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Deer Isle-Stonington CSD #13 School Committee
Meeting Minutes
Deer Isle-Stonington High School
Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 6:30 P.M.


Board Members Present:
Larry Moffet, Skip Greenlaw, Barrett Brewer and Kathie Keane

Board Members Absent:
Ted Ames and Stephen Johnson

Staff Present:
Mark Hurvitt, Robert Webster, Mike Hammer

Guests:
Scott Ames, Sebert Brewer

  1. Call to Order and Declaration of a Quorum:
Chair Brewer called the meeting to order and declared a quorum at 6:35 p.m.

  1. Moment of Silence:
A moment of silence was observed.

  1. Citizen Comments:
There were no comments.

  1. Approval of the Agenda:
Motion by Greenlaw, second by Keane, to add action item: 7 I and delete 8 F. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.

  1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular and Special Budget Meetings of July 2, 2002 and July 30, 2002:
Motion by Greenlaw, second by Moffett to approve the minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of July 2, 2002 and July 30, 2002 as presented. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.

  1. Reports:

    1. Maintenance Committee:
    Mr. Brewer reported that:
    _ Installation of the new school sign that has been donated by Brian Burgess
    as a gift to the school district. Webster has written a thank you to Burgess.
    _ New carpeting is to be installed at the high school.
    _ New ball field is almost done. Grading will be done either Friday or
    Monday, weather permitting. Seating will then be put in.
    _ Maintenance personnel have done a wonderful job getting school ready for
    opening. They are on schedule to have everything done.
    _ Ken Keene has some question about disposing of extra, out-of-use
    materials. Board indicated that Ken should clean it out.

      1. Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School Principal:
    Mark Hurvitt provided information on:

      1. Superintendent of Schools:
    1. Dave Dugan from Chem Safe has completed packaging of chemicals. Cost is $6,800, $1,000 of which we can recoup through DEP.
    2. A certified water system operator will be required within a couple of years. Ken Keen has started the process to be certified.
    3. He has not been able to contact AA Oil Tank Inspection Service. Will try other sources.
    4. William Ziemer, the new principal, started yesterday and will be attending meetings in the future.
    5. Bruce Ives is working with principals planning workshop days. A representative from the attorney generals office will meet with civil rights team.
    6. Maine School Board’s assembly will meet on Thursday, October 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Augusta if we want to send a delegate.
    7. We have not had any response to the soccer and golf coaching positions.
    8. DOE auditor will finish her work tomorrow on the school construction project.
    9. Debbie Larrabee will probably complete major financial reports by end of next week. Congratulations to Debbie for a job well done.
    10. Webster indicated that we have a delinquent payment for school lunch. Child will be attending 6th grade when school starts.

    1. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
      1. Student Transportation Review
    Scott Ames fielded several questions from the Board. He gave an explanation for the pricing of the “little bus”. Greenlaw and Barrett both voiced concerns about buses going too fast. Ames stated that the buses are governed at 55 mph. Moffett pointed out that the top speed limit on the entire island is 40 mph. Ames will make sure that the drivers are aware of speed limits. He will also make spot checks on the buses.

      1. Senior Class Trip
    The senior class wants to go to Europe (London). They have raised the money. The Board felt this would be a wonderful opportunity and learning experience.

      1. Director of Student Services Job Description 9.09
    Webster provided job description. Martha Jordan is a licensed social worker. The revised job description will help deal with certification issues.

      1. Grading and Honor Roll Policy 3.11
    There was brief discussion about how the grading effects seniors applying for college. Discussion was also held on the teachers’ obligations to communicate with parents.

      1. High School Graduation Policy 4.12
    Discussion was held on which students the new guidelines will effect. The students will have time to take all the required courses. Discussion was also held on promotion of students to the next grade.

    F) Superintendent’s 2002-03 Goals
    Webster has tried to craft goals connected to areas identified by the Board as needing improvement. Several Board members suggested additional goals.

    G) 2002-03 School Lunch Prices
    Webster indicated that there is an option of raising lunch prices higher than the DOE maximum. The CSD spends approximately $25,000 out of budget. Webster will check on discount programs for families with multiple children. The Board discussed raising the price $.50 each meal. Webster will apply for the waiver.

    H) Draft School Handbooks
    Mark Hurvitt provided draft school handbooks and asked that the Board bring back questions and suggestions for the special meeting at the end of the month in order to get the handbooks to the students at the beginning of school. Discussion was held on how the book is formatted.

    I) Policies 1.01, 2.01, 2.01A, 2.02, 2.02A, 2.03, 2.03A, 2.06, 2.12, 5.13, 5.14 and 6.05A
    All of these policies will be acted on at special meeting.


    1. ACTION ITEMS:
      1. School Committee Goals
    Greenlaw indicated that he would like this item to be on the agenda of every meeting. A workshop with Dave Gallagher will be scheduled in January. Motion by Greenlaw, second by Moffett, to adopt goals. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.

      1. Skippers Program
    Larry Moffett stated that he had read the program and felt it was first rate. Motion by Moffett, second by Keane, to approve Skippers Program as presented. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.

    C) Contracted Services Bid Awards
    1. Milk.
    Oakhurst and Garelick Farms bids were read. Larry Moffett commented that Oakhurst advertises that they do not use bovine growth hormones. Motion by Keane, second by Moffett to accept Oakhurst Dairy bid for milk. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.
    2. Bread.
    LePage Bakeries bid was read. Motion by Greenlaw, second by Keane to accept LePage Bakeries bid for bread. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.
    3. Bus Fuel.
    Heanssler Oil Co., R. L. Greenlaw and Son and Eaton Oil Co. Inc. bids for diesel fuel were read. Motion by Keane, second by Moffett to accept R.L. Greenlaw and Son bid for diesel bus fuel. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No. R.L. Greenlaw and Son bid for gasoline was read. Motion by Moffett, second by Keane to accept R.L. Greenlaw and Son bid for gasoline bus fuel. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.
    4. Heating Oil.
    Eaton Oil Co. Inc., R.L. Greenlaw and Sons and Heanssler Oil Co. bids for #2 heating oil were read. Motion by Keane, second by Moffett to accept Heanssler Oil Co. bid for #2 Heating Oil. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No. Heanssler Oil Co. and Eaton Oil Co. Inc. bids for Kerosene were read. Motion by Greenlaw, second by Keane to accept Heanssler Oil Co. bid for Kerosine. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.
    5. Well head protection.
    Billing bid was read. Motion by Moffett, second by Keane to accept Billing bid for well head protection installation. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.

    D) Proposed Increase in Remedial Math Instructional Time
    Webster indicated that the No Child Left Behind – Title IA allocation is up. Proposed increasing Sally Foley’s time from .3 to .5. Motion by Greenlaw, second by Keane to increase Sally Foley’s time. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.

    E) Administrative Contract for Director of Student Services
    Webster indicated that the increase will only cost $2,345. Motion by Keane, second by Moffet to approve contract. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.


    1. COMMUNICATIONS:
    Brewer shared a letter she received from the ambulance corp asking that the performing arts center rental fee be waived. Discussion was held that the fee was very reasonable and remaining consistent with other organizations. Brewer will respond to request.

    Brewer indicated that Joan and David Maxwell were given a tour of the building and auditorium. Annual appeal letter is about half done and will be completed tomorrow. Greenlaw reminded the Board that the discussion of RPAC financing needed to be scheduled for a future meeting.

    The special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27.

    1. ADJOURNMENT
    Motion by Keane to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.



    Respectfully submitted:


    JoAnna Haskell
    Administrative Assistant