboard.
· 8th Grade students participated in a program called Small Miracles - Students collected small toys, and assorted items for children. Collected items were given to Rev. & Mrs. Gioia to distribute to needy children.
· 1st Trimester HERO Assemblies where held.
· Staff enjoyed a wonderful luncheon sponsored by the Wellness Team on 12/19/03.
After lunch the staff participated in assorted activities for the afternoon.
· 6th Grade had a successful fund raiser for their Quebec Trip. On 12/19/03 the student body taped Mr. Bellemare to the wall.
· MEA on line - pilot program
· Holiday concert was held on December 11
· Several members of the staff attended LAS training in Bangor on Dec. 12.
· Greg & Crystal attended MEA On Line training.
· Successful start to basketball season.
· Wellness team is challenging students and staff to improve their health with a program called Moving around the World. 15 minutes of exercise counts for 1 mile on our trip around the world.
· 5th Grade Ski Program will begin on January 28th.
· Eighth Grade students will be part of a pilot program for taking MEA’s on line.
· Peer Mediator Training will be held on January 15th & 16th at the Methodist Church. 7th & 8th grade students will be trained in areas of listening, communicating with others, working to resolve conflict in a peaceful manner, and promoting respect for all members of the PCMS Community.
Sara Alberts (Elementary Principal/Special Education Director) reported on the following:
· Wellness Team Initiatives
· The father’s cooking breakfast
· Dr. Suess activities
· The “Jakes” proposal
8. Chairperson's Report: Larry reported on the letter sent to the commissioner regarding consolidation.
9. Superintendent's Report - Superintendent Stearns discussed the following:
· Meeting with Susan Corrente
· Negotiations Team has met and will be setting a date with the association to begin proceedings
· Sand Truck
· Summer Curriculum Teams are being formed
· Summer School plans are underway
· Title I Summer Academy will be held at GPS July 6-9 and 12-15.
· PCMS Summer School will be held June 21- July 9.
· PCHS Summer School will be held June 21 – July 28.
· Technology network issues have smoothed out a great deal – Gates preliminary report very favorable. Full report to be forwarded when ready.
· Kevin and Mr. Stearns to Augusta January 14 – State School Board – Gates Report
· Mr. Bellemare, Mr. Jordan and Paul will be meeting for the purpose of examining current practices and procedures for the operation of athletics at the middle and high schools. We intend to clarify procedures on all facets of the athletic program.
10. Yearly Evaluation of Elementary Principal/Special Education Director:
A motion was made by Susan McAvoy and seconded by Pat Izbicki that the Board of Directors goes into executive session for the purpose of evaluating the Elementary Principal/Special Education Director.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Time In: 8:42 Time Out: 9:16
Action Taken:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Patti Davis that the Board of Directors extends the Elementary Principal’s contract through June 30th, 2007.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
11. Superintendent’s Contract:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Ralph Eastman that the Board of Directors goes into executive session for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent of Schools salary.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Time In: 9:20 Time Out: 9:57
Action Taken:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Ralph Eastman that the Board of Directors set the Superintendent’s salary at $74,000 plus $3,500 in lieu of benefits (insurance), for the 2004-2005 School year.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
12. Adjournment:
A motion was made by George Nuite and seconded by Pam Goulette to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Vote: Yes ~ 10 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul A. Stearns
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4