Members Present:
William Hume - Chairman, Larry Davis, Phyllis Watson, George Nuite, Pam Goulette, Anita Kain, Lorna Marshall, Susan McAvoy, Patti Davis, Melissa Douglass, Geraldine Rizzitello, Patricia Izbicki, Cynthia Fortier and Bruce Jones.

Members Absent:
Brad Coburn, Heidi Cummings, Kristy Nelson and Conrad Rollins

Also Present:
Greg Bellemare, Bruce Lindberg, David Cotta, Pete Myrick and Norman Higgins.

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 Larry Davis and seconded by Pam Goulette that the minutes of June 13, 2000 meeting be approved as printed.

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Ab. - 0

Public Forum:
Tom Ronco, representing the Abbot Evangelical Free Church, described the reasons for use of school facilities for their religious services.

1. Adjustments to Agenda
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Phyllis Watson to adjust the agenda to provide for an executive session to consider the employment of a Superintendent of Schools.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Phyllis Watson to adjust the agenda to authorize the board to hire an interim Superintendent.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

2. Executive Session
Motion made by Pam Goulette and Phyllis Watson to enter executive session to discuss the employment of a Superintendent of Schools.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Time In - 7:15 Time Out - 7:29

3. Interim Superintendent
Motion Made by Phyllis Watson and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello to authorize the hiring of an interim Superintendent of Schools.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

4. Educational Reports
Mr. Higgins reported that 90 students participated in the Summer Reading Academy, an average of 185 students attended the Summer Adventure Program. Forty-two students attended the one-week Kindergarten Camp.

5. Resignations
Motion made by Larry Davis and seconded by Phyllis Watson to accept the following resignations:

• Donna Jordan - PCHS Wellness/Athletic Director
• Brenda Monahan - PCMS Special Ed. Teacher
• Trisha Moulton - PCHS JV Field Hockey
• Robert Berta - PCMS 7th grade teacher

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

6. Nominations
Motion made by Phyllis Watson and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors approve the nominations individually.

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa Douglass that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Efrain Rojas - PCHS Spanish Teacher

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Ab. - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Sandra Emerson - PCHS Wellness Teacher

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Ab. - 0

Motion made by Sue McAvoy and seconded by Melissa Douglass that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Tim Scott - PCHS Athletic Director

Vote: Yes - 0 No - 6 Ab. - 8

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Holly Witick - PCHS 1/6 Fine Arts Teacher

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Ab - 0

7. Nominations
Motion made by Phyllis Watson and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors approve the nominations individually.

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa Douglass that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Beth Leavitt - PCHS Yearbook

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Holly Witick - PCHS Senior Play

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Holly Witick - PCHS Prize Speaking

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Mark Wallace - PCHS Student Council

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Sue McAvoy and seconded by Patti Davis that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Lonnie Wescott - PCHS Band

Vote: Yes - 4 No - 7 Abstentions - 3

Motion made by Sue McAvoy and seconded by Patti Davis that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Lonnie Wescott - PCHS Chorus

Vote: Yes - 4 No - 7 Abstentions - 3

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Joe Gallant - PCMS Fall Intramurals

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Patti Davis and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Joe Gallant - PCMS Athletic Director

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Sandra Emerson - PCMS A-Team Field Hockey

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Trisha Moulton - PCHS Varsity Field Hockey

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Galen Larson - PCHS Boys JV Basketball

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Efrain Rojas - PCHS Girls Varsity Basketball

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Sue McAvoy and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Jill Taylor - PCHS Girls JV Basketball

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Val Boone - PCHS Cheering

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Patti Davis that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Lorrainne Stutzman - PCHS Skiing

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Russell Tracy - PCMS Boys A Basketball

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa Douglass that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• John Levesque - PCMS Boys B Basketball

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0 Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Joe Gallant - PCMS Girls A Basketball

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0 Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Merle Gilbert - PCMS Girls B Basketball

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors approve the following nomination:

• Brydie Armstrong - PCHS JV Field Hockey

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

8. Nominations
Motion made by Larry Davis and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors approve the following nominations:

Intact Members

• Audrey Noether
• Ann Dall
• Lisa Martell

Susan Pulkkinen - Affirmative Action Office

Building Principals

• Cindy Quimby - Wellington
• Dave Pratt - Cambridge
• Priscilla Carle - McKusick
• Brenda Post - Guilford Primary
• Margaret Drummond - Abbie Fowler

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

9. Eliminate Positions
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors eliminate the following positions:

• (5) Chapter I - Elementary 7.5 hours per day / 189 days per year
• (1) Chapter I - PCHS 7.5 hours per day / 189 days per year
• Bus Run - 3.5 hours per day

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

10. Establish Positions
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors establish the following positions:

• (5) Chapter I - Elementary 7 hours per day / 189 days per year
• (1) Chapter I - PCHS 8 hours per day / 154 days per year
• Ed Tech I @ PCHS - 2 hours per day

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

11. Request For Use of School Facility
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the School Board grant a request to the Abbot Evangelical Free Church to rent school facilities for temporary use.

Vote: Yes - 13 No - 1 Abstentions - 0

12. Support Staff Contract
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Negotiations Committee recommends acceptance of a one -year contract (July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001) with SAD #4 Education Association / Support Staff.

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

13. Administrative Reports

• Mr. Myrick discussed the fall Adult Ed. program
• Mr. Cotta reported that transportation is ready for school
• Mr. Lindberg reported that a four-week summer school served the region. He also reported that PCHS was a focus school at two secondary summer academies

14. Committee Report
* Budget Committee reported that $141,000 was carried forward to FY '01.

15. Chairperson's Report

16. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Higgins reported that thirty teachers worked three days in revising the language arts, math and science curriculums.

17. Adjournment
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Sue McAvoy to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M.

Vote: Yes ~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0