BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING |
Members Present: James Bell, Shelly Bennett, Larry Davis, Patricia Davis, Melissa Douglass, Ralph Eastman, Pam Goulette, Nancy Hall, Cinthia Hoak, Patricia Izbicki, Anita Kain, Donna Littlefield, Lorna Marshall, Susan McAvoy, George Nuite and Donna Runnels.
Members Absent: Michelle Ward
Also Present: Greg Bellemare, Crystal Priest and Paul Stearns.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman George Nuite at 7:08 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Pam Goulette that the minutes of the March 15, 2005 Board of Directors meeting be approved as printed.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Public Forum: none
Correspondence: Board members were led on a comprehensive tour of the
Educational Reports: Melissa Douglass read a letter of recognition that was sent to Bill Thompson from the Dean of the
1. Welcome Newly Elected & Re-Elected
New: Cinthia Hoak, Donna Runnels and Shelly Bennett
Re-elected: Anita Kain, Nancy Hall, Ralph Eastman and Patricia Izbicki
2. Adjustment to Agenda: Add Item 2a – Resignations
A motion was made by Patricia Davis and seconded by Nancy Hall to add Item 2a – Resignations to the agenda.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
3. Election of Board Officers:
Chairperson: Nominations – George Nuite
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by James Bell to nominate George Nuite as the Chairperson of SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2005-06.
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by James Bell that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0Vice Chairperson: Nominations – Pam Goulette
A motion was made by Susan McAvoy and seconded by James Bell to nominate Pamela Goulette as the Vice-Chairperson of SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2005-06.
A motion was made by Patricia Davis and seconded by Nancy Hall that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0State School Board Delegate: Nominations – Patricia Izbicki
A motion was made by Susan McAvoy and seconded by Patricia Davis to nominate Patricia Izbicki as the State School Board Delegate of SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2005-06.
A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Patricia Davis that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
State School Board Alternate: Nominations – Donna LittlefieldA motion was made Pamela Goulette and seconded by Patricia Davis to nominate Donna Littlefield as the State School Board Alternate of SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2005-06.
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by James Bell that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0Representative to Advisory Board Tri-County: Nominations – George Nuite
A motion was made by Susan McAvoy and seconded by Pamela Goulette to elect George Nuite to be the Representative to the Advisory Board Tri-County for SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2005-06.
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Patricia Davis that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0Negotiations Committee: Nominations – Larry Davis, Pam Goulette and George Nuite
A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Ralph Eastman to nominate Larry Davis, Pam Goulette and George Nuite to the Negotiations Committee SAD #4 Board of Directors for 2005-06.
A motion was made by James Bell and seconded by Ralph Eastman that nominations cease.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
4. Policy Development:
A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Lorna Marshall that the Board of Directors approves the first reading of policies IHA, JFABD and KB of the revised SAD#4 policy book.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
5. Libra Foundation:
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Ralph Eastman that the Board of Directors gives Superintendent Stearns the authorization to pursue a $70,150 Libra Foundation Grant to purchase Fast Forword.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
6. Authorization to Expend Funds:
A motion was made by Larry Davis and seconded by Nancy Hall to authorize Superintendent Stearns to apply for and expend any and all state, federal or private funds that become available to SAD #4 for the 2005-06 school year.
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
7. Staff Development:
A motion was made by Lorna Marshall and seconded by Patricia Izbicki to change the last day of the 2004-05 school year to be a non-student day to be used for staff development activities for teachers. (Note: June 17th will be the last student day if no more days are missed).
Vote: Yes~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
8. Committee Reports:
Budget - Larry Davis (Chair) reported that the budget was well underway. Laptop replacement is included plus a $100,000 increase to fuel.
Building/Grounds & Transportation – Patricia Davis (Chair) reported that fire alarms had been installed in the portable classrooms at PCHS. Other environmental alarms have been installed in the boiler room as part of our Sea Coast Security System.
CMP is in the process of reviewing lighting in the PCHS Gym as well as the bus garage to be certain that the present figures are cost effective.
Discussed putting a timer on some of the PCMS parking lot lights to save approximately $2,000 per year.
Fuel tank overfill alarms are being installed at all schools.
Estimate is forthcoming on stair treads for the main hallway at PCMS
Discussed possible boiler replacement at PCHS.
Policy Committee – Michelle Ward (Chair) reported that the Policy committee was in the process of reviewing several policies relating to NCLB and recommended by Maine School Management.
9. Administrative Reports:
Crystal Priest (Technology Coordinator):