These minutes are presented in draft form,
they have not been approved.
Deer Isle-Stonington CSD School Committee
Special Meeting Minutes
June 19, 2002
Board Members Present: Barrett Brewer, Steve Johnson, Ted
Ames, Larry Moffet and Kathie Keane
Board Member Absent: Skip Greenlaw
Staff Present: Terry Siebert, Mike Wood and Robert Webster
Citizens and Guests Present: Aimee Eaton, Sebert Brewer, Nita Barbour,
Chandler Barbour, Josephine Jacobs, Tim Eaton, Blaine Blackmore, Sharon Blackmore
and Linda Nelson
1. Call to Order/Quorum
Chairwoman Brewer called the meeting to order and declared a quorum at 6:35
p.m.
2. Moment of Silence
A moment of silence was observed.
3. Citizen Comments
Nelson told the committee about a successful community/school partnership on
the Wicked Good Film Festival.
4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Moffet, second by Johnson, to approve the agenda with the deletion
of action item B1. Science teacher nomination and amendment of action items
B2. to include three chess coaches and B5. three educational technicians . Vote:
5 yes; 0 no.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Principal Search
1. Search Process - Webster explained the process that has been planned
for the search for a new high school principal. Eaton suggested adding a third
parent/community representative to the ten-member interview committee. N. Barbour
suggested a second group of parent/community members meet with principal candidates
separate from the interview committee.
2. Principal Qualities and Characteristics -
A. Eaton, Jacobs, N. Barbour, C. Barbour, T. Eaton and S. Brewer and
school committee members commented on the criteria that should be used for selection
of a new principal. The qualities mentioned included:
· able to work effectively with staff and students
· firm, fair and treats people right
· stands for a set of principles
· clearer direction from the school committee
· appreciation for the community's culture and work ethic
· lifelong learner, record of academic accomplishment
· should be the best teacher in the school, willing to teach
· strong leader who can set a direction for the school based on firm
beliefs
· someone who can be supported by the Board and the superintendent
· trustworthy, honest, capable, a good listener, who earns respect
· ability to help other's achieve their best
· able to move faculty along, enthusiastic, a cheerleader for the troops
· visible in the community, classrooms and school
· high expectations for students and staff
· able to promote the positive qualities of the school
· appreciates the history of the school, its current problems and future
potential
· asks good questions
· able to delegate, coaches the staff, recognized she/he can't do it
all
· recognize the achievements of all students, not just the top academic
students
· celebrates students achievement, values all students, honors everyone
· talent to bring out the best in others, inspires the people around
her/him
· a person that all kids will want to be, charisma
· a commitment to the arts
B. Flag Football Proposal Tim Eaton presented his ideas for a flag football league that would include elementary school teams from area towns. Eaton plans to contact other elementary schools in the area to determine if other teams may be organized. No action until more complete information is available.
C. Public Participation at Board Meetings Policy 2.09 No changes were suggested. Policy 2.09 will be an action item on the July agenda.
6. ACTION ITEMS
A. 2002-03 School Assessments
Motion by Ames, second by Moffet, to approve the 2002-03 Deer Isle-Stonington
CSD assessments for the towns of Deer Isle and Stonington as presented. Vote:
4 yes; 1 no (Johnson). Moffet, Brewer, Keane and Ames signed the assessment
documents.
B. Personnel Nominations Webster notified the school committee of the resignations of Richard Santospago as an educational technician.
1. The superintendent recommended employment of Jeff Olsen
as high school coach, Richard Larrabee, Jr. as middle school coach and Richard
Powell as elementary school chess coach for the 2002-03 school year. Motion
by Moffet, second by Keane, to approve the nominations of Olsen, Larrabee and
Powell as chess coaches at stipends of $1250 each. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
2. Webster nominated Terry Siebert as varsity boys basketball coach for
the 2002-03 school year. Blaine Blackmore asked several questions about the
selection process for the nominee. Motion by Ames, second by Brewer, to approve
the nomination of Siebert as boys varsity basketball coach. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
3. Webster nominated Mike Hammer for the elementary athletic director position. Motion by Moffet, second by Ames, to approve the nomination of Hammer as elementary athletic director. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
4. Webster recommended the employment of Georgia Pashely, Kathy Ryan and Brenda Higgins as educational technicians working in the special education program. Motion by Moffet, second by Keane, to approve the nominations of Olsen, Larrabee and Powell as chess coaches. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
C. 2002-03 Budget Warrant
Motion by Keane, second by Ames, to approve the nominations of Georgia Pashley
at $13.55 per hour, Kathy Ryan at 11.75 per hour and Brenda Higgins at $9.50
per hours as educational technicians for the 2002-03 school year. Vote: 5 yes;
0 no.
In a brief report to the school committee, the superintendent informed the Board of a significant increase in the cost of property and liability insurance for the coming year, distributed the latest edition of the student publication Writers Rocket, provided Mr. Monteith's schedule of events for the Performing Arts Center and announced the approval of a small wellhead protection grant for all the schools in Union 76 of $3,600.
8. Adjournment
Motion by Moffet, second by Keane, to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Vote:
5 yes; 0 no.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Superintendent of Schools