Regular Board Meeting November 6, 2014
Regular Board Meeting
November 6, 2014
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, November 6, 2014 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Chair Becky Fles, Vice Chair Eric Jermyn, Michael Bechard, Amber Carr, Katherine Chadwick, Marc Cone, Debra Couture, Michael Dovinsky, Joseph Gould, Penny Poolman, Patricia Hopkins, Superintendent
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Cassie Trask
ABSENT:
Candace Avery, Mariah Lang Newly elected Board Member Carrie Boudway, from the Town of West Gardiner, attended the meeting. It was announced that because Ms. Boudway had yet to be sworn into her official duties, she would refrain from voting at the meeting. Chair Fles declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Mrs. Fles reminded members of the School Board that effective immediately, the Board will begin the use of weighted voting in order to comply with the new reapportionment as determined by State Department of Education and the MSAD 11 Board of Directors.
VOTED: Director Cone motioned approval of the agenda, seconded by Director Bechard. 11,585 – 0 1 – 0 Student Motion carried. VOTED: Director Cone motioned to approve the minutes of the October 2nd Regular Board Meeting, seconded 11,585 – 0 by Director Bechard. 1 – 0 Student Motion carried.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS
Letter from MaineGeneral Health thanking Sharon Gallant for her leadership and the donation of $8,600 in the Drive Out Cancer Challenge.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter of resignation Phyllis Worthley, Guidance Counselor, Gardiner Area High School, to be effective at the close of the 2014 – 2015 school year.
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Regular Board Meeting
November 6, 2014
Resignation letter from Marcus Niedner, Class Advisor for the Class of 2016, Gardiner Area High School. Resignation letter from Mary Ann Hall, Ed Tech III, 4 year old program, Laura E. Richards School. Resignation letter from Michelle Adams, Ed Tech II, Special Education, Laura E. Richards School. Resignation letter from Merrilyn McKee, Nutrition Worker, Helen Thompson School.
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Curriculum Committee – At its October 14th meeting, District teachers, Mary Whitten, Sara Hess, and Jeanne Lysobey provided an in-depth look into TIF (Teacher Incentive Fund) and the work required by the teacher SLO (Student Learning Objective) process. Committee members expressed appreciation for the presentation allowing for a better understanding of the process. B. Dropout Prevention Committee – No Meeting. Superintendent Hopkins stated Diann Bailey has resigned as Chair of the Committee and GRMS Principal, Todd Sanders, will assume the duty of Committee Chair. C. Educational Plan Committee – The Educational Plan Committee plans to meet on Friday, November 14th to review progress and organize its work. D. Finance Committee – At its October 21st meeting, Hank Farrah, Principal, Runyon Kersteen Ouellette presented his findings from the annual financial audit. Mr. Farrah stated that as always, the audit results were excellent. The Finance Committee was informed of an evolving conversation regarding a student health issue and the possible need for additional nursing staff. Conversations regarding the issue continue between the District, its legal counsel, and its insurance agent. The Committee will be updated as additional information becomes available. The Committee was reminded of the Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) deadline and the need to have a contract in place by March 31, 2015. It was stated the QSCB Bond could, depending on the size of the project, save the District $500,000 over the course of 20 years. E. Negotiations Committee – The District’s Collective Bargaining Agreements have been negotiated and settled. The Negotiations Committee, however, plans to meet to discuss the District’s salary levels as compared throughout the State. F. Policy Committee – At its October 2nd meeting, the Committee discussed policies in need of review as well as the Job Description for the Director of Instructional Technology VOTED: Vice Chair Jermyn motioned to approve the following policies as written, seconded by Director Gould 11,585 – 0 1 – 0 Student 1st Reading BB School Board Legal Status BBA School Board Powers & Responsibilities BBAA Board Member Authority & Responsibilities BBBDA Board-Declared Vacancy Caused by Absenteeism. BCB Board Member Conflict of Interest BCC Nepotism
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Motion carried. G. Relations by Objective Committee – No Meeting H. Student Representatives – The Student Representatives reported the following activities and events: the Tiger Masquerade, Thanksgiving Basket Drive with their goal to feed 150 needy families, GAHS Field Hockey Team season success, Princess Bride Drama Production and the Poetry Out Loud event.
GENERAL INFORMATION A. The following have been approved for hire: Carol Lund, Special Ed., Ed Tech II, Gardiner Regional Middle School Scott Ryan, Special Ed., Ed. Tech II, T.C. Hamlin School
Kim Anderson, 4 Yr Old Program, Ed Tech III, Laura E. Richards School Dorothy Allen, School Nutrition Worker (2 hours/day), Helen Thompson School Dean Paquette, Bus Driver Jennifer Chick and Meghann Gipson, Class of 2016 Co-Advisors, Gardiner Area High School
NEW BUSINESS A. TEACHER EVALUATION GROWTH MODEL DOCUMENT VOTED: Vice Chair Jermyn motioned to approve the Teacher Evaluation Growth Model Document as presented, 11,585 – 0 seconded by Director Gould. 1 – 0 Student Motion carried. B. ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE MSAD 11 EMERGENCY PLAN VOTED: Vice Chair Jermyn motioned to approve the MSAD 11 Emergency Plan as amended, seconded by 11,585 – 0 Director Gould. 1 – 0 Student Motion carried.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT The Board Chair updated the Board on the following:
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MSAD 11 Facilities Tour – The tour is scheduled for Saturday, November 15th at 8 a.m. beginning at Central Office.
Regular Board Meeting
November 6, 2014
MSMA Annual School Board Fall Conference – Several MSAD 11 Board Members attended the two day conference. GAHS students will have the honor of performing at the 2015 MSMA Annual School Board Fall Conference. Vice Chair Eric Jermyn, Chair Fles and Directors Bechard and Couture along with Superintendent Hopkins will have the honor of serving at the Staff Appreciation Lunches on Friday, November 7, 2014.
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – NO REPORT VOTED: 11,585 – 0
Director Couture motioned to enter into executive session at 8:24 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the MSAD 11 Bus Drivers’ Association, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Vice Chair Jermyn. The Board reconvened at 8:38 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 11,585 – 0
Vice Chair Jermyn motioned to accept the contract as presented with the MSAD 11 Bus Drivers’ Association, seconded by Director Gould. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Attest a true record,
Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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November 6, 2014
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, November 6, 2014 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Chair Becky Fles, Vice Chair Eric Jermyn, Michael Bechard, Amber Carr, Katherine Chadwick, Marc Cone, Debra Couture, Michael Dovinsky, Joseph Gould, Penny Poolman, Patricia Hopkins, Superintendent
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Cassie Trask
ABSENT:
Candace Avery, Mariah Lang Newly elected Board Member Carrie Boudway, from the Town of West Gardiner, attended the meeting. It was announced that because Ms. Boudway had yet to be sworn into her official duties, she would refrain from voting at the meeting. Chair Fles declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Mrs. Fles reminded members of the School Board that effective immediately, the Board will begin the use of weighted voting in order to comply with the new reapportionment as determined by State Department of Education and the MSAD 11 Board of Directors.
VOTED: Director Cone motioned approval of the agenda, seconded by Director Bechard. 11,585 – 0 1 – 0 Student Motion carried. VOTED: Director Cone motioned to approve the minutes of the October 2nd Regular Board Meeting, seconded 11,585 – 0 by Director Bechard. 1 – 0 Student Motion carried.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS
Letter from MaineGeneral Health thanking Sharon Gallant for her leadership and the donation of $8,600 in the Drive Out Cancer Challenge.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter of resignation Phyllis Worthley, Guidance Counselor, Gardiner Area High School, to be effective at the close of the 2014 – 2015 school year.
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Regular Board Meeting
November 6, 2014
Resignation letter from Marcus Niedner, Class Advisor for the Class of 2016, Gardiner Area High School. Resignation letter from Mary Ann Hall, Ed Tech III, 4 year old program, Laura E. Richards School. Resignation letter from Michelle Adams, Ed Tech II, Special Education, Laura E. Richards School. Resignation letter from Merrilyn McKee, Nutrition Worker, Helen Thompson School.
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Curriculum Committee – At its October 14th meeting, District teachers, Mary Whitten, Sara Hess, and Jeanne Lysobey provided an in-depth look into TIF (Teacher Incentive Fund) and the work required by the teacher SLO (Student Learning Objective) process. Committee members expressed appreciation for the presentation allowing for a better understanding of the process. B. Dropout Prevention Committee – No Meeting. Superintendent Hopkins stated Diann Bailey has resigned as Chair of the Committee and GRMS Principal, Todd Sanders, will assume the duty of Committee Chair. C. Educational Plan Committee – The Educational Plan Committee plans to meet on Friday, November 14th to review progress and organize its work. D. Finance Committee – At its October 21st meeting, Hank Farrah, Principal, Runyon Kersteen Ouellette presented his findings from the annual financial audit. Mr. Farrah stated that as always, the audit results were excellent. The Finance Committee was informed of an evolving conversation regarding a student health issue and the possible need for additional nursing staff. Conversations regarding the issue continue between the District, its legal counsel, and its insurance agent. The Committee will be updated as additional information becomes available. The Committee was reminded of the Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) deadline and the need to have a contract in place by March 31, 2015. It was stated the QSCB Bond could, depending on the size of the project, save the District $500,000 over the course of 20 years. E. Negotiations Committee – The District’s Collective Bargaining Agreements have been negotiated and settled. The Negotiations Committee, however, plans to meet to discuss the District’s salary levels as compared throughout the State. F. Policy Committee – At its October 2nd meeting, the Committee discussed policies in need of review as well as the Job Description for the Director of Instructional Technology VOTED: Vice Chair Jermyn motioned to approve the following policies as written, seconded by Director Gould 11,585 – 0 1 – 0 Student 1st Reading BB School Board Legal Status BBA School Board Powers & Responsibilities BBAA Board Member Authority & Responsibilities BBBDA Board-Declared Vacancy Caused by Absenteeism. BCB Board Member Conflict of Interest BCC Nepotism
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Regular Board Meeting
November 6, 2014
Motion carried. G. Relations by Objective Committee – No Meeting H. Student Representatives – The Student Representatives reported the following activities and events: the Tiger Masquerade, Thanksgiving Basket Drive with their goal to feed 150 needy families, GAHS Field Hockey Team season success, Princess Bride Drama Production and the Poetry Out Loud event.
GENERAL INFORMATION A. The following have been approved for hire: Carol Lund, Special Ed., Ed Tech II, Gardiner Regional Middle School Scott Ryan, Special Ed., Ed. Tech II, T.C. Hamlin School
Kim Anderson, 4 Yr Old Program, Ed Tech III, Laura E. Richards School Dorothy Allen, School Nutrition Worker (2 hours/day), Helen Thompson School Dean Paquette, Bus Driver Jennifer Chick and Meghann Gipson, Class of 2016 Co-Advisors, Gardiner Area High School
NEW BUSINESS A. TEACHER EVALUATION GROWTH MODEL DOCUMENT VOTED: Vice Chair Jermyn motioned to approve the Teacher Evaluation Growth Model Document as presented, 11,585 – 0 seconded by Director Gould. 1 – 0 Student Motion carried. B. ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE MSAD 11 EMERGENCY PLAN VOTED: Vice Chair Jermyn motioned to approve the MSAD 11 Emergency Plan as amended, seconded by 11,585 – 0 Director Gould. 1 – 0 Student Motion carried.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT The Board Chair updated the Board on the following:
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MSAD 11 Facilities Tour – The tour is scheduled for Saturday, November 15th at 8 a.m. beginning at Central Office.
Regular Board Meeting
November 6, 2014
MSMA Annual School Board Fall Conference – Several MSAD 11 Board Members attended the two day conference. GAHS students will have the honor of performing at the 2015 MSMA Annual School Board Fall Conference. Vice Chair Eric Jermyn, Chair Fles and Directors Bechard and Couture along with Superintendent Hopkins will have the honor of serving at the Staff Appreciation Lunches on Friday, November 7, 2014.
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – NO REPORT VOTED: 11,585 – 0
Director Couture motioned to enter into executive session at 8:24 p.m. to discuss negotiations with the MSAD 11 Bus Drivers’ Association, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Vice Chair Jermyn. The Board reconvened at 8:38 p.m. Motion carried.
VOTED: 11,585 – 0
Vice Chair Jermyn motioned to accept the contract as presented with the MSAD 11 Bus Drivers’ Association, seconded by Director Gould. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Attest a true record,
Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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