PLEASE
NOTE THAT THE MINUTES WILL NOT BE FINAL UNTIL
THE
BOARD HAS APPROVED THEM AT ITS NEXT MEETING.
June 7, 2007
The Board of Directors of
The following Directors were present: Robert W. Hill, Chairman; Maryane Burns;
Dorothy “Dee” Carrier; Dorothy Gardner; Sheila Havey; David A. Johnson; Jane
Meisenbach; Andrea Najarian; Joanne Rogers; Donald R. Russell; Gwen Thomas; Kim
Totten; and Roland Tufts. Also present
was Sara Todd, student representative to the Board of Directors.
Not present was Rebekah Stimpson.
Also absent was Sam Prindall, student
representative to the Board of Directors.
Assistant Superintendent Sally Loughlin was
present, in the absence of Superintendent Michael Wilhelm.
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
Those
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. To
consider action relative to additions or adjustments to the agenda and to ask
for comments from the audience
Ø Chairman
Hill will share compliments extended to Bree Candland.
Ø An
item relative to graduation will be addressed.
Ø Item
4 will be tabled.
Ø School health awards will be presented.
3.1 RECOGNITIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ø Mike
Hill – State Champion, Men’s Tennis (singles)
Ø Moe
St. Pierre, Food Service Director – Certified at Level III by
the School Nutrition Association
Ø Diane
Stahl – Recognized by the
Ø Brenda
Brown; Brenda French; Craig King; George Jenkins; Diane Stahl; Michael Estes;
Sandy Trach & Otis Thompson – Excellence in Coordinated
School Health Award in recognition of commitment and leadership to Quality
School Climate in M.S.A.D. No. 75 schools
Ø Christopher
Shaw – Excellence in
Robin Brooks, Topsham
resident, read a statement relative to her concerns about the “Stay on Track”
program being introduced at
Chairman Hill thanked Ms.
Brooks and recognizing that this evening is not the time to discuss or evaluate
the program, offered her an opportunity to meet with Middle School Principal
Brenda Brown and Assistant Superintendent Sally Loughlin.
Chairman Hill shared a
communication from a parent commending Bree Candland for her motivation of
students and promotion of service learning.
4. To
take action relative to accepting as printed the minutes of the May 10, 2007
and May 23, 2007 regular meetings of the Board of Directors
The
Chair had tabled this item.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
5.1 To undertake a second reading
and approval of policies:
BEA-School Board Use of
Electronic Mail
EGAD-Copyright
Compliance
EGAD-Rule-Copyright
Compliance Administrative Procedure
GCSA-Employee
Computer and Internet Use
GCSA-Rule-Employee
Computer and Internet Use Rules
IJNDB-Student Computer and
Internet Use “Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)”
IJNDB-Rule-Student Computer
and Internet Use Rules
EC-School
and Athletic Facilities Policy
JHCDA-Food
Allergies Policy
It was moved by Mrs. Rogers,
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and VOTED
(unanimously) to undertake a second reading and approve policies, listed
below:
BEA-School
Board Use of Electronic Mail
EGAD-Copyright
Compliance
EGAD-Rule-Copyright
Compliance Administrative Procedure
GCSA-Employee
Computer and Internet Use
GCSA-Rule-Employee
Computer and Internet Use
IJNDB-Student Computer and
Internet Use “Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)”
IJNDB-Rule-Student
Computer and Internet Use Rules
EC-School
and Athletic Facilities Policy
JHCDA-Food
Allergies Policy
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 To
appoint Sandra Bickford to a
first-year probationary contract to the position of Technology Education
teacher at
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier, seconded
by Mrs. Gardner, and V OTED
(unanimously) to appoint Sandra
Bickford to a first-year probationary contract to the position of
Technology Education teacher at Mt. Ararat Middle School, at Bachelor’s, Step
4, for the 2007-2008 school year.
6.2 To
appoint Ryan Patrie to a first-year
probationary contract to the position of Grade 4 teacher at
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier,
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and VOTED
(unanimously) to appoint Ryan Patrie
to a first-year probationary contract to the position of Technology
Education teacher at
6.3 To
appoint Heather Meehan to a
continuing contract to the position of Special Education teacher at
It was moved by Mrs. Gardner,
seconded by Mrs. Totten, and VOTED
(unanimously) to appoint Heather
Meehan to a continuing contract to the position of Special Education
teacher at
6.4 To
appoint Amy D’Anna Viara to a
first-year probationary contract to the position of English teacher at
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier,
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and VOTED
(unanimously) to appoint Amy D’Anna
Viara to a first-year probationary contract to the position of English
teacher at
6.5 To
appoint Matthew Lunt to a first-year
probationary contract to the position of Alternative Education teacher at
It was moved by Mrs. Rogers,
seconded by Mrs. Carrier, and VOTED
(unanimously) to appoint Matthew
Lunt to a first-year probationary contract to the position of Alternative
Education teacher at
6.6. To
appoint Alison Adams to a second
probationary contract to the position of Foreign Language teacher at Mt. Ararat
Middle School, at Bachelor’s, Step 2, for the 2007-2008 school year
It was moved by Mrs. Rogers,
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and VOTED
(unanimously) to appoint Alison
Adams to a second probationary contract to the position of Foreign Language
teacher at Mt. Ararat Middle School, at Bachelor’s, Step 2, for the 2007-2008
school year.
6.7 To
appoint Alisa Long to a first-year
probationary contract to the position of Physical Science teacher at
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier,
seconded by Mrs. Gardner, and VOTED
(unanimously) to appoint Alisa Long to
a first-year probationary contract to the position of Physical Science teacher
at Mt. Ararat High School, at Master’s, Step 4, for the 2007-2008 school year.
6.8 To
transfer Helene McGlauflin to the
position of Guidance Counselor at Woodside Elementary School, effective August
31, 2007
It was moved by Mr. Johnson,
seconded by Mrs. Gardner, and VOTED
(unanimously) to transfer Helene
McGlauflin to the position of Guidance Counselor at
6.9 To
appoint Rick Dedek to the position
of half-time Elementary Special Education Coordinator for the term of September
1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 at an annual salary of $30,000 (prorated) and to
terminate his .5 FTE teaching contract, effective August 30, 2007
It was moved by Mrs. Gardner,
seconded by Mrs. Totten, and VOTED
(unanimously) to appoint Rick Dedek to
the position of half-time Elementary Special Education Coordinator for the term
of September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 at an annual salary of $30,000 (prorated)
and to terminate his .5 FTE teaching contract, effective August 30, 2007.
6.10 To adjust the principal position of Brenda French, Harpswell Islands School
principal, to .6 FTE and to appoint her to the position of .4 FTE special
education teacher at Harpswell Islands School, at Master’s +15, Step 17
(prorated)
It was moved by Mrs. Rogers,
seconded by Mrs. Carrier, and VOTED
(unanimously) to adjust the principal position of Brenda French, Harpswell Islands School principal, to .6 FTE and to
appoint her to the position of .4 FTE special education teacher at Harpswell
Islands School, at Master’s +15, Step 17 (prorated), and to extend, as adjusted, her contract for one year (added to wording of
original agenda item).
6.11 To
extend the contracts of the school principals and assistant principals by one
year
It was moved by Mrs. Rogers,
seconded by Mrs. Gardner, and VOTED
(unanimously) to extend the contracts of the school principals and
assistant principals by one year, as follows:
Don Baker, Middle School Assistant
Principal
Brenda Brown, Middle School
Principal
Donna Brunette, Middle School Assistant
Principal
Richard Dedek, .5
Michael Estes, .5
Don Gray, High School Assistant
Principal
George Jenkins,
Craig King, High School Principal
Diane Stahl,
Otis Thompson,
Sandy Trach,
Britton Wolfe, High School Assistant
Principal
6.12 To approve salaries and extend
the contracts of District administrators
It was moved Mr. Tufts,
seconded by Mrs. Carrier, and VOTED
(unanimously) to approve salaries and extend the contracts of District
administrators, as follows:
Michael
Baker, Technology Director, 2.2% increase
William
Congdon, Elementary Technology Coordinator, 2.2% increase
Casey
Couture, Technology Systems, 2.2% increase
Shelley
Doody, Accountant, 2.2% increase
Tanji
Johnston, Middle School Special Education Coordinator, 2.2% increase
Karen
Koulovatos, Human Resources Director, 2.2% increase
Ron
Lavender, Business Manager, 2.2% increase
John
Lowell, Adult Education Counselor, 2.2% increase
Diana
McCain, Adult Education Director, 2.2% increase
Ben
Menair, High School Technology Coordinator, 2.2% increase
Patrick
Moore, Special Education Director, $88,695 (2.9% increase)
Michael
Nelson, Middle School Technology Coordinator, 2.2% increase
Alison
Pols, High School Special Education Coordinator, 2.2% increase
Colin
Roy, High School Athletic Director. 2.4% increase
Sue
Shaw, Orion Manager, 2.2% increase
Karen
Tilbor, Dean of Post-Secondary Planning, $51,294 (3% increase)
6.13 To
consider a request for a one-year leave of absence from Jonathan Beede,
Mr. Beede’s arrival had been
delayed, so this item was delayed until later in the meeting.
6.14 To
consider any Board interest in a nomination to the Board of Directors of the
No
Board members expressed interest in a nomination to the Board of Directors
of the
6.15 To
approve a revenue anticipation note for fiscal year 2007-2008 in the amount of
$2,150,000 as described in the formal vote, Exhibit 6.15
Business Manager Ron Lavender
reported that four bids had been received, with interest rates ranging from
4.19% to 3.76%. The bid submitted by
Maine Bank & Trust has been reviewed by bond counsel and is acceptable.
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier,
seconded by Mrs. Rogers, and VOTED
(unanimously) to approve a revenue anticipation note for fiscal year
2007-2008 in the amount of $2,150,000 as described in the formal vote, Exhibit
6.15 {[presented below},
(1) That under and pursuant to Title 20-A,
Section 1311 of the Maine Revised Statues, as amended and supplemented, there
be and hereby is authorized the issuance of up to $2,150,000 principal amount
of Temporary Notes of the District for paying current operating expenses of the
District for the 2007/2008 fiscal year, which amount is reasonably required to
meet current operating expenses.
(2)
The Notes shall be dated July 2,
2007, shall mature on June 30, 2008, shall be signed by the Treasurer and
countersigned by the Chairman of the Board of School Directors, shall bear
interest at the rate of 3.76% per
annum, shall be payable at Maine Bank
& Trust and otherwise be in such form and bear such details as the
signers may determine.
(3) The Notes are hereby sold and awarded to Maine Bank & Trust.
(4) The Notes are hereby designated qualified
tax exempt obligations of the District for the 2007 calendar year pursuant to
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(5) That all things heretofore done and all
action heretofore taken by the District, its officers and agents in the
authorization of said Notes are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed and the
Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of School Directors are each hereby
authorized to take any and all action necessary or convenient to carry out the
provisions of this voting, including delivering said Notes against payment
therefore.
6.16 To consider changes to the
Middle School Leadership Team configuration
Principal Brenda Brown and
Assistant Principal Donna Brunette noted that one a recommendation of the CSR
site review was to restructure the Leadership Team configuration, due to
fluctuating enrollments.
A draft proposal was presented
to the Board, and Ms. Brown noted that the technology job description was
missing from the packet. She presented
an overview of the revised goals of the CSR grant.
After discussing whether the
proposed stipended positions need to be negotiated, Mrs. Rogers stated her
preference to have any action deferred until the June 21st meeting.
6.17 To reduce
the contract of Allison Chapman, elementary
music teacher, by .1 FTE
It was moved by Mrs. Carrier,
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and VOTED
(unanimously) to reduce the contract of Allison Chapman, elementary music teacher, by .1 FTE.
6.18 High
School Principal Craig King told the Board that an expelled student has requested
permission to attend graduation. The
student will be with family.
It was moved by Mrs. Rogers,
seconded by Mrs. Gardner and VOTED (865
yeas, 0 nays, 69 abstentions, and 66 absent) to allow the above-referenced
expelled student to attend graduation with the understanding that he will be
with family members and not allowed to roam/wander about.
Voting yea were Ms. Burns,
Mrs. Carrier, Mrs. Gardner, Ms. Havey, Mr. Hill, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Meisenbach,
Ms. Najarian, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Totten, and Mr. Tufts.
There
were no nay votes.
Abstaining
from voting was Ms. Thomas.
Absent
was Ms. Stimpson.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
7.1 Evaluation
Committee – Assistant Superintendent Sally Loughlin reported that the Committee
held its final meeting of this year on May 30th. By September 2007, feedback from the year’s work
will be framed out to facilitate the continuation of this committee’s mission.
Ms. Burns expressed her
enjoyment at participating on this committee, noting that the members have so
much knowledge, practical experience, and passion for teaching.
7.2 The
Professional Negotiations Committee will meet with the Superintendent at 6:00
p.m. prior to the June 21st Board meeting to discuss the results of
his evaluation. A recommendation for
contract extension and salary will be presented as part of the regular meeting
on the 21st.
8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
8.1
Update on letter of intent with Honeywell
for the performance contract
Business Manager Ron Lavender
outlined the possible circumstance which has the potential for producing
liability risks, if, after Honeywell completes its engineering study, the Board
decides not to enter into a contract.
Board responsibility would be to compensate Honeywell up to $10,000 per
facility or $50,000 total outlay if a contract is not entered into with
Honeywell.
In response to a question by
Mr. Russell, Mr. Lavender gave an example of the Board and administration just “not
liking the relationship” as a possible reason of not entering into a contract.
Mrs. Carrier expressed her
feeling that a step has been missed, in that the specifics of this potential
liability should have been presented to the Facilities Committee.
6.13 To
consider a request for a one-year leave of absence from Jonathan Beede,
Mr. Beede will travel to the
Mr. Hill asked the educational
impact on Mr. Beede’s students.
Principal Brenda Brown stated that the team on which he serves is a strong
one. Mrs. Rogers asked if an appropriate
replacement can be found, and Ms. Brown responded that this type of vacancy
would be easier to fill than perhaps Mr. Beede’s travel plans being tentative.
Mr. Johnson acknowledged that
the Board is good at considering similar requests and feels that maybe such
consideration might not be found anywhere else (with other employers).
It was moved by Ms. Burns,
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and VOTED
(unanimously) to approve a request for a one-year leave of absence from Jonathan Beede,
8.2 Consolidation
Representative Seth Berry had
provided a written update on the school consolidation initiative. Business Manager Ron Lavender highlighted
some of the changes which would be instituted, as in the requirement for a
special budget format. He also noted
that municipal governments whose Town Councils consider school budgets (i.e.,
8.3 Chairman Hill established 6:30
p.m. on June 18th as the date for a special Board meeting for
the purpose of hearing an employee grievance.
The location of the meeting is to be
determined.
8.4 Mrs.
Carrier encouraged Board members to attend the Adult Education graduation at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2007, in
the Commons.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:15
p.m.
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