Minutes are presented as drafts
until they are approved by the Board.
Deer Isle-Stonington CSD
Meeting Minutes
July 2, 2002
Board Members Present: Barrett Brewer, Skip Greenlaw, Larry Moffet,
Steve Johnson
and Ted Ames at 6:37 p.m.
Board Member Absent: Kathie Keane
Staff Present: Mark Hurvitt, Mike Wood, Tom Duym, Nelson Monteith, Martha
Jordan,
Mary Banfield, Katy Helman and Robert Webster
Citizens and Guests Present: Blake Billings, Hollan Oliver, Jenna Eaton,
Evan Haskell, and Walter Komeiga
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
There were no citizen comments.
4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Greenlaw, second by Moffet, to approve the agenda with the
deletion of item 7B. Transportation from the discussion agenda. Vote: 4 yes;
0 no.
5. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Greenlaw, second by Moffet, to approve the minutes of the June 4,
and June 19, 2002 meetings as presented. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
6. REPORTS
A. Maintenance Committee
Mr. Brewer provided reported that:
· Exterior painting on the high school is nearly completed
· Hydroseeding and fertilizing of the elementary school grounds has
been
completed
· Tom's Greenhouse will replace the tree plantings that have perished
and
remove the cedars from along the driveway that were killed by the deer
· Construction of the second ballfield is continuing
· The summer cleaning crew is working hard and is on schedule
Webster noted that additional work on the high school water system has been
recommended. He also will contact DL Poulin again to schedule Logan for
repainting the peeled areas on the elementary school..
B. Superintendent
Webster reported that:
· DHS has notified schools of the need for licensed water system operators
· A recent article in the Bangor Daily News had highlighted the schools
that
had received funding for program improvement
· Funds for the Grace Marshall Scholarship Fund had been received
· The 2002 high school accreditation report had been forwarded to NEASC
(copies were provided for Board members)
· Purchase of an air conditioner for the central office
· As secretary for School Union 76 Skip Greenlaw signed papers certifying
the employment of Webster as superintendent
· Distributed the district financial statement for June and answered
questions
Greenlaw suggested Kathie Keane as the Board representative on the high
school accreditation committee. Ames asked about the reopened search for a
high school science teacher.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Athletic Participation
Issues discussed included contradictory coaching philosophies of developing
players by playing everyone on a team or playing only the most skilled
players in order to win, some players at the varsity level never play, the
need for mentors for new coaches who are not full-time school employees, the
problem of athletic coaches demanding 100% of students time which prevents
students from participating in music or drama, and the need for athletic
director and coaches participation in the discussion. This will be a
discussion item in September.
B. Transportation Review
Removed from the agenda. Laidlaw representatives will be present at the August
meeting.
C. Skipper's Program
Tom Duym and Mary Banfield provided additional information on the proposal
that dealt with scheduling issues, opening the segments of the program to
other students, new ideas on safety such as requiring a second person be
present when students are on the water, and results of discussion with
female students about questions of program bias in favor of males. This will
be an action item on the August agenda.
D. High School Graduation Requirements
Jordan provided an overview of the recommendations of the graduation and
grading policy committee, which included an increase in the total number of
credits needed for graduation to 24 and increasing the requirement for
social studies credits from two to three credits. Other needs identified
were clear guidelines for independent study courses and projects/exhibitions
to make senior year a culminating experience for students. Middle school and
high school grading systems are now consistent. No changes were proposed
for the homeschooling section of the graduation policy. The Graduation
Policy will be a discussion item on the August agenda.
E. School Committee Goals
The Board responded favorably to the superintendent's latest draft of
previous goal documents. Greenlaw asked that deadlines be included in the
document. Greenlaw will suggest some dates for the strategies. The goals
will be an action item on the August agenda.
F. Treasurer's Role
Webster and Greenlaw outlined the points of discussion that have developed
from the review of bi-weekly warrants. The School Committee supported
detailed review of the warrant and reliance on recommendations from the
auditor for any procedural changes. The superintendent and treasurer will
continue to work on this issue.
8. ACTION ITEMS
A. Senior Class Privileges
The superintendent expressed his support for starting senior privileges
during the first week of school, of preferred parking for seniors and for
late arrival and early dismissal. Webster did not recommend the open campus
proposal due to the increased risk of vehicle accidents if students are
coming and going to school at all times when they have a study hall. Webster
also opposed seniors cutting in front of other students in the lunch line.
Johnson suggested store visitation privileges. Motion by Moffet, second by
Greenlaw, to approve senior privileges as recommended by the superintendent.
Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
B. Public Participation Policy 2.09 Motion by Johnson, second by
Moffet, to approve the Public Participation Policy 2.09 as presented at the
June meeting. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
C. Personnel Action
1. The superintendent nominated Ken Lantz for the middle school Science
teacher position. Motion by Greenlaw, second by Ames, to approve the
nomination of Ken Lantz for a probationary teacher contract at a salary of
$37,452. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
2. Webster nominated Stephanie Laplante for the high school English/ Social
Studies position. Motion by Moffet, second by Greenlaw, to approve the
nomination of Stephanie Laplante for a probationary teacher contract at a
salary of $27,500. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
3. Webster nominated Kimberly Lord for an educational technician position
at the elementary school. Motion by Greenlaw, second by Moffet, to approve
a
probationary employment agreement for Kimberly Lord at a wage of $11.00 per
hour. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no. D. Co-Curricular Nominations
Motion by Greenlaw, second by Ames, to approve the list of nominees for
co-curricular positions as recommended by the superintendent. Vote: 5 yes;
0 no.
E. Performing Arts Center Director Job Description Policy 9.18
Webster distributed the first annual audit for the performing arts center
completed by Jim Wadman. Greenlaw raised the issues of financial supervision
and fundraising once again. Johnson asked for the addition of one sentence
"Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the
principal." Motion by Greenlaw, second by Moffet, to approve the Performing
Arts Center Director Job Description Policy 9.18 as amended. Vote: 5 yes;
0 no.
F. Performing Arts Center Use Policy 6.01A
Monteith asked for addition of another section on the fee schedule for
personal fund raising for educational purposes and addition of a fee chart.
Greenlaw asked for a future opportunity for discussion of the broad funding
partnership and supervision of the performing arts program. Brewer suggested
that this occur when the auditor is on site for all school audit work.
Brewer mentioned plans for a general funding appeal and two summer concert
fund-raisers. Motion by Greenlaw, second by Ames, to approve the Performing
Arts Center Use Policy 6.01A as amended. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
G. Teachers Negotiated Agreement Addendum
Webster reviewed the addendum to the current Teachers Negotiated Agreement
that agreed to the high school guidance position becoming an administrative
contract for the second and third years of the contract as long as the
incumbent guidance counselor continues in the position. Motion by Greenlaw,
second by Moffet, to approve the addendum to the 2001-2004 Teachers
Negotiated Agreement. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Greenlaw, second by Ames, to enter executive session on a
personnel matter at 9:16 p.m. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no. Moffet, Brewer, Johnson,
Greenlaw, Ames Jordan and Webster participated in the executive session. The
Board returned to regular session at 9:35 p.m.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications
.
11. Adjournment
Motion by Moffet, second by Ames, to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Vote:
5 yes; 0 no.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Superintendent of Schools