| BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, October 12, 2004
WHERE: McKusick School |
Members Present: Laura Auger, Paul Bridge, Patricia Davis, Melissa Douglass, Ralph Eastman, Pam Goulette, Nancy Hall, Patricia Izbicki, Anita Kain, Donna Littlefield, Lorna Marshall, Susan McAvoy, Raymond Morse and George Nuite
Members Absent: James Bell, Larry Davis, Michelle Ward & Phyllis Watson
Also Present: Kevin Jordan, Trisha Kurt, Jan Ronco, Tom Goulette, Thelma Regan and Paul Stearns.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman George Nuite at 7:04 P.M.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Pm Goulette and seconded by Nancy Hall that the minutes of the September 14, 2004 Board of Directors Meeting be approved as recorded.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Public Forum: Jan Ronco from Abbot and Tom Goulette of Guilford addressed the Board of Directors regarding the potential impact of the Palesky Proposal to cap mill rates at 1%. Thelma Regan announced a forum to be held on October 20th at 7:00.
Correspondence Card from Lorene Bridges
Educational Reports:
11th Grade MEA Report – Kevin Jordan - Mr. Jordan presented the MEA results for the March 2004 testing in math, science & technology, reading and writing.
Bus Safety Program – Dave Cotta - Mr. Cotta demonstrated the new school bus puppet theater, complete with banner, and explained the new SAD #4 Bus Safety Program.
AYP Report – Paul Stearns – Mr. Stearns offered a brief explanation of AYP, and announced that PCMS was on monitor status for one subgroup – children with disabilities - in reading.
1. Adjustment to Agenda:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Ralph Eastman to remove Gary Sinclair from the list of recommendations to employ for Varsity Girl’s Basketball in Item #5.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
2. Approval of 6th Grade Field Trip to Quebec & PCHS French Trip to Montreal, Canada.
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that the Board of Directors sanctions the annual PCMS 6th grade field trip to Quebec and a PCHS French trip to Montreal, Canada.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
3. Approval of Cooperative Agreement:
A motion was made by Lorna Marshall and seconded by Sue McAvoy that the Board of Directors approves the Cooperative Agreement as approved by the Tri-County Regional Council at the September 16th meeting.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
4. District Attendance Coordinator:
A motion was made by Pamela Goulette and seconded by Patricia Izbicki that the Board of Directors appoints Sandra Emerson as District Attendance Coordinator.
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
5. Recommendations to employ:
A motion was made by Ralph Eastman and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendations to employ for the 2004-2005 school year (one year contracts):
Jamie Russell – Varsity Boy’s Basketball (PCHS)
Russell Tracy – JV Boy’s Basketball (PCHS)
Merle Gilbert – JV Girl’s Basketball (PCHS)
Lorraine Stutzman – Ski Team (PCHS)
Rex Webb – Boy’s A Squad Basketball (PCMS)
Joseph Luchini – Boy’s B Squad Basketball (PCMS)
Coralynn Todd – Girl’s A Squad Basketball (PCMS)
Vote: Yes~ 14 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
6. Committee Reports:
Curriculum Committee: Pam Goulette – Tabled until the November meeting.
7. Administrative Reports:
Crystal Priest (Technology Coordinator):
Mr. Stearns reported for Crystal Priest that an informal assessment was underway to try to gather a “snapshot” of the various programs, reports, systems, and initiatives within SAD #4 that require data management and tech support.
Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal):
Mr. Stearns reported in Mr. Bellemare’s absence the following:
· 6th Grade Parent Meeting regarding Quebec Trip in June of 2005
· Students began the FastForward Program.
· Striders Club is well attended.
· Cooking Club will be starting on October 20th.
· Chess Club meets Wednesday afternoon in the cafeteria.
· 6th Grade students climbed Borestone.
· Students are preparing for a Mock Election on October 26th.
· Athletic Teams have done very well and are in the playoffs during vacation.
· Wellness Team met and has developed fourteen initiatives. Check out the tip of the week on the SAD #4 website. The team has seven initiatives they are still working on.
· Nutrition Task Force will meet on October 18th.
· Strategic five year plan for teachers.
Kevin Jordan (PCHS Principal):
· Leadership team training day at TLC – UMO.
· PCHS two-year accreditation follow-up document sent for October 1st (60 page document)
· Presentation at Kiwanis-Mentoring Program, thanks to Ralph for having us.
· Homecoming activities went very well.
· Fall Athletics Teams have been very successful thus far. Playoffs begin next week.
· Navy Nuclear Engineers visited Mike Witick’s room.
· Visited by the Maine Coalition for Academic Excellence.
Trisha Kurt (Elementary Principal/Sp. Ed. Director):
· Progress reports have gone home – Guiding Principles.
· Star Testing has been completed.
· Pumpkin Patch Trip – Great Success with over 160 participants
8. Chairperson’s Report:
George Nuite thanked the Superintendent for providing written information and an opportunity for the Board to become informed about the Palesky Initiative
9. Superintendent’s Report:
● Introduced Cory Smith
● EPS budget figures will not be released prior to the November election.
● Policy meeting on the 19th with 20 copies and procedures already on the list to review.
● Task Force - all faculties have been met with, support staff, public (no shows).
● CLC will be ready to roll soon
· Adult Ed met with commissioner regarding statute for warrant process
· Eight new special education students at PCHS since the start of the year
· Currently putting together a capsulation of major initiatives, changes and requirements that are putting a strain on the district
· Negotiations process expected to get underway following the elections.
· Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education visited on October 7th.
· Yard sale held on Saturday.
10. Adjournment:
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul A. Stearns
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #4