Regular Board Meeting Minutes/January 7, 2010
R.S.U. #11
REGULAR MEETING
Merle E. Peacock, Jr. Board Room
Thursday, January 7, 2010
7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. Hunnewell, Chair, Mrs. Fles, Vice-Chair, Ms. Avery, Mr. Cone, Mr. Farkas, Mr. Heath, Mr. Jermyn, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Ricker, Mr. Trott, Dr. Knowles, Ms. Disch
ABSENT: Mr. Brown, Mrs. Couture
Mr. Hunnewell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and declared a quorum present.
VOTED: 10-0 Motion by Mr. Hunnewell, seconded by Mr. Jermyn, to approve the agenda as amended.
VOTED: 10-0 Motion by Mr. Trott, seconded by Mr. Hunnewell, to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2009, Board Meeting, December 10, 2009, Special Meeting and December 21, 2009, Special Meeting.
Correspondence
Letter from John Murphy to Jeff Turnbull, AD/AP Gardiner Area High School commending the
Gardiner Area High School football team and coaching staff on their sportsmanship during the
playoff game vs. Leavitt High School
Committee Reports
A. Policy Committee – No Report
B. Finance Committee – No Report
C. Negotiation Committee – No Report
D. Long Range Educational Planning Committee – No Report
E. Relations by Objective Committee – No Report
F. 6 – 12 Academic Audit Sub Committee – No Report
G. 6 – 12 Athletic Audit – No Report
H. Curriculum Update – Mr. Tuttle stated the Board received a copy of the Maine School
Administrative District # 11 Report Card. As a requirement of NCLB, the District is required to disseminate the information to the public. Mr. Tuttle briefly discussed the Adequate Yearly Progress Targets and other information as contained in the report.
The following was approved by the Superintendent and provided to the Board as General Information:
? Hired Alyssa Lazaro, Long Term Ed Tech Substitute, Grade 1, Helen Thompson School
? Gardiner Youth Basketball hired Nick Wallace, Grade 7 Boys Basketball Team
? Approved GAHS Jazz Ensemble Field Trip to the Great East Festival in Springfield, MA
Maine School Management Association’s Budget overview was provided to the Board by Dr. Knowles. Dr. Knowles and the Board discussed the implications of the Governor’s proposed biennial budget and its impact, as estimated, on the District’s FY 2011 Budget.
Mr. Tuttle, Mrs. Moody and Mr. Kempton provided an overview of the proposed Teacher Evaluation Tool. Dr. Knowles informed the Board a collaborative meeting has been scheduled for January 25th with teachers to discuss the proposed Teacher Evaluation Tool. Dr. Knowles stated any board members wishing to be included in the process are welcome to attend.
The revised RSU # 11 Teacher Support System Certification Handbook was provided to the Board.
VOTED: 10-0 Motion by Mr. Jermyn, seconded by Mrs. Fles, to approve the Teacher Support System Certification Handbook, as proposed.
VOTED: 10-0 Motion by Mr. Hunnewell, seconded by Ms. Avery, to approve the 2010 – 2011 Calendar, as amended.
VOTED: 10-0 Motion by Mr. Hunnewell, seconded by Mr. Cone, to go into executive session at 8:36 p.m. to discuss labor contract proposal discussions with GTA and Administrators pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D). The Board reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Attest a true record,
Dr. Paul D. Knowles, Secretary