Members Present:
William Hume - Chairman, Larry Davis, Phyllis Watson, George Nuite, Pam Goulette, Conrad Rollins, Lorna Marshall, Susan McAvoy, Patti Davis, Geraldine Rizzitello, Patricia Izbicki, Cynthia Fortier, Brad Coburn and Bruce Jones.

Members Absent:
Heidi Cummings, Kristy Nelson, Melissa Douglass and Anita Kain.

Also Present:
Jim Smith, Greg Bellemare, Bruce Lindberg, Sara Alberts, Pete Myrick and Michael Cyr.

Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by William Hume, Chairman, at 7:05 P.M.

Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the minutes of August 8, 2000 meeting be approved as printed.

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

Public Forum:
None.

Introductions:
Chairman, Bill Hume, welcomed and introduced the district's incoming interim Superintendent, Mr. Michael "Mack" Cyr. Board members were previously provided a copy of Superintendent Cyr's resume. Mr. Cyr has 30 years of public school experience with 8 years as a Superintendent. Chariman Hume asked the administrators to introduce new professional staff. Mr. Lindberg introduced Sandra Emerson, PCHS Wellness teacher and Efrain Rojas, PCHS Spanish teacher. Mr. Bellemare introduced Elaine Larson, PCMS 7/8th grade Special Ed. teacher.

Educational Reports
PCMS Principal, Greg Bellemare, presented an extensive update on the implementation process of the "computer laptop technology project." The technology leaders, Ann Dall, Crystal Priest and Thelma Regan presented two computer generated video presentations highlighting the implementation and the recent project inauguration, which featured Governor King, Interface Guilford of Maine, Vice President, Mary Alice Higgins, Apple Corporation representatives and local public officers.

1. Adjustments to Agenda
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello to adjust the agenda to include the approval of a split appointment of James Smith and Fred Andrews to serve as the district's Affirmative Action Officer(s).

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

2. Interim Superintendent
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors employ Michael P. Cyr to serve as the interim Superintendent of Schools until June 30, 2001. Mr. Cyr's work week will be 3 to 5 days per week at $300 per day.

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

3. Resignations
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of Directors approve the following resignation:
* Susan Pulkkinen - Affirmative Action Coordinator

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

3A. Affirmative Action Officer(s)
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Phyllis Watson that the Board of directors approve a split appointment of James Smith/Fred Andrews to serve as Affirmative Action Officers for FY 2001.

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

4. Teacher Assignment
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the Board of Directors transfer Trisha Moulton to the 7th grade position at PCMS.

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

5. Nominations
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that the Board of Directors approve the following nominations:

• Jeannie Griffin - ¸ PCHS English Teacher
• Elaine Larson - PCMS 7/8th Special Education Teacher
• Holly Melia - ¸ Class Size Reduction @ Abbie Fowler
• Lawrence Holmquist - Athletic Director @ PCHS

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

6. Extra Curricular Nominations
Motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello to accept the following Extra Curricular nominations:

• Ollie Faulkner - PCHS Cross Country
• Efrain Rojas - PCHS National Honor Society
• Fred Andrews - PCMS Student Council
• Brenda Tetlow - PCMS B-Field Hockey

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

7. School Board Calendar
Motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Conrad Rollins that the Board of Directors approve the school board meetings calendar for 2000-2001. (Appendix A)

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

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

• (1) 30 hour Library Ed. Tech II - PCHS position
• (1) 32.5 hour Special Ed./Regular Ed. Tech III - PCHS position
• (1) 17.5 hour Ed. Tech I - McKusick position
• (1) 32.5 hour Ed. Tech II - Wellington position

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

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

• (2) 15 hour Library Ed. Tech II - PCHS position
• (1) 32.5 hour Special Ed./Regular Ed. Tech II - PCHS position
• (1) 32.5 hour Ed. Tech I - McKusick position
• (1) 32.5 hour Ed. Tech I - Wellington position

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

10. Yearbook Ad
Motion made by Conrad Rollins and seconded by Brad Coburn that the SAD #4 Board of Directors approve an advertisement of $200.00 from the school board for the PCHS Yearbook.

Vote: Yes - 14 No - 0 Abstentions - 0

11. Administrative Reports

• Mr. Smith, Elementary Coordinator, reported that the K-4 enrollment is 268 a decrease of seven (7) students from September 1999. The new math series is fully in place and the training has been provided. Students will be attending a cultural program play at the Lakewood Theatre later this month.
• Mr. Bellemare, PCMS Principal, reported that the 5-8 enrollment is 269 a decrease of three (3) students from September 1999. The parent nights by grade level on separate days has been well received and attended. An outdoor leadership program funded by a drug free grant is being planned in cooperation with Foxcroft Academy at Foxcroft.
• Mr. Lindberg, PCHS Principal, reported that the 9-12 enrollment is 330, this is a decrease of eighteen (18) students from 1999. Mike Witick attended a Tuft School Chemistry Staff Development and has returned with some 60 advanced science textbooks donated from Wayland High School in Wayland, Massachusetts. The foreign language department, particularly Spanish, has unusually large enrollments. Student increase in Art class is also noted. The ATM is yet to be operational - numerous glitches have delayed implementation. Student participation in extra curricular is significantly higher this year. New administrative/records software shows excellent receptiveness by staff. New athletic field score boards, donated by Pepsi, for municipal and district fields have been installed. Town of Guilford donated its old scoreboard to the district. It will be refurbished for soccer field use. Later this fall a district bus trip is planned to visit numerous New England College campuses. A computer technology lab adjacent to the library is now available for staff to schedule class use.
• Sara Alberts, Special Ed. Director, reported that staff training is being provided on autism and physical restraint (MANDT).
• Pete Myrick, Adult Ed. Director, reviewed the fall course offerings including a substitute teacher training course, several ITV offerings and regional collaborations.

12. Committee Report
Transportation/Building/Grounds Chairman, Phyllis Watson, reported on the status of the ordered school bus which should arrive within the month. The district's utility service van is in need of replacement or major overhaul (the motor is worn out). The van is 16 years / 250k miles. A recommendation to overall was made to the Superintendent. He is reviewing options.

13. Chairperson's Report
Chairman, Bill Hume, informed the Board of (1) MSMA Fall Conference. A preliminary program flyer was provided by Superintendent Cyr; (2) also presented was the availability of a MSMA/MSBA Board of Directors orientation workshop for our board. Mr. Hume will contact MSMA to schedule this in house boardsmanship session for later this fall; (3) Mr. Hume presented a resignation from Wellington Board Member, Heidi Cummings. The Chairman gave a copy of the Committee Assignments for 2000/2001 to the board members

14. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Cyr shared his appreciation of the Board supporting his appointment. He shared his observations about the school community's enthusiasm, the cleanliness of the school facilities and the high expectations this district is noted for.

15. Adjournment
A motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Conrad Rollins to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 P.M.

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