BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

DATE: Tuesday, October 8, 2002

WHERE: Guilford Primary

7:00 P.M.

Members Present: , Brad Coburn, Deborah Clukey, Larry Davis, Patricia Davis, Melissa Douglass, Ralph Eastman, Cynthia Fortier, Pam Goulette, Anita Kain, Susan McAvoy and Geraldine Rizzitello.

Members Absent: Laura Auger, Karol Curtis, Lorna Marshall, George Nuite, Patricia Izbicki, James Wachter and Phyllis Watson.

Also Present: Bruce Lindberg, Sara Alberts, Greg Bellemare, Crystal Priest and Matthew Oliver

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Larry Davis at 7:02 P.M.

Approval of Minutes:

A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2002 meetings.

Vote: Yes - 11 No - 0 Ab. - 0

Public Forum:

Educational Reports:

 

*Mathematics Standards- Based Assessment Pilot (K-8)

1. Adjustments to Agenda: A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Susan McAvoy to add Eric Curtis to Item #4 as the Boys "B" Team Basketball Coach at PCMS.

Vote: Yes - 11 No - 0 Ab. - 0

2. Notice of Intent to Retire:

 

A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors accepts the following notice of intent to retire following the 2002-2003 school year.

 

*PCMS 4th Grade Teacher - Judith Classen

Vote: Yes~ 11 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

3. Resignation:

A motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Ralph Eastman that the Board of Directors accepts the following resignations:

*PCMS Boys "A" Team Basketball Coach - Alan Gaw

*PCMS Boys "B" Team Basketball Coach - Rex Webb

Vote: Yes~ 11 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

Minutes - October 8, 2002 (2)

4. Recommendation to Employ:

 

A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pamela Goulette that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendations to employ: (one year positions)

*PCMS Boys "A" Team Basketball - Rex Webb

*PCMS Boys "B" Team Basketball - Eric Curtis

 

*PCHS Boys Varsity Basketball - Jamie Russell

*PCHS Boys Jayvee Basketball - Russell Tracy

*PCHS Ski Team - Lorraine Stutzman

*PCHS Cheering - Christina Marsh

*PCHS Drama - Kara Hay

 

Vote: Yes~ 11 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

 

5. Approval of Cooperative Agreement:

 

A motion was made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Pamela Goulette that the Board of Directors approves the Cooperative Agreement as approved by the Tri-County Regional Council at the September 19th meeting.

 

Vote: Yes~ 11 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

 

6. Policy Development:

 

A motion was made by Patricia Davis and seconded by Susan McAvoy that the Board of Directors engages in the first reading of the revised "Family and Medical Leave Act" Policy and the associated Administrative Procedure, and the policy, associated procedure, and forms pertaining to "Time Out Rooms and Therapeutic Restraint".

Vote: Yes~ 11 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

7. Student Code of Conduct:

A motion was made by Patricia Davis and seconded by Susan McAvoy that the Board of Directors approves the S.A.D. #4 Student Code of Conduct as written.

Vote: Yes~ 11 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0

8. Committee Reports:

* Policy Committee: Debbie Clukey - Chair

1. Reviewed Family and Medical Leave Act
2. Time Out Rooms and Therapeutic Restraint
3. November 19th Meeting - Hope to have new policy books that needed to be
updated

*Curriculum Committee: Pamela Goulette - Chair

1. Met to discuss Math Pilot (Standards Based Program)

2. Good Parent Meeting on October 7, 2002

Minutes - October 8, 2002 (3)

 

 

9. Administrative Reports:

 

Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal) reported on the following:

 

*Band 5-8 (75+)

*Had a very productive parent night for all grades

*Writing prompt went well

*Mock election will be held

*September 11th memorial was well run by the American Legion

*American Legion Contest: 2 - $50 winners and 22 ($5 winners) - Honorable Mentions

*MAMLE Conference - attended by Robyn Rich - Laptops

Greg - Hero Program

 

Sara Alberts (Special Education Director/Elementary Principal) reported on the following:

 

*Finished first writing prompts

*Release Day (K-3) - Scoring writing prompts 10/11/02

*Fire Prevention Week Activities

*Special Education - State review of records will be held

*November 4-7 Parent/Teacher Conference

*HUGS - Parent group helped sponsor Arts trip to see a play

*HUGS actively engaged in fundraising

 

10. Chairperson's Report:

Mr. Larry Davis discussed the following:

 

*Discussed the review of the budget at the last Budget Meeting

*Went over the audit

 

11. Superintendent's Report:

Mr. Oliver discussed the following:

 

*Financial Audit

*October 1st Enrollment

 

12. Adjournment:

A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Pamela Goulette to adjourn the meeting at 8:26.

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

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Matthew Oliver
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4