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Falmouth School Board Minutes |
Falmouth School Board
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 21, 2006
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Falmouth Town Council chambers. Present were Linda Cote, Karen Farber, Beth Franklin, Kathy Hillman-Reed, Scott Lydick, Mark Terison, Superintendent George Entwistle, Student Representatives Rachel Bennett and Stephen Hebson and approximately 16 others (Cerf out).
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
a. The June 19, 2006 minutes were changed on the bottom of Page 4. The word “defeated” was changed to “approved.”
b. Under New Business, Superintendent Entwistle added an item “g” which was an addendum to the fall coaches hired.
c. Superintendent Entwistle requested an Executive Session be added as Item 14 for the purpose of discussing student discipline matters pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 § (6)(B)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Mr. Terison with a second from Mrs. Farber moved the Board approve the amended minutes of June 19, 2006. The motion passed 6-0.
5. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Superintendent Entwistle recognized and welcomed Stephen Hebson and Thea Cerjanec as newcomers to School Board Meetings.
b. Superintendent Entwistle mentioned the retreat on August 15 – 17 held at the Kennedy Learning Center and Camp Kieve. Members of the Leadership Council
and School Board participated in joint workshops and team building exercises that
proved to be beneficial for all who attended. Mrs. Hillman-Reed agreed the retreat
was a success.
6. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC: There were none.
7. RECOGNITION: There were none.
8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
a. In lieu of a report, Superintendent Entwistle made reference to his article in the latest edition of The Portal. Also, he mentioned the inclusion of information on the 18- month plan and the values, goals and targets. He stated that he is excited about the
upcoming school year and is ready to go.
9. LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS:
a. In lieu of reports, it was mentioned that members of the Leadership Council also had articles in the Fall edition of The Portal.
b. Allyn Hutton, High School Principal, distributed a High School Transition Handbook for incoming Freshman. Mrs. Hutton recognized the efforts the Student Centered Team and many others on this project.
c. Also distributed by Mrs. Hutton was a handout regarding Sr. Privileges for the Class of 2007. One change noted was how eligibility is determined with respect to Academic Guidelines.
d. Mrs. Hutton, along with high school teachers Mr. Morse and Ms. Powers, gave a presentation on a new program for seniors called Senior Discovery. Handouts were
distributed and was followed by a lengthy discussion on specifics for the program. Mrs. Hutton asked if the Board would support this program being a requirement for
graduation. Mrs. Cote recommended that this year it be treated as a pilot program.
It was agreed by all that this would be a beneficial program and the staff was
encouraged to continue ironing out the details of it. The Board will vote at the
next meeting (September 5), whether or not this will be a requirement for graduation.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Finance Sub-committee: Mrs. Hillman-Reed explained that there is no report at this time and meetings will be beginning soon.
b. Facilities Sub-committee: Mr. Terison reported that he, Superintendent Entwistle and Dan O’Shea attended a meeting in Augusta on July 12, 2006 outlining the next steps for the Lunt School project. He also noted that Janet McLaughlin from the State
Bureau of General Services and D.O.E. representatives will attend the September 5, 2006 workshop meeting to walk the Board through the construction/renovation
process. The Facilities Committee will be expanding with new members anticipated for Falmouth’s building/renovation project.
c. Policy Sub-committee: Ms. Franklin explained that binders have been assembled for review by the School Board, Policy Committee, Superintendent of Schools along with other district staff. A Policy Sub-Committee meeting was scheduled for September 5, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
11. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
a. Holly MacEwan hired as Service Learning Coordinator (Ed. Tech. III) at High School.
b. Mark Baxter hired as Educational Technician III in the High School Learning Center.
c. Michele Buzzell hired as Educational Technician III I the Middle School.
d. Sharon Mulhern hired as Educational Technician III for the Girls Transition Program (16.50 hrs.).
e. Belinda Carter hired as Educational Technician III for the Girls Transition Program
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was none.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approval of New Teachers for 2006-2007:
1. Linda Crumrine – Literacy Coach, High School
2. Rebecca Hayes – Grade 7 English, Middle School
3. Patricia Wright – Guidance, Middle School
b. Approval of Schedule “B” Appointments for Fall, 2006 Athletics
1. David Geary – JV Football
2. Lindsay Monn – Frosh Girls Soccer
3. Cooper Higgins – JV Girls Soccer
4. George Conant – Varsity Girls Basketball
5. Mary Poulin – Frosh Field Hockey
6. John Fitzsimmons – Varsity Football Assistant
7. John Keyes – Girls 8th Grade Soccer
The Board requested that Athletic Coach Selection Forms be included for all coaches hired.
c. Approval of Schedule “B” Appointments for Middle School Co-curricular assignments.
(see attachment)
d. Approval of Schedule “B” Appointments for High School Co-curricular assignments
(see attachment)
e. Approval of Schedule “B” Appointments for Plummer-Motz Co-curricular assignments
(see attachment)
f. Approval of Schedule “B” Appointments for Lunt School Co-curricular assignments
1. Maribeth Bush for Student Assistant Team Coordinator
2. Kevin Grover for K-2 Computer Technician
g. Approval of Addendum to Schedule “B” Fall Coaches (see attachment)
Mrs. Farber with a second from Mr. Terison moved the Board approve all sections (a. – g.) under New Business. The Board approved all New Business in a 6-0 vote.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mrs. Farber with a second from Mrs. Cote moved the Board enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing student matters under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (B). The motion was approved 6-0 and the Board went into Executive Session at 8:27 p.m.
Mark Terison recused himself prior to Executive Session.
15. ADJOURNMENT: The Board came out of Executive Session and adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
George H. Entwistle 3rd
Secretary
Last Updated:
9/13/06
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