AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
7:00 p.m.
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE ARE INVITED TO SPEAK ON A TOPIC THAT IS INTRODUCED
DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING. EACH CITIZEN IS TO BE LIMITED TO ONE
PRESENTATION, PER CITIZEN, PER TOPIC, OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES. AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION SHALL CEASE ON A TOPIC AT SUCH TIME AS THE CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR
THE BOARD ACTION.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
1. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
2. Approval of School Board Minutes from August 26, 2008
3. COMMENTS BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
4. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
5. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Budget Update
b. Annual Report from School Volunteer Services
6. RECOGNITION
a. "Let's Go!" Program's School Nutrition Directors Work Group
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
a. Opening of School
b. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Update
c. Energy Conservation
d. School Transportation
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Consideration of policies for second reading
· JFABB: Foreign Exchange Student Program
· JID: Students of Legal Age
· JIH: Questioning and Searches of Students & Students' Locker/Storage
Facilities
· JIH-R: Guidelines-Questioning and Searches of Students & Students'
Locker/Storage Facilities
· JIHA: Student Locker/Storage Facilities--recommendation for deletion
· JJIBB: Sportsmanship
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of trip proposal to Ireland and England from CEHS teacher
Lisa Melanson.
b. Consideration of HS Exchange Trip proposal to France from CEHS teacher
David Peary
c. Consideration of Overnight Field Trips for Boys' and Girls' Varsity Cross
Country.
d. Consideration of the Superintendent's nominations of new staff for 2008-09.
e. Consideration of the Superintendent's recommendations to co-curricular
fee positions for 2008-09.
f. Consideration of the Superintendent's recommendations to athletic fee
positions.
g. Consideration of appointment of School Board member as delegate to the
Maine School Boards Association (MSBA) Fall Conference.
h. Consideration of Lease Purchase Agreement for School Bus.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Standing Committees
Communications Committee - Rebecca Millett
Finance Committee - Rebecca Millett
Personnel Committee - Linda Winker
Policy Committee - Trish Brigham
Positive Action Committee - Linda Winker
Strategic Planning Committee - Trish Brigham
Student Extra-curricular Committee -
Linda Winker
Wellness Committee - Karen Burke Appointments
Curriculum Committee - Rebecca Millett
High School Forum - Linda Winker
PATHS - Kathy Ray
Volunteer Advisory Committee -
Rebecca Millett
Advisory
Alternative Energy Committee -Peter Cotter
CEEF - Karen Burke
Hannaford Field Committee - Peter Cotter
Legislative Liaison - Rebecca Millett
Sports Done Right - Karen Burke
Technology Advisory - Linda Winker
11. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
12. SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA REQUESTS
13. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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DRAFT MINUTES
The regular meeting of the School Board was held on Tuesday, September 9,
2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
School Board members present were:
Kathy Ray, Chair
Patricia Brigham, Vice-Chair
Karen Burke
Rebecca Millett
Linda Winker
Peter Cotter
Student Representatives present:
Sara Friedman
Andrew Pezzullo
Alan H. Hawkins, Superintendent of Schools
Chairperson Kathy Ray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Adjustments to Agenda - to item 9E co-curricular and athletic appointments;
supplemental AYP data. Items 9a and 9b were taken out of order and presented
immediately following item 7a.
2. Approval of School Board Minutes
· Workshop Meeting held August 26, 2008 - Ms. Brigham made a motion
that the minutes for the meeting held on August 26, 2008 be approved. Ms.
Millett seconded. (Approved 6-0)
3. Comments from Student Representatives - Sara Freidman, Andrew Pezzullo
and Middle School representatives, Michaela Forde and Jamie Dell'Aquila,
spoke briefly on items of interest from the students' perspective.
4. Comments from Public On Non-Agenda Items - There were no comments from
the public.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Budget - Superintendent Hawkins summarized the school year 2009 budget
process.
b. Annual Report from School Volunteer Services - Ms. Millett briefly summarized
the annual volunteer report information provided by Gail Schmader.
6. RECOGNITION
a. "Let's Go!" Program's School Nutrition Directors Work Group - Ms. Ray
read a letter, from Robbie Lipsman and Jessica Siraco of the Let's Go! Program,
thanking Sue Buckley for her participation in the 2007-2008 School Nutrition
Director's Work Group.
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
a. Opening of School - Principal Eismeier reported that enrollment was just
about what was expected. Flexibility by kindergarten families facilitated
a balance between morning and afternoon sessions. Principal Connolly reported
that the school met all AYP guidelines. School opening went well. Principal
Shedd reported enrollment pretty much as projected this year. Cafeteria changes
are evolving and have been well received. High School made AYP. SAT stats
ranked CEHS at the top across the board. Class size list was distributed
and Principal Shedd noted that fuller classes tended to be in honors or AP
courses. Budget constraints and staffing/enrollment balance keep fuller classes
in world language program, for now. Principal Connolly reported briefly on
AYP and class size at the middle school. Dominic DePatsy reported that the
year began with lots training for staff. Community Services Director, Janet
Hoskin, reported a very busy start to the beginning of school, with changes
in transportation, custodial staff and building set-ups. Principal Eismeier
reported briefly on Pond Cove's AYP status. Athletic Administrator, Jeff
Thoreck, reported that athletic programs began August 18 and the Sports Done
Right accreditation process continues.
b. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Update - addressed by each principal within
item 7a.
c. Energy Conservation - Superintendent Hawkins reported on initial
recommendations/suggestions to conserve energy resources for this school
year. This information will be posted on the web site. Feedback from staff
and the public is invited. Implementation is anticipated in October. Ms.
Ray questioned how compliance issues would be addressed. Ms. Burke suggested
that this topic be addressed during future calendar committee meetings. Ms.
Millett asked whether an effort should be made to calculate energy costs
in costs of community services programs offered.
d. School Transportation - Janet Hoskin reported about on-going coordination
efforts with district transportation. Sara Friedman questioned whether a
proposal to switch student and staff parking would be implemented. Principal
Shedd confirmed this is a change being reviewed and considered currently.
Ms. Brigham invited the citizens to share their questions/comments/feedback
on all ramifications associated with this year's schedule change. Ms. Hoskin
shared that if Middle School and High School ending times were swapped it
could make a noticeable difference in transportation coordination.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Consideration of policies for second reading
· JFABB: Foreign Exchange Student Program
- Ms. Brigham recommended acceptance of policy JFABB as presented. Seconded
by Ms. Millett seconded. (Approved 6-0)
· JID: Students of Legal Age
- Ms. Brigham recommended acceptance of policy JID as presented. Seconded
by Ms. Millett seconded. (Approved 6-0)
· JIH: Questioning and Searches of Students & Students' Locker/Storage
Facilities
- Ms. Brigham recommended acceptance of policy JIH as presented. Seconded
by Ms. Millett seconded. Andrew Pezzullo and Sara Friedman expressed that
students might currently lack clear information about this policy and its
implementation. Ms. Brigham encouraged Sara and Andrew to share policy agenda
items with SAC and students and to continue communication with Principal
Shedd. (Approved 6-0)
· JIH-R: Guidelines-Questioning and Searches of Students & Students'
Locker/Storage Facilities
-approved by approving Policy JIH
· JIHA: Student Locker/Storage Facilities--recommendation for deletion
- Ms. Brigham recommended deletion of policy JIHA due to concept duplication
within policy JIH. Seconded by Ms. Winker seconded. (Approved 6-0)
· JJIBB: Sportsmanship
- Ms. Brigham recommended acceptance of policy JJIBB as presented. Seconded
by Ms. Winker seconded. (Approved 6-0)
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of trip proposal to Ireland and England from CEHS teacher
Lisa Melanson - Lisa Melanson spoke about her proposal to offer a travel
opportunity to students to Ireland and England. Travel dates will be April
17 - 25, 2009. Board approval not required, but requested. Ms. Millett made
a motion for approval. Ms. Brigham seconded. (Approved 6-0)
b. Consideration of HS Exchange Trip proposal to France from CEHS teacher
David Peary - David Peary spoke briefly about the proposed exchange trip
scheduled to take place during February 2009 over 16 days. This time period
includes up to seven school days. Students will experience school in France.
Ms. Burke made a motion for approval. Ms. Brigham seconded. (Approved 6-0)
c. Consideration of Overnight Field Trips for Boys' and Girls' Varsity Cross
Country - Corporate contributions to boosters allow these trips at no cost
to school except for entry fee. Parents providing transportation for CT trip
for their own student-athlete. Approval requested due to trips' distance.
September 12-13, 2008 (Hartford, CT) for Girls' team -
Ms. Millett made a motion to approve. Ms. Winker seconded. (Approved 6-0)
September 26-27, 2008 (Warwick, RI) for Boys' and Girls' teams -
Ms. Winker made a motion to approve. Ms. Brigham seconded. (Approved 6-0)
d. Consideration of the Superintendent's nomination of new staff for 2008-09
- Superintendent Hawkins recommended extending a teaching contract to Maura
McDermott, instructional support strategist at the high school. Ms. Millett
made a motion for approval. Ms. Brigham seconded. (Approved 6-0)
e. Consideration of the Superintendent's recommendations to co-curricular
fee positions for 2008-09 - Superintendent Hawkins recommended approval of
the following co-curricular positions.
High School:
Sarah Collins - Art Club
Matt Clements - Literary Magazine Advisor
Belinda Snell - Student Support Team (SST) member
Brandy Lapointe - SST member
Sharon Merrill - SST member
David Peary - SST member
Bill Kueck - SST member
Rob Thompson - SST member
Ben Raymond - Instructional Support Dept Chair
Tom Lizotte - SST member
Evan Thayer - Math Team
Chris Thayer - Math Team
Tatiana Green - SST member
Lisa Melanson - Speech Team advisor
Ms. Millett motioned for approval of High School co-curricular fee positions.
Ms. Winker seconded. (Approved 6-0)
Middle School:
Claire Ramsbotham - SST member (replacing Alison Caruso)
Evan Solender - Drama co-director
Stephen Price - Drama co-director
Ms. Brigham motioned for approval of Middle School co-curricular fee positions.
Ms. Winker seconded. (Approved 6-0)
Pond Cove:
Becky Swift - Student Support Team (SST) member
Deb Butterworth - SST member
Ellen Brady - SST member
Suzanne Hamilton - SST member
Deborah Jordan-Pearson - SST member
Cindy Perkins - SST member
Angela Moore - SST member
Karen Abbott - SST member
Cameron Rosenblum - SST member
Ms. Brigham motioned for approval of Pond Cove co-curricular fee positions.
Ms. Burke seconded. (Approved 6-0)
f. Consideration of the Superintendent's recommendations to athletic fee
positions -
High School:
Ryan Piper - Varsity Football Assistant
Charlie Carroll - Varsity Boys Soccer Asst
Andy Strout - Freshman Boys' and Girls' Soccer
Middle School:
Rebecca Minnick - Gr. 7 Field Hockey coach
Brian Hansen - Asst Tennis coach
Joe Doane - Girls' Cross-country coach
Ms. Brigham requested an updated summary of positions and their funding source
be distributed. Ms. Millett motioned for approval of Middle School athletic
fee positions. Ms. Winker seconded. (Approved 6-0)
g. Consideration of appointment of School Board member as delegate to the
Maine School Boards Association (MSBA) Fall Conference - Ms. Ray announced
the MSBA Fall Conference would be on October 23-24, 2008. A delegate from
the Board could attend. More conference details will be available at a later
date Ms. Millett made a motion to table discussion on delegate decision until
more conference details were available. Most likely September 23 workshop.
Ms. Winker seconded. (Approved 6-0)
h. Consideration of Lease Purchase Agreement for School Bus - Ms. Millett
made a motion for approval of the bus lease purchase agreement in the amount
of $72,719. Ms. Winker seconded. (Approved 6-0)
10. Public Comment on Agenda Items - None
11. School Board Agenda Requests - None
12. Announcements of Upcoming Meetings - A change in date and time for the
Extra-curricular meeting was noted.
· Personnel Committee - Thursday, September 11 at 8 a.m. in the Jordan
Conference Room. To be determined.
· Policy Committee -Tuesday, September 16 at noon in the Jordan Conference
Room.
· Finance Committee - Wednesday, September 24 at 8 a.m. in the
Superintendent's Office.
· Extra Curricular Committee - Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 a.m. in the
Jordan Conference Room.
· School Board Meeting -Workshop Meeting Tuesday, September 23 at 7
p.m. in the HS Library; Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 14 at 7 pm in Council
Chambers.
· Wellness Committee - Monday, October 6 at 3:15 p.m. in the Fire Station
Meeting Room
13. Adjournment - Ms. Winker made a motion for approval. Ms. Brigham seconded.
(Approved 6-0) The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan H. Hawkins
Superintendent of Schools
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP
7:00 p.m.
High School Library
Call to Order
Roll Call
ADMINISTRATION IN THE 21st CENTURY
A) What are the expectations of an administrator in a school system?
(Troy Henninger)
B) What is the basis of a successful school system? (Jeff
Shedd)
C) What did we learn from the reading we did this summer?
Data planning and implementation (John Casey)
Professional Learning Communities (Tom Eismeier)
D) RTI as a key to future learning for all students. Enthusiasm and
innovation of everyone involved in our instructional programs/seamlessness
(Dominic DePatsy)
E) Assessment of Staff Performance (Steve Connolly)
F) Where are we going? (panel)
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