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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES DATE: WHERE: PCMS |
Members Present: Laura Auger, Deborah
Clukey, Brad Coburn, Larry Davis, Patricia Davis, Melissa Douglass, Ralph
Eastman, Pam Goulette, Patricia Izbicki, Lorna Marshall, Susan McAvoy, George
Nuite, Geraldine Rizzitello and Phyllis Watson.
Members Absent: Karol Curtis, Cynthia Fortier, Anita Kain and
James Wachter.
Also Present: Greg Bellemare, Bruce Lindberg, Pete
Myrick, Crystal Priest and Matthew Oliver.
Call to Order: The meeting was called
to order by Larry Davis at
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and
seconded by Lorna
Vote: Yes ~ 14 No
~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Public Forum:
Educational Reports:
1. Adjustments
to Agenda:
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by
Susan McAvoy to make the following adjustments:
Agenda Item #4: Add the following: Gary Sinclair: Girls'
Varsity Basketball Coach at PCHS.
New Agenda Item #11: Pursuant to Article VI of the
June, 2001 District Budget Meeting, the Budget Committee recommends placing
$90,987 into a capital improvement reserve fund for the maintenance of plant
and remodeling purposes.
2. Assessments:
A motion was made by Patricia Davis and seconded by Pam Goulette that the
Board of Directors approves the assessments to the member communities of SAD
#4 for operational costs, debt service and adult education as presented.
Vote:
Yes ~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
3. Resignations:
A motion was made by Phyllis Watson and seconded by Susan McAvoy that the
Board of Directors accepts the resignations of Eric Toothacre
(Social Studies Teacher), Janet Herrick (Head Teacher Position) and Galen
Vainio (Custodian).
4. Recommendation to Employ:
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded
by Patricia Davis that the Board of Directors employs the following position
for one year: Gary Sinclair - Girl's
Varsity Basketball Coach at PCHS.
There was no action taken on the Head Teacher
position at the
5. Nominations:
No action taken
6. Committee Reports:
*Budget Committee:
Larry Davis - Chair: Reported that the budget process went smoothly
and we now have a budget to work with for the next year.
*Communications Committee: Susan McAvoy
- Chair: Reported on the following:
*There will be one PTO for both K-3 Elementary
Schools to better coordinate activities and resources.
*Gains were seen in most areas in the
*The PCHS Laptop Project.
*The "No Child Left Behind" act.
*Student and Personnel Relations Committee: Lorna Marshall - Chair: Reported on the following:
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the PCHS staff trip to
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a review of the student and staff dress code.
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all schools give students many forms of positive reinforcement to reward good
behaviors.
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an update on the student code of conduct was given.
7. William Appleyard Fund:
A motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded
by Pamela Goulette that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent
to request $4,820 from the William Appleyard Endowment to support technology
at PCHS.
Vote:
Yes ~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
8. Administrative Report:
Greg Bellemare (PCMS
Principal) reported on the following:
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End of year class trips
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Grade five D.A.R.E. graduation
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The PCMS tobacco secession group presented
at
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Summer school will be starting soon.
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The mixed PCMS/PCHS music program was a
great success.
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The band did a great job at the Memorial
Day Parade.
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The band received an "excellent" rating
at the out of state competition in
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Freshman/Parent meetings have been going
well.
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There were 59 traditional graduates and
2 non-traditional graduates (via the Veterans Act) at the recent PCHS graduation
ceremony.
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Over $40000 worth of local scholarships
were presented to graduates.
Pete Myrick (Adult
Education Director) reported on the following:
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An Adult Education Advisory Group is being
formed.
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Summer programs are growing.
9. Chairperson's Report:
Chairman Davis congratulated Pete Myrick, Bruce Lindberg, and Kevin Jordan
on doing a great job with their respective graduations. Mr. Davis also congratulated the Communications
Committee, Mr. Oliver, and his staff for developing a quality District Budget
Newspaper.
10. Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Oliver
presented an overview of the upcoming PCHS Laptop Project.
11. Capital Improvement
Fund:
A motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded
by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors, pursuant to Article VI
of the June 2001 District Board Meeting, place $90,987 into a capital improvement
reserve fund for the maintenance of plant and remodeling purposes.
12. Adjournment:
Motion
made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Pamela Goulette to adjourn the meeting
at
Respectfully Submitted,
Matthew Oliver
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4