Regular Board Meeting June 1, 2017
Regular Board Meeting
June 1, 2017
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, June 1, 2017 7:00 p.m. PRESENT:
Becky Fles, Board Chair; Veronica Babcock, Michael Bechard, Carrie Boudway, Katherine Chadwick, Marc Cone, Debra Couture, Nancy Fortier-Brown, Michael Gammon, Earle McCormick, Penny Poolman, Patricia Hopkins, Superintendent; Andrea Disch, Business Manager
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Hillary Colby, Brittany Chapman
ABSENT:
Eric Jermyn Superintendent Hopkins 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 Chadwick to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Director Poolman. 12,463 – 0 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED
VOTED: Motion by Director Bechard to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2017 Regular Meeting, 12,463 – 0 and May 25, 2017 Special Meeting, seconded by Director Babcock. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED.
III.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS A. The School Board expressed their gratitude to GAHS Student Board Member, Hillary Colby, for her service on the MSAD 11 School Board. B. The School Board expressed their appreciation to the following administrators: Donna Tardif, Principal Pittston Consolidated School; Katie Joseph, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Jon Stonier, Director of Operations.
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CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter of resignation received from Connie Pelletier, Bus Aide B. Letter of resignation received from Tavia Lunt, Grade 3 Teacher, Helen Thompson School C. Letter of resignation received from Steve Howe, Grade 5 Teacher, Pittston Consolidated School D. Letter of resignation received from Marilyn Grizkewitsch, Special Education Teacher, Gardiner Regional Middle School E. Letter of resignation received from Kelli Boucher, Special Education Ed Tech III, Gardiner Area High School F. Letter of resignation received from Katie Joseph, Director of Curriculum and Instruction G. Letter of resignation received from Leslie Thibeault, Special Education Teacher, Pittston Consolidated School
V.
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE No Meeting.
B. DROPOUT PREVENTION COMMITTEE At its May 18th meeting, the Committee discussed the final chapters of the professional read. The Committee also discussed compiling survey data for grades K-2 and 3-5. Committee members shared ideas from “Attendance Matters” for possible implementation during the 2017 – 2018 school year.
C. EDUCATIONAL PLAN COMMITTEE No Meeting.
D. FINANCE COMMITTEE No Meeting. The Board discussed the disposition of additional state subsidy as defined under Title 20-A, section 15671-A(1)(B).
E. NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE F. POLICY COMMITTEE At its May 1st meeting, the Committee voted to move the following policies for School Board approval. VOTED: Director Boudway motioned to move the following policies, seconded by Director Couture. 12,463 – 0 2 – 0 Student
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Regular Board Meeting
June 1, 2017
1st Reading DJ DJ-R DJH CB-R CBI CHCAA CHD EBAA EBCA
Bidding /Purchasing Bidding /Purchasing – Administrative Procedure Purchasing and Contracting: Procurement Staff Code of Conduct Superintendent of Schools Job Description Evaluation of the Superintendent Student Handbooks Administration in the Absence of Policy Chemical Hazards Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
MOTION CARRIED.
VOTED: Director Boudway motioned to move the following policies, seconded by Director Couture. 12,463 – 0 2 – 0 Student 2nd Reading JL GE – R
Wellness Manual for Policy GE – Non Unionized Personnel
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. STUDENT WELLNESS COMMITTEE At its May 23rd meeting, the Committee opted to cancel the Commit To Be Fit Annual 5K road race due to the lack of registrations. It was stated there were several other area road races scheduled for the same weekend.
VI.
GENERAL INFORMATION The following have been approved by the Superintendent: A. Michelle Hunt, Transfer from Special Education Teacher to Alternative Education Teacher, Gardiner Area High School B. Joshua Jenkins, Transfer from .5 FTE English Language Arts Teacher to Full-time English Language Arts Teacher, Gardiner Area High School C. Deborah Viens, Transfer from Kindergarten Teacher, TC Hamlin School to Kindergarten Teacher, Laura E. Richards School D. Denise Smith, Transfer from Pre – K Teacher to Kindergarten Teacher, TC Hamlin School E. Nichole Plummer transfer from Grade 3 Teacher, River View Community School to Grade 2 Teacher, Laura E. Richards School F. Hired Amanda Jo Bullock, Accounts Payable Specialist, MSAD 11 Business Office
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G. Hired Elizabeth Boulter, Administrative Assistant /Guidance, Gardiner Area High School
VII.
NOMINATIONS
VOTED: Motion by Director Couture, to approve the following nominations as recommended by the 12,463 – 0 Superintendent, seconded by Director Boudway. 2 – 0 Student A. 2ND YEAR PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS
Heather Gilbert, ESL Teacher Penny Inman, Teacher/Elementary Stacia Duncklee, Teacher/Elementary Bonnie Bannister, Teacher/Elementary Samantha Jordan, Teacher/Elementary Michael Dennett, Teacher/Middle School - Science Jeffrey Trippe, Teacher/Middle School - English Language Arts Kyle Duca, Teacher/High School - Science Jonathan Harris, Teacher/High School - Science Carolyn Arline, Teacher/High School - Math Mathew Bailey, Teacher/High School - Science Kristin Birkenmeier, Speech Therapist Heidi Hinckley, School Nurse Elizabeth Newman, Social Worker
B. 3RD YEAR PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS
Kashley Weymouth, Teacher/Elementary Nicole Plummer, Teacher/Elementary Rachael Pelton, Guidance/High School Joshua Jenkins, English /Language Arts Teacher
C. CONTINUING CONTRACTS
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Kristin Martin, School Nurse Rebecca Duca, Teacher/Elementary Stephanie Dickson, Teacher/Elementary Kenneth Estabrook, Teacher/Elementary Stephanie Hewitt, Teacher/Elementary Alyssa Lazaro, Teacher/Elementary Stephanie Luiz, Teacher/Elementary Casandra Dyer, Teacher/Elementary - Special Education Amelia Palin, Guidance/Middle School Kaitlin Toto-Mullen, Teacher/Middle School - English Language Arts Emily Collins, Teacher/High School - French Katherine Collins, Teacher/High School - Latin/Social Studies
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June 1, 2017
Rita Tran, Teacher/High School - Special Education/Math
D. ADMINISTRATOR – 1 YEAR CONTRACTS
Elisha Morris, Director of Special Services Kady Gould, Principal, Helen Thompson School
E. ADMINISTRATOR – 2 YEAR CONTRACTS F. G. H. I.
Andrea Vintinner Disch, Business Manager Teresa McGuire, Director of Instructional Technology Diann Bailey, Adult and Community Education Director Chad Kempton, Principal, Gardiner Area High School Jacqueline Pare, Assistant Principal, Gardiner Area High School Stephan Ouellette, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Gardiner Area High School Todd Sanders, Principal, Gardiner Regional Middle School Thomas Landberg, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Gardiner Regional Middle School
Jolaine Galibois-Barss, Girls Varsity Soccer Coach, Gardiner Area High School Tyler Salley, Football - Third Assistant, Gardiner Area High School Nora Diversi, Nurse, Gardiner Area High School - $46,041.40 Gabe Dostie, Director of Operations - $66,981
MOTION CARRIED.
VIII.
OLD BUSINESS None
IX.
NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION BY THE DROP OUT PREVENTION COMMITTEE Todd Sanders, Principal, Gardiner Regional Middle School, and Raye Anne DeSoto, GAHS REACH Instructor, provided an overview of the Drop Out Prevention Committee’s work.
B. PRE – K SITE DISCUSSION Superintendent Hopkins shared a document listing the Pros and Cons of eliminating each of the District’s Pre – K programs. Based on the number of students enrolled in the program, it is no longer sustainable to run four Pre – K programs. VOTED: Motion by Director Bechard to close the Pre-K program at the T.C. Hamlin School, seconded by 12,463 – 0 Director Couture. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED.
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C. APPROVAL OF THE TEPG AND LEPG EVALUATION SYSTEM Superintendent Hopkins shared with the Board a draft of the 3-year LEPG evaluation cycle and drafts of the TEPG 3-year cycle for continuing and probationary teachers.
VOTED: Motion by Director Chadwick, to approve the TEPG and LEPG Evaluation system, as presented, 12,463 – 0 seconded by Director Babcock. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED.
D. NOMINATION OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO A 2 YEAR VOTED: Motion by Director Fles to approve Tim Doyle to a Two Year Student Representative Term, 12,463 – 0 as recommended by the Student Representative Committee, seconded by Director Couture. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED.
E. GRANT PERMISSION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE TEACHER CONTRACTS (JUNE, JULY & AUGUST)
VOTED: Motion by Director Couture to allow the Superintendent to issue Teacher Contracts in the months of 12,463 – 0 June, July, and August, seconded by Director Babcock. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED
X.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
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2017 – 2018 Budget Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Gymnasium, Gardiner Area High School
2017 – 2018 Budget Referendum Tuesday, June 13, 2017
MSAD 11 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm Little Theatre, Gardiner Area High School Celebration Dinner scheduled for 6:00 pm
Gardiner Area High School Class Day Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7:45 am Gymnasium, Gardiner Area High School
Gardiner Area High School Graduation Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7:45 am Gymnasium, Gardiner Area High School
Regular Board Meeting
June 1, 2017
School Board Summer Schedule
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
XI.
Central Office Summer Hours Central Office summer operating hours were shared with the Board (closed to the public on Fridays).
Staff Recognition for Retirees The Superintendent and Board Chair, as in years past, plan to attend building based celebrations for retirees. The Superintendent invited other interested Board Members to attend.
Voluntary Statewide Teacher Contract The Superintendent discussed the District being listed as a participant in the statewide teacher contract discussion.
Superintendent’s Schedule The Superintendent updated the Board regarding her schedule.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Boudway to go into executive session at 8:53 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the Gardiner Teachers’ Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Bechard. The Board reconvened at 9:01 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Couture to approve the 2017 – 2020 Gardiner Teachers’ Association Contract, as presented, seconded by Director Chadwick. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Bechard to go into executive session at 9:01 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the Gardiner Educational Technicians and Administrative Assistant Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Couture. The Board reconvened at 9:06 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Couture to go into executive session at 9:06 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the MSAD 11 Bus Driver Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Babcock. The Board reconvened at 9:08 p.m. Motion carried.
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Regular Board Meeting VOTED: 12,463 – 0
June 1, 2017
Motion by Director Couture to go into executive session at 9:08 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the MSAD 11 Custodial Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Fortier Brown. The Board reconvened at 9:16 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Couture to go into executive session at 9:16 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A), seconded by Director Chadwick. The Board reconvened at 9:54 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Couture, seconded by Director Couture, to extend the Superintendent’s contract two additional years (through June 30, 2019), to approve a 3% salary increase for each additional year, and to increase the number of vacation days from 30 to 35 days. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m. Attest a true record,
Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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June 1, 2017
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, June 1, 2017 7:00 p.m. PRESENT:
Becky Fles, Board Chair; Veronica Babcock, Michael Bechard, Carrie Boudway, Katherine Chadwick, Marc Cone, Debra Couture, Nancy Fortier-Brown, Michael Gammon, Earle McCormick, Penny Poolman, Patricia Hopkins, Superintendent; Andrea Disch, Business Manager
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Hillary Colby, Brittany Chapman
ABSENT:
Eric Jermyn Superintendent Hopkins 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 Chadwick to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Director Poolman. 12,463 – 0 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED
VOTED: Motion by Director Bechard to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2017 Regular Meeting, 12,463 – 0 and May 25, 2017 Special Meeting, seconded by Director Babcock. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED.
III.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS A. The School Board expressed their gratitude to GAHS Student Board Member, Hillary Colby, for her service on the MSAD 11 School Board. B. The School Board expressed their appreciation to the following administrators: Donna Tardif, Principal Pittston Consolidated School; Katie Joseph, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Jon Stonier, Director of Operations.
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Regular Board Meeting IV.
June 1, 2017
CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter of resignation received from Connie Pelletier, Bus Aide B. Letter of resignation received from Tavia Lunt, Grade 3 Teacher, Helen Thompson School C. Letter of resignation received from Steve Howe, Grade 5 Teacher, Pittston Consolidated School D. Letter of resignation received from Marilyn Grizkewitsch, Special Education Teacher, Gardiner Regional Middle School E. Letter of resignation received from Kelli Boucher, Special Education Ed Tech III, Gardiner Area High School F. Letter of resignation received from Katie Joseph, Director of Curriculum and Instruction G. Letter of resignation received from Leslie Thibeault, Special Education Teacher, Pittston Consolidated School
V.
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE No Meeting.
B. DROPOUT PREVENTION COMMITTEE At its May 18th meeting, the Committee discussed the final chapters of the professional read. The Committee also discussed compiling survey data for grades K-2 and 3-5. Committee members shared ideas from “Attendance Matters” for possible implementation during the 2017 – 2018 school year.
C. EDUCATIONAL PLAN COMMITTEE No Meeting.
D. FINANCE COMMITTEE No Meeting. The Board discussed the disposition of additional state subsidy as defined under Title 20-A, section 15671-A(1)(B).
E. NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE F. POLICY COMMITTEE At its May 1st meeting, the Committee voted to move the following policies for School Board approval. VOTED: Director Boudway motioned to move the following policies, seconded by Director Couture. 12,463 – 0 2 – 0 Student
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Regular Board Meeting
June 1, 2017
1st Reading DJ DJ-R DJH CB-R CBI CHCAA CHD EBAA EBCA
Bidding /Purchasing Bidding /Purchasing – Administrative Procedure Purchasing and Contracting: Procurement Staff Code of Conduct Superintendent of Schools Job Description Evaluation of the Superintendent Student Handbooks Administration in the Absence of Policy Chemical Hazards Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
MOTION CARRIED.
VOTED: Director Boudway motioned to move the following policies, seconded by Director Couture. 12,463 – 0 2 – 0 Student 2nd Reading JL GE – R
Wellness Manual for Policy GE – Non Unionized Personnel
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. STUDENT WELLNESS COMMITTEE At its May 23rd meeting, the Committee opted to cancel the Commit To Be Fit Annual 5K road race due to the lack of registrations. It was stated there were several other area road races scheduled for the same weekend.
VI.
GENERAL INFORMATION The following have been approved by the Superintendent: A. Michelle Hunt, Transfer from Special Education Teacher to Alternative Education Teacher, Gardiner Area High School B. Joshua Jenkins, Transfer from .5 FTE English Language Arts Teacher to Full-time English Language Arts Teacher, Gardiner Area High School C. Deborah Viens, Transfer from Kindergarten Teacher, TC Hamlin School to Kindergarten Teacher, Laura E. Richards School D. Denise Smith, Transfer from Pre – K Teacher to Kindergarten Teacher, TC Hamlin School E. Nichole Plummer transfer from Grade 3 Teacher, River View Community School to Grade 2 Teacher, Laura E. Richards School F. Hired Amanda Jo Bullock, Accounts Payable Specialist, MSAD 11 Business Office
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G. Hired Elizabeth Boulter, Administrative Assistant /Guidance, Gardiner Area High School
VII.
NOMINATIONS
VOTED: Motion by Director Couture, to approve the following nominations as recommended by the 12,463 – 0 Superintendent, seconded by Director Boudway. 2 – 0 Student A. 2ND YEAR PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS
Heather Gilbert, ESL Teacher Penny Inman, Teacher/Elementary Stacia Duncklee, Teacher/Elementary Bonnie Bannister, Teacher/Elementary Samantha Jordan, Teacher/Elementary Michael Dennett, Teacher/Middle School - Science Jeffrey Trippe, Teacher/Middle School - English Language Arts Kyle Duca, Teacher/High School - Science Jonathan Harris, Teacher/High School - Science Carolyn Arline, Teacher/High School - Math Mathew Bailey, Teacher/High School - Science Kristin Birkenmeier, Speech Therapist Heidi Hinckley, School Nurse Elizabeth Newman, Social Worker
B. 3RD YEAR PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS
Kashley Weymouth, Teacher/Elementary Nicole Plummer, Teacher/Elementary Rachael Pelton, Guidance/High School Joshua Jenkins, English /Language Arts Teacher
C. CONTINUING CONTRACTS
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Kristin Martin, School Nurse Rebecca Duca, Teacher/Elementary Stephanie Dickson, Teacher/Elementary Kenneth Estabrook, Teacher/Elementary Stephanie Hewitt, Teacher/Elementary Alyssa Lazaro, Teacher/Elementary Stephanie Luiz, Teacher/Elementary Casandra Dyer, Teacher/Elementary - Special Education Amelia Palin, Guidance/Middle School Kaitlin Toto-Mullen, Teacher/Middle School - English Language Arts Emily Collins, Teacher/High School - French Katherine Collins, Teacher/High School - Latin/Social Studies
Regular Board Meeting
June 1, 2017
Rita Tran, Teacher/High School - Special Education/Math
D. ADMINISTRATOR – 1 YEAR CONTRACTS
Elisha Morris, Director of Special Services Kady Gould, Principal, Helen Thompson School
E. ADMINISTRATOR – 2 YEAR CONTRACTS F. G. H. I.
Andrea Vintinner Disch, Business Manager Teresa McGuire, Director of Instructional Technology Diann Bailey, Adult and Community Education Director Chad Kempton, Principal, Gardiner Area High School Jacqueline Pare, Assistant Principal, Gardiner Area High School Stephan Ouellette, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Gardiner Area High School Todd Sanders, Principal, Gardiner Regional Middle School Thomas Landberg, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Gardiner Regional Middle School
Jolaine Galibois-Barss, Girls Varsity Soccer Coach, Gardiner Area High School Tyler Salley, Football - Third Assistant, Gardiner Area High School Nora Diversi, Nurse, Gardiner Area High School - $46,041.40 Gabe Dostie, Director of Operations - $66,981
MOTION CARRIED.
VIII.
OLD BUSINESS None
IX.
NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION BY THE DROP OUT PREVENTION COMMITTEE Todd Sanders, Principal, Gardiner Regional Middle School, and Raye Anne DeSoto, GAHS REACH Instructor, provided an overview of the Drop Out Prevention Committee’s work.
B. PRE – K SITE DISCUSSION Superintendent Hopkins shared a document listing the Pros and Cons of eliminating each of the District’s Pre – K programs. Based on the number of students enrolled in the program, it is no longer sustainable to run four Pre – K programs. VOTED: Motion by Director Bechard to close the Pre-K program at the T.C. Hamlin School, seconded by 12,463 – 0 Director Couture. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED.
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C. APPROVAL OF THE TEPG AND LEPG EVALUATION SYSTEM Superintendent Hopkins shared with the Board a draft of the 3-year LEPG evaluation cycle and drafts of the TEPG 3-year cycle for continuing and probationary teachers.
VOTED: Motion by Director Chadwick, to approve the TEPG and LEPG Evaluation system, as presented, 12,463 – 0 seconded by Director Babcock. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED.
D. NOMINATION OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO A 2 YEAR VOTED: Motion by Director Fles to approve Tim Doyle to a Two Year Student Representative Term, 12,463 – 0 as recommended by the Student Representative Committee, seconded by Director Couture. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED.
E. GRANT PERMISSION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE TEACHER CONTRACTS (JUNE, JULY & AUGUST)
VOTED: Motion by Director Couture to allow the Superintendent to issue Teacher Contracts in the months of 12,463 – 0 June, July, and August, seconded by Director Babcock. 2 – 0 Student MOTION CARRIED
X.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
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2017 – 2018 Budget Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Gymnasium, Gardiner Area High School
2017 – 2018 Budget Referendum Tuesday, June 13, 2017
MSAD 11 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm Little Theatre, Gardiner Area High School Celebration Dinner scheduled for 6:00 pm
Gardiner Area High School Class Day Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7:45 am Gymnasium, Gardiner Area High School
Gardiner Area High School Graduation Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7:45 am Gymnasium, Gardiner Area High School
Regular Board Meeting
June 1, 2017
School Board Summer Schedule
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
XI.
Central Office Summer Hours Central Office summer operating hours were shared with the Board (closed to the public on Fridays).
Staff Recognition for Retirees The Superintendent and Board Chair, as in years past, plan to attend building based celebrations for retirees. The Superintendent invited other interested Board Members to attend.
Voluntary Statewide Teacher Contract The Superintendent discussed the District being listed as a participant in the statewide teacher contract discussion.
Superintendent’s Schedule The Superintendent updated the Board regarding her schedule.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Boudway to go into executive session at 8:53 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the Gardiner Teachers’ Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Bechard. The Board reconvened at 9:01 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Couture to approve the 2017 – 2020 Gardiner Teachers’ Association Contract, as presented, seconded by Director Chadwick. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Bechard to go into executive session at 9:01 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the Gardiner Educational Technicians and Administrative Assistant Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Couture. The Board reconvened at 9:06 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Couture to go into executive session at 9:06 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the MSAD 11 Bus Driver Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Babcock. The Board reconvened at 9:08 p.m. Motion carried.
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Regular Board Meeting VOTED: 12,463 – 0
June 1, 2017
Motion by Director Couture to go into executive session at 9:08 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the MSAD 11 Custodial Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Fortier Brown. The Board reconvened at 9:16 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Couture to go into executive session at 9:16 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A), seconded by Director Chadwick. The Board reconvened at 9:54 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 12,463 – 0
Motion by Director Couture, seconded by Director Couture, to extend the Superintendent’s contract two additional years (through June 30, 2019), to approve a 3% salary increase for each additional year, and to increase the number of vacation days from 30 to 35 days. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m. Attest a true record,
Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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