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Directors Present:
William Hume - Chairman, Geraldine Rizzitello, Larry Davis, Bruce
Jones, Lorna Marshall, Brad Coburn, Patricia Izbicki, Susan McAvoy,
Patti Davis, Anita Libby-Kain , Cynthia Fortier, Pam Goulette, Melissa
Douglass, Conrad Rollins, James Wachter and Debbie Clukey.
Members Absent:
Patricia Davis, George Nuite, and Phyllis Watson
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 7:01
P.M.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello
that the minutes of the September 11, 2001 Board Meeting be approved
as printed.
Vote: Yes~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
A motion was made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Melissa
Douglass that the minutes of the September 25, 2001 Special Board
Meeting be approved as printed.
Vote: Yes~ 15 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0
Public Forum:
Educational Report:
*Crystal Priest, S.A.D. #4's Technology Integration Specialist,
was honored as the 2001 Maine Instructional Technology Teacher of
the Year.
*Several members of the Field Hockey, Soccer, and Cross Country
teams were present and praised for their athletic achievements and
wonderful sportsmanship demonstrated throughout the playoffs.
* Superintendent Oliver presented an assessment of the district's
Maine Educational Assessment Data.
1. Adjustments to the Agenda
No adjustments were made.
2. Cambridge Referendum / Certification of Votes
a.
There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by
Conrad Rollins that the Computation and Declaration of Votes dated
November 6th, 2001 and attached hereto be and it is hereby
approved.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
b.
There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by
Lorna Marshall that the Computation and Declaration of Votes be
entered upon the records of the District.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
c.
There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that a certified copy of the Computation and Declaration
of Votes be sent to each of the town clerks within the District.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
3. Sangerville Referendum / Certification of Votes
a.
There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Computation and Declaration of Votes dated November
6th, 2001 and attached hereto be and it is hereby approved.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
- There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello
and seconded by Conrad Rollins that the Computation and Declaration
of Votes be entered upon the records of the District.
Vote:
Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
- There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello
and seconded by Pam Goulette that a certified copy of the Computation
and Declaration of Votes be sent to each of the town clerks within
the District.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
4. Wellington Referendum / Certification of Votes
a. There was a motion
made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by Anita Libby-Kain that
the Computation and Declaration of Votes dated November 6th,
2001 and attached hereto
be and it is hereby approved.
Vote:
Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
b. There was a motion
made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that
the Computation and
Declaration of Votes be entered upon the records of the District.
Vote:
Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
c. There was a motion
made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello that
a certified copy of
the Computation and Declaration of Votes be sent to each of the
town clerks within the District.
Vote:
Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
5. Creation of a Position
There
was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa Douglass
that the Board of Directors approves the creation of a half-time class-size
reduction position.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
6. Nominations
There was a motion made by Larry Davis and seconded by Pam
Goulette that the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent’s
nominations of:
*Rex Webb (K-8 Migrant Teacher) Probationary I
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
*Bob Bragan: Technology Education Teacher (PCMS) Probationary I
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
7. Resignations
There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the following resignations
with regret:
* Brian Page (math teacher) PCHS
* Alan Gaw (Boys' B Basketball) PCMS
* Jill Taylor (JV Girls' Basketball ) PCHS
* Merle Gilbert (Girls' B team Basketball) PCMS
* Debby Ball (K-12 Migrant Teacher)
* Russell Tracey (Boys' A team Basketball) PCMS
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
8. Recommendations to Employ
*There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by
Patti Davis that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendation
to employ: (one year position)
Jill Taylor ('B' team Girls' Basketball) PCMS
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
*There was a motion made by Anita Kain and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello to enter into executive session to discuss a personnel
matter.
Time In: 7:37
Time Out: 8:25
*There was a motion made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendation
to employ: (one year position)
Efrain Rojas (Varsity Girls' Basketball) PCHS
Vote: Yes~13 No~2 Ab.~0
*There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendation
to employ: (one year position)
Jamie Russell (Varsity Boys' Basketball) PCHS
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
*There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa
Douglass that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendation
to employ: (one year position)
Russell Tracy (J.V. Boys' Basketball) PCHS
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
*There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendation
to employ: (one year position)
Joe Gallant (Girls' A Basketball) PCMS
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
*There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendation
to employ: (one year position)
Gary Sinclaire (Girls' JV Basketball) PCHS
Vote: Yes~14 No~1 Ab.~0
*There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Melissa
Douglass that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendation
to employ: (one year position)
Christina Marsh (Cheering) PCHS
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
*There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the following
recommendation to employ: (one year position)
Rex Webb (Boys' B Basketball) PCMS
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
*There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors accepts the following recommendation
to employ: (one year position)
Alan Gaw (Boys' A Basketball) PCMS
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
9. Out of State Trips
There was a motion made by Geraldine Rizzitello and seconded by
Conrad Rollins that the Board of Directors approves the following
trip:
* The boys’ varsity basketball team wishes to accept an invitation
to participate in a holiday tournament at their 'sister' school in
Bow, New Hampshire. The host school will pay all costs associated
with this trip.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
10. Improving America’s Schools Act Consolidated Application
FY 2002
There was a motion made by Conrad Rollins and seconded by Larry
Davis that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to
submit the Improving America's Schools Act Consolidated Application
to the Maine Department of Education.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
11. Approval of Cooperative
Agreement
There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors
approves the Cooperative Agreement as approved by the Tri-County Regional
Council at its meeting on 9/20/01.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
12. Approval of Carl Perkins Grant for FY'02
There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Geraldine
Rizzitello that the Board of Directors
approves the Carl Perkins Grant for FY'02 as approved by the Tri-County
Regional Council at its meeting on 9/20/01.
Vote: Yes~15 No~0 Ab.~0
13. Policy Development
a)First Reading of the revised Attendance Policy
The Policy Committee recommended that the Board of Directors engages
in a first reading of the proposed Attendance Policy.
b) First Reading of the revised Controversial Issues Policy Recommendation
The Policy Committee recommended that the Board of Directors engages
in a first reading of the proposed Controversial Issues Policy.
14. Committee Reports
*Student and Personnel Relations Committee - George Nuite -
Chair
--Oct. 22: The committee met to discuss a student issue.
--Oct. 29: The committee met to discuss issues pertaining to students
leaving school grounds.
--Nov. 6: The committee met to discuss the proposed Closed Campus
Policy
*Curriculum Committee - Pam Goulette - Chair
--Nov. 5: The committee met to discuss the district's Health Curriculum
Action Plan, the proposed Controversial Issues Policy, and Title I
staff allocations across the district.
*Policy Committee – Bill Hume – Chair
--Nov. 7: The committee met to review the Controversial Issues
Policy and the Attendance Policy.
--Nov. 27: The committee met to develop a School System Commitment
to Standards For Ethical and Responsible Behavior.
15. Administrative Reports
The Adult Education Director, Pete Myrick, informed
the Board of a cooperative venture between the region's adult education
programs and a federal agency helping the displaced Dexter Shoe workers.
This initiative may increase enrollment in an already successful adult
education program.
The Elementary Principal, Sara Alberts, reported on the following:
*Positive interactions between students and veterans in school
sponsored activities.
*Parent teacher conferences were expected to be well attended.
*After school activities such as creative dance, basketball, and
cooking were expected to begin soon.
*Christmas concerts were scheduled for Dec. 3,4,6, and 7.
The PCMS principal, Greg Bellemare, reported on the following:
*Teachers were actively preparing students for the upcoming Maine
Educational Assessment.
*The talent show was outstanding.
* With respect to the laptop program, several visitations from
other districts have taken place.
*There will be a drama presentation on Dec. 6th.
*There will be a staff development day on Nov. 20th
dealing with Character Education.
The PCHS principal, Bruce Lindberg, reported on the following:
*Lee Pearsall, the PCHS guidance director, has initiated a high
school newsletter that was sent home to parents. In addition,
Mrs. Pearsall has mailed information about academic planning to
parents of PCHS seniors.
*Lester Tomlinson will be leading Holiday Concerts.
*Teachers have been engaged in Maine Educational Assessment preparation
with their students.
*Bruce Lindberg and Lee Pearsall have reviewed all report cards
for quarter one and have concluded the percent of failures were
the lowest in six years.
16. Chairperson's Report
William Hume thanked committee members for their hard work and
sincerely caring attitude they demonstrate toward the district's students.
17. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Oliver presented the contents of a letter written
by Maine's Commissioner of Education. The letter detailed possible
'revenue shortfalls' at the state level that may impact district's
state subsidy allocations for fiscal year 2002 and 2003.
18. Adjournment
There was a motion made by Brad Coburn and seconded by Lorna Marshall
to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Matthew O. Oliver
Superintendent of Schools, M.S.A.D. #4
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