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Deer Isle-Stonington CSD School Committee
Special Meeting Minutes
August 29, 2002


Board Members Present: Kathie Keane, Skip Greenlaw, Larry Moffet, Barrett
Brewer, Ted Ames and Johnson Steve at 6:49 p.m.


Staff Present: Mike Wood, William Ziemer, Mary Banfield, Mike Hammer,
Richard Powell, and Robert Webster


Citizens and Guests Present: John Robbins, Crystal Robbins, Jonelle Robbins,
Margarita Gurtsevich and Dora Ohegyi


1. Call to Order/Quorum
Chairwoman Brewer called the meeting to order and declared a quorum at 6:38
p.m.


2. Moment of Silence
A moment of silence was observed.


3. Citizen Comments
Brewer welcomed the new administrators Mr. Hammer and Mr. Ziemer.


4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Moffet, second by Keane, to approve the agenda with the deletion
of action items 5A. School Lunch Prices and 5D. Policies and the replacement
of the deleted action item 5A. with Foreign Exchange Student Policy Waiver
3.10. Vote: 5 yes; 0 no.


5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Foreign Exchange Student Policy Waiver
Powell requested a school committee waiver of Policy 3.10 that limits the
number of foreign exchange students attending Deer Isle-Stonington High
School to one student. School committee members asked the exchange students
Dora and Margarita several questions. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins expressed their
wish that both exchange students be enrolled at the high school. Greenlaw
suggested the policy be changed. Motion by Greenlaw second by Ames, to
approve waiver of Policy 3.10 permitting more than one foreign exchange
student to attend the high school. Vote: 6 yes; 0 no.


B. Personnel
1. Coaching Nominations

a. Webster nominated Terry Siebert as golf coach for the 2002 season.
Keane expressed concern about one individual coaching so many sports that it
might have an impact on instruction. Motion by Moffet second by Greenlaw, to
approve nomination of Terry Siebert as varsity golf coach for the 2002
season at a stipend of $1,350. Vote: 6 yes; 0 no.


b. Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
The superintendent nominated Chris Gross for the varsity boys soccer
coach position. Brewer asked that administrators ensure that the new coach
be provided with training, support and guidance particularly in matters of
team discipline due to problems with inexperienced coaches several years
ago. Motion by Keane, second by Ames, to approve the nomination of Chris
Gross as varsity boys soccer coach for the 2002 season at a stipend of
$2,350. Vote: 6 yes; 0 no.


2. High School Assistant Principal

Webster nominated Mike Wood for the stipended assistant principal
position at high school. In lieu of a raise, the superintendent recommended
approval of a single person dental insurance program at a cost of $175.56
for the 2002-03 year. Keane questioned the need for an assistant principal
given her belief that the school district employs too many administrators.
Webster stated that the $7,500 stipend is a good way to free the principal
who is paid at a much higher rate from having to handle attendance issues.
Wood felt that the position was an important part of continuity given the
turnover in the principal position. Ziemer pointed out that the growing
requirements and mandates of the No Child Left Behind legislation and Maine
Learning Results on school leadership made a part-time position necessary.
Motion by Ames, second by Moffet, to approve the nomination of Mike Wood as
high school assistant principal at a stipend of $7,500 and a single dental
plan costing $175.56. Vote: 6 yes; 0 no.


C. School Handbooks
Hammer reviewed changes made as a result of suggestions at the regular
August meeting. Keane and Brewer pointed out the need for a handbook with a
more professional appearance. Johnson thought it was more important to get
the handbooks distributed right away so the information would be available
to parents. Greenlaw asked for a clearer statement of level one behaviors.
Keane wanted more training for teachers in dealing with discipline problems.
Hammer will report back to the Board on any changes later in the year.
Motion by Moffet, second by Johnson, to approve the 2002-03 D.I.S.
Elementary School Handbook with the changes recommended by the
administration. Vote: 6 yes; 0 no. Moffet agreed to represent the school
committee on the elementary school's discipline committee. Motion by
Greenlaw, second by Moffet, to approve the 2002-03 D.I.S. High School
Handbook. Vote: 6 yes; 0 no. The Bomb Threat, Grading and Honor Roll and
High School Graduation policies were to be included in the handbook or
provided as an addendum. The Board also requested a table of contents.


D. Policies Recommended by the Policy Committee
This item was removed from the agenda to allow time for the meet and
consult process with the DIS Teachers Association. These policies will be
action items at the October meeting.


6. DISCUSSION ITEMS


A. Bomb Threat Policy 6.05

Johnson reminded the Board and administration of the need to develop the
administrative procedures for this policy. Webster indicated that the
development had started. This will be an action item at the September
meeting.


B. Individual Education Plan Policy 4.01
Greenlaw advocated for individual learning plans for all students. Webster
advised that implementation of such a large-scale program would need the
advice and support of the teaching staff to be successful. The
superintendent asked that teachers be brought into the discussion before
learning plans for all students was considered by the school committee.
Policy 4.01 will be an action item at on the September agenda. Greenlaw
asked for a curriculum development plan and Keane agreed to represent the
school committee on the high school accreditation committee.


7. EXECUTIVE SESSION on a personnel matter
Motion by Greenlaw, second by Moffet, to enter executive session on a
personnel matter at 8:40 p.m. Vote: 6 yes; 0 no.
Moffet, Brewer, Johnson,
Greenlaw, Keane, Ames and Webster participated in the executive session. The
Board returned to regular session at 9:10 p.m.


8. Adjournment
Motion by Moffet, second by Ames, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Vote:
6 yes; 0 no.


Respectfully Submitted,
_______________________________
Superintendent of Schools