Members Present:
William Hume - Chairman, George Nuite, Geraldine Rizzitello, Patricia Izbicki, Brad Coburn, Patti Davis, Susan McAvoy, Larry Davis, Anita Kain , Lorna Marshall, Melissa Douglass, Cynthia Fortier, Conrad Rollins and Supt. Michael Cyr (interim).

Members Absent:
Pam Goulette, Phyllis Watson, Bruce Jones and Kristy Nelson

Also Present:
Sara Alberts, Greg Bellemare, Bruce Lindberg, Dave Cotta and Pete Myrick.

Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Superintendent Michael Cyr at 7:05 P.M.

Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patti Davis that the minutes of March 13, 2001 meeting be approved with correction of #4 PCHS "Head Track" not "Assistant Track" for James Smythe and item #5 wording to be "lease" not "loan".

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Ab. - 0

A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patti Davis that the minutes of Special Board Meeting of March 20, 2001 meeting be approved.

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Ab. - 0

Public Forum: Mr. Roland Herrick, President of Cambridge Historical Society, expressed his concern about the Board Policy KG/KF Use of School Properties and Facilities: Use of District facilities, in particular, the requirement for a custodial fee when use of facilities is outside scheduled hours. John Skillin (ATV Club) of Cambridge presented a letter to the Board expressing the same concern at the Cambridge School. Superintendent Cyr will defer the concern to the Policy Committee for review.

James Wachter, Wellington Board Member, expressed a query/concern about what the District does in addressing the safety/security of our students. Superintendent Cyr responded with a brief overview of recent changes in building accessibility and the need to be proactive.

Educational Reports
None

1. Welcome Elected Board Member
Superintendent Cyr welcomed James Wachter, a newly elected board member from Wellington

2. Adjustments to Agenda
Adjustments were made in item #7 Extra Curricular Appointments.

• Joe Gallant - Spring Intramurals @ PCMS was added.
• Ouida Smythe (not John Conner) for Assistant Track @ PCHS.
• Note: Rick Martell - Co-Baseball @ PCMS - D. Clukey not taking job

3. Election of Board Officers

Chairperson
Nominations - A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patti Davis to nominate William Hume for Chairperson.

Motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Larry Davis that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Election - William Hume, Chairperson of SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2001-02.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Vice Chairperson
Nominations - A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Sue McAvoy to nominate Pam Goulette for Vice Chairperson.

Motion was made by Larry Davis and seconded by Conrad Rollins that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Election - Pam Goulette, Vice Chairperson of SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2001-02.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

State School Board Delegate
Nominations - A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Patti Davis to nominate Patricia Izbicki for State School Board Delegate.

Motion was made by Larry Davis and seconded by Sue McAvoy that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Election - Patricia Izbicki, State School Board Delegate.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

State School Board Alternate
Nominations - A motion was made by Melissa Douglass and seconded by Anita Kain to nominate Phyllis Watson for State School Board Alternate.

Motion was made by Larry Davis and seconded by Melissa Douglass that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Election - Phyllis Watson, State School Board Alternate.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Representative to Advisory Board Tri-County
Nominations - A motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Sue McAvoy to nominate George Nuite for Representative to Advisory Board Tri-County.

Motion was made by Larry Davis and seconded by Melissa Douglass that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Election - George Nuite, Representative to Advisory Board Tri-County.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Negotiations Committee
Nominations - A motion was made by Larry Davis and seconded by Conrad Rollins to nominate Bill Hume, Pam Goulette and Brad Coburn to the Negotiations Committee.

Motion was made by Patti Davis and seconded by Melissa Douglass that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Election - Bill Hume, Pam Goulette and Brad Coburn to the Negotiations Committee.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

4. Authorization to Expend Funds
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Brad Coburn that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to apply for and expend any and all state, federal, or private funds that become available to S.A.D. #4 for the 2001/02 school year.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

5. Authorization to Borrow Operating Funds for the 2001/02 Fiscal Year
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Brad Coburn that the following statement be adopted: That it be hereby determined that the borrowing of up to Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,00.00) is reasonably required to pay current operating expenses of the District for the twelve-month fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002.

That under and pursuant to the provisions of Title 20, Section 1311 of the Maine Revised Status and any other enabling authority, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Chairperson, is hereby authorized to borrow up to the amount of Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,00.00) to pay current operating expenses of the District. Said notes shall be dated July 1, 2001, shall be payable on or before July 15, 2002, and shall bear interest at the lowest rate bid per annum, payable at maturity, and otherwise shall be in such form and contain such details as the Treasurer and Chairperson shall determine, subject to applicable provisions of law.

That the Secretary and Treasurer and the Chairperson of the Board of School Directors be and each of them singly is authorized to take any and all action necessary to carry out the provisions of the foregoing notes.

That the Treasurer and Chairperson are hereby given authority to execute a custodian agreement with, and that the Treasurer and Chairperson have authority to authorize a bank in to debit and credit the demand deposit balances standing on the books of that bank in the name of the corporation for the purposes of effecting transfers between said demand deposit balances and the said custodian account.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

6. Quebec Trip
Motion made by Patti Davis and seconded by Melissa Douglass that the Board of Directors approve a trip to Quebec for the 6th grade.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

7. Extra Curricular Appointments
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patti Davis that the Board accept the following appointments:

• Rick Martell - Co-Baseball @ PCMS
• Joe Gallant - Spring Intramurals @ PCMS
• Ouida Smythe - Assistant Track @ PCHS
• Jill Taylor - Assistant Track @ PCHS
• Tom Cyr - Softball @ PCHS

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

8. School Calendar
Motion made by Patricia Izbicki and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accept the following school calendar for the 2001-2002 school year.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

9. CLC Grant Approval
Motion made by Sue McAvoy and seconded by Patti Davis that the Board of Directors approve the CLC Grant Application for the year 2001-2002.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

10. Willimantic Contract
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patti Davis that the Board of directors authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract for educational services and transportation with Willimantic for 2001 - 2002. (Contract signed by Board for submission to Willimantic School Committee.)

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

11. Approval to Purchase Bus
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that the Board of directors authorize the Superintendent to purchase a school bus through the State's consortium purchasing plan for the FY '2002 school year funded by FY '2002 budget.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

12. Administrative Reports

• Pete Myrick, Adult Ed. Director, - shared the Quick Study flyer and information about the Adult Ed. Graduation on May 30th at 7:00 PM in PCHS cafeteria.
• Sara Alberts, Special Ed. Director - gave an update on the restructuring projects vision needs.
• Bruce Lindberg, PCHS Principal - reported on:

  The two day workshop used for accreditation process

  Parent survey/returns

  Gear-Up program expanding from PCMS to PCHS with solely state funds.

  Sue Kelly named MPA outstanding senior.

  Spring sports delayed by snow.

• Greg Bellemare, PCMS Principal - reported on:

  The two day workshop staff talked on how the school runs

  Ending 3rd quarter- many students possibly failing.

  7th grade did I-Kid - erods

  Attendance by staff at health conference

  6th grade at UMO - Gear Up money

  5th grade plays/mock trial after vacation

  Completed a new CLC Grant for next 3 years

• Jim Smith, Elementary Coordinator(report submitted to Supt)
• Elem. schools had a visit from Bill Wood "Bruce the Dental Moose"
• Krackerjack Theatre put on show for K-4 students
• Kindergarten screening had 48 students (52 students projected)
• The two day workshop was on training for our new math program

13. Committee Report
Transportation/Building/Grounds - report was included in Board packet.

14. Chairperson's Report
Chairman, Hume expressed his appreciation for the Board's vote of confidence in his re-election to serve as Board Chairperson. He also expressed thanks to the Primary School Head Teacher, Mrs. Brenda Post and her staff for their warm hospitality. Chairman Hume concluded by commenting on his positive experiences working with interim Superintendent Cyr and his anticipation in working with incoming Superintendent Oliver in July.

15. Superintendent's Report
Included in the Board's information packet additionally Superintendent Cyr informed/shared with following:

• Receipt of Guilford of Maine final installment on technology
• News clippings note statewide and nationally such as building, hot lunch, etc.
• Additionally articles on wireless technology use in schools nationwide.

16. Adjournment
Motion made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Conrad rollins to adjourn meeting at 9:55.

Vote: Yes ~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0