| BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING |
Members Present: Laura Auger, Deborah Clukey, Brad Coburn, Larry Davis, Patricia Davis, Melissa Douglass, Ralph Eastman, Pam Goulette, Patricia Izbicki, Anita Kain, Donna Littlefield, Lorna Marshall, Susan McAvoy, George Nuite, Geraldine Rizzitello, Thomas Ronco, and Phyllis Watson
Members Absent: Michelle Ward
Also Present: Greg Bellemare, Sara Alberts, Crystal Priest and Paul Stearns.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Larry Davis at 7:04 P.M.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the minutes of the Special Meeting on June 10, the regular meetings on June 10, June 17 and June 24, 2003 be approved.
Vote: Yes ~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Public Forum: none
Educational Reports: none
1. Introduction of New Superintendent:
Mr. Stearns was welcomed to the district by Chairman Larry Davis.
2. Adjustments to Agenda:
1. Change Item 5 to read: Kerri Speed From CSR to Grade 1
2. Change Item 7 to add the following: Joseph Luchini PCMS B Team Soccer Coach
Bruce Priest PCHS Boys Varsity Soccer Coach3. 3. Add Item #3: Recommendation to give the Superintendent permission to submit the NCLB Grant Application for federal funds.
3. NCLB Application:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors gives permission to the Superintendent to apply for the NCLB Grants for the 2003-2004 School Year.
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors gives Mr. Stearns permission to apply for the NCLB Grants for the 2003-2004 School Year.
Vote: Yes ~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
4. Resignations:
A motion was made by Susan McAvoy and seconded by Anita Kain that the Board of Directors accepts the following resignations:
*Bruce Lindberg (PCHS Principal)
*Wendy Lindberg (Grade K Teacher)
*John Chase (Biology Teacher)
*Russell Tracy (PCMS Baseball Coach)
Vote: Yes ~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
5. Elimination of Position:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Lorna Marshall that the following position be eliminated because of lack of Migrant Funding:
*(1/10) Migrant Education Teacher April Harvey Brown PCHS
Vote: Yes ~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
6. Reassignments and Transfers:
A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the following reassignments and transfers of employees recognized under the SAD #4 Board of Directors and the SAD #4 Education Association Contract:
· Shelley Connolly From Class Size Reduction K to Grade K
· Erin Smith From Ed Tech III to Class Size Reduction Grade K
· Kerri Speed From Class Size Reduction to Grade 1
· Cynthia Quimby From Grade K to Grade 1
· Darlene Patten From Grade 1 to Grade 3
· Carole Myrick From Grade 3 to Grade K
Vote: Yes ~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
7. Nomination:
A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Patricia Davis that the Board of Directors approves the following nominations:
· Elementary Art Teacher K-8 Carla Albers
· Elementary Health/Physical Education/Migrant Teacher Joseph Luchini
· Biology Teacher - Heather Doherty
· Adult Education Director William Thompson
· Math Teacher Julie Jellison
Vote: Yes ~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
8. Recommendations to Employ:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa Douglass that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendations to employ for the 2003-2004 school year (one year contract).
· Fred Andrews PCMS Student Council
· Heather Doherty PCHS Golf Coach
· Rebecca Warren PCHS - Asst. Field Hockey Coach
· Joseph Luchini PCMS B Team Boys Soccer Coach
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· Bruce Priest PCHS Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Vote: Yes ~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
9. Administrative Report:
Sara Alberts (Elementary Principal/Special Services Director reported on the following:
· Renovation work completed over the summer
· The elementary schools will be piloting a standards based report card for the 2003-2004 school year.
· Teachers are spending a huge amount of time gearing up for the standards based assessment system.
· Changes to better utilize talents of staff as well as instructional time have been made
· Federal Special Education regulations are in the process of being re-written.
Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal) reported on the following:
· Mr. Bellemare reported that PCMS was nearly ready to start school
· He discussed the advantage of the trimester format.
· PCMS will move from an eight period day to a seven period day which will result in more academic time and one less transition during the day.
Crystal Priest (Technology) reported on the following:
· Ms. Priest reported that system software was in the process of being updated.
· 25 PCHS students attended Boot Camp (a program designed to allow students and some staff to explore the world of laptop computing in greater depth.
· Lee Pearsall and Crystal Priest attended Powerschool University in Utah where they were able to pick up valuable information on how to best utilize this software.
10. Chairperson's Report: Chairman Davis discussed the issue of confidentiality in committee work, such as an administrative selection committee.
11. Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Stearns discussed the following:
· Summer work and initiatives in the district
· Debt service payment reduction of $95,591.24
· Asbestos operation and management plan has been written
· MSMA Board training workshop scheduled
· Workshop days are scheduled for August 19, 20 and 21.
· Superintendent will be attending workshop/conference on law school management and Tech Prep programming and resources.
12. Adjournment:
Motion made by George Nuite and seconded by Anita Kain to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Vote: Yes ~ 17 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul A. Stearns
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4