BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: Tuesday,  August 14, 2007

WHERE: PCMS

Members Present:  James Bell, David Bridges, Adam Cookson, Ralph Eastman, Nancy Hall, Cinthia Hoak, Patricia Izbicki, Anita Kain, Donna Littlefield, George Nuite, Donna Runnels, Michelle Ward, Charles Woodmancy.

Members Absent:     Shelly Bennett, John Cartwright, Patricia Davis, Pam Goulette, and Amy Tracy.

Also Present:             Julie Orton, Greg Bellemare, Trisha Kurt, Jim Chasse, Crystal Priest, Virginia Rebar and Paul Stearns.

Call to Order:            The meeting was called to order by George Nuite at 7:05 p.m.                                    

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by James Bell and seconded by Donna Littlefield that the minutes of the June 11, 2007 Budget Meeting and the June 12, 2007 Board Meeting be approved as printed.

Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Public Forum:                       none

Correspondence:                   Mr. Stearns read a note from Eastern Maine Healthcare that recognized                                                     PCMS staff members for the help and accommodations given during a recent                                         conference. 

Educational Reports:           none

1.         Adjustment to Agenda:

            A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Michelle Ward for the Board of Directors to   make the following adjustments to the agenda:

            Item #3 – Delete Jeffrey Turnbull
            Add Item #3a – Nominate Eric Smith for PCHS Assistant High School Principal


           
Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

2.         Transfer of Funds:

A motion was made by Donna Runnels and seconded by Ralph Eastman that the Board of Directors gives the Superintendent permission to transfer funds between program lines to negate any negative balances in the 2006-2007 budget year (see attached list).

            Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0


Minutes – August 14, 2007                                                                                                                          (2)

 

3.         Nomination:

A motion was made by James Bell and seconded by Charles Woodmancy that the Board of Directors         accepts the nomination of Sharon Foster as the District school nurse.

Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

3a.       Nomination:

A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Ralph Eastman that the Board of Directors accepts the nomination of Eric Smith as PCHS Assistant Principal for the 2007-2008 school year.

Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

4.         Elimination of Position:

A motion was made by Cinthia Hoak and seconded by Nancy Hall that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to eliminate one bus driving position for the 2007-2008 school year.

Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

5.         Recommendation to Employ:

 

            A motion was made by James Bell and seconded by Donna Runnels that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendations for employment.

           

á               Katherine Plourde - Chorus (PCHS)

á               Katherine Plourde - Chorus (PCMS)

á               Lester Tomlinson - Pep Band (PCHS & PCMS)

á               Jeanne Griffin – National Honor Society (PCHS)

á               Cheryl Ladd - Key Club (PCHS)

á               Heather Doherty - Student Council (PCHS)

á               Kathy Richards – Chess Club Advisor (PCHS)

á               Sherry Desmarais – Year Book Advisor (PCHS)

á               Joshua Herrick – BoyŐs Soccer (PCMS)

á               Matthew Tibbetts - GirlŐs Club Soccer (PCMS)        

Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

6.         Approval of the PCHS TravelerŐs Club Trip to Europe:

A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by David Bridges that the Board of Directors sanctions the PCHS TravelerŐs Club trip to Europe for the 2007-2008 school year.

Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

 

Minutes – August 14, 2007                                                                                                                          (3)

 

7.         Notice of Intent:

 

A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Charles Woodmancy that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to file two Notices of Intent to consider possible partnerships with (1) SADŐs 46, 41, 68, Harmony, Union 60, Medford, Bowerbank, Willimantic and Lakeview Plantation and (2) SAD #46, Harmony and Willimantic as per XXXX, Chapter 240 of the Maine Public Law.

The following people were designated SAD #4 Representatives on the Regional Planning Committee and will be paid Board compensation for being at the RPC meetings as per Policy BID:

            Abbot – Charles Woodmancy
            Cambridge – Cinthia Hoak
            Guilford – David Bridges
            Parkman – Anita Kain
            Sangerville – George Nuite
            Wellington – Michelle Ward

Vote: Yes ~ 13   No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

8.         Administrative Reports:      Attached

 

9.         ChairpersonŐs Report:  Mr. Nuite reported that it was a very busy summer and advised Board Members to be prepared for an extremely busy year due to the School District Reorganization Law passed by the Legislatures.

 

10.       SuperintendentŐs Report:  Attached

 

11.       Adjournment:

A motion was made by Anita Kain and seconded by Charles Woodmancy to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m.

Vote: Yes ~ 13 No ~ 0   Ab. ~ 0

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Paul A. Stearns
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4