SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 5, 2006 Educational Service Center

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1 MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 40 Friendship * Waldoboro * Warren * Washington * Union 44 School Street * Warren * Maine * (207) Fax (207) Pamela J. Carnahan, Superintendent Susan R. Jackson, Director of Instruction Scott Vaitones, Business Manager Richard Kauffman, Director of Student Services SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 5, 2006 Educational Service Center BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Carl Cunningham, Bonnie Davis-Micue, George Reule, Matt Torres, John Lichtman (7:05), Nancy Watson (7:04), Tod Brown, Ann Donaldson (7:15), Gail Hawes, Steve Nutter, Bob Jones, Cathy Trueman, Beth Connor, Jamie Merrifield, Emily Michaud Mary Genthner, Ron Belcher, Craig Cooley Pamela J. Carnahan (Superintendent of Schools), Scott Vaitones (Business Manager) Thomas McClean, Lincoln Davis, Carol Waldron, Joel Lufkin, Neil Lash, Bob Strong, Jeff Harrison I. OPENING A. Call to Order Chair Davis-Micue called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Note Absentees Six members were absent. 2. Pledge Of Allegiance 3. Declaration of Quorum Ten members were present with the voting total of 662 votes. 4. Adjustments to the Agenda B. Board Recognition of Students or Program Chair Micue recognized three new School Board members: Emily Michaud and Jamie Merrifield as Student Board members and Bob Jones representing Waldoboro. Director Watson arrived at 7:04 p.m. changing the voting total to 732 votes. II. AUDIENCE WITH THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. III. REPORTS FROM PARENT-TEACHER GROUPS AND STUDENT COUNCILS There was none. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Dec. 15, Carl Cunningham moved to accept the minutes. George Reule seconded VOTED: 732 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Matt Torres, Steve Nutter, Tod Brown, Bob Jones, Gail Hawes, Cathy Trueman, Beth Connor 0 no, Directors Lichtman and Donaldson arrived around 7:15 changing the voting total to 832 votes. V. REPORTS FROM SCHOOL/S OR PROGRAMS A. Joel Lufkin gave a presentation on Heart Monitors and their possible use with students. Ann Donaldson moved to forward this issue to the Curriculum Committee for further study. Nancy Watson seconded VOTED: 832 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Matt Torres, Steve Nutter, Tod Brown, Bob Jones, Gail Hawes, Cathy Trueman, Beth Connor, John Lichtman, Ann Donaldson 0 no, MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes January 5, 2006 Page 1 of 1

2 B. Neil Lash gave a presentation regarding a Native American Pow-Wow for the MSAD #40 Community to be held at Medomak Valley High School. VI HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS Principal Bob Strong presented the proposed High School Program of Study. Ann Donaldson moved to accept the course offerings. Nancy Watson seconded VOTED: 832 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Matt Torres, Steve Nutter, Tod Brown, Bob Jones, Gail Hawes, Cathy Trueman, Beth Connor, John Lichtman, Ann Donaldson 0 no, Chair Micue moved that the Middle School Building Committee be moved to item "A" under VII. Committee Reports and Policy Readings VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND POLICY READINGS A. Middle School Building Committee 1. Mr. Jeff Harrison from Turner Associates presented a proposal on a geothermal heating system. Beth Connor moved to have this proposal presented to the public in form of a resolution. Nancy Watson seconded the motion. 2. There were additional questions and comments. Ann Donaldson moved the question. Gail Hawes seconded VOTED: 501 yes: George Reule, Tod Brown, Gail Hawes, Cathy Trueman, Steve Nutter, Ann Donaldson, Beth Connor, Bonnie Davis-Micue 331 no: Carl Cunningham, Bob Jones, Matt Torres, John Lichtman, Nancy Watson 3. Chair Micue called for a vote on the motion of presenting referendum for the proposal. (#1) VOTED: 616 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Tod Brown, Gail Hawes, Steve Nutter, Ann Donaldson, John Lichtman, Beth Connor, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue 216 no: Bob Jones, Matt Torres, Cathy Trueman Director Trueman left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. changing the voting total to 759 votes. 4. Matt Torres moved to ask the Middle School Building Committee to request a written commitment from the architect on the geothermal design. Bob Jones seconded VOTED: 689 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Matt Torres, 0 no, 1 abstention: Tod Brown Director Watson left the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Chair Micue moved the Technology Committee to item 'B' under VII. Committee Reports and Policy Readings B. Technology Committee 1. Carol Waldron updated the Board on the Technology Lap-top Home Use Survey. Chair Micue suggested that the initiative be moved for policy review at the Policy Committee's January 25 meeting. 2. John Lichtman moved to approve the consent of allowing laptops to go home with eighth grade students. Tod Brown seconded Director Watson returned to the meeting at 8:57 p.m. 3. Gail Hawes offered an amendment to set a probationary period. John Lichtman agreed to the amendment. There was a discussion regarding the warranty for damage on laptops. After hearing this discussion, Gail Hawes withdrew the amendment. Chair Micue called for a vote. MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes January 5, 2006 Page 2 of 2

3 VOTED: 689 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Tod Brown, 70 no: Matt Torres 4. Matt Torres moved to have this issue tabled pending the Policy Committee's review. Bob Jones seconded VOTED: 198 yes: George Reule, Bob Jones, Matt Torres 561 no: Carl Cunningham, Tod Brown, Gail Hawes, Steve Nutter, John Lichtman, Ann Donaldson, Nancy MOTION FAILED C. Curriculum Committee-Ann Donaldson Ann Donaldson submitted the minutes of the January 4, 2006 meeting. D. Communications Committee No report E. Finance Committee-Steve Nutter Director Nutter noted that the Finance Committee would meet Jan. 22 F. Facilities-Transportation Committee-Steve Nutter Director Nutter handed out the Facilities/Transportation report G. Policy Committee Ann Donaldson moved to accept policies EBAA, IJ, GBGAA as a first reading. Nancy Watson seconded VOTED: 689 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Tod Brown,, Matt Torres 0 no, H. Region 8 Committee Region 8 minutes and other information were handed out. I. Negotiations Committee In process. VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS A. Nomination 1. Karen LaBombarde-Warren Community School-Special Ed Teacher- Bob Jones asked that the salary placement be verified by the Superintendent. Beth Connor moved to accept the nomination with salary verification. John Lichtman seconded VOTED: 759 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Matt Torres, Tod Brown, 0 no, B. Stipend 1. Susan Bray-DR Gaul-Asst. Drama Director-John Lichtman moved to accept this stipend. Gail Hawes seconded VOTED: 436 yes: Steve Nutter, Nancy Watson, Tod Brown, Bob Jones, Gail Hawes, John Lichtman, Beth Connor, 323 no: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Matt Torres, Ann Donaldson, Bonnie Davis-Micue Director Connor asked Superintendent Carnahan if she would yield for a discussion on the budget. Director Connor moved to revisit the action of the previous meeting on the budget. Gail Hawes seconded MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes January 5, 2006 Page 3 of 3

4 VOTED: 488 yes: Tod Brown, Gail Hawes, Steve Nutter, Ann Donaldson, John Lichtman, Nancy Watson, Beth Connor, Bonnie Davis-Micue 1 abstention: Bob Jones This motion needs 66% to pass. It equaled 64.3 % MOTION FAILS Director Brown gave notice that he would like to have this issue on the next Board agenda. Director Hawes moved to have a revote on the previous motion. Ann Donaldson seconded This motion passed with 73.9% Director Watson left at 10:25 p.m. and returned at 10:26 p.m. Director Connor moved to rescind the vote to prepare a budget on the EPS model that was previously approved. Steve Nutter seconded Director Connor moved to rescind the vote to prepare two budgets. Ann Donaldson seconded At 10:30 p.m., Ann Donaldson moved to extend the meeting to 10:45 p.m. Gail Hawes seconded Director Reule moved for a cap of 4.1% over last year's budget. Carl Cunningham seconded Director Connor offered a friendly amendment of a budget capped at 4.1% and a supplemental budget above the 4.1% Directors Reule and Cunningham accepted the amendment. Director Torres offered a friendly amendment to change the caps to 2.25% Directors Reule and Cunningham declined accepting the friendly amendment. Director Torres then made a motion to set the cap at 2.25% George Reule seconded VOTED: 198 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Matt Torres 591 no: Tod Brown, Gail Hawes, Bob Jones, Steve Nutter, Ann Donaldson, John Lichtman, Nancy MOTION FAILED Chair Micue called for a vote on the previous motion by George Reule capping the budget at 4.1% with supplemental budgets that exceeded 4.1%. MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes January 5, 2006 Page 4 of 4

5 VOTED: 268 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue 491 no: Tod Brown, Bob Jones, Gail Hawes, Steve Nutter, Matt Torres, Ann Donaldson, John Lichtman, Beth Connor MOTION FAILED Director Hawes moved to extend the meeting until 11:00-11:05 p.m. VOTED: 616 yes: George Reule, Tod Brown, Bob Jones, Gail Hawes, Steve Nutter, Ann Donaldson, John Lichtman, Nancy 143 no: Matt Torres, Carl Cunningham Director Lichtman moved to waive the cap keeping in mind the needs of the taxpayers and their ability to support increases in the budget. Ann Donaldson seconded VOTED: 491 yes: Tod Brown, Bob Jones, Gail Hawes, Steve Nutter, Ann Donaldson, John Lichtman, Nancy Watson, Beth Connor 268 no: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Matt Torres, Bonnie Davis-Micue MOTION FAILED Director Lichtman made a re-motion to wave cap keeping in mind the taxpayers. Ann Donaldson seconded Director Torres notified the Board that he would like the budget issue discussed at the January 19, 2006 meeting. IX. SUPERINTENDENT/CHAIR REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT A. Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Carnahan handed out her survey from Dec. 20, B. Chair's Report: Superintendent's goals will be reviewed at the next Board meeting. X. OTHER ITEMS/ADJOURNMENT To Adjourn: Motion by John Lichtman, seconded by Ann Donaldson. VOTED: 759 yes: George Reule, Carl Cunningham, Nancy Watson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Matt Torres, Tod Brown, 0 no, Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Pamela J. Carnahan, Ph.D. Pamela J. Carnahan, Superintendent of Schools Revised 1/11/06 To show entire voting MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes January 5, 2006 Page 5 of 5