Minutes are presented as drafts
until they are approved by the Board.
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
- Call to Order and Declaration of a Quorum:
Chair Brewer called the meeting to order and declared a quorum at 6:35 p.m.
- Moment of Silence:
A moment of silence was observed.
- Citizen Comments:
There were no comments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reports:
- 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.
- Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School Principal:
Mark Hurvitt provided information on:
- Cleaning is going well and is on schedule.
- Hurvitt will meet with Bob Gallagher to plan workshop day.
- Lap top computers are being delivered to schools in Maine.
There will be a meeting with parents of 7th graders. Board makes
the decision whether lap tops can be taken home. Lab tops are owned by the
Department of Education.
- Summer school has ended and teachers are preparing their rooms.
- John Baldacci visited the school briefly.
- Kindergarten day is August 19.
- Superintendent of Schools:
- Dave Dugan from Chem Safe has completed packaging of chemicals.
Cost is $6,800, $1,000 of which we can recoup through DEP.
- A certified water system operator will be required within
a couple of years. Ken Keen has started the process to be certified.
- He has not been able to contact AA Oil Tank Inspection Service.
Will try other sources.
- William Ziemer, the new principal, started yesterday and will
be attending meetings in the future.
- Bruce Ives is working with principals planning workshop days.
A representative from the attorney generals office will meet with civil
rights team.
- Maine School Boards assembly will meet on Thursday,
October 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Augusta if we want to send a delegate.
- We have not had any response to the soccer and golf coaching
positions.
- DOE auditor will finish her work tomorrow on the school construction
project.
- Debbie Larrabee will probably complete major financial reports
by end of next week. Congratulations to Debbie for a job well done.
- Webster indicated that we have a delinquent payment for school
lunch. Child will be attending 6th grade when school starts.
- DISCUSSION ITEMS:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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) Superintendents 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.
- ACTION ITEMS:
- 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.
- 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 Foleys time from .3 to .5. Motion
by Greenlaw, second by Keane to increase Sally Foleys 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.
- 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.
- ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Keane to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Vote: 4/Yes, 0/No.
Respectfully submitted:
JoAnna Haskell
Administrative Assistant