Regular Board Meeting February 2, 2017
Regular Board Meeting
February 2, 2017
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, February 2, 2017 7:00 p.m. PRESENT:
Becky Fles, Board Chair, Eric Jermyn, Board Vice-Chair, Veronica Babcock, Michael Bechard, Marc Cone, Debra Couture, Michael Dovinsky, Nancy Fortier-Brown, Michael Gammon, Penny Poolman, Patricia Hopkins, Superintendent; Andrea Disch, Business Manager
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Hillary Colby, Brittany Chapman
ABSENT:
Carrie Boudway, Katherine Chadwick
Board Chair Fles declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
I.
INTRODUCTION PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None
II.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA /MINUTES
VOTED: Motion by Director Jermyn to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Director Bechard. 11,314 – 0 2 – 0 Student Motion carried.
VOTED: Motion by Director Couture to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting, 11,314 – 0 January 3, 2017 Special Meeting (Expulsion), and January 17, 2017 Special Meeting (Re-Admittance), 2 – 0 Student seconded by Director Jermyn. Motion carried.
III.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS
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.
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February 2, 2017
The Board acknowledged GAHS Senior, Corey Boynton, Scholastic Art Award, Gold Key Winner.
The Board acknowledged GRMS 7th Grade Student, Brett Palmer, Scholastic Art Award, Gold Key Winner.
The Board acknowledged GAHS Senior, Sarah Morgan, inductee WCSH 6 NewsCenter Varsity Club.
The Board acknowledged GAHS Senior, Sierra Goodridge, $25,000 National Scholarship recipient, Horatio Alger Association.
CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter of Resignation received from Rachael Holland Mathieu, Special Education Evaluator B. Letter of Retirement received from Juan Lavalle - Riviera, Assistant Special Education Director C. Letter of Retirement received from Gary Verhille, Alternative Education Teacher, Gardiner Area High School D. Letter of Resignation received from Bridget Condon, Administrative Assistant Guidance Office, Gardiner Area High School
V.
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Curriculum Committee – At its January 10th meeting, Gardiner Regional Middle School STEM Teacher, Russ Anderson, provided an overview of the STEM Program. Committee members were also provided opportunity to observe a STEM Classroom at Gardiner Regional Middle School. GRMS Principal, Todd Sanders, also provided an update to the Committee on the newly implemented BARR (Building Assets and Reducing Risks) Program at GRMS. B. Dropout Prevention Committee – At its January 19th meeting, the Committee discussed the draft of the elementary survey being sent to students. The Committee also discussed BARR data from the Gardiner Regional Middle School. C. Educational Plan Committee – No Meeting. D. Finance Committee – At its January 17th meeting, the FY 2018 Status Quo Budget was shared with the Committee. Information is preliminary since the District had yet to receive its ED 279 from the Department of Education. The Committee also discussed donations received in memoriam of former MSAD 11 Superintendent, Merle Peacock. In addition, the Committee discussed participation in a water-testing project sponsored by the Maine Rural Water Association, Maine Water Utilities Association and Maine Public Drinking Water Commission. After discussion, the Committee agreed the District’s schools will participate in the program.
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February 2, 2017
E. Negotiations Committee F. Policy Committee – At its January 5th meeting, the Committee moved policies for School Board approval VOTED: Director Jermyn motioned to move the following policies as written, seconded by Director Couture: 11,314 – 0 2 – 0 Student 1st Reading KF
JICK JICK – E1 JICK – E2 JICK – E3 JICK – R
Community Use of Facilities and Grounds Facilities Fee and Rates Facilities Rental Application Contract Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention in Schools Bullying and Cyberbullying Reporting Form Bullying and Cyberbullying Responding Form Bullying and Cyberbullying Remediation Form Bullying and Cyberbullying Administrative Procedures
Motion carried. 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.
VI.
Student Wellness Committee – At its January 11th meeting, the Committee discussed the District Wellness Day and Zumba Fundraiser.
GENERAL INFORMATION The following have been approved by the Superintendent: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N.
French/World Language Club trip to Quebec City, Canada – March 2018 Melissa Cobb, Special Education, Ed Tech I, Teresa C. Hamlin School Veronique Vendette, Ed Tech II, CUBS Program, Laura E. Richards School Heather Kristan, transfer from Special Education, Ed Tech I to Administrative Assistant, Laura E. Richards School Jessica Powell, Special Education, Ed Tech I, transfer from Helen Thompson School to Laura E. Richards School Erica Anderson, Special Education, Ed Tech I, STEPS Program, Laura E. Richards School Spencer Allen, Boys Basketball Volunteer, Gardiner Area High School Jordan Hersom, Boys Basketball Volunteer, Gardiner Area High School John Hinkley, Girls Ice Hockey Volunteer, Gardiner Area High School Mikayla Shaw, Administrative Assistant (P/T), Adult Education Matthew Hanley, Wrestling Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Ryan Avery, Baseball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Rollie Pelkey, Softball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Lucas Soucier, Bus Driver
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NOMINATIONS None
VIII.
OLD BUSINESS None
IX.
NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION /GARDINER REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL – STEM PROGRAM Gardiner Regional Middle School STEM Teacher, Russ Anderson and students from his STEM Class presented various classroom projects to the School Board. B. CONSIDERATION – EMPLOYMENT OF A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Superintendent Hopkins and Director of Special Services, Elisha Morris, discussed the increasing need to employ a School Psychologist.
VOTED: Motion by Director Jermyn to create the position of School Psychologist, as proposed, seconded by 11,314 – 0 Director Dovinsky. 2 – 0 Student Motion carried. C. GRMS SCOREBOARD GRMS Assistant Principal /Athletic Director, Tom Landberg, proposed allowing the sale of advertising signage to generate monies to purchase a new basketball scoreboard at Gardiner Regional Middle School. VOTED: Motion by Director Jermyn, to accept the proposal, as presented, allowing for the sale of advertising 11,314 – 0 signage to generate monies to purchase a new basketball scoreboard. 2 – 0 Student
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REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
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National School Board Association Advocacy Institute Board Chair reported attending the NSBA Advocacy Institute January 28th – 31st in Washington, D.C.
Start Time Committee A Board Committee will be created to explore the possibility of adjusting the start times of the school day. The Committee will consist of three administrators, three board members, two staff members, two student representatives and two parent representatives.
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B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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Healthy Communities of the Capital Area Superintendent Hopkins stated she was approached and has since agreed to sit on the Board of Directors for the Healthy Communities of the Capital Area.
2017 – 2018 Proposed Budget Administrators are in the process of having discussions regarding the 2017 – 2018 Proposed Budget
Fire – River View Community School Superintendent Hopkins shared information regarding a small, contained fire at River View Community School.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: 11,314 – 0
Motion by Director Cone to go into executive session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the Gardiner Educational Technicians and Administrative Assistants pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Poolman. The Board reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Attest a true record,
Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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February 2, 2017
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, February 2, 2017 7:00 p.m. PRESENT:
Becky Fles, Board Chair, Eric Jermyn, Board Vice-Chair, Veronica Babcock, Michael Bechard, Marc Cone, Debra Couture, Michael Dovinsky, Nancy Fortier-Brown, Michael Gammon, Penny Poolman, Patricia Hopkins, Superintendent; Andrea Disch, Business Manager
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Hillary Colby, Brittany Chapman
ABSENT:
Carrie Boudway, Katherine Chadwick
Board Chair Fles declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
I.
INTRODUCTION PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None
II.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA /MINUTES
VOTED: Motion by Director Jermyn to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Director Bechard. 11,314 – 0 2 – 0 Student Motion carried.
VOTED: Motion by Director Couture to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting, 11,314 – 0 January 3, 2017 Special Meeting (Expulsion), and January 17, 2017 Special Meeting (Re-Admittance), 2 – 0 Student seconded by Director Jermyn. Motion carried.
III.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS
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.
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February 2, 2017
The Board acknowledged GAHS Senior, Corey Boynton, Scholastic Art Award, Gold Key Winner.
The Board acknowledged GRMS 7th Grade Student, Brett Palmer, Scholastic Art Award, Gold Key Winner.
The Board acknowledged GAHS Senior, Sarah Morgan, inductee WCSH 6 NewsCenter Varsity Club.
The Board acknowledged GAHS Senior, Sierra Goodridge, $25,000 National Scholarship recipient, Horatio Alger Association.
CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter of Resignation received from Rachael Holland Mathieu, Special Education Evaluator B. Letter of Retirement received from Juan Lavalle - Riviera, Assistant Special Education Director C. Letter of Retirement received from Gary Verhille, Alternative Education Teacher, Gardiner Area High School D. Letter of Resignation received from Bridget Condon, Administrative Assistant Guidance Office, Gardiner Area High School
V.
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Curriculum Committee – At its January 10th meeting, Gardiner Regional Middle School STEM Teacher, Russ Anderson, provided an overview of the STEM Program. Committee members were also provided opportunity to observe a STEM Classroom at Gardiner Regional Middle School. GRMS Principal, Todd Sanders, also provided an update to the Committee on the newly implemented BARR (Building Assets and Reducing Risks) Program at GRMS. B. Dropout Prevention Committee – At its January 19th meeting, the Committee discussed the draft of the elementary survey being sent to students. The Committee also discussed BARR data from the Gardiner Regional Middle School. C. Educational Plan Committee – No Meeting. D. Finance Committee – At its January 17th meeting, the FY 2018 Status Quo Budget was shared with the Committee. Information is preliminary since the District had yet to receive its ED 279 from the Department of Education. The Committee also discussed donations received in memoriam of former MSAD 11 Superintendent, Merle Peacock. In addition, the Committee discussed participation in a water-testing project sponsored by the Maine Rural Water Association, Maine Water Utilities Association and Maine Public Drinking Water Commission. After discussion, the Committee agreed the District’s schools will participate in the program.
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Regular Board Meeting
February 2, 2017
E. Negotiations Committee F. Policy Committee – At its January 5th meeting, the Committee moved policies for School Board approval VOTED: Director Jermyn motioned to move the following policies as written, seconded by Director Couture: 11,314 – 0 2 – 0 Student 1st Reading KF
JICK JICK – E1 JICK – E2 JICK – E3 JICK – R
Community Use of Facilities and Grounds Facilities Fee and Rates Facilities Rental Application Contract Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention in Schools Bullying and Cyberbullying Reporting Form Bullying and Cyberbullying Responding Form Bullying and Cyberbullying Remediation Form Bullying and Cyberbullying Administrative Procedures
Motion carried. 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.
VI.
Student Wellness Committee – At its January 11th meeting, the Committee discussed the District Wellness Day and Zumba Fundraiser.
GENERAL INFORMATION The following have been approved by the Superintendent: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N.
French/World Language Club trip to Quebec City, Canada – March 2018 Melissa Cobb, Special Education, Ed Tech I, Teresa C. Hamlin School Veronique Vendette, Ed Tech II, CUBS Program, Laura E. Richards School Heather Kristan, transfer from Special Education, Ed Tech I to Administrative Assistant, Laura E. Richards School Jessica Powell, Special Education, Ed Tech I, transfer from Helen Thompson School to Laura E. Richards School Erica Anderson, Special Education, Ed Tech I, STEPS Program, Laura E. Richards School Spencer Allen, Boys Basketball Volunteer, Gardiner Area High School Jordan Hersom, Boys Basketball Volunteer, Gardiner Area High School John Hinkley, Girls Ice Hockey Volunteer, Gardiner Area High School Mikayla Shaw, Administrative Assistant (P/T), Adult Education Matthew Hanley, Wrestling Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Ryan Avery, Baseball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Rollie Pelkey, Softball Coach, Gardiner Regional Middle School Lucas Soucier, Bus Driver
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Regular Board Meeting VII.
February 2, 2017
NOMINATIONS None
VIII.
OLD BUSINESS None
IX.
NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION /GARDINER REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL – STEM PROGRAM Gardiner Regional Middle School STEM Teacher, Russ Anderson and students from his STEM Class presented various classroom projects to the School Board. B. CONSIDERATION – EMPLOYMENT OF A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Superintendent Hopkins and Director of Special Services, Elisha Morris, discussed the increasing need to employ a School Psychologist.
VOTED: Motion by Director Jermyn to create the position of School Psychologist, as proposed, seconded by 11,314 – 0 Director Dovinsky. 2 – 0 Student Motion carried. C. GRMS SCOREBOARD GRMS Assistant Principal /Athletic Director, Tom Landberg, proposed allowing the sale of advertising signage to generate monies to purchase a new basketball scoreboard at Gardiner Regional Middle School. VOTED: Motion by Director Jermyn, to accept the proposal, as presented, allowing for the sale of advertising 11,314 – 0 signage to generate monies to purchase a new basketball scoreboard. 2 – 0 Student
X.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
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National School Board Association Advocacy Institute Board Chair reported attending the NSBA Advocacy Institute January 28th – 31st in Washington, D.C.
Start Time Committee A Board Committee will be created to explore the possibility of adjusting the start times of the school day. The Committee will consist of three administrators, three board members, two staff members, two student representatives and two parent representatives.
Regular Board Meeting
February 2, 2017
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
XI.
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area Superintendent Hopkins stated she was approached and has since agreed to sit on the Board of Directors for the Healthy Communities of the Capital Area.
2017 – 2018 Proposed Budget Administrators are in the process of having discussions regarding the 2017 – 2018 Proposed Budget
Fire – River View Community School Superintendent Hopkins shared information regarding a small, contained fire at River View Community School.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: 11,314 – 0
Motion by Director Cone to go into executive session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the Gardiner Educational Technicians and Administrative Assistants pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Poolman. The Board reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Attest a true record,
Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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