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THE BOARD HAS APPROVED THEM AT ITS NEXT MEETING.
August 23, 2006
The Board of Directors of Maine School Administrative
District No. 75 held a regular meeting
at Mt. Ararat High School on Wednesday, August 23, 2006.
The following Directors were present: Robert W. Hill, Chairman; Maryane Burns; Dorothy “Dee” Carrier; Marie Dickson; Dorothy Gardner; David A. Johnson; Andrea Najarian, Joanne Rogers; Donald A. Russell; Rebekah Stimpson; Gwen Thomas; Kim Totten; and Roland Tufts.
Also present was Sara Todd, student representative to the Board of Directors
Not present was Jane Meisenbach.
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hill at 6:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by those present.
3. To
consider action relative to additions or adjustments to the agenda and to ask
for comments from the audience
Tyler Totten, Eagle Scout candidate, updated the Board on the dugouts he plans to construct. He remains $1,500 shy of the financial support he needs and is still soliciting donations of money and supplies, as well as crew volunteers. He has learned that the dugouts have to be handicapped accessible.
Agenda adjustments were noted and integrated appropriately into the agenda.
4. Table action on August 10th Board meeting minutes
(add)
6.1a To
appoint Pam Estrella to the .5 FTE Title I literacy
position at
(add)
6.1b To
transfer Michael Estes from the .5 FTE Grades 2/3 position at
(add)
6.1c To
adjust Helene Mullaney’s .5 FTE Grades 2/3 position
at
(add)
6.1d To accept the resignation of Anthony Mastreani, Middle School guidance counselor, effective October 22, 2006 or earlier, if a replacement is found
(add)
8.2 Celebrate School People
3.1 RECOGNITIONS AND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4. To take action relative to accepting as printed the minutes
of the August 10, 2006, regular meeting of the Board of Directors
Chairman Hill tabled action on the minutes of the August 10th meeting.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
5.1 To undertake a second reading and adopt policies, as follows:
√ Student Protection from Bullying (JICK)
Minor adjustments were made to the Student Protection from Bullying policy.
It was moved by Mrs. Rogers, seconded by Mrs. Carrier, and VOTED (unanimously) to accept the second reading and adopt the Student Protection from Bullying (JICK) policy, with adjustments requested.
√ Student Protection from Harassment and Sexual Harassment (ACAA)
It was moved by Mrs. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and VOTED (unanimously) to accept the second reading and adopt the Student Protection from Harassment and Sexual Harassment (ACAA) policy.
√ Temporary Leaves of Absence Without Pay (GCBD)
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and VOTED (unanimously) to accept the second reading and adopt the Temporary Leaves of Absence Without Pay (GCBD) policy.
5.2 To consider for approval a revised version of plans for a storage shed for the Orion
Barbara Larsen and Ron Lavender were present to respond to questions regarding the revised version of plans for a storage shed for the Orion.
The doors will be enlarged to a ten-foot height to accommodate larger pieces being stored. A portion (and possibly all) of the stockpile of siding left over from the construction of the school will be used on the storage shed, thereby saving money on construction costs. Funding sources were noted, and Chairman Hill verified that this shed is being constructed at no cost to the District.
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier, seconded by Mrs. Totten, and VOTED (unanimously) to allow the construction of a 20’ x 20’ gambrel-style storage shed for the Orion (therein approving a revised version of plans for the shed).
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 To
appoint Claudia McCorkle as a .25
FTE Health teacher at
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier, seconded by Mrs. Gardner, and VOTED (unanimously) to appoint Claudia McCorkle as a .25 FTE Health teacher at Mt. Ararat Middle School, effective September 1, 2006, at BA+16, Step 13 (prorated to .25 FTE).
6.2 To hear a preliminary report on M.S.A.D. No. 75’s MEA results
Assistant Superintendent Sally Loughlin gave an overview of District and state comparisons of the 2005-2006 MEA scores in reading, math and science.
Mrs. Totten asked when parents will receive their child’s scores, and Ms. Loughlin responded that No Child Left Behind requires districts to send out the results. This is an item for discussion at the administrative retreat in early September.
Superintendent Wilhelm indicated that this issue will be brought back to the Board when the District receives the complete report from the State.
6.3 To finalize goals for the 2006-2007 school year
Superintendent Wilhelm presented the results of work done by the administrators on the proposed goals for the coming year. He asked that the Board approve the goals with the understanding of what the administration is doing to accomplish them.
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier, seconded by Ms. Burns, and VOTED (unanimously) to finalize goals for the 2006-2007 school year, as listed below.
1. Focus
on and achieve a high level of learning for all students
2. Provide for greater
personalization of student learning
3. Increase
the number of students applying for and successfully attending post-secondary
training and decrease the number of disaffected students.
4. Increase
the involvement of parents and community in our schools and our schools in the
community
5. Emphasize
character development that sets high standards for tolerance, diversity and
democracy education
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
7.1 LRA Committee – Mr. Hill reported on last week’s meeting. The federal government has not issued a “notice of surplus property” and indicated the possibility that disposal of the Annex in Topsham will be handled separately from the disposition of Brunswick Naval Air Station.
7.2 MVR 10 Cooperative Board meeting – Ms. Najarian reported that John Morang has been elected Chair of the Cooperative Board for next year and that she has been elected Vice-Chair.
8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
8.1 Preparation for the opening of school – Superintendent Wilhelm noted that administration is pleased with the cleanliness of the schools, given the anxiety over the transition of the departure of the Facilities Director and his successor being brought aboard.
Student parking at the high school is limited. Attendance and grades are part of the standard in issuing parking permits. Letters have been sent to 11th and 12th graders informing parents that if the attendance/grade standard is deficient in the preceding fourth quarter of school, no permit will be issued. Administration views this as an incentive for students to adhere to the attendance/grade policies.
8.2 Celebrate School People – This project was conceived by two citizens who operate a television production company, calling for all school systems to send a delegation to a celebration on Wednesday, October 18, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. The drawing of names from each employee group as participants and alternates has the potential of the District being responsible for the substitute costs (where necessary) for 32 employees.
Following the discussion, it was decided that the Superintendent will talk to key people in the system regarding their thoughts.
8.3 Harpswell Withdrawal Committee – A meeting of the Board’s negotiating committee was scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 29, in the District Office
8.4 Policy Committee – The Policy Committee will meet prior to the Board’s September 14th regular meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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