Directors Present:  William Hume-Chairman, Geraldine Rizzitello, Larry Davis, Brad Coburn, Patricia Davis, Anita Libby-Kain, George Nuite, and Debbie Clukey. Bruce Jones, James Watcher, Sue McAvoy, Melissa Douglass, Cynthia Fortier, Pam goulette and Patricia Izbicki

Members Absent:   Lorna Marshall and Phyllis Watson

Also Present:  Sara Alberts, Greg Bellemare, Pete Myrick, Bruce, and Matthew Oliver.

Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order by William Hume, Chairman, at 7:04 P.M.

Approval of Minutes:

A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Anita Libby-Kain that the minutes of the February 12, 2002 Board Meeting be approved as printed.      Vote: Yes~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Educational Reports:

Mr. Oliver led a discussion pertaining to:

(1) A K-8 pilot program utilizing an internet-based mathematics assessment system

(2) The pre-school partnership with Penquis Cap and S.A.D. #4

1.        Adjustments to the Agenda:

            There were no adjustments.

2.        Recommendation to Employ:

There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Patti Davis that the

Board of Directors employs June Ladd as PCHS's Assistant Track Coach.(one year position)

Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~ 0

3.        Approval of a Pre-School Program at the McKusick Elementary School Campus:

There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Patti Davis that the

Board of Directors approves the creation of a Pre-School Program, in partnership with Penquis Cap, at the McKusick Elementary School Campus.

Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0

4.        Approval of the 2002-2003 School Year Calendar:

There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Anita Libby-Kain to approve the 2002-2003 school year calendar.

Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0

5.        Policy Development

The Board of Directors engaged in a first reading of the following proposed policies:

 6.     Contract Renewal for PCMS Principal

There was a motion made by Patti Davis and seconded by Patty Izbicki that the Board of Directors extend Greg Bellemare's (PCMS Principal) contract one year (July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.)      

7.        Committee Reports:

*Larry Davis, Chair of the Budget Committee reported that the committee has been developing the budget in a line by line manner.  Progress has been steady.

*Sue McAvoy, Chair of the Communications Committee Meeting reported that the committee had reviewed the new changes to the district website and brainstormed ideas for inclusion in a district-wide newspaper.

*Pam Goulette, Chair of the Curriculum Committee reported on the committee's discussions on the pre-school proposal, continued curriculum and assessment work in health and mathematics, and a possible goal of instituting a middle school mathematics curriculum that is more in tune

8.        Administrative Reports:

Greg Bellemare (Principal, PCMS) reported on the following:

*       Grade five ski program was very successful this year, as it has been in the past.

*       Grade 8 students have finished their Maine Educational Assessments and showed very good effort.

*       Many visitors from across the state have been to the school to view the laptop program.

*       Grade seven laptops have arrived at the school.

*       Several grade eight students did a wonderful job demonstrating laptop technology at the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council.

*       The reorganization plan is on schedule.

*       School-wide writing prompts have been instituted

*       Penobscot Theater Company has been working with PCMS students on a Drama project.

*       There will be an exchange concert on 4/4/02 for PCMS and Greenville Middle School.

Sara Alberts (Elementary Principal and Special Services Director) reported on the following:

*       Kindergarten Registration will take place on Tuesday, April 2.  An early childhood development philosophy will be stressed and parents will be encouraged to think that early childhood education program will be a journey and not a race.

*       Kathy Gosslin, a language arts assessment consultant, will be working with the K-4 staff on the 3/22 workshop day.

Pete Myrick (Adult Education Director) reported on the following:

*       A PCA class will be run this summer.

*       58 former Dexter Shoe employees from the district are involved in adult education programs.

Bruce Lindberg (PCHS Principal) reported on the following:

*       Grade 11 Maine Educational Assessments went well.

*       The accreditation process will begin on April 28 from 2:00-3:00 pm at PCHS.  A representative sample of School Board Members was asked to be present during this time.

*       Judy Cyr, a PCHS social studies teacher, was involved in securing a grant that provided technical assistance in preparing a theatrical student performance on the Holocaust. Students at Foxcroft Academy were also involved in this project.

11.      Chairperson's Report:

Mr. William Hume announced he was resigning from the Board of Directors after serving the district for 18 years.  He commended the Board for their dedication to the district’s students and for all the time and effort they have demonstrated.

12.      Adjournment:

There was a motion made by Patti Davis and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the meeting be adjourned at 10:09 P.M.      

   Vote: Yes ~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Respectfully Submitted,

Matthew O. Oliver

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