Regular Board Meeting December 1, 2016
Regular Board Meeting
December 1, 2016
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, December 1, 2016 7:00 p.m. PRESENT:
Becky Fles, Board Chair; Eric Jermyn, Board Vice-Chair; Veronica Babcock, Carrie Boudway, Katherine Chadwick, Debra Couture, Nancy Fortier – Brown, Michael Gammon, Penny Poolman, Patricia Hopkins, Superintendent; Andrea Disch, Business Manager
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Hillary Colby
ABSENT:
Michael Bechard, Marc Cone, Michael Dovinsky
Board Chair Fles declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
I.
INTRODUCTION PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
II.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA /MINUTES
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Director Chadwick. Motion carried.
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
III.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS
The Board welcomed new MSAD 11 School Board Members, Veronica Babcock and Nancy FortierBrown.
The Board recognized Patsy Adams, 5th Grade Teacher, Pittston Consolidated School, for participating in the Maine and National Writing Project through the University of Maine.
The Board expressed gratitude to Delbert Peavey, Director of Special Services, for his time with the District.
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The Board acknowledged GAHS Senior, Derek Zack, winner of the Voice of Democracy audio essay contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9.
The Board recognized GRMS 7th Grade Student, Brett Palmer, winner of the Patriot’s Pen essay writing contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9.
CORRESPONDENCE A. B. C. D.
V.
December 1, 2016
Letter of Resignation received from Delbert Peavey, Director of Special Services Letter of Resignation received from John Fuller, Bus Driver Letter of Resignation received from Kristin Clark, Ed Tech I, Laura E. Richards School Letter of Resignation received from Debra Miles, Ed Tech I, Teresa C. Hamlin School
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Curriculum Committee – At its November 8th meeting, the Committee reviewed the Early Graduation Policy and Form; IKFA and IKFA-E. The Committee voted unanimously to forward their recommended changes to the Policy Committee. Jon Stonier, Director of Operations, and MECCA members, Terri Lyn Pulley and Stacy Caron, provided an overview of the MSAD 11 School Bus Book Bag Program. B. Dropout Prevention Committee – At its November 17th meeting, the Committee discussed a mission statement and the Committee’s course of action. The Committee reviewed and reflected on last year’s data, discussing the need for additional k-5 data. C. Educational Plan Committee – No Meeting. D. Finance Committee – At its November 7th meeting, Hank Farrah, Principal, RKO, discussed with the Committee the FY 2016 Audit. A Financial Overview of fiscal year 2016, as prepared by RKO, was also shared with the Committee. The Committee agreed to table its discussion on the GAHS Traffic Pattern Proposal until its next meeting. E. Negotiations Committee F. Policy Committee – At its November 3rd meeting, the Committee continued its discussion of Policy KF – Community Use of Facilities and Grounds. G. Relations by Objective Committee – No Meeting H. Gardiner Area High School Student Representative Report – Student representatives briefly discussed extra-curricular and co–curricular activities. I.
Student Wellness Committee – At its November 10th meeting, the Committee was updated on the status of the fitness room key entry system at GRMS and GAHS. The Committee discussed potential locations and dates for its Zumba Fundraiser.
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They also discussed plans for a District Wellness Day Workshop. The Committee agreed to survey staff on potential topics of interest for the Workshop.
VI.
GENERAL INFORMATION The following have been approved by the Superintendent: A. B. C. D. E. F.
VII.
Melissa Gregoire, Project Graduation Advisor, Gardiner Area High School Christina Riddle, Prom Committee Advisor, Gardiner Area High School Rollie Pelkey, 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Peter Dixon, 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Roger Collins, 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Laura Burnham, Special Education, Ed Tech I, Laura E. Richards School
NOMINATIONS None
VIII.
OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO MODIFY SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 REGULAR BOARD MINUTES After discussion, the Board agreed to take no action to a request by a community member to modify the September 1, 2016 Regular Board Minutes.
IX.
NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER POSITION AT GARDINER AREA HIGH SCHOOL GAHS Principal, Chad Kempton, discussed with the Board the impact of the new Social Worker Position at Gardiner Area High School. B. REVIEW OF THE NEW CUBS PROGRAM AT LAURA E. RICHARDS SCHOOL Laura E. Richards Principal, Karen Moody, discussed with the Board the impact of the new CUBS Program.
X.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
None
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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XI.
December 1, 2016
Teacher Observations Superintendent Hopkins informed the Board she is in the process of scheduling classroom observations of the District’s probationary teachers.
Central Office The District’s Central Office will be closed December 27th and 28th for Network Updates.
English Language Learners (ELL) Students Superintendent Hopkins stated the District has been informed that it should expect to receive additional ELL Students in the coming months.
Superintendent’s Vacation The Superintendent is planning vacation December 9th – 11th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to go into executive session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss Employment of the Director of Special Services pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A), seconded by Director Boudway. The Board reconvened at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to approve the nomination of Elisha Morris to the position of Director of Special Services for the remainder of the 2016 – 2017 school year as recommended by the Superintendent, seconded by Director Boudway. Motion carried.
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to go into executive session at 8:16 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent’s Contract, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A), seconded by Director Boudway. The Board reconvened at 8:19 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Gammon to extend the Superintendent’s Contract until June 2019 with wages to be negotiated at a later date, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Attest a true record,
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December 1, 2016 Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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December 1, 2016
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, December 1, 2016 7:00 p.m. PRESENT:
Becky Fles, Board Chair; Eric Jermyn, Board Vice-Chair; Veronica Babcock, Carrie Boudway, Katherine Chadwick, Debra Couture, Nancy Fortier – Brown, Michael Gammon, Penny Poolman, Patricia Hopkins, Superintendent; Andrea Disch, Business Manager
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Hillary Colby
ABSENT:
Michael Bechard, Marc Cone, Michael Dovinsky
Board Chair Fles declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
I.
INTRODUCTION PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
II.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA /MINUTES
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Director Chadwick. Motion carried.
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
III.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS
The Board welcomed new MSAD 11 School Board Members, Veronica Babcock and Nancy FortierBrown.
The Board recognized Patsy Adams, 5th Grade Teacher, Pittston Consolidated School, for participating in the Maine and National Writing Project through the University of Maine.
The Board expressed gratitude to Delbert Peavey, Director of Special Services, for his time with the District.
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IV.
The Board acknowledged GAHS Senior, Derek Zack, winner of the Voice of Democracy audio essay contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9.
The Board recognized GRMS 7th Grade Student, Brett Palmer, winner of the Patriot’s Pen essay writing contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9.
CORRESPONDENCE A. B. C. D.
V.
December 1, 2016
Letter of Resignation received from Delbert Peavey, Director of Special Services Letter of Resignation received from John Fuller, Bus Driver Letter of Resignation received from Kristin Clark, Ed Tech I, Laura E. Richards School Letter of Resignation received from Debra Miles, Ed Tech I, Teresa C. Hamlin School
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Curriculum Committee – At its November 8th meeting, the Committee reviewed the Early Graduation Policy and Form; IKFA and IKFA-E. The Committee voted unanimously to forward their recommended changes to the Policy Committee. Jon Stonier, Director of Operations, and MECCA members, Terri Lyn Pulley and Stacy Caron, provided an overview of the MSAD 11 School Bus Book Bag Program. B. Dropout Prevention Committee – At its November 17th meeting, the Committee discussed a mission statement and the Committee’s course of action. The Committee reviewed and reflected on last year’s data, discussing the need for additional k-5 data. C. Educational Plan Committee – No Meeting. D. Finance Committee – At its November 7th meeting, Hank Farrah, Principal, RKO, discussed with the Committee the FY 2016 Audit. A Financial Overview of fiscal year 2016, as prepared by RKO, was also shared with the Committee. The Committee agreed to table its discussion on the GAHS Traffic Pattern Proposal until its next meeting. E. Negotiations Committee F. Policy Committee – At its November 3rd meeting, the Committee continued its discussion of Policy KF – Community Use of Facilities and Grounds. G. Relations by Objective Committee – No Meeting H. Gardiner Area High School Student Representative Report – Student representatives briefly discussed extra-curricular and co–curricular activities. I.
Student Wellness Committee – At its November 10th meeting, the Committee was updated on the status of the fitness room key entry system at GRMS and GAHS. The Committee discussed potential locations and dates for its Zumba Fundraiser.
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They also discussed plans for a District Wellness Day Workshop. The Committee agreed to survey staff on potential topics of interest for the Workshop.
VI.
GENERAL INFORMATION The following have been approved by the Superintendent: A. B. C. D. E. F.
VII.
Melissa Gregoire, Project Graduation Advisor, Gardiner Area High School Christina Riddle, Prom Committee Advisor, Gardiner Area High School Rollie Pelkey, 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Peter Dixon, 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Roger Collins, 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Laura Burnham, Special Education, Ed Tech I, Laura E. Richards School
NOMINATIONS None
VIII.
OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO MODIFY SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 REGULAR BOARD MINUTES After discussion, the Board agreed to take no action to a request by a community member to modify the September 1, 2016 Regular Board Minutes.
IX.
NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER POSITION AT GARDINER AREA HIGH SCHOOL GAHS Principal, Chad Kempton, discussed with the Board the impact of the new Social Worker Position at Gardiner Area High School. B. REVIEW OF THE NEW CUBS PROGRAM AT LAURA E. RICHARDS SCHOOL Laura E. Richards Principal, Karen Moody, discussed with the Board the impact of the new CUBS Program.
X.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
None
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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XI.
December 1, 2016
Teacher Observations Superintendent Hopkins informed the Board she is in the process of scheduling classroom observations of the District’s probationary teachers.
Central Office The District’s Central Office will be closed December 27th and 28th for Network Updates.
English Language Learners (ELL) Students Superintendent Hopkins stated the District has been informed that it should expect to receive additional ELL Students in the coming months.
Superintendent’s Vacation The Superintendent is planning vacation December 9th – 11th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to go into executive session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss Employment of the Director of Special Services pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A), seconded by Director Boudway. The Board reconvened at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to approve the nomination of Elisha Morris to the position of Director of Special Services for the remainder of the 2016 – 2017 school year as recommended by the Superintendent, seconded by Director Boudway. Motion carried.
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Jermyn to go into executive session at 8:16 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent’s Contract, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A), seconded by Director Boudway. The Board reconvened at 8:19 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 9,982 – 0
Motion by Director Gammon to extend the Superintendent’s Contract until June 2019 with wages to be negotiated at a later date, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Attest a true record,
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December 1, 2016 Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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