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. Helene Cass, Mrs. Ellen Breed, Mrs. Susan Pullar, Mr. Ralph Stevens, Dr. William Gilbert, Dr. Jeffrey Bearden and Ms. Gail Sullivan

Also Present: Mr. Randy Stewart, Mrs. Vicki Stewart, Mr. Jerry Burnell, Ms. Margaret Shepherd, Mrs. Val McKenney, Mr. Paul Mehlhorn, Mr. Rich Buzzell, and interested members of the public and press

Mrs. Cass started the meeting by welcoming the new Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Bearden.

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.

Report of the Secretary:

1. Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 2006, with a correction.

Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Dr. Gilbert Vote: 5-0

Report of the Chairperson:

1. Annual Agenda: Mrs. Cass told the Board that she wanted to develop an annual agenda. She invited input from all Board members. Mr. Stevens asked that there be information presented as to the cost of providing buses for special events at the Middle School. Mrs. Pullar suggested having Rich Buzzell do a presentation on athletics.

 

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1. a. Update on recycling at the High School. This was postponed.

 

b. Budget Discussion – Mrs. Pullar suggested more newspaper coverage on budget development. Another suggestion was that we invite specific community groups to attend meetings.

c. Update on SC4 Grant - Ms. Sullivan explained to the Board that we have groups of teachers working at Central School and Marshwood Middle School to further their own understanding of science and to change what and how we teach science K-8. The money from the science grant enables us to send teachers to science workshops, purchase materials, and support cohort work in this area. Ms. Sullivan did a demonstration of one of the projects entitled "Picture Perfect Science". Ms. Sullivan modeled how a teacher would read a picture book and then do a science lesson based on that picture book.

d. Dr. Bearden told the Board that he had visited all the schools on December 18th. He thanked the principals for their hospitality. He said that he noticed that there is a lot of pride in the district. He also noticed that there was respect from students to teachers, teachers to students, and students to students. He felt that the climate was excellent. Dr. Bearden went on to say that the buildings looked clean and well maintained. The common theme everywhere he went was that we have great kids in MSAD #35. There is a lot of community support for the schools. There is high parental involvement. Students perform at a very high level. Dr. Bearden said that his goal is to make a great school district even better. He said that we need to update technology, including hardware, software and professional development. He said that he appreciated everyone's openness.

Correspondence: None

Committees:

1. Report of the Finance and Facilities Committee : None

2. Report of the Educational Policy Committee: None

3. Report of the Community Relations Committee - They will be meeting this month.

 

a. Newsline issues - Some suggestions were to invite students to participate in writing articles or suggesting articles for the newsline. Another suggestion was that there be a calendar for district events.

b. Reception for the new superintendent - there will be no reception for the new superintendent at this time. The Board discussed having the superintendent go to various community organizations. Another suggestion was that the website add a picture of the new superintendent and comments.

New Business:

 

1. Consideration and action to approve the following appointments:

Marshwood High School

Girls JV Lacrosse Samantha Libby 15 pts.

Marshwood Junior High School

Boys Track Jeff Vinciguerra 14 pts.

Girls Track (co-coaches) Lisa Garafolo 7 pts.

Brigette Laflin 7 pts.

Intramural Rock Climbing Mike Corriveau 4 pts.

 

Motion: Mr. Stevens Second: Dr. Gilbert Vote: 5-0

2. Consideration and action to approve placing of a banner in the High School Gymnasium advertising the Rehab 3 Center for Athletes.

Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mrs. Breed Vote: 0-5

3. Consideration and action to approve the donation of playground equipment and installation at Central Elementary School.

 

Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mr. Stevens Vote: 5-0

4. Consideration and action to approve a fundraiser for the Eliot Community PTO.

Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Mrs. Pullar Vote: 5-0

Mrs. McKenney invited everyone to come to the Internet Safety Presentation Monday night. Mrs. Shepherd said that Eliot Elementary School had raised $8,100.00 from the Run, Pedal, Paddle event.

5. Consideration and action to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing duties and expectations of the Superintendent pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405 (6)(A).

Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Mrs. Pullar Vote: 5-0

The Board went into Executive Session at 7:56 pm.

The Board adjourned at 9:03 pm.

Attest: True Record

Dr. Jeffrey B. Bearden

Secretary to the Board of Directors