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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, Ms. Gail Sullivan

Also Present: Mr. Paul Mehlhorn, Mrs. Vicki Stewart, Mr. Randy Stewart, Mr. Jerry Burnell, Mrs. Valerie McKenney, members of the public

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 October 18, 2006.

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

Report of the Chairperson: Mrs. Cass said that they had to reschedule the Town Chair luncheon to this Friday at noon. Dr. Gilbert asked Mrs. Cass if she could speak to the town of Eliot about letting the district get road salt from them.

Report of the Superintendent:

1. Update on threat at Marshwood Junior High School - Friday, October 20th - Dr. Clockedile explained all the actions that had been taken by the district as a result of two bomb threats that were written on a JHS bathroom wall. Dr. Clockedile explained that the first message was found about 9:30 pm by a custodian, who then called Mrs. McKenney. Mrs. McKenney contacted Dr. Clockedile and the police. Because the canine unit was far away, we were not able to know if we would have the building searched in time for it to be open in the morning. A decision was made to have the students transported to the high school and then return to the JHS building after it had been thoroughly searched by the canine unit. When students arrived at the JHS, their backpacks were examined. This incident is the subject of an ongoing school and police investigation. Dr. Clockedile thanked Assistant Principal Tony Bourbon and Principal Valerie McKenney for all their hard work dealing with this issue. Dr. Clockedile noted that the first thing they did was to open the Crisis Response Plan and follow it. They debriefed with the staff so that they could come up with suggestions for responding in a better manner in the future. Mrs. McKenney wanted the Board to know that there was going to be a parent meeting on Monday night, November 6th, from 6:30 - 8 pm at the JHS to discuss the incident.

2. MSMA Conference Report - Dr. Clockedile attended a session on Educational Foundations for districts. He noted that the Yarmouth school district has had a Foundation for a long time. Dr. Clockedile also mentioned that the keynote speaker talked about passion and compassion in education.

Correspondence: None

Report of Committees:

1. Report of the Finance and Facilities Committee: Dr. Gilbert reported that the Marshwood Junior High School roof project has been mostly completed. The fuel tank is in place at the bus garage. The JHS is having its entrances made handicapped accessible by the Town of Eliot. Dr. Gilbert showed members of the Board a sketch of a proposed change to the traffic flow at Central School. The idea would be to relieve some of the congestion and confusion as students and their parents exit the building. Dr. Gilbert asked for feedback from the Board about what amount of money the Finance Committee could approve for expenditure. The Board felt comfortable with a limit of $5,000. Dr. Gilbert also discussed buying the Shamrock System for the cafeteria at Central School. The Board felt that this decision should be delayed until the regular budget season.

Consideration and action to authorize expenditure of up to $7,500 to fund the cost of one half of the materials necessary to implement the proposed traffic flow improvements for Central School and to expend up to $2,500 for other incidental cost associated with the project. The Board agreed that no funds could be expended without first having a detailed engineering study prepared for the project and approved by the District Facilities Manager.

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

2. Report of the Educational Policy Committee: None

3. Report of the Community Relations Committee: The Newsline has been published and is in the hands of the most households.

 

 

New Business:

1. Consideration and action to approve policy JICK - Bullying, second reading.

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

2. Consideration and action to approve policy JC - School Attendance Areas, first reading.

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

3. Consideration and action to approve policy JGAB - Assignment of Students to Classes: Transfer Students and Home Schooling Students, first reading.

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

4. Consideration and action to approve policy JLCCA - MSAD #35 Attendance Policy for Students Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, first reading.

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

5. Consideration and action to approve policy KCD - Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools, first reading.

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

6. Consideration and action to approve the fundraiser for the Eliot Elementary School PTO - Thanksgiving Cards.

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

7. Consideration and action to approve the fundraiser for the Eliot Elementary School PTO - EES Night Out at Momma D’s.

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

8. Consideration and action to approve the fundraiser for the Eliot Elementary School PTO - EES Night Out at Roller Skate Newington.

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

9. Consideration and action to approve the following appointments:

Marshwood High School

Eric Fernandes, Varsity Baseball 26 pts.

Bernard Marvin, Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse 26 pts.

Janet Gould, Department Head 13 pts.

William Manchester, Wellness Coordinator 8 pts.

Scott Patch, Wellness Coordinator 8 pts.

Guy Lajeunesse, Wellness Coordinator 8 pts.

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

Mr. Mehlhorn wanted to remind everyone about "Seussical", the Marching Band finals and the football game.

10. Consideration and action to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of updating the Board regarding an investigation pursuant to 1 MRSA §405 (6)(A).

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

The Board went into Executive Session at 8:20 pm.

The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:48 pm.

11. Consideration and action to enter into Executive Session to consider employment of officials/appointees/employees pursuant to Title 1A MRSA §405 (6)(A).

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

The Board went into Executive Session at 8:49 pm.

Adjournment

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

The Board adjourned at 9:45 pm.

Attest: True Record

Dr. Gerald S. Clockedile

Secretary to the Board of Directors