MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 40 Friendship * Waldoboro * Warren * Washington * Union 1070 Heald Hwy., * PO Box 701 * Union * Maine * 04862 (207) 785-2277 Fax (207) 785-3119 Pamela J. Carnahan, Superintendent Susan R. Jackson, Director of Instruction Scott Vaitones, Business Manager Karen Etheridge, Director of Student Services SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 6, 2008 Medomak Middle School BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Tom Gallant, Gail Hawes, Danny Jackson, Ron Dolloff, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster, student school board members Caleb Philbrook, Ashley Coburn Carrie Chavanne, Phil Groce, Mary Genthner, Sandra O Farrell Pamela Carnahan (Superintendent of Schools), Scott Vaitones(Business Manager), Harold Wilson, Matt Lash Glen McFadden and wife, Julia Adams, Paul Forest, Michelle McAnaney, Leanne Young, Heather Simmons I. OPENING A. Call to Order Chair Bonnie Davis Micue called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Note Absentees Carrie Chavanne, Phil Groce, Mary Genthner, Sandra O Farrell were absent. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Chair Bonnie Davis-Micue. 3. Declaration of Quorum A quorum was declared with 777 votes out of 1000 possible votes. 4. Adjustments to the Agenda- Superintendent Pamela Carnahan asked for an adjustment to the agenda under Action Items Nominations: add SAT Sarah Crosby at Union. Executive sessions will be handled as people become available; nomination of the high school guidance counselor will be taken after approval of the minutes. B. Board Recognition of Students or Program Superintendent Pamela Carnahan recognized Caleb Philbrook for all of his academic and athletic awards he has gathered this fall. II. AUDIENCE WITH THE PUBLIC Director Danny Jackson commented on the High School Fall sports awards program and recognized the high level of team membership that was exhibited by our students. Two of our coaches were recognized as KVAC coaches of the year: Mr. George Gould and Mr. Butch Taylor. III. REPORTS FROM PARENT-TEACHER GROUPS AND STUDENT COUNCILS : No reports IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Oct. 2, 2008. Director Cunningham moved, and Director Jackson seconded to accept October 2, 2008 minutes with changes. VOTED: 707 Yes: David Benner, Todd Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ron Dolloff, Ann Donaldson, Tom Gallant, Gail Hawes, Danny Jackson, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster 1 Abstentions: Bonnie Davis-Micue V. SUPERINTENDENT AND/OR CHAIR REPORTS/QUESTIONS & ANSWERS MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 1 of 6
A. Superintendent Report: Prescott s board meeting will be Dec. 18, 2008. The Nov. 20, 2008 board meeting will be at Region 8, and the meeting scheduled to be at Union on Dec. 18, 2008 will be moved to April 16, 2009. Superintendent Pamela Carnahan shared a memo to the board on projects that she felt need to be considered for the future. The memo will be placed on the agenda for the Nov. 20, 2008 board meeting. Chairs Report: A special board meeting will be held on Nov. 13, 2008 to discuss the qualities the Board is seeking in the next superintendent and to complete any unfinished agenda items. VI. REPORTS FROM SCHOOLS: No reports VII. ACTION ITEMS A. Nominations 1. Michelle McAnaney Director Carl Cunningham moved to accept the nomination of Michelle McAnaney as High School Guidance Counselor. Director Danny Jackson seconded. 2. Joan E. Ridgeway Director Gail Hawes moved to accept the nomination of Joan E. Ridgeway as 6 th grade teacher at union. Director Ron Dolloff seconded. Executive Session 5: MRSA 405 (6) (A): Director Cunningham moved and Director Jackson seconded to move into executive session. The board moved into executive session at 7:20 pm and exited the executive session at 9:16 pm. Action as a Result of Executive Session: No action. Executive Session 2: MRSA 405 (6) (B) Director Carl Cunningham moved and Director Danny Jackson seconded move to go into executive session on a student matter. VOTED: 707 Yes: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Ron Dolloff, Thomas Gallant, Gail Hawes, Danny Jackson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Jack Schlottman, Dennis Wooster (Director Nancy Watson was not in the room) The board moved into executive session at 9:21pm and exited the executive session at 9:25 pm. Action as a Result of Executive Session: Director Carl Cunningham moved to reinstate student A. to Medomak High School. Director Danny Jackson seconded. VOTED: 707 Yes: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Ron Dolloff, Thomas Gallant, Gail Hawes, Danny Jackson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Jack Schlottman, Dennis Wooster (Director Nancy Watson was not in the room) MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 2 of 6
Executive Session 1: MRSA 405 (6) (B) Director Danny Jackson moved and Director Gail Hawes seconded to enter into executive session for a student matter. The board entered into executive session at 9:30 pm and exited the executive session at 9:34 pm. Action as the Result of Executive Session: Director Carl Cunningham moved and Director Tom Gallant seconded to reinstate student B to Medomak High School. Executive Session 3: MRSA 405 (6) (B) Director Danny Jackson moved to go into executive Session. Director Carl Cunningham seconded. The board entered executive session at 9:35 pm and exited the executive session at 9:40 pm. Action as the Result of Executive Session: Director Carl Cunningham moved to approve Heather Simmons as JV Cheering Coach at the High School, Director Tom Gallant seconded. VOTED: 704 Yes: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Ron Dolloff, Thomas Gallant, Gail Hawes, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster Executive Session 4: MRSA 405 (6) (B) Director Danny moved to go into executive session, Director Carl Cunningham seconded. The board entered executive session at 9:41 pm and exited the executive session at 9:55 pm. Action as a Result of Executive Session: Director Carl Cunningham moved, Director Ron Dolloff seconded to approve Leanne Young as cheerleader coach at Medomak Middle School. VOTED: 634 Yes: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Ron Dolloff, Thomas Gallant, Gail Hawes, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster 1 Abstention: Bonnie Davis-Micue Bonnie Micue announced that there will be a special board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 at Union. The only topics to be covered will be: Board Chair s report and committee reports. VIII. ACTION Items A. Stipends: Director Carl Cunningham moved to approve all stipends as a group except no. 14, 33. Director Tom Gallant seconded. MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 3 of 6
VOTE: 704 Yes: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Ron Dolloff, Thomas Gallant, Gail Hawes, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster B. Stipends: Director Carl Cunningham moved to accept stipends 1-52 plus Sarah Crosby, excluding numbers 14, 33. Director Tom Gallant seconded. VOTE: 634 Yes: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Ron Dolloff, Thomas Gallant, Gail Hawes, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster 143 No: Bonnie Davis-Micue and Danny Jackson Director Carl Cunningham moved and Director Tom Gallant seconded to approve stipend 33. VOTE: 631 Yes: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Thomas Gallant, Gail Hawes, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster 1 Abstention: Ron Dolloff Director Carl Cunningham moved and Director Tom Gallant seconded to approve 14 at level 5, step 1. VOTE: 634 Yes: David Benner, Tod Brown, Carl Cunningham, Ann Donaldson, Ron Dolloff, Thomas Gallant, Gail Hawes, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster 143 No: Bonnie Davis-Micue and Danny Jackson STIPENDS/NOMINATIONS: Name Activity Year/Level Step Salary Executive Session: 1 Leanne Young Cheering Coach MMS 3 1 $972.00 2 Heather Simmons JV Cheering Coach MVHS 4 3 $1,296.00 Nominations: 1 Joan E. Ridgeway Teacher Gr. 6 th UES 16 17 $45,950.00 2 Michelle McAnaney Guidance Counselor MVHS 7 8 $41,143.00 Stipends: 1 Rochelle Reardon Class Advisor. Gr. 11 th - MVHS 1 2 $292.00 2 Krisanne Baker Frsh. Class Lead Advisor. MVHS 1 3 $308.00 3 Carolyn Rasmussen SAT Prescott Memorial n/a n/a $160 (1/5 of $800) 4 Beth Pope SAT Prescott Memorial n/a n/a $160 (1/5 of $800) 5 Mindy Ruth Novick SAT Prescott Memorial n/a n/a $160 (1/5 of $800) 6 Leonard Lewis SAT Prescott Memorial n/a n/a $160 (1/5 of $800) 7 Ann Holland SAT Prescott Memorial n/a n/a $160 (1/5 of $800) 8 Heather Simmons JV Cheering Coach MVHS 4 3 $1,296.00 9 Leanne Young Cheering Coach MMS 3 1 $972.00 10 Willow Johnson AC Science- MVHS 8 1 $2,795.00 11 Suzanne Hall Sr. Class Advisor- MVHS 2 2 $292.00 12 David Cooper AC Guidance MVHS 8 1 $2,795.00 13 Audrey Ennamorati PAWS Lead Advisor MVHS 6 6 $1,319.50 14 Audrey Ennamorati PAT Chair 6 6 $2,251.00 MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 4 of 6
15 Kenneth Martin AC, FAA MVHS 8 6 $3,571.00 16 Kenneth Martin Tech Director Fall MVHS 5 6 $2,251.00 17 Kenneth Martin Tech Director MVHS 3 6 $1,242.00 18 Kenneth Martin Tech Director MVHS 3 6 $1,242.00 19 Tammy K. Anderson SAT Leader n/a n/a $1,600.00 20 Elizabeth Bianchi PAWS ¼ Advisor MVHS 6 1 $329.00 21 Elizabeth Bianchi Math Team Advisor MVHS 3 1 $922.00 22 LeAnne R. Young Frsh. Class Asst. Advisor - MVHS 1 1 $277.00 23 Peter Stuart Band Director 8 6 $3,571.00 24 Peter Stuart Choral Director 6 6 $2,639.00 25 Tammy Hilchey CO AC, Math MVHS 8 4 $1,630.00 26 Tammy Hilchey CO Senior Class Advisor MVHS 2 6 $900.00 27 Julia Adams PAWS Advisor 6 6 $329.87 28 Julia Adams Special Olympics Advisor MVHS 6 3 $2,295.00 29 Susan M. Jones NHS Advisor MHS 1 3 $308.00 30 Susan M. Jones Soph. Class Advisor MVHS 1 2 $292.00 31 Joan Ralph Math Team Coach MVHS 6 6 $2,639.00 32 Joan Ralph CO- AC, Math 8 6 $1,785.50 33 Linda M. Dolloff Pease Lang. Arts Co-Acdm. Coor -MVHS 1 1 $1,397.50 34 Willette Brown Costume Dir Fall MVHS 4 1 $1,166.00 35 Willette Brown Costume Dir Winter MVHS 2 1 $705.00 36 Willette Brown Costume Dir Spring MVHS 2 1 $705.00 37 Keith Hill AC, Social Studies MVHS 9 3 $3,105.00 38 Keith Hill PAWS ¼ Advisor MVHS 7 7 $329.87 39 Melissa Barbour Yearbook MVHS 7 4 $2,278.00 40 Susan Campagna PAWS ¼ Advisor MVHS 6 6 $329.87 41 Susan Campagna CO-AC Lang Arts MVHS 8 6 $1,785.50 42 Lynn Lackoff Asst. Drama Dir- Fall MVHS 5 5 $2,153.00 43 Lynn Lackoff Asst. Drama Dir- Winter MVHS 3 5 $1,188.00 44 Lynn Lackoff Asst. Drama Dir- Spring MVHS 3 5 $1,188.00 45 Steve Gleason Drama Director Fall MVHS 7 6 $3,043.00 46 Steve Gleason Drama Director Winter MVHS 5 6 $2,251.00 47 Steve Gleason Drama Director Spring MVHS 5 6 $2,251.00 49 Neil Payson Student Council Advisor MVHS 4 6 $1,490.00 50 Ryan McNelly Jr. Class Advisor MVHS 1 2 $292.00 51 Neil Lash Green House Director n/a n/a $1,801.47 VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Deferred to November 13, 2008. A. Communications Committee B. Curriculum Committee C. Facilities-Transportation Committee D. Finance Committee: 1. The MSAD #40 School Board Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the attached guidelines. 2. The Finance Committee recommends the initial budget to the Board will not exceed a l.5% ceiling increase for budget to budget exclusive of debt. MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 5 of 6
E. Middle School Building Committee - No report F. Negations - No report G. Policy Committee No report H. Region 8 Committee - No report I. Technology Committee - No report J. Anti- Bullying Committee - No report XI. OTHER ITEMS/ADJOURNMENT: Director Danny Jackson moved, Director Carl Cunningham seconded to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 10:10 pm Gail Hawes, Danny Jackson, Bonnie Davis-Micue, Jack Schlottman, Nancy Watson, Dennis Wooster Respectfully submitted, Pamela J. Carnahan Pamela J. Carnahan, Superintendent of Schools MSAD #40 School Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 6 of 6