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Minutes from February 25, 2016 | MSAD 60
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING on February 25, 2016.
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held at the Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine on February 25, 2016 at 6:00 pm with all members present except Ms. Wheeler, Mr. Cowan, and Ms. Manley. The student representative was absent and the press was absent. There were 0 in the audience.
Mr. Price made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Employment of Employee. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:04 pm. Out at 6:05 pm.
Ms. Wheeler entered the meeting at 6:04 pm.
Ms. Wheeler made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Employment of Employee. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:06 pm. Out at 6:31 pm.
Ms. Wheeler made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Employment of Employee. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:32 pm. Out at 6:43 pm.
Ms.Wheeler made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Employment of Employee. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:43pm. Out at 7:06 pm.
Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Employment of Employee. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:23 pm. Out at 7:10 pm.
Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Employment of Official. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 7:10 pm pm. Out at 7:13 pm.
The Student Representative entered the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to approve the minutes of Feb. 11, 2016. All members voted in favor except Ms. Rose who abstained and the motion passed.
Ms. Fern Brown, Excel Director, shared her proposed FY 2017 budget.
Excel Budget Narrative FY 2017
Ms. Susan Macri, Special Education Director, shared her proposed FY 2017 budget.
Special Education Budget Narrative FY 2017
Ms. Rose asked a question regarding the placement of additional classrooms in Lebanon and how those moves would impact other programs. We will get that information to the board for the next time.
Ms. Olean asked questions about the lease by budget category document that the business manager provided two weeks ago. She specifically asked about the chromebook lease.
Student Report February 25, 2016
The high school is now back in session this week after February Vacation last week
The honors list for the high school has been published on fosters
This week is the last week to order your yearbooks, you can pick up order forms in the main office or order them online at jostens.com up to Febraury 28.
Noble High School had a two hour delay last Wednesday due to weather
Ladies Lacrosse Sign Up meeting at the high school will be held March 2nd, at 2:30 in room 332
The Superintendent shared a letter of resignation from Mr. David Parker, Physics teacher at Noble High School and one from Ms. Liz Norcia, former teacher at Hanson Elementary School. Ms. Wheeler made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to accept Mr. Parker’s letter of resignation as well as Ms. Norcia’s letter of resignation with regret. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
The Superintendent shared a list of administrators for approval for contract for next year. Ms. Wheeler made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to approve the list of administrative contracts as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Non-probationary Administrator Contracts 2016-17
The superintendent shared with the board that we received a donation from Howe and Howe for $300 to support the robotics team at Noble Middle School.
The Superintendent shared with the board that we will be hosting a viewing of “Most Likely To Succeed,” a movie that is primarily promoting personalized learning. It’s a very unique look at the delivery of education. We will have a formal viewing of the movie as well as a follow up panel to discuss the ideas within the movie.
The Superintendent then shared a letter of Thanks from Blake Pease, of Wells whose son participated in the combined Wells/Noble Hockey team. Very positive approach and partnership.
The Superintendent then shared an update regarding a Youth in Sports Coaching Summit which will be held Saturday March 26 at 9:00 and run til 3:30 pm.
The Superintendent shared that we had a freon leak in one of the North Berwick freezers and we lost quite a bit of food.
The Superintendent shared with the board a legislative advocacy workshop on March 10, 2016 and encouraged board members to participate if possible.
The Superintendent shared with the board that the Noble Middle School Jazz Band has been invited to participate in the State Middle School Jazz Festival at Nokomis Regional High School on March 19th.
The Superintendent then shared with the board some of the work that is happening at Noble Middle School in preparation for the building project that is scheduled for next year. The board would like to discuss this further just to be sure that we are all on the same page. The current work that is being done is coming from this current budget. The board had a discussion regarding process and being sure that we are all up to speed on the details so that board members are fully aware. Regular updates would be beneficial to the board on how things are moving along, particularly when things change. Increased communication will be forthcoming to keep board members in the loop.
The board discussed setting a date for a board budget workshop. March 10th will be a great opportunity. Mr. Price also asked about clarity around the role as a board member. We’ll discuss this in the future as well.
Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Alwin to adjourn at 9:09 pm. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Next Agenda for March 10, 2016
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