Maine School Administrative District #12

Regular Board of Director’s Meeting

FHHS HS MATH ROOM

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

5:00 p.m.

MINUTES

NOTE – BOARD MEMBERS SHOULD BRING THEIR LAPTOPS TO THE MEETING IN ORDER TO ACCESS MATERIALS BEING DISCUSSED.

Attendance:

_X_Clarence Begin                 _X_Linda Griffin                   Public Present?

_X_Rebecca Felker                 ___Vacant                               *Denise Plante

_X_Mark Giroux                    _X_Raelyn Campbell              *Terry Crawford

_X_Bobby Trepanier                                                              *Heidi Dionne

                                                                                                *John Beauchamp

                                                                                                *Harald Moore

                                                                                                *Yvette Costello

                                                                                                *Erica Turner

                                                                                                *Jennie Haines

Introductory Business

Article I

Call the meeting to order @ ________5:05 p.m.________________.

Article II

Approval of the Board of Director minutes for the following meetings:

Regular Board of Directors meeting of May 11, 2010

Special Board of Directors meeting of May 27, 2010

Motion: ___Bobby___ Second: __Raelyn___ Vote: Y_6_ N_0__ A_0__

Article III

Consideration of the MSAD 12 financial statements for the period July 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010

Motion: __Bobby__ Second: __Linda___ Vote: Y_6_N__0_A__0_

Article IV

Superintendent’s, Principal’s and Board Chairperson’s reports:

Chairperson’s report
Principal’s Report

Update of end of year activities Principal Plante reminded those present that the Graduation will be held this Saturday beginning at 3:00 p.m. Please come!
AYP Report Principal Plante stated that a more detailed report will be given in August, however she did want Board members to know that the Middle School Population did not make AYP this year. This is nothing to be too concerned about, but it is a reason to take a closer look at the data to figure out how to move forward. She will present a more detailed report in August to the Board.
Drop out Prevention Committee Report John Beauchamp presented the work of the Drop Out Prevention Committee thus far this year. They’ve come up with some excellent recommendations that may come to the Board in the not so distant future for policy making decisions.
Other?

Superintendent’s Report:

Filling the empty board seat Superintendent Perry informed the Board that there is an interested party to fill the open seat and that the selectmen will be appointing that person at their upcoming meeting. This person should be able to start before the end of June in her official capacity as a new MSAD 12 Board member representing Jackman.
Review of Validation Press release Superintendent Perry informed the Board that posters went home to all parents and were posted around town to encourage everyone to get out and vote!
Race to the Top Superintendent Perry reminded the Board that they did not fill out the scope of work or agree to the MOU to be part of a Race to the Top effort if Maine receives an award.
Establishment of Finance Subcommittee? This was discussed and it was directed to shared with the new incoming Superintendent that there will be a need for such a committee to be formed next year, but for now the Board felt it was best to hold off.
Update on Eligibility Subcommittee Superintendent Perry updated the Board on the work of the Subcommittee and the resulting revisions of three policies that will be seen later on in the agenda.
Other? Superintendent Perry suggested, and the Board agreed to allow Becky Felker to sit with Denise Plante and John Davis to determine how best to move forward with the possible creation of a part time office support staff position to assist Mrs. Plante with the new administrative transition. Once the new Superintendent is on Board, decisions will be made regarding when this group will meet and develop a plan to bring back to the Board at a later date.

Adjustments to the agenda? –

The Following Adjustments were suggested by Superintendent Perry:

Add as New Business 1a.

What action will the School Board take to accept the Superintendent’s nomination for the following position: Curriculum Coordinator Nomination: Linda McBrierty

Add as New Business 1.

Add the following policies to the list for first reading: JJIB, JJIB-R, JJIB-E

Add as New Business 1b.

What action will the School Board take to approve of the Professional Learning Community Support Plan as presented?

Table “New Business” Item #2 until next Special Board meeting.

Motion to approve of adjustments to the agenda: __Bobby__ Second: __Mark___ Vote: Y __6_ N__0_ A__0_

Old Business

Article I

What action will the School Board take to approve of the superintendent’s nominations for Extracurricular positions as presented?

· Math Team – Natalie Costello

· Baseball – Mike Leblanc

· Softball – Carrie Abbott

Motion was made to table this decision until the next regular Board meeting (August)

Motion: __Mark__ Second: __Becky__ Vote: Y __6_ N_0__ A__0_

New Business

Article I

What action will the School Board take to approve of the following policies for first reading as presented?

· JICH – Drug and Alcohol Policy

· JICH-R – Drug and Alcohol Policy Rules

· JJIB – Extracurricular Activities

· JJIB-R – Forest Hills School Athletic/ExtraCurricular Code & Award Criteria

· JJIB-E – MSAD 12 Athletic Permission Form

Motion: __Bobby__ Second: _Mark__ Vote: Y __6_ N__0_ A__0_

1a. What action will the School Board take to accept the Superintendent’s nomination for the following position:

Linda McBrierty – Part Time Curriculum Coordinator

Motion: __Mark__ Second: __Bobby__ Vote: Y __6_ N__0_ A__0_

1b. What action will the School Board take to approve of the Professional Learning Community Support Plan as Presented?

Motion: __Bobby__ Second: __Mark___ Vote: Y __6_ N__0_ A__0_

What action will the School Board take to approve of the Revolving Renovations Application to the State of Maine as presented?

Motion was made to table this item until the next scheduled Special School Board meeting. This was done under agenda adjustments above, so no motion necessary below.

Motion: ___________ Second: __________ Vote: Y ____ N____ A____

What action will the School Board take to enter into an agreement with __John Davis__ for Interim Superintendent Services for 6 days per month at a rate of $400.00 per day and under the conditions outlined in the Interim Superintendent Work Agreement as presented?

Motion: __Mark__ Second: _Bobby__ Vote: Y __6_ N_0__ A__0_

Article II

Items for Next Agenda:

___Special Meeting Date was set for June 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m._to approve of Revolving Renovations Grant Applications ___________________

___SAD 12 Board agreed to meet in a workshop session with the new Superintendent on either July 6 or July 20 with time to be determined. Superintendent Perry will contact Superintendent Davis with these two dates and see which works best. Purpose of this workshop meeting will simply be to get to know one another and to talk about needs/goals of the Board.______

Next regular meeting will be held in August (August 10, 2010). At this time, the nominations for Spring co-curricular and extracurricular positions will need to be addressed. An executive session may be required. Also on this agenda, should be second readings for policies listed above, Local Entitlement Application approvals, and NCLB application approvals along with any other items that come up between now and then! J

Article III

Adjournment of meeting @ __6:43 p.m.____

Motion: __Becky__ Second: __Bobby__ Vote: Y_6_N__0_A__0_