Maine School Administrative District #12
Board of Director’s Meeting
FHHS HS MATH ROOM
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA
NOTE – BOARD MEMBERS SHOULD BRING THEIR LAPTOPS TO THE MEETING IN ORDER TO ACCESS MATERIALS BEING DISCUSSED.
Attendance:
___Clarence Begin __x_Linda Griffin
__x_Rebecca Felker __x_Danielle Hale *
__x_Mark Giroux ___Bobby Trepanier *
__x_William Trahan
Public Present: Denise Plante, Heidi Dionne, Derek Hussey, Yvette Costello, Terry Crawford, Thad Lacasse, Bill Crumley
Introductory Business
Article I
Call to order @ _________5:00 p.m.___________________.
Article II
A. Approval of the Board of Director’s Minutes for:
Regular Board of Director’s meeting of April 12, 2011
What action will the Board take regarding the minutes from the April 12, 2011 Regular Board Meeting?
Motion: __Rebecca Felker_ Second: _Danielle Hale_ Vote Y __5__ N __0__ A ___
Article III
Consideration of the MSAD 12 financial statements for:
· April, 2011—All accounts on track
Motion: _Mark Giroux___ Second: __Rebecca Felker__ Vote Y __5__ N __0 __ A __
Article IV
Superintendent’s, Principal’s and Board Chairperson’s reports:
1. Chairperson’s report
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2. Principal’s Report
a. Adequate Yearly Progress—as expected, did not meet adequate yearly progress in elementary—each year the % of students needing to meet proficient has increased
b. NE Association of Schools & Colleges Two-Year Report—many commendations and expectations for March 2013 report which includes standardized report card for student and school
c. Night of Stars—Wednesday night and Moose Dance Friday night
d. Request to form a board advisory committee - Town Library board wishes for a meeting with our current board library advisory committee (Linda Griffin will attend) and William Trahan will be present as a member of the Jackman Public Library
3. Superintendent’s Report:
a. Report to Board—May 24 budget meeting and validation vote on June 2
b. Staffing Recommendations — superintendent reviewed recommendations that will be approved later in the board agenda
c. Contract Recommendations—tabled until JTA president signs
d. Support Staff Handbook Recommendations will be made later in meeting—there are minor changes that need to be changed but you have the chance to look over before next board meeting
e. Bids for lawn care and front entrance were received—one bid for each
f. Letter received from concerned parent regarding a partition wall being removed from the kindergarten room and windows not be covered. Parents were contacted and are agreeable to the actions which will include already approved work over the summer.
Article V Adjustments to the agenda?
None
Old Business
Article VI
1. Main entrance construction bids –
If the Board has received any bids and if any of the submissions are consistent with the specifications, they will be brought to the Board for consideration.
Recommendation: To see if the School Board will approve the bid amount
The superintendent is recommending that no action be taken. One bid was received and base bid received was in excess of $40,000 and beyond our funds allocated. The chair directs the superintendent to explore why bids were not received, make sure the bidder was clear on the specs and talk with the engineers about the design of our work.
Motion: __William Trahan__ Second: __Mark Giroux__ Vote Y __5___ N __0___ A __
New Business
Article VII
1. Lawn Care Contract – Bid openings and awarding
To see what actions the Board will take regarding – One bid received from John Morency and Heidi Dionne for $1,600. Board accepts.
Motion: __Mark Giroux__ Second: __Rebecca Felker__ Vote Y _5__ N ____ A ____
2. Support Staff Contracts
To see what action the Board will take regarding the approval of continuation of support staff contracts for the 2011-12 school year.
Motion to approve the following support staff contracts: K. Gilbert, S. Hannan, L. Keiper, T. Jarvis, R. Gourde, C. Achey, T. Oliver, T. Bishop, J. Messer
Recommendation: The School Committee may vote to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing issues regarding negotiations pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6)(A)
Motion: __Rebecca Felker__ Second: __Mark Giroux___ Vote Y __5___ N __0___ A _
3. Fuel Oil Bids
To see what action the Board will take regarding school district bids for oil?
Commodities took a big hit last week which should drive oil prices down and we hope that it will continue during the summer and then we hope to be able to bring a cost that is more in line with our budgeted amount. The dollar went down also which will affect oil prices.
No action taken.
Motion: _Rebecca Felker___ Second: _Mark Giroux__ Vote Y ____ N ______ A ______
4. Interim Superintendent Contract
To see what action the Board will take regarding the amendment to the Superintendent’s Contract?
Two items were included in the addendum for an extension of one year and adjust technology stipend from $100 to $150 per month.
Motion to accept addendum.
Motion: ___Mark Giroux__ Second: ___Rebecca Felker__ Vote Y ___5__ N _0____ A _
5. Probationary teachers recommended for continuing contract
a. Phoebe Payne
b. Michelle Cuddy
To see what action the Board will take regarding the renewal of contracts for selected support staff members?
Motion to accept superintendent’s recommendation.
Motion: __Rebecca Felker_ Second: __Trahan____ Vote Y __5___ N __0____ A ___
Article VIII
Items for Next Agenda
Time and Date of Next Meeting: (June 14, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.)
Article IX
Adjournment of meeting @ _____6:08 p.m.__________
Motion: __Rebecca Felker__ Second: __Mark Giroux__ Vote Y __5___ N ___0__ A __