Members Present:  James Bell, Shelly Bennett, David Bridges, John Cartwright, Adam Cookson, Ralph Eastman, Pam Goulette, Nancy Hall, Cinthia Hoak, Patricia Izbicki,  Anita Kain, Donna Littlefield, George Nuite (late), Donna Runnels, Amy Tracy, Michelle Ward, Charles Woodmancy and student council non-voting members Mallory Izbicki and Connie Glynn.

Members Absent:      Patricia Davis

Also Present:              Julie Orton, Greg Bellemare, Trisha Kurt, Jim Chasse, Crystal Priest, Denise Hamlin and Paul Stearns.

Call to Order:             The meeting was called to order by Paul Stearns at 7:00 p.m.                                    

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by James Bell and seconded by Charles Woodmancy that the minutes of the March 13, 2007 Board of Directors meeting be approved as printed.

   Vote: Yes ~ 16   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Public Forum:                         none

Educational Reports:             Community Learning Center Grant – Crystal Priest.

Correspondence:                    A letter of commendation to Coach Russell was shared.

1.         Introduction of all Newly Elected and Returning Board Members:

New Board Member – David Bridges (Guilford)

Returning Board Members – Charles Woodmancy (Abbot), James Bell & Amy Tracy  (Sangerville) and Shelly Bennett (Parkman).

2.         Adjustment to Agenda:          none

3.         Election of Board Officers:

A:        Chairperson: Nominations – George Nuite

A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Shelly Bennett to nominate George Nuite as the Chairperson of SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2007-08.

A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by James Bell that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 1

George Nuite      Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 1

B:        Vice-Chairperson:      Nominations – Pamela Goulette

A motion was made by Nancy Hall and seconded by Michelle Ward to nominate Pamela Goulette as the Vice-Chairperson of SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2007-08.

A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Nancy Hall that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 1

Pamela Goulette     Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 1

C:        State School Board Delegate:           Nominations – Donna Littlefield

A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Nancy Hall to nominate Donna Littlefield as the State School Board Delegate for 2007-08.

A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Donna Runnels that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Donna Littlefield     Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

D:        State School Board Alternate:          Nominations – James Bell

A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Donna Littlefield to nominate James Bell as the Alternate State School Board Delegate for 2007-08.

A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

James Bell     Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

E:        Representative Advisory Board PVAEC:    Nominations – Anita Kain

A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Patricia Izbicki to nominate Anita Kain as the Representative for the PVAEC Advisory Board for 2007-08.

A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Michelle Ward that nominations cease.
Vote:    Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0         

Anita Kain     Vote:   Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 1

F:         Representative Advisory Board Tri-County:  Nominations – George Nuite

A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by James Bell to nominate George Nuite as the Representative for the Tri-County Advisory Board for 2007-08.

A motion was made by James Bell and seconded by Cinthia Hoak that nominations cease

Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

George Nuite     Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

G:        Negotiations Committee: Nominations – Michelle Ward, Pamela Goulette and George Nuite

Motions were made by Cinthia Hoak and seconded by Donna Littlefield to nominate Michelle Ward, Nancy Hall and seconded by Cinthia Hoak to nominate Pamela Goulette and Pamela Goulette and Nancy Hall to nominate George Nuite to the Negotiations Committee for 2007-08.

A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that nominations cease

Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 1

Michelle Ward Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Pamela Goulette           Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

George Nuite                Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

4.         Recommendation to Employ:

A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Shelly Bennett that the Board of Directors accepts the recommendation to employ Rodney Gudroe as the PCHS Golf Coach for 2007-2008 (one year contract):

Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

5.         Authorization to Expend Funds:

A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by James Bell to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to apply for and expend any and all state, federal or private funds that become available to S.A.D. #4 for the 2007-2008 school year.

Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

6.         Committee Reports:

Budget:  Mr. Stearns reviewed the proposed 2008 Budget

Buildings & Grounds:  Mr. Stearns reported on progress of the HVAC and roofing projects.

7.         TCTC Report:           

8.         Adult Education Report:  no report

9.         Student Council Report:   Attached

10.       Administrative Reports:

Crystal Priest (technology):  Attached

Julie Orton (Elementary Principal/Curriculum Coordinator):   Attached

Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal):   Attached

            Jim Chasse (PCHS Principal):  Attached

11.       Chairperson’s Report:  Mr. Nuite reminded the Board that he would try to meet their needs for committee assignments as they move forward. 

12.       Superintendent’s Report:  Attached

13.       Adjournment:

Paul A. Stearns
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4