City of Biddeford School Committee March 28, 2017 7:00 PM Little Theater at BHS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Adjustments to Agenda E. Consideration of Minutes E.1. 3/20/17 minutes 3-20-17 minutes.doc F. Student Rep Reports G. Superintendent's Report H. Committee Reports I. Old Business I.1. 1. Consideration: Washington D.C. Overnight Trip Request, BMS (2nd reading) DC Trip.pdf J. New Business J.1. 1. Consideration: Maine Model United Nations Overnight Trip Request, BHS (1st reading) UN Trip.pdf J.2. 2. Consideration: COT State Building Application COT State Bldging App.pdf J.3. 3. Consideration: JFK State Building Application JFK State Bldging App.pdf K. Resignations K.1. Ann Putney, Science Teacher, BMS (retired) Shawn Anton, Grade 4 Teacher, BIS (retired) Alan Dutremble, Social Studies Teacher, BMS (retired) Diane Milliard, Executive Assistant (retired) Tom Coakley, Grade 6 Teacher, BMS (retired) Kyle Keenan, Principal, BMS 1 Page 1
L. Nominations M. Appointments M.1. Mark King, PT Bus Aide/Driver Training (new) N. Transfers O. Public Participation P. Communications Q. Executive Session Q.1. Consideration: Labor Contract with Non-Union Employees Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(D) R. Adjournment 2 Page 2
School Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. 2016-745 Submitted by: Diane Milliard Submitting Department: Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 SUBJECT 3/20/17 minutes Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS 3-20-17 minutes.doc 3
draft BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT March 20, 2017 REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 p.m. Little Theater at BHS Minutes A. Call to Order: Mayor Casavant called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. Roll Call: Mayor Casavant, Dennis Anglea, Crystal Blais, Karen Ruel, Lisa Vadnais, Cassie Riley & Washima Fairoz. Also in Attendance: Jeremy Ray. Excused: Brianna Gilbert, Tony Michaud, Heather Mills, Chris Indorf. C. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Casavant led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. D. Adjustments to the Agenda: E. Consideration of Minutes: Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the minutes of 2/28/17. F. Student Rep Reports: Ms. Fairoz reported on: BMS had a College Career Week; BHS celebrated Spirit Week. Ms. Riley reported on: Grades 3, 4, & 5 won basketball championships; COT student Dan Frechette redesigning Ft. Gorgeous for engineering class. G. Superintendent s Report: Mr. Ray reported on the following: Congrats to the 5 th grade math team and Susan Tighe for winning the Regional Math Meet. Biddeford to host a summer Google Summit for Apps for Education. Thanks to art students and teachers who participated in the Art Show. This Friday, 3/24, is now a school day. Area Guidance Counselors have trolley tours set up so students can see local businesses. There was an article in the paper regarding Career Day at BIS. H. Committee Reports: Finance/Building & Grounds Mr. Anglea indicated the committee met last Monday night to discuss the FY18 budget. Curriculum Mr. Ray indicated meetings have been held at JFK, BPS, and BIS to discuss a possible new math program. Policy No report I. Old Business: 1. Consideration: MMEA All-State Music Festival Overnight Trip Request, BHS (2 nd reading) Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above trip request. 2. Consideration: Robotics National Competition Overnight Trip Request, BHS (2 nd reading) Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above trip request. J. New Business: Public participation opportunity after each item listed below (3 minutes per item) 1. Consideration: Heating/HVAC Program, BRCOT Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above program for BRCOT. 2. Consideration: Washington D.C. Overnight Trip Request, BMS (1 st reading) Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above trip request. 3. Consideration: 2017-18 Sabbatical Leave Request, Krysten Gorrivan, BPS Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above sabbatical leave request. 4
4. Discussion: FY18 Budget Overview Mr. Ray provided a power point presentation (see document in packet) 5. Consideration: Snow Days Make Up Days Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded to extend the days on 4/5 & 5/3, and 1 hr/day for two weeks from 4/3 to 4/14, develop a Saturday Senior Community Service Day and are not in favor to develop (2) evening seminars for seniors (see memo in packet). VOTE: 3-1 (Ms. Vadnais opposed) K. Resignations-Nominations-Appointments-Transfers: Resignations: Accepted by the Superintendent Talia Decker, Sp Ed Tech II, JFK Phyllis LaPointe, FT Custodian (eff 3/24/17) Donna LeClerc, FT Custodian (eff 3/17/17) Ron Dery, FT Bus Driver (eff 4/1/17) Cathy Burke, Food Service Cook, BHS Appointments: Beth Jones, Sp Ed Tech II (to replace C. Eccelston) Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above appointment. Anthony Rand, FT Custodian (to replace N. Simoneau) Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above appointment. Taxia Arabatzis, Head Girls Outdoor Track, BHS Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above stipend. Nathan Jordan, First Team Baseball, BHS Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above stipend. James Kenney, 7 th Grade Baseball, BMS Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above stipend. Todd Turgeon, JV Boys Lacrosse, BHS Item removed. Stephanie Coleman, JV Softball, BHS Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to approve the above stipend. L. Public Participation: (3 minutes; any item) None M. Communications: None N. Executive Session: None O. Adjournment: Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote to adjourn at 8:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jeremy Ray, School Committee Secretary Minutes Recorded: Karen Chasse Minutes Transcribed: Diane Milliard 5
School Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. 2016-746 Submitted by: Diane Milliard Submitting Department: Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 SUBJECT 1. Consideration: Washington D.C. Overnight Trip Request, BMS (2nd reading) Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS DC Trip.pdf 6
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School Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. 2016-747 Submitted by: Diane Milliard Submitting Department: Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 SUBJECT 1. Consideration: Maine Model United Nations Overnight Trip Request, BHS (1st reading) Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS UN Trip.pdf 8
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School Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. 2016-757 Submitted by: Diane Milliard Submitting Department: Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 SUBJECT 2. Consideration: COT State Building Application Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS COT State Bldging App.pdf 10
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School Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. 2016-758 Submitted by: Diane Milliard Submitting Department: Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 SUBJECT 3. Consideration: JFK State Building Application Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS JFK State Bldging App.pdf 41
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School Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. 2016-748 Submitted by: Diane Milliard Submitting Department: Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 SUBJECT Ann Putney, Science Teacher, BMS (retired) Shawn Anton, Grade 4 Teacher, BIS (retired) Alan Dutremble, Social Studies Teacher, BMS (retired) Diane Milliard, Executive Assistant (retired) Tom Coakley, Grade 6 Teacher, BMS (retired) Kyle Keenan, Principal, BMS Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS 68
School Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. 2016-756 Submitted by: Diane Milliard Submitting Department: Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 SUBJECT Mark King, PT Bus Aide/Driver Training (new) Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS 69
School Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. 2016-749 Submitted by: Diane Milliard Submitting Department: Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 SUBJECT Consideration: Labor Contract with Non-Union Employees Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(D) Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS 70