BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

DATE: Tuesday, December 10, 2002

WHERE: PCMS

7:00 P.M.


Directors Present:
Laura Auger, Deborah Clukey, Brad Coburn, Patricia Davis, Larry Davis, Ralph Eastman, Pam Goulette, Patricia Izbicki, Anita Kain, Susan McAvoy, George Nuite, Geraldine Rizzitello, James Wachter and Phyllis Watson.


Members Absent:
Karol Curtis, Melissa Douglass and Lorna Marshall.

Also Present: Kevin Jordan, Sara Alberts, Greg Bellemare, and Matthew Oliver


Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Larry Davis at 7:00 P.M.


Approval of Minutes:


A motion was made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Gerry Rizzitello that the minutes of the November 12, 2002 Board Meeting be approved as printed.


Vote: Yes~ 13 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0


Public Forum:

 

Educational Report:

 

1. Resignations/Retirements:


There was a motion made by
Phyllis Watson and seconded by Geraldine Rizzitello to accept the resignation of Kathy Farrar: Central Office Administrative Assistant.


Vote: Yes~ 13 No ~ 0 Ab. ~ 0


2. Committee Reports:


Policy Committee - Debbie Clukey, Chair

á                     Committee began to review revised SAD #4 Policy Book

á                     Looked at Draft Policies (3 sections) focused on Section A - reviewed C & D.

Communications Committee - Sue McAvoy - Chair

                 The Committee was impressed with Charlotte Bates' (MSMA Policy Analyst) organization and the depth of detail with respect to her policy recommendations.

á                     Powerschool and Powergrade update

á                     Parent access to their student's grade and attendance information

á                     Enrollment projections

á                     Sports/Co-Curricular Survey

Curriculum Committee - Pam Goulette, Chair

á  Committee meeting focused on the same content as the Communications Committee Meeting

3. Administrative Reports:

Greg Bellemare (PCMS Principal):

*Student-led conference were very successful with a 70% participation rate and a 92% positive respons

*The grade 5 ski program received $3000 worth of donations from local businesses. Rob Haley organized and contributed to this very thoughtful fundraiser.
*Workshop and early release days have been focused on writing process workshops, math assessment, and our new student information system and electronic grade book.


Sara Alberts (Elementary Principal and Special Services Director):


*Announced Elementary Holiday Concerts

*The recent site review for the Special Education Program passed with 100% accuracy.


Kevin Jordan (Assistant Principal, PCHS):

*65 students and parents attended the annual financial aid night at PCHS

*Announced the Winter Music Concert
*Staff and Administration at PCHS were very impressed with the student effort on the recently completed MEA's.
*Fall Adult Education Classes are wrapping up and the spring classes are already filling up.
*June Ladd did a great job putting together the spring Adult Education flyer.


4. Chairperson's Report:
Chair wished the Board Happy Holidays!


5. Superintendent's Report:


*presented sports interest survey for students in grades 4-12

*discussed enrollment projections through 2015


6. Yearly Evaluation of Superintendent:

 

There was a motion made by Gerry Rizzitello and seconded by Brad Coburn that the Board of Directors enters executive session for the purpose of evaluating the Superintendent of Schools.


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


Time In:
7:50 P.M. Time Out: 8:50 P.M.

There was a motion made by Pam Goulette and seconded by Gerry Rizzitello to extend the Superintendent's contract until June of 2006 and set the Superintendent's salary for July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 at $72,000.


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


7. Executive Session to Discuss Adult Education Applicants:

There was a motion made by Anita Kain and seconded by Pam Goulette that the Board of Directors enters executive session for the purpose of discussing Adult education Director Applicants.


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


Time In:
9:00 P.M. Time Out: 9:12 P.M.


No action taken.

 

8. Adjournment:

 

There was a motion made by Phyllis Watson and seconded by Pam Goulette that the meeting be adjourned at 9:13 P.M.


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


Respectfully Submitted,

 

Matthew O. Oliver

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