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Falmouth School Board Minutes |
Falmouth School Board
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 20, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. Present were Chairman Beppie Cerf, Karen, Farber, Beth Franklin (late), Mark Terison, Scott Lydick, Student Representative Maureen Carney, Superintendent George Entwistle and approximately 10 others. (Cote, Hillman-Reed and Hebson out)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Superintendent Entwistle requested that 13J be added: Election of a delegate to the MSBA assembly.
4. MINUTES:
A. Mrs. Farber with a second from Mr. Terison moved the Board approve the minutes of June 13, 2007. The motion was approved 4-0.
B. Mr. Terison with a second from Mrs. Farber moved the Board approve the minutes of July 30, 2007. The motion was approved 4-0.
5. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Copy of The Portal was distributed
B. Proposed Agenda for School Board Retreat was distributed
C. Introduction and Chapter 1 – Managing Transitions (for retreat) was distributed
D. DOE Bulletin dated August 16, 2007 was distributed
E. Information and Sign up sheet for the Drummond Woodsum Workshop was distributed
6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: There were none.
7. RECOGNITION:
A. Superintendent Entwistle requested that the Board refer to The Portal for recognition and Leadership Council reports.
8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
A. Superintendent Entwistle reported that this issue of The Portal was the biggest so far and includes progress on the 18-month plan, updates on what has happened over the summer, and each school’s focus for the 2007-2008 school year. Superintendent Entwistle informed the Board that two important items of business will take place tonight regarding consolidation: the “Notice of Intent” and identifying the members of the School Board to serve on the Reorganization Committee. He also mentioned that the MEA results will be reported by Asst. Superintendent Barbara Powers and welcomed Todd Livingston and Maureen Carney in their official capacity.
9. LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
A. In lieu of individual reports (with the exception of Assistant Superintendent’s report), an advance copy of The Portal was distributed.
B. Assistant Superintendent: Mrs. Powers indicated that she was very pleased with the MEA results. Mrs. Powers reviewed the chart in The Portal that compared the results of Falmouth, MSAD 51 and Yarmouth. She indicated that we are starting to see the positive impact of the Everyday Math program and also seeing very low numbers in the “does not meet” category. Mrs. Powers stated that she was very proud of the district, the teachers and the kids. Mr. Lydick commented that the numbers were remarkable.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Finance Sub-committee: Mrs. Cerf announced that this committee will be meeting sooner rather than later with Bruce Smith from Drummond Woodsum. Mr. Smith will talk about what to expect this upcoming budget season and the impact of the budget referendum process.
B. Facilities Sub-Committee: Mr. Terison announced the next committee meeting will be in September and referred to the great article by Dan O’Shea in The Portal. He also announced the second public forum on the elementary construction project will take place in September or October.
C. Policy Sub-Committee: Mrs. Franklin commented that extensive work had been done over the summer on organizing the Policy Manual and thanked Sue Palfrey and Thea Cerjanec for their work.
11. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
A. Current Openings:
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Custodian – Night Position
Bus Driver
B. Rebbecca Belmore was hired as Ed. Tech. III at Falmouth Middle School (Functional Life Skills – Grade 6)
C. Kristina Fitzgerald was hired as Ed. Tech. III at Falmouth Middle School (Life Skills Room)
D. Susan Coughlin was hired as Ed. Tech. III at Falmouth Middle School (Multi-age Program)
E. Douglas Bertrand was hired as Ed. Tech. III at Falmouth Middle School (Special Education)
F. Donna Albury was hired as Ed. Tech. III at Falmouth Middle School (Math Support)
G. Susan Bourre was hired as Secretary to the Principal at Falmouth High School
H. Cyndy Chaney was hired as Secretary/Receptionist at Falmouth Middle School
I. Joyce Beasley was hired as Administrative Secretary/Bookkeeper at Falmouth Middle School
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was none.
13. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Mr. Lydick with a second from Mr. Terison moved the Board approve the Notice of Intent (for consolidation partners). Mr. Terison recognized Chairman Cerf for all of the work she has done on the consolidation process. The motion passed 5–0.
B. Mr. Terison was a second from Mr. Lydick moved the Board appoint Chairman Cerf to serve as one of two School Board Members to the Consolidation Reorganization Committee. Mrs. Cerf will poll the School Board to obtain interest for the second member. The motion passed 5-0.
C. Mrs. Farber with a second from Mr. Lydick moved the Board approve Jean Gredler as Grade 2 Teacher for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion passed 5–0.
D. Mr. Terison with a second from Mrs. Franklin moved the Board approve the employment of Jessica Brewer as Resource Teacher at Falmouth Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion passed 5-0.
E. Mr. Lydick with a second from Mrs. Franklin moved the Board approve the employment of John Carter as 6th Grade Teacher for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion passed 5-0.
F. Mrs. Franklin with a second from Mrs. Farber moved the Board approve the employment of Roxie Johnston as Resource Room Teacher at Lunt School for the 2007-2008 school year. The motion passed 5-0.
G. Mrs. Farber with a second from Mrs. Franklin moved the Board approve Rob Susi as Assistant Football Coach. The motion passed 5-0.
H. Mr. Terison with a second from Mrs. Farber moved the Board approve the district wide Schedule B Co-Curricular assignments:
Jerry Barry – Music Coordinator
Dede Waite – Theatre Coordinator K-12
Jean Logan – Support System Chair
Shawn Towle – Support System Secretary
The motion passed 5-0.
I. Mrs. Farber with a second from Mr. Lydick moved the Board approve the high school Schedule B Co-Curricular assignments:
Amy Davison – Crest Yearbook Assistant
Holly MacEwan – Key Club
Cathy Stankard – Mock Trial (1/2)
Joe Porter – Tech Integrating Lead Teacher
Beth Donovan – VHS Site Coordinator
John Kraljic – Video Support Facilitator
Jack Hardy – Grade 12 advisor
The motion passed 5-0.
J. Mrs. Cerf with a second from Mr. Terison moved the Board approve Karen Farber as the MSBA delegate. The motion passed 5-0.
15. ADJOURNMENT: Superintendent Entwistle invited Board Members to attend the welcome back staff brunch scheduled for August 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. Mr. Terison with a second from Mr. Lydick moved the Board adjourn. The motion passed 5-0, and the Board adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
George H. Entwistle 3rd
Secretary
Last Updated:
9/12/07
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