Directors Present:
William Hume-Chairman, George Nuite, Geraldine Rizzitello, Larry Davis, Lorna Marshall, Brad Coburn, Patricia Izbicki, Susan McAvoy, Patti Davis, Anita Kain , Cynthia Fortier, Pam Goulette, Phyllis Watson, Melissa Douglass, James Wachter and Debbie Clukey.

Members Absent:
Conrad Rollins, Bruce Jones

Also Present:
Sara Alberts, Greg Bellemare, Bruce Lindberg, Pete Myrick, and Matthew Oliver.

Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by William Hume, Chairman, at 7:00 P.M.

*See the Chair's attached statement concerning the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded Pam Goulette by that the minutes of August 14, 2001 Board Meeting be approved as printed.
Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Public Forum:
 None

Educational Report:
Sara Alberts (Elementary Principal), Greg Bellemare (Middle School Principal), and Bruce Lindberg (High School Principal) introduced their new staff members.

Crystal Priest (Technology Coordinator) gave an update on the PCMS Laptop Project.  The grade 8 computer to student ratio is 1:1.  Grade 5, 6, and 7 students also will use laptop computers throughout the school year.  Students and teachers are learning new ways to integrate the district's curriculum with our available technology.  PCMS has been identified by the state as a technology leader.

1. Adjustments to the Agenda
There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette to adjust the agenda to reflect a new #7 as follows:  M.S.A.D. #4 Financial Audit, Recommendation:  That the Board of Directors accepts the financial audit proposal of Brantner and Thibodeau Associates, C.P.A.'s.

Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

2. Resignations
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette to accept the following resignations:

•   Tammy Smith: 'A' Team Field Hockey Coach (PCMS)

•   Brenda Tetlow: 'B' Team Field Hockey Coach (PCMS) (resigning in order to pursue the PCMS 'A' Team Field Hockey coaching position)

•   Margaret LeBlanc: Food Service (McKusick Elementary School)   

•   Sharon DeCastro: Food Service (PCHS)

•   Pam DeCastro: Food Service (PCMS and PCHS)

•   Vicki Gray: Title I Grades 7/8

•   Galen Larsen: JV Boys' Basketball Coach (PCHS)

 Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

3. Nominations
  There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Patti Davis to approve the superintendent's nominations of Lester Tomlinson: PCHS/PCMS Instrumentals (5-8), Band/Chorus/Classroom Music (9-12) {Probationary I}, and Holly Melia: Class Size Reduction Teacher (1/2 time-Abbie Fowler) {Probationary II}

Vote: Yes~ 16 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

4. Recommendations to Employ
There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette to accept the following recommendations to employ:

  *   Fred Andrews: Student Council (PCMS) (one year position)

•   Efrain Rojas: National Honor Society Advisor (PCHS) (one year position)

•   Robyn Rich: Intact Team (PCMS) (one year position)

•   Brenda Tetlow: 'A' Team Field Hockey Coach (PCMS) (one year position)

•   Coralyn Knight: 'B' Team Field Hockey Coach (PCMS) (one year position)

•   Rick Martell: 'B' Team Boys' Soccer Coach (PCMS) (one year position)

•   Joe Gallant: Track Coach (PCMS) (one year position)

·       Lester Tomlinson:  PCHS Band (one year position)

·       Lester Tomlinson:  PCHS Chorus (one year position)

Vote: Yes - 16 No -0 Abstentions - 01

5. School Board Calendar

There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette to approve the School Board Calendar of meeting locations and times for 2001-2002.

Vote: Yes - 16 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

6. Settlement of Legal Claim

There was a motion made by Larry Davis and seconded by Pam Goulette to accept the settlement of the legal claim brought against it by a former employee.

Vote: Yes - 16 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

7. M.S.A.D. #4 Financial Audit

There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Phyllis Watson to accept the financial audit proposal of Brantner and Thibodeau Associates, C.P.A.'s.

Vote: Yes - 16 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

8. Administrative Reports
Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal):

*Mr. Bellemare will produce several newsletters during the year in an effort to keep the public apprised of the great things PCMS students and staff accomplish as the school year progresses. 

*PCMS has had two very well-attended parent nights.  The grade seven parent night has been scheduled.

*The weekly high seller of the annual PCMS magazine drive has the privilege of cutting Mr. Bellemare's tie.

*A continuing focus throughout the year will be character education and assessment practices.

Bruce Lindberg (PCHS Principal):

*Mr. Lindberg praised the students for the mature manner in which they handled the news of the New York City and Pentagon terrorist attacks.  Meaningful discussions were immediately held throughout the high school due to the many forms of electronic media and technology devices that provided accurate details of the event.

*Mr. Lindberg shared PCHS's inclusion in a handful of school's across the nation that were recognized by the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment, Inc. for 'maximizing student learning' and for 'the dramatic improvement in student performance over the past decade at Piscataquis Community High School.'

Sara Alberts (Elementary Principal / Special Services Director):

*An enrollment report was given (K-4 district enrollment: 259 students).

*Kindergarten Screening was completed on Sept. 11. 

*Elementary School Open Houses have been completed. Mrs. Alberts thanked teachers for extending their day to make the open houses a huge success.

  *Upcoming field trips and activities, such as the Krackerjack Theatre, were discussed.

Pete Myrick (Adult Education Director):

Mr. Myrick reported the I.T.V. enrollments have significantly increased.  There are now 56 classes with 134 students.

9. Committee Reports
*Sue McAvoy, chair of the communications committee reported that at a Sept. 11 communications committee meeting, a consensus was formed to have Crystal Priest, the district's technology coordinator, assume the duties pertaining to maintaining the district's web site.  It was stated that since the district now has an in-house technology coordinator, web site duties should go to that individual.

*Phyllis Watson, chair of the buildings, grounds, and transportation committee, stated a lot of ideas had been generated at the Aug. 21, Aug. 28, and Sept. 4 BGT committee meetings to develop an informative public presentation focusing on the facilities reorganization plan.

10. Chairperson's Report

Chairman, William Hume reminded the Board of Directors of the upcoming Maine School Management Association Fall Conference on Oct. 25 and 26.  Many clinics pertaining to school board issues will be presented during these two days.

16. Superintendent's Report
Per district policy, Matthew Oliver informed the board of the district's intent to dispose of the following surplus property: (1) school bus and (1) utility van.  A request for bids was published in the local newspaper.  There was one bid presented to the district:  $350 for the school bus and $350 for the van.  David Cotta, the district's transportation director stated they were fair bids.

17. Adjournment
A motion was made by Larry Davis and seconded by Jim Wachter to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P.M.
Vote: Yes ~ 16 No ~ 0 AB. ~ 0

Respectfully Submitted,
Matthew Oliver
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4