BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: Tuesday, September 12, 2006

WHERE: Piscataquis Community High School

Members Present: James Bell, John Cartwright, Larry Davis, Patricia Davis, Ralph Eastman, Nancy Hall, Cinthia Hoak, Patricia Izbicki, Donna Littlefield, Susan McAvoy, George Nuite, Geraldine Rizzitello, Donna Runnels, Michelle Ward and Charles Woodmancy.

Members Absent: Shelly Bennett, Pam Goulette and Anita Kain

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

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by George Nuite at 7:02 p.m.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Nancy Hall that the minutes from the August 8^th Board of Directors meeting be approved.

Vote: Yes ~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Public Forum: none

Correspondence: none

Educational Reports: Shelly Johnson gave an overview of the Reading First Grant activities taking place at the elementary schools (attached).

1. Adjustment to Agenda:

A motion was made by James Bell and seconded by Patricia Izbicki to add the following item as Item 1A to the agenda (Recommendation that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to create an Ed Tech I position for 3 hours per day at the elementary level for an ELL student).

Vote: Yes~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

1a. Create Position:

A motion was made by Patricia Davis and seconded by James Bell to authorize the Superintendent to create an Ed Tech I position for an ELL student at the McKusick School.

Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 1

2. Paypal/Ebay Account:

A motion was made by Susan McAvoy and seconded by Patricia Davis to authorize the Superintendent to create a paypal/ebay account in order to dispose of obsolete and surplus equipment.

Vote: Yes~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

3. Nomination:

A motion was made by Patricia Davis and seconded by Ralph Eastman that the Board of Directors accepts the following nomination for 2006-2007.

Jane Daniels – Art Teacher

Vote: Yes~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

4. Recommendations to Employ (2006-2007):

A motion was made by Michelle Ward and seconded by Donna Littlefield that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendations to employ for the 2006-‘07 school year (one year contracts):

· Jef Hamlin – Yearbook Co-Advisor (PCHS)
· Jay Marden – Yearbook Co-Advisor (PCHS)
· H. Kyle Pulkkinen – Girl’s Soccer Coach (PCMS)
· Lisa Richardson – Girl’s “B” Field Hockey Coach (PCMS)

Vote: Yes~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

5. Committee Reports:

Building & Grounds – Patricia Davis reported that the committee met on September 5^th. The committee toured the new boiler setup, the transformer project and drainage project. The RRF projects were updated. The lighting fixtures are in and will be installed soon. The committee will be seeking information regarding the track. What should be done? What are the options? The committee also toured the new bus.

Policy – Michelle Ward went over the policies that were discussed on September 11^th. These policies and changes will be up for first reading at the October Board Meeting. Copies were distributed.

6. Administrative Reports:

Julie Orton – Elementary Principal/Curriculum Coordinator: Attached

Trisha Kurt – Special Education Director - Attached
Crystal Priest - Technology – Attached
Jim Chasse - Attached
Greg Bellemare – Attached (Mr. Bellemare also mentioned that the PCMS staff is focusing on the gender gap in academic performance in the district and strategies for addressing the situation.)

Dave Cotta – Dave reported on the new bus and its safety features. He also reported on the critical bus driver shortage

7. Chairperson's Report:

Mr. Nuite reported that the committee meetings were up and running and thanked board members for attending the various functions.

8. Superintendent's Report: Attached

9. Adjournment:

A motion was made by James Bell and seconded by Nancy Hall to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Vote: Yes ~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Respectfully Submitted,

Paul A. Stearns

Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4