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6:00 Budget Workshop

7:00 Call to Order

Present: Mrs. Helene Cass, Mrs. Ellen Breed, Mrs. Susan Pullar, Dr. William Gilbert, Mrs. Martha Leathe, Mr. Ralph Stevens, Dr. Gerald Clockedile and Ms. Gail Sullivan

Also Present: Mr. Paul Mehlhorn, Ms. Margaret Shepherd, Mrs. Valerie McKenney, Mr. John Caverly, members of the public and press

Pledge of Allegiance

Scheduled Audience to the Public: None

Members of the public who wish to schedule an audience with the board should contact the Superintendent of Schools three days in advance of a meeting.

PUBLIC INPUT ON FY07 BUDGET

Report of the Secretary:

1. Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 2006.

Motion: Mr. Stevens Second: Mrs. Pullar Vote: 6-0

Report of the Chairperson:

Mrs. Cass said that she and Mrs. Breed went to the NSBA Convention in Chicago and that there was a lot of affirmation. There are many good people doing a lot of good work on school boards throughout the country. They also heard Jane Goodall speak. Her message was that if you have someone supporting you and telling you that you can do something, it helps you to succeed even against the odds.

Mrs. Cass indicated that information on the Maine Readiness Initiative was included in the Board packet. Mrs. Cass asked the Board if they wanted to continue to be members of NESDEC. The Board decided to continue and to make an effort to select a program. Mrs. Cass said that Friday will be her monthly luncheon with town leaders.

Report of the Superintendent:

1. Dr. Clockedile explained that under the University of Maine Academ-e program, students at Marshwood High School would be eligible to take a course and get dual credit. Only five students will be selected for each of the 14 courses offered. The University is also offering a 50% reduction in the cost of the course.

2.&3. The Board asked that a letter be sent congratulating the students who excelled at the Maine Algebra/Geometry League Meet and the Maine State Math Meet.

4. Dr. Clockedile told the Board that there is information in their packet about College Readiness. It is important to note that the seven campuses have agreed on several points. Dr. Clockedile announced that the last day of school is June 19th and it is an early release day.

Correspondence - None

Report of Committees:

1. Report of the Finance and Facilities Committee - There will be a meeting next week.

2. Report of the Educational Policy Committee - There will be a meeting next week.

3. Report of the Community Relations Committee - There will be a Newsline created after the budget is set.

New Business:

1. Consideration and action to approve the revised Support System Plan.

Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Dr. Gilbert Vote: 6-0

2. Consideration and action to approve the nonathletic stipend committee recommendations.

Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Mrs. Pullar Vote: 6-0

3. Consideration and action to approve the Eliot Elementary School W.O.W. fundraiser.

This agenda item was eliminated from the agenda.

4. Consideration and action to approve the Shwood Files Advertising Fundraiser.

Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mrs. Leathe Vote: 6-0

5. Consideration and action to approve the policy GBJA and GBJA-R Confidentiality in the Hiring Process/Procedure, first reading.

Motion: Mr. Stevens Second: Mrs. Pullar Vote: 6-0

6. Consideration and action to approve the following nominations:

Marshwood High School

Karen Doyle, Special Education, MHS; BA16 (for 2006-2007)

Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mr. Stevens Vote: 6-0

7. Consideration and action to extend health insurance benefits for John Goff from May 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006.

Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Mrs. Pullar Vote: 6-0

Ms. Shepherd invited the Board and the public to the Wellness Fair at Eliot Elementary School. Dr. Clockedile pointed out that all the job descriptions except for three have been rewritten.

8. Consideration and action to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of establishing the contract terms for the Superintendent for 2006-2007 pursuant to Title 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A).

Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Dr. Gilbert Vote: 6-0

The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:59 pm.

Adjournment

Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Dr. Gilbert Vote: 6-0

The Board adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Attest: True Record

Dr. Gerald S. Clockedile

Secretary to the Board of Directors