Regular Board Meeting October 6, 2016
Regular Board Meeting
October 6, 2016
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, October 6, 2016 7:00 p.m. PRESENT:
Becky Fles, Board Chair; Candace Avery; Carrie Boudway, Katherine Chadwick, Marc Cone, Debra Couture, Michael Dovinsky, Michael Gammon, Katie Joseph, Director of Curriculum & Instruction; Andrea Disch, Business Manager
STUDENT MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
Michael Bechard, Joseph Gould, Eric Jermyn, Penny Poolman,
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 None
II.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA /MINUTES
VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Chadwick to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Boudway to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, September 22, 2016 Special School Board Meeting, September 22, 2016 School Board Workshop, and September 26, 2016 Special School Board Meeting, seconded by Director Dovinsky. Motion carried.
III.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS None
IV.
CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter of Resignation received from Dennis Skipper, Bus Driver B. Letter of Resignation received from Jason Cassidy, Team Leader, Team Moosehead, Gardiner Regional Middle School
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C. Letter of Resignation received from Nancy Barron, Ed Tech I, River View Community School D. Thank you card received from Jennifer Garvin, former MSAD 11 School Board Member E. Thank you letter received from Brian Warren, LHEP
V.
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Curriculum Committee – At its September 13th meeting, the Committee discussed with GAHS Principal, Chad Kempton, various topics including:
Maine proficiency based diploma law GAHS Social Worker position Weighted grade policy for band students Building Goals - GAHS
B. Dropout Prevention Committee – No Meeting. C. Educational Plan Committee – No Meeting. D. Finance Committee – At its September 27th meeting, the Committee discussed the District’s Fuel Depot Agreement with the City of Gardiner. The Committee discussed the Department of Education’s announcement regarding the New Major Capital School Construction Application Cycle. After discussion, the Committee agreed to submit school construction applications for TC Hamlin School and Pittston Consolidated School. It was shared with the Committee the District has entered into an agreement for the purchase of 38,000 gallons of propane at $0.9850 per gallon with Fieldings Oil & Propane. It was stated the District paid a rate of $.9950 per gallon the previous year. The Committee also reviewed and discussed with GAHS Principal, Chad Kempton, his proposal for the reconfiguration of Class Advisors at the High School. After its discussion, the Committee voted to send the Class Advisor Proposal to the School Board for consideration.
VOTED: Director Boudway motioned to approve the GAHS Class Advisor Proposal, as presented, seconded by 7,501 – 0 – 1 Director Cone. Director Couture abstained from the vote. Motion carried. E. Negotiations Committee F. Policy Committee – At its September 1st meeting, the Committee discussed whether modifications to Policy KF, Community Use of Facilities and Grounds, are warranted. After discussion, the Committee requested additional information for its next meeting. G. Relations by Objective Committee – No Meeting H. Gardiner Area High School Student Representative Report – No Report I.
Student Wellness Committee – No Meeting
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Regular Board Meeting VI.
October 6, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION The following have been approved by the Superintendent: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.
VII.
Dorothy Kirk, Bus Driver Les Crockett, Bus Driver Elizabeth Crawford, Ed Tech II, CUBS Program, Laura E. Richards School Matthew Backus, Volunteer, Boys Soccer, Gardiner Area High School Michael Simpson, Volunteer, Football, Gardiner Area High School Dorothy Hinckley, Field Hockey Coach (.6 FTE), Gardiner Regional Middle School Jennah Doherty, Field Hockey Coach (.4 FTE), Gardiner Regional Middle School Kelli Boucher, Transfer from Special Education, Ed Tech II to Special Education, Ed Tech III, Gardiner Area High School Kim Quirion, Team Leader, Team Moosehead, Gardiner Regional Middle School
NOMINATIONS None
VIII.
OLD BUSINESS None
IX.
NEW BUSINESS A. GARDINER AREA HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DATA ANALYSIS UPDATE Chad Kempton, GAHS Principal, shared with the Board student data for the 2015 – 2016 school year. Mr. Kempton addressed questions as he reviewed the information. B. APPROVAL OF THE 2016 – 2017 EMERGENCY PLAN
VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Dovinsky to approve the 2016 – 2017 Emergency Plan, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
C. APPOINTMENT OF THE ATTENDANCE OFFICERS – BUILDING PRINCIPALS VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Avery to accept the nomination of the building principals as the School Attendance Officer for their respective schools, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
X.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE
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A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
43rd Annual MSMA Fall Conference – October 27 – 28, 2016
Local Delegate to MSBA Annual Delegate Assembly The Board discussed nominating a member for the MSBA Annual Delegate Assembly. Director Couture agreed to serve as the District’s Delegate.
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
XI.
Harvest Lunch – School Nutrition Locally grown foods are being served to students as part of the District’s School Nutrition Program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Dovinsky to go into executive session at 7:52 p.m. to discuss the Education Technician / Administrative Assistant Association Agreement pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Avery. The Board reconvened at 7:59 p.m. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Attest a true record,
Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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October 6, 2016
Maine School Administrative District 11 REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room Thursday, October 6, 2016 7:00 p.m. PRESENT:
Becky Fles, Board Chair; Candace Avery; Carrie Boudway, Katherine Chadwick, Marc Cone, Debra Couture, Michael Dovinsky, Michael Gammon, Katie Joseph, Director of Curriculum & Instruction; Andrea Disch, Business Manager
STUDENT MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
Michael Bechard, Joseph Gould, Eric Jermyn, Penny Poolman,
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 None
II.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA /MINUTES
VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Chadwick to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Boudway to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, September 22, 2016 Special School Board Meeting, September 22, 2016 School Board Workshop, and September 26, 2016 Special School Board Meeting, seconded by Director Dovinsky. Motion carried.
III.
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS None
IV.
CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter of Resignation received from Dennis Skipper, Bus Driver B. Letter of Resignation received from Jason Cassidy, Team Leader, Team Moosehead, Gardiner Regional Middle School
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C. Letter of Resignation received from Nancy Barron, Ed Tech I, River View Community School D. Thank you card received from Jennifer Garvin, former MSAD 11 School Board Member E. Thank you letter received from Brian Warren, LHEP
V.
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Curriculum Committee – At its September 13th meeting, the Committee discussed with GAHS Principal, Chad Kempton, various topics including:
Maine proficiency based diploma law GAHS Social Worker position Weighted grade policy for band students Building Goals - GAHS
B. Dropout Prevention Committee – No Meeting. C. Educational Plan Committee – No Meeting. D. Finance Committee – At its September 27th meeting, the Committee discussed the District’s Fuel Depot Agreement with the City of Gardiner. The Committee discussed the Department of Education’s announcement regarding the New Major Capital School Construction Application Cycle. After discussion, the Committee agreed to submit school construction applications for TC Hamlin School and Pittston Consolidated School. It was shared with the Committee the District has entered into an agreement for the purchase of 38,000 gallons of propane at $0.9850 per gallon with Fieldings Oil & Propane. It was stated the District paid a rate of $.9950 per gallon the previous year. The Committee also reviewed and discussed with GAHS Principal, Chad Kempton, his proposal for the reconfiguration of Class Advisors at the High School. After its discussion, the Committee voted to send the Class Advisor Proposal to the School Board for consideration.
VOTED: Director Boudway motioned to approve the GAHS Class Advisor Proposal, as presented, seconded by 7,501 – 0 – 1 Director Cone. Director Couture abstained from the vote. Motion carried. E. Negotiations Committee F. Policy Committee – At its September 1st meeting, the Committee discussed whether modifications to Policy KF, Community Use of Facilities and Grounds, are warranted. After discussion, the Committee requested additional information for its next meeting. G. Relations by Objective Committee – No Meeting H. Gardiner Area High School Student Representative Report – No Report I.
Student Wellness Committee – No Meeting
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Regular Board Meeting VI.
October 6, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION The following have been approved by the Superintendent: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.
VII.
Dorothy Kirk, Bus Driver Les Crockett, Bus Driver Elizabeth Crawford, Ed Tech II, CUBS Program, Laura E. Richards School Matthew Backus, Volunteer, Boys Soccer, Gardiner Area High School Michael Simpson, Volunteer, Football, Gardiner Area High School Dorothy Hinckley, Field Hockey Coach (.6 FTE), Gardiner Regional Middle School Jennah Doherty, Field Hockey Coach (.4 FTE), Gardiner Regional Middle School Kelli Boucher, Transfer from Special Education, Ed Tech II to Special Education, Ed Tech III, Gardiner Area High School Kim Quirion, Team Leader, Team Moosehead, Gardiner Regional Middle School
NOMINATIONS None
VIII.
OLD BUSINESS None
IX.
NEW BUSINESS A. GARDINER AREA HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DATA ANALYSIS UPDATE Chad Kempton, GAHS Principal, shared with the Board student data for the 2015 – 2016 school year. Mr. Kempton addressed questions as he reviewed the information. B. APPROVAL OF THE 2016 – 2017 EMERGENCY PLAN
VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Dovinsky to approve the 2016 – 2017 Emergency Plan, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
C. APPOINTMENT OF THE ATTENDANCE OFFICERS – BUILDING PRINCIPALS VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Avery to accept the nomination of the building principals as the School Attendance Officer for their respective schools, seconded by Director Couture. Motion carried.
X.
REPORTS – EDUCATIONAL /ADMINISTRATIVE
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Regular Board Meeting
October 6, 2016
A. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
43rd Annual MSMA Fall Conference – October 27 – 28, 2016
Local Delegate to MSBA Annual Delegate Assembly The Board discussed nominating a member for the MSBA Annual Delegate Assembly. Director Couture agreed to serve as the District’s Delegate.
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
XI.
Harvest Lunch – School Nutrition Locally grown foods are being served to students as part of the District’s School Nutrition Program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: 8,650 – 0
Motion by Director Dovinsky to go into executive session at 7:52 p.m. to discuss the Education Technician / Administrative Assistant Association Agreement pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D), seconded by Director Avery. The Board reconvened at 7:59 p.m. Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Attest a true record,
Patricia Hopkins, Secretary
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