Members Present:  Laura Auger, Deborah Clukey, Brad Coburn,  Larry Davis, Patricia Davis, Melissa Douglass, Ralph Eastman, Pam Goulette, Anita Kain, Donna Littlefield, Lorna Marshall (late),  Susan McAvoy, George Nuite, Thomas Ronco, Geraldine Rizzitello and Michelle Ward,.

Members Absent:    Patricia Izbicki and Phyllis Watson.

Also Present:          Kevin Jordan, Greg Bellemare, Crystal Priest and Paul Stearns.

Call to Order:            The meeting was called to order by Larry Davis at 7:00 P.M.

Approval of Minutes:   A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the minutes of the February 10, 2004 meeting be approved.                    

Vote: Yes ~ 15   No ~ 0   Ab. ~ 0

Public Forum:           Jan Ronco of Abbot addressed the board regarding the possibility of changing the formula that the district uses to assess the local share that each town contributes to the budget.

Correspondence:     none   

Educational Reports:           none

1.        Adjustments to Agenda:     none

2.         Recommendation to Employ:

A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patricia Davis that the Board of Directors approves the following recommendations to employ for a one year contract:

·         Suzanne Stewart     - PCHS Musical (one year position)

·         Jill Taylor – PCHS Track Coach (one year position)

·         June Ladd  - PCHS Track Assistant Coach (one year position)

·         Berthe Leavitt - PCHS Track Assistant Coach (one year position)

Vote: Yes ~ 15  No ~ 0   Ab. ~ 0

3.         Policy Development:

A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa Douglass that the Board of Directors approves a first reading of policies IMDC, JFC, JGAB, JHB, JHCA, JHCA-R, JI, JICA and gives final approval to adopt policies IMB, IMB-R, IMB-E1, IMB-E2, IMBAA, IMBB, IMBB-E, IMDA, IMDB, IMG, JEA, JFAA, and JFAB of the new policy handbook.

Vote: Yes ~ 15   No ~ 0   Ab. ~ 0

Policy Development Continued:  Some discussion ensued regarding the student dress code policy and patriotic exercises.  It was pointed out that at PCHS the students have not saluted the flag on a daily basis for a long time.  This will be explored and implementation should be forthcoming.

4.         Policy Committee – Debbie Clukey (chair):

Debbie reported on the continuing progress of the committee and noted upcoming committee meeting dates of March 16^th and March 23^rd.

5.       Administrative Reports:

Crystal Priest (Technology Coordinator) reported on the following:

·         PCHS students are developing a website for the County.  The district will be involved with a research project in conjunction with UMF regarding laptop programs.

   Kevin Jordan (PCHS Principal) reported on the following:

·         Sportsmanship Banner won by the Boys Varsity Basketball Team

·         Spring athletic meeting

·         Senior ski trip to Black Mountain

·         Hosting the Chamber of Commerce Expo – April 2^nd and 3^rd.

·         Mr. Thompson has received a $2,300 Grant in support of I.T.V.     

Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal) reported on the following:

·         Athletic awards night was successful

·         Spelling Bee results were listed

·         7^th Grade public speaking contest was a success (top 2 to go to regional competition)

·         Spring Conference will be held in March and April

·         4^th Grade attended the Bangor Symphony

·         Students and staff are involved in the “Move & Improve Program”

·         The DARE program has started

·         Several girls attended the “Expanding your Horizons” Conference in Orono

·         There will be an 8^th Grade play this spring

·         The chess club had some great success

Sara Alberts (Elementary Principal/Special Education Director) reported on the following:

·         Fathers cooking breakfast day (over 45 fathers and grandfathers attended)

·         Snuggle up with a book night was very successful

·         March 22^nd – McKusick math night

·         March 25^th & 26^th – Chewonki Foundation will be doing presentations at each elementary school.

6.         Chairperson's Report:   none

7.         Superintendent's Report - Superintendent Stearns discussed the following:

·         Consolidation Meeting over ATM – Incentives for efficient schools   

·         Maintenance Workshop March 29^th – Facilities Management Plan

·         Budget outlook from the state – new printout tomorrow – Governor Baldacci Plan

·         Local assessment work:  we are continuing to build the system with many factors to consider such as software, state, NCLB, colleges, parents, teachers MEDMS and students.

·         GASB-34 – Fixed asset inventory has been completed

·         Met with first year teachers to get feedback on experience as a first year teacher in  SAD#4

8.         Yearly Evaluation of PCHS Principal:

A motion was made by Patricia Davis and seconded by Anita Kain that the Board of Directors goes into executive session for the purpose of evaluating the PCHS Principal.

            Vote: Yes ~ 16   No ~ 0   Ab. ~ 0

          Time In:         8:20                Time Out:       9:08

          Action Taken:

A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Brad Coburn that the Board of Directors extends the PCHS Principal’s current contract through June 30^th of 2006.

Vote: Yes ~ 16  No ~ 0   Ab. ~ 0

9.         Negotiations:

A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patricia Davis that the Board of Directors goes into executive session for the purpose of discussing Negotiations.

            Vote: Yes ~ 16   No ~ 0   Ab. ~ 0

          Time In:         9:11                Time Out:       9:19

          No action taken

10.      Adjournment:

A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by George Nuite to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m.

Vote: Yes ~ 16 No ~ 0   Ab. ~ 0

Respectfully Submitted,

Paul A. Stearns

Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4