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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