Members Present:
William Hume - Chairman, George Nuite, Geraldine Rizzitello, Patricia Izbicki, Brad Coburn, Patti Davis, Susan McAvoy, Larry Davis, Anita Kain , Lorna Marshall, Cynthia Fortier, Pam Goulette, Phyllis Watson, Bruce Jones, Debbie Clukey and Supt. Michael Cyr (interim).

Members Absent:
Melissa Douglass, James Wachter and Conrad Rollins.

Also Present:
Sara Alberts, Jim Smith, Greg Bellemare, Bruce Lindberg and Pete Myrick.

Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by William Hume, Chairman, at 7:00 P.M

Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette that the minutes of April 10, 2001 meeting be approved as printed.

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

Public Forum: The Chairman read an informational statement concerning the Boards restructuring projects. The Board anticipates receiving and considering for action a formal report in early fall. It is the intent of the Board to maintain an open dialogue with the SAD #4 communities throughout the planning and implementation phases of the proposed restructuring effort.

Educational Reports
None

1. Welcome Elected Board Member
Chairman Hume welcomed Deborah Clukey, a newly elected board member from Sangerville.

2. Adjustments to Agenda
None

3. Personnel Changes
Superintendent Cyr informed the Board of Directors of the following changes:

• Richard Panciera - Custodian @ PCMS - Retired
• Galen Vainio - Custodian reassigned from Abbie Fowler to PCMS

4. Nominations
Supt. Cyr nominated Elaine Larson (Special Ed. @ PCMS) for a second year probationary contract. Nomination motion was seconded by Larry Davis.

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

Supt. Cyr nominated Sandra Emerson (Wellness @ PCHS) for a second year probationary contract. Nomination motion was seconded by Pam Goulette.

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

Supt. Cyr nominated Roger Jay Marden ( Manufacturing Technology @ PCHS) for a second year probationary contract. Nomination motion was seconded by Pam Goulette.

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

Supt. Cyr nominated Efrain Rojas (Spanish @ PCHS) for a second year probationary contract. Nomination motion was seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello.

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

Supt. Cyr nominated Diana Hobart (Kindergarten @ McKusick School) for a third year continuing contract. Nomination motion was seconded by Pam Goulette.

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

5. Increase in Food Service Prices
Motion made by Larry Davis and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors set the FY '02 food service prices as amended (amendment to keep universal free breakfast.)

Motion to amend was made by Larry Davis and seconded by Pam Goulette to continue to provide students with universal free breakfast (adults must pay actual cost of meals: Breakfast $1.50: Lunch $2.50.

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

• Breakfast universal free
• Secondary Lunch full price $1.25 to $1.50
• Secondary Lunch reduced price $.40 to $.50
• Elementary Lunch full price $1.00 to $1.25
• Elementary Lunch reduced price $.40 to $.50
• Adult Lunch from $2.00 to $2.50

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

6. Project Graduation Field Trip
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors sanction the 2001 Senior class Project Graduation Trip subject to the district's insurance coverage. (Issue is liability coverage)

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

7. Contracts for employees not covered by bargaining agreements
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors authorize the Superintendent to offer employment contracts to employees not covered by the collective bargaining agreements.

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

8. Establish District Budget Meeting
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors set the District Budget Meeting for Tuesday, June 19th at 7:00 P.M. in the PCMS Cafeteria.

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

9. Warrant Approval
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the Board of Directors authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue checks prior to the signing of warrants for the FY '02 school year.

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

10. Appleyard
Motion made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that the Board of Directors authorize the Superintendent to request $4,330 of the Appleyard Endowment (accrued dividends/interest) to support technology at PCHS. (This endowment is managed by the Maine Community Foundation.)

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

11. Administrative Reports

Jim Smith, Elementary Coordinator - reported on

• May 10 - Abbie Fowler Art show and book fair
• May 14 - The Franklin County Fiddlers
• May 19 - Fund raiser for Abbie Fowler - Syntonic concert
• May 21 - Spring Concert @ GPS
• May 25 - GPS to the Discovery Museum

  Greg Bellemare, PCMS Principal - reported on
  

• 5th/6th grade - Worlds Largest Math Day - April 4th
• Penobscot Theater - May 9
• 6th grade trip - June 1
• Band concert - June 6
• 8th grade dance - June 8
• Spring sports are in session
• Over 40 students in track
• Health Curriculum will give recommendations to Curriculum and Policy Committee
• Placement testing for 7th/8th grade
• Step-Up day for 4th graders in June

  Bruce Lindberg, PCHS Principal - reported on
  

• registration schedule
• arts festival
• baseball / track in session
• graduation - June 2, Saturday night - 76 seniors
• Board members should contact Mr. Lindberg for seating at graduation

12. Committee Report

• Negotiations Committee - meeting May 14th
• Budget Committee - meeting May 15th @ 6:30
• Transp/Building/Grounds - meeting May 21 at 6:30
• Policy Committee - written report included

13. Chairperson's Report
Chairman, Hume did new committee assignments

14. Superintendent's Report
Supt. Cyr reported:

1. Recent Tri-County Vocational Board meeting in which the FY '02 budget was approved reflecting a 44% increase over this year. ( FY '02 - $58,974: FY '01 - $44,340) MSAD #4 share of the Tri-County budget is increased from 13.3% to 14.7%. The Center's FY '02 budget is $770,000 less subsidy of $368,736= $401, 263 cost shared. MSAD #4 has 23 students attending (14.08%). Revolving loan application to Department of Ed. to pay for the unbudgeted boiler system has been approved. Majority of costs to be paid for by the state. The unfunded balance is to be paid by the member schools (shared).

15. Warren Myrick - Evaluation
A. Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors enter executive session for the purpose of evaluating the Adult Ed. Director.

Time In: 8:48 Time Out: 9:21

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

B. Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors authorize the Superintendent to employ Warren Myrick for the Adult Ed. Director.

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

16. Adjournment
Motion made by Anita Kain and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello to adjourn meeting at 9:23

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