Maine School Administrative District No. 35

Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

Marshwood High School

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.

CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO MAKE COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA USING THE CARDS LOCATED NEXT TO THE AGENDAS. A BOARD MEMBER WILL RESPOND TO ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS WITHIN A WEEK.

7:00 Call to Order

Present: Mrs. Sue Pullar, Mrs. Helene Cass, Mrs. Martha Leathe, Dr. William

Gilbert, Mr. Ralph Stevens, Mrs. Ellen Breed, Dr. Jeffrey Bearden and Ms. Gail Sullivan

Also Present: Mr. Randy Stewart and interested members of the 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 July 25, 2007.

Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Dr. Gilbert Vote: 5-0 (Mrs. Breed abstained)

Report of the Chairperson:

Mrs. Cass asked who wanted to go to the National School Boards' Association Conference in Orlando. Board members will get back to Mrs. Cass on this. Mrs. Leathe volunteered to be the local delegate for the MSMA Conference. Mrs. Cass invited the Board to attend the teacher breakfast on September 4th.

Report of the Superintendent:

1. Dr. Bearden announced the resignations of Julie Morris, EES Gr. 3 Teacher and Florence Larson, District Technology Director.

2. Dr. Bearden said that a preliminary analysis done by Randy Stewart shows that consolidation with Kittery would probably cost our district about $800,000.00. We have asked the Department of Education to do an analysis for us, and are expecting that within 10 days. We will meet with Kittery tomorrow evening, but at this point it looks like it would not be financially beneficial for our district to join with them. The York School Committee has invited us to talk about consolidation as well. Since a preliminary analysis of finances shows that York receives little state funding, it would seem that it would not be financially beneficial for us to consolidate with York either. Dr. Bearden recommended that we not pursue conversations with York at this time.

3. Dr. Bearden said that on August 29th there will be a new teacher workshop. On August 30th there will be a staff development day planned by the design team for all staff. On September 4th the staff will have breakfast and the Board will introduce new staff members.

4. Dr. Bearden said that we currently do not accept tuition students, but due to reductions in state allocation, we need to explore opportunities to increase revenue. Dr. Bearden will bring sample policies in regard to tuitioning to the Policy Committee. Dr. Bearden explained that the state sets a maximum amount that districts can charge for tuition students.

5. Athletics - Dr. Bearden said he was very impressed with the booster organizations and how hard they work for the student athletes of the district. Mr. Buzzell said that 232 students will be trying out for fall sports.

7. Transportation Awards - Bev Hooper, District Transportation Coordinator, brought the trophy that was awarded to Dale Willis for being the best driver in Maine. Dale will represent the state of Maine at the National Competition next July in Ontario, Canada. Elias Smith, SAD #35's bus mechanic, took 4th place in the service technician competition.

Dr. Bearden requested an additional agenda item regarding a student request.

Correspondence: None

Report of Committees:

1. Report of the Finance and Facilities Committee - The committee met today. They reviewed financial statements. Joe Stone gave the committee an update on projects that we have been working on over the summer. Randy Stewart suggested that we buy the rest of the computer equipment outright, thus saving $4,000 in interest. We are able to do this because we used year-end funds to purchase 71 computers. The Little Hawks have removed the tower at Marshwood Middle School. They are proposing to replace the tower, subject to Joe Stone's approval of their plan.

2. Report of the Educational Policy Committee - None

3. Report of the Community Relations Committee - None, the committee will meet prior to the second board meeting in September.

New Business:

1. Consideration and action to approve the Honeywell Performance Contract.

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

2. Consideration and action to approve the lease/purchase financing for the purchase of computer equipment, two busses, and the Honeywell Performance Contract, as written.

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

3. Consideration and action to approve the policy GCD, Hiring Process - Athletic and Non- Athletic Stipend Staff, second reading.

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

4. Consideration and action to approve the policy EEAG, Student Transportation in Private Vehicles, second reading.

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

5. Consideration and action to approve the policy JICA, Student Dress, second reading.

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

6. Consideration and action to approve the stipends as attached.

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

7. Consideration and action to approve a residency request .

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

Adjournment

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

The Board adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Attest: True Record

Dr. Jeffrey B. Bearden

Secretary to the Board of Directors

Laura Millett, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

MSAD #35

180 Depot Road

Eliot ME 03903

TEL 207-439-2438

FAX 207-439-2531

lsm@msad35.net