Board
of Directors - Regular Meeting
Wednesday,
February 6, 2008 - 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. Helene Cass, Mrs. Susan Pullar, Mrs. Ellen Breed,
Dr. William
Gilbert, Mr. Ralph Stevens, Dr. Jeffrey Bearden, and Ms. Gail Sullivan
Also
present: Mr. Randy Stewart, Mr.
Jerry Burnell, Mr. Paul Mehlhorn,
Ms. Vicki Stewart, Justin Rouse, DJ Strada and Anabel Wold, MHS student government
representatives, and interested members of
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.
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of Wednesday, January 16, 2008.
Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mr. Stevens Vote:
5-0
Report
of the Chairperson: None
Report
of the Superintendent:
1. Dr.
Bearden introduced Gail Sullivan, Assistant Superintendent, Elizabeth Hoyt and Pamela Mulcahey, teachers at
Ms. Mulcahey said that it is a difficult time of year
but that one great thing about getting together with her colleagues for two days was a
sense of refreshment and renewal. She also told the Board that having the laptops made the
whole process of curriculum revision much easier.
2. Consolidation
Update: Dr. Bearden said that there will be a hearing February 13th
at 1 pm in
3. Regional
Forum at
4. MHS New
Class Offerings - Paul Mehlhorn explained that the first three
new courses that are proposed all relate to technology. They are part of a long term
effort to have MHS become an IT satellite program. None of the new proposed courses would
require hiring additional personnel.
5. Curriculum
Workshop Update: Dr. Bearden said that he had asked neighboring districts if they were
interested in joining us for this workshop and stated that they were not interested.
6. Meeting
with Dan Blanchette and Jeff Grossman: The meeting was held
last Tuesday, January 29th. They talked about the petition and proposed budget timelines.
They will continue to meet on a regular basis.
Correspondence:
1. Dr.
Bearden accepted the resignation of Jill Deluca, teacher at
2. The letter
from the
3. Dr.
Bearden said that he had received a letter from the Commissioner saying that we will not
have to make up the five days that
Report
of the Committees:
1. Report of
the Finance and Facilities Committee – Mrs. Pullar told
the Board that they should have the monthly expenditure report in their packet.
2. Report of
the Educational Policy Committee - The committee met last week. They spent lots of time on
the homework policy. Mrs. Leathe can speak to that at our next
meeting.
3. Report of
the Community Relations Committee - the committee is working on the newsletter
New
Business:
1. Consideration and action to approve policy IKB -
Homework, first reading.
Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Dr. Gilbert Vote: 5-0
2. Consideration
and action to approve policy GCSA - Employee Computer and Internet Use, first reading.
Motion: Dr. Gilbert Second:
Mr. Stevens Vote: 5-0
3. Consideration
and action to approve policy GCSA-R, Employee Computer and Internet Use Rules, first
reading.
Motion: Mrs. Breed Second:
Dr. Gilbert Vote: 5-0
4. Consideration
and action to approve policy IJNDB, Student Computer and Internet Use, first reading.
Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mr. Stevens Vote:
5-0
5. Consideration
and action to approve policy IJNDB-R, Student Computer and Internet Use Rules, first
reading.
Motion: Mrs. Breed Second:
Dr. Gilbert Vote: 5-0
6. Consideration
and action to approve policy BBAB, Student Representation to the School Board, first
reading.
Motion: Mrs. Breed Second: Dr. Gilbert Vote: 5-0
7. Consideration
and action to approve policy EBCF, Environmentally Sound
Schools, first reading.
Motion: _________ Second:
___________ Vote: _________
Consideration and action to table this policy.
Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mr. Stevens Vote: 5-0
8. Consideration
and action to delete policy IJ - Instructional Materials.
Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mr. Stevens Vote:
5-0
9. Consideration
and action to approve MGWS New Opportunity Points.
Motion: Mrs. Pullar Second: Mr. Stevens Vote:
5-0
10. Executive Session -
Consideration and action to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of teacher
contract negotiations pursuant to Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(D).
Motion: Mrs. Breed Second:
Mrs. Pullar Vote:
5-0
The
Board entered into Executive Session at 9:15 pm.
The
Board returned to open session at 9:30 pm, no action was taken.
The
Board adjourned at 9:32 pm.
Motion: Mrs. Breed Second:
Mr. Stevens Vote: 6-0
Attest: True Record
Dr.
Jeffrey B. Bearden
Secretary
to the Board of Directors