| BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES |
Members Absent: none
Also Present: Sara Alberts, Greg Bellemare, Bruce Lindberg and Matthew Oliver.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Larry Davis at 7:05 P.M.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the minutes of the April 8, 2003 meeting be approved.
Vote: Yes 18 No 0 Ab. 0
Public Forum:
Educational Reports:
1. Adjustments to Agenda:
The following two items were added to the agenda:
Item #2 To eliminate a 3 hour custodial position and a 5 hour custodial position at the McKusick Elementary School.
Item #3 To create an 8 hour custodial position at the McKusick Elementary School.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
2. Elimination of Position:
A motion was made by Sue McAvoy and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that the Board of Directors eliminates a three hour and a five hour custodial position from the McKusick Elementary School.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
3. Create a Position:
A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors creates an eight hour custodial position at the McKusick Elementary School.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
4. Budget Approval:
A motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors adopts the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget of $5,845,154.53 with a local assessment (Foundation/Debt Service) of $2,252,354.85 for S.A.D. #4.
Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 2 Ab. ~ 0
5. Adult Education Budget:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa Douglass that the Board of Directors adopts the Fiscal Year 2004 Adult Education Budget of $67,203.98 with a local assessment of $28,750.00.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
6. Transfer of Funds into Reserve Account:
A motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the Budget Committees recommendation (Pursuant to Article VI of the June, 2001 District Budget Meeting) to transfer $109,013.00 into the District Capital Improvement Reserve Fund for the maintenance of plant and remodeling purposes.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
7. Establish District Budget Meeting:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors sets the District Budget Meeting for Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00 P.M. (immediately preceding the regularly scheduled Board of Directors Meeting) in the PCMS Cafeteria.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
8. Warrant Approval:
A motion was mad by Phyllis Watson and seconded by Anita Kain that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to issue checks prior to the signing of warrants for the FY '04 school year.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
9. Resignations:
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by George Nuite that the Board of Directors accepts the following resignations:
· Matthew O. Oliver Superintendent of Schools
· Anna Bailey Custodian at McKusick
· Jamie Gilbert PCHS Assistant Field Hockey Coach
· Thomas (Trey) Gilbert III PCHS Assistant Soccer Coach
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
10. Employment Agreements for employees not covered by bargaining agreements:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Anita Kain that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to offer employment contracts to employees not covered by the collective bargaining agreements.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
11. Recommendations to Employ:
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendations to employ for the 2003-2004 school year (one year contracts):
· Margaret Templet-Drummond Head Teacher at Guilford Primary
· Joseph Gallant Athletic Director at PCMS
· Larry Holmquist Athletic Director at PCHS
· Les Tomlinson Chorus at PCHS
· Les Tomlinson Band at PCHS
· Fred Andrews District Affirmative Action Officer
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
12. Probationary Contracts:
A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Lorna Marshall that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to offer 2nd year Probationary Contracts to the following:
· Jason Brown Elementary Music
· Judith Collier Elementary Art
· Shelley Connolly Class Size Reduction
· Mitchell Cournoyer Social Studies/Technology
· Dawn Duncan Class Size Reduction Teacher
· Mariana Lara Albert Spanish Teacher
· Bruce Priest Technology Teacher
· Ollie Faulkner Math Teacher
· William Thompson Science Teacher
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
13. Continuing Contracts:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Ralph Eastman that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to offer Continuing Wage Agreements to the following:
· April-Harvey Brown Migrant
· Meredith Perkins Special Education Teacher
· Beth Smith Grade 4
· Kerri Speed Class Size Reduction
· Les Tomlinson - Music
· Rex Webb Grade 7
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
14. Re-assignment/Transfers:
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to re-assign/transfer the following employees recognized under the S.A.D. #4 Board of Directors and S.A.D. #4 Education Association Contract:
· Rex Webb Re-assigned to Grade 7
· Meredith Perkins Transferred to PCMS
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
15. Approval of the Grade 6 Annual Field Trip to Quebec:
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Anita Kain that the Board of Directors sanction the annual class trip for Grade 6 to Quebec,
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
16. Policy Development:
A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors accepts the first reading of the policies associated with sections E and F of the revised SAD #4 policy book and gives final approval to adopt policies associated with section C and D:
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
17. Committee Reports:
* Budget Committee: Larry Davis Chair
Mr. Davis presented the revised FY 04 budget
* Building Grounds and Transportation Committee: Phyllis Watson Chair
Finalized prioritizing the maintenance projects for FY 04
Discussed upcoming June asbestos inspection at PCHS
18. Administrative Reports:
Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal) reported on the following:
· 2nd wave of parent conference went well
· 5th grade plays were very successful
· Bruce Priest and Robyn Rich were commended for their great efforts in the interdisciplinary Iditarod Unit.
· June 6 - Grade 8 dance and Grade 6 Quebec Trip.
Sara Alberts (Special Education Director/Elementary Principal) discussed the following:
· Special Education Team has done a terrific job
· 250 students participated in the Unified Arts Program (Commendations went out to J.J. Collier, Jason Brown, Sheryl Allen and Sharon Nichols (for preparing a great food display)
· Lynn Plourd (visiting author) will be making a presentation to elementary students
· Discussed Elementary Field Trips
· Rummage Sale Saturday at the McKusick School
Bruce Lindberg (PCHS Principal) discussed the following:
· Year over year comparisons for Adult Education Classes
· Enclosed Principal Report
19. Chairperson's Report:
20. Superintendent's Report:
* Presented information on pupil costs, MEA scores and student enrollment
21. Evaluation of PCMS Principal:
A motion was made by George Nuite and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that the Board of Directors enters into executive session for purposes of evaluating the middle school principal.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Time In: 9:06 P.M. Time Out: 9:48 P.M.
Action Taken: No action taken
22. Superintendent Search Committee:
A motion was made by Phyllis Watson and seconded by Lorna Marshall that the Board of Directors enters into executive session for purpose of discussing the Superintendent Search.
Time In: 9:51 P.M. Time Out: 9:59 P.M.
Action Taken: The Search Committee will meet on May 19th at 6:00 P.M. in the Superintendents Conference Room to enter into executive session for the purpose of reviewing Superintendent applications.
Vote: Yes~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
23. Adjournment:
Motion made by George Nuite and seconded by Brad Coburn to adjourn the meeting at 10:00.
Vote: Yes ~ 18 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Matthew Oliver
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4