Consideration and action to enter into an Executive Session -update on Administrative Assistant Negotiations pursuant to Title 1A MRSA §405(6)(D).

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

The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:34 pm.

The Board returned to Public Session at 6:50 pm.

7:00 Call to Order

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

Also Present: Mr. Randy Stewart, Mr. Jerry Burnell, Ms. Margaret Shepherd,

interested members of public and press

Pledge of Allegiance

Scheduled Audience to the Public: None

Report of the Secretary:

1. Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 2006.

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

Report of the Chairperson: Mrs. Cass asked that the motion on the agenda to name the cafeteria be tabled until a later date.

Report of the Superintendent: Dr. Clockedile thanked the Board for the breakfast they provided for the office.

Correspondence:

Dr. Clockedile referred to the letter in the Board packet that explained the Sanford Vocational Study Grant. This grant of $25,000 will be used to explore alternative methods of delivering vocational education to the region.

Report of Committees:

1. Report of the Finance and Facilities Committee: The committee met with the auditor. Things are in excellent shape. We didn't receive any management letter. The conservation study is complete. The CAM report is done. Hopefully this report will help us to build a 10 year program. We are still working on getting outside lights at the bus garage. The rewiring of the JHS snack shack is complete.

2. Report of the Educational Policy Committee: None

3. Report of the Community Relations Committee: The committee will meet after the first of the year.

New Business:

1. Consideration and action to approve the following appointments:

Marshwood Junior High School

Michael Corriveau, Baseball, 14 pts.

Richard Young, Softball, 14 pts.

Marshwood High School

Bonnie Reiner, Varsity Girls’ Tennis, 14 pts.

Paul Brisson, Varsity Boys’ Tennis, 14 pts.

Matt Sanzone, Head Track Coach, 28 pts.

Scott Patch, Assistant Track Coach, 16 pts.

David O’Shaunessy, Assistant Track Coach, 16 pts.

Steve Chow, JV Boys’ Lacrosse, 15 pts.

Fred Turnbull, JV Baseball Coach, 15 pts.

Renee Caverly, Varsity Softball Coach, 26 pts.

Gary Perschy, JV Softball Coach, 15 pts.

New Opportunity Points

Jeff Gardner, MHS Recycling Club Advisor, 4 pts.

John Brady, MHS Chess Club Advisor, 3 pts.

Karla Kyle, MMS School Newspaper Advisor, 3 pts.

Mark Taggart, MMS Everyday Math Night, 2/3 pt.

Sara Lindgren, MMS Everyday Math Night, 2/3 pt.

Elizabeth Morrison, MMS Everyday Math Night, 2/3 pt.

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

2. Consideration and action to approve the MHS Ski Team Boosters Fundraiser - Corporate Donation Drive.

Motion to table: Mrs. Breed Second: Mrs. Leathe Vote: 6-0

3. Consideration and action to approve the MHS Ski Team Boosters Fundraiser - Christmas Bazaar Raffle and Cookie Sales.

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

4. Consideration and action to approve the MHS Ski Team Boosters Fundraiser - Autumn Yard Sale.

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

5. Consideration and action to approve policy GBEC, Employee Alcohol and Other Drugs and Drug Free Workplace Policy, second reading.

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

6. Consideration and action to approve policy EEA, Transportation, second reading.

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

7. Consideration and action to approve policy IKE, Promotion, Retention and Acceleration of Students, second reading.

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

8. Consideration and action to approve policy GCJ, Professional Staff Probation and Teacher Contracts, second reading.

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

9. Consideration and action to accept a donation of a refrigerator from the High School Basketball Boosters for the concession area, approximate value of $619.00.

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

10. Consideration and action to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the district Administrative Assistants for July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009.

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

11. Consideration and action to approve the dedication of the Eliot Cafeteria in memory of Ruth Macomber.

Motion to table: Mrs. Leathe Second: Mr. Stevens Vote: 6-0

Motion was made to table this request until a policy covering this topic is adopted by the Board.

 

12. Consideration and action to authorize transfer of $36,000 within the Eliot Elementary cost center from Teacher Salaries to Contracted Services.

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

13. Consideration and action to authorize transfer of $47,800 from the contingency line to property rental, contracted services and property purchase lines.

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

Several citizens and staff members who live in the district had questions and concerns about the new superintendent's contract. They wanted to know for what purpose the money was being transferred from one account to another and how the money would normally have been spent. They also felt that since TABOR was narrowly defeated in the district the Board should be more conservative about the superintendent's salary.

Adjournment

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

The Board adjourned at 7:37 pm.

Attest: True Record

Dr. Gerald S. Clockedile