Approved: October 21, 2009
Under Report of Secretary: October 7, 2009
Mr. Eglinton called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Members Present: Justin Costa, Robert O’Brien, John Gjika, Simon Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Kate Snyder, Jaimey Caron, Elizabeth Holton, Marnie Morrione, and Peter Eglinton
1. Congratulations to Dr. Morse for receiving a Maine Children’s Alliance Award.
2. Mr. Eglinton reported on workshops and annual reports.
3. There will be Charter Commission meetings in October with a focus on Portland Public
Schools.
4. Thanks were given to Central Office staff for supporting the School Committee.
5. Preparations for new School Committee member orientation will begin.
6. The
building security from a Homeland Security Grant.
1. Resignation – Effective October 9, 2009
Steven Corman .3 Gifted and Talented
2. Welcomed Tim
Devaney, new Principal at
3. Kevin Mallory, Director of Transportation, wrote book titled “John, A Journey Back.”
4. On October 14, 2009, the State Board of Education will be meeting at Portland High
School. Part of their visit will include
presentations from staff and students at
Report of the Secretary
1. Sarah Thompson Moved, Marnie Morrione Seconded and it was Voted unanimously,
with students in the majority, to approve the meeting minutes of August 26, September 2,
and 16, 2009, with students voting with the majority.
· Next meeting will be held October 28th at 6:00 p.m. in room 250.
· At the last meeting, the Committee discussed multi-year budgeting using the
other
· Bill Stockmeyer from DWM also presented at last week’s meeting on reserve
accounts.
· There will be a meeting at City Hall October 8th to discuss work as a school
committee and finance committee.
· Next meeting will be held September 30th at 5:30 p.m. at PATHS, room to be
determined.
· Updates on the construction of the
· Next meeting will be held September 10th at 5:30 p.m. in room 209 to discuss
ocean avenue school.
· The adoption of the NESDEC proposal may conclude the work of the Facilities
Task Force.
· Mr. Caron thanked the work of the building committee.
· Next meetings are:
- October 14th –
- October 21st – Casco Bay High School and PATHS
6. Curriculum Task Force – Mr. Costa
· The first meeting of the Curriculum Task Force was held on September 22nd. The
charge of the Task Force was developed at this meeting.
· Next meetings are:
- October 8th at 5:30 p.m. in room 321 at PATHS. At this meeting, the
group will review
listen to a presentation by Tom Lafavore, Portland Public Schools
Educational Planning Director.
- October 13th to address analytical issued based on the presentation.
6. Other
Committees and/or member concerns
· Mr. Costa attended the District Volunteer Orientation and met with social service
organizations. Mr. Costa thanked those who do this work throughout the district.
· Mr. Costa recognized Simon Thompson on being nominated for a “Step Up To
The Plate” award.
· Ms. Morrione is part of a group who will be working on ‘visioning’ in the district.
· Ms. Morrione is also part of a marketing group led by Shoshana Hoose of TV 3.
· Ms. Thompson attended the Seeds of Independence meeting as well as a Boys to
Men event.
Old Business
Ms. Thompson Moved and Mr. Costa Seconded to adopt the May 11, 2009 NESDEC
Facilities Task Force report.
Mr. Caron spoke to the motion.
Vote: It was Voted unanimously, with students in the majority, to adopt the May 11,
2009 NESDEC Facilities Task Force report.
2. Consideration and Action to approve the Resolution authorizing a review of the
Elementary School Capital Needs of the Portland Public Schools.
Ms. Holton Moved and Ms. Morrione Seconded to approve the Resolution authorizing a
review of the Elementary School Capital Needs of the Portland Public Schools.
Mr. Caron spoke to the motion.
Ms. Snyder Moved and Ms. Morrione Seconded an amendment to the resolution to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Portland Public Schools
shall deliver a Report of Findings
and Recommendations to the
Committee by July 1, 2010;
Vote: It was Voted 2-6, with students in the majority, to amend the resolution to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Portland Public Schools
shall deliver a Report of Findings
and Recommendations to the
Committee by July 1, 2010. Motion fails
Returned to the main motion.
Vote: It was Voted unanimously, with students in the majority, to approve the Resolution
authorizing a review of the Elementary School Capital Needs of the Portland Public
Schools.
3. Consideration and action to approve the Resolution authorizing a Review of the
Emergency Preparedness Capital Needs of the Portland Public Schools.
Mr. Caron Moved and Mr. Costa Seconded to approve the Resolution authorizing a
Review of the Emergency Preparedness Capital Needs of the Portland Public Schools.
Mr. Caron spoke to the motion.
Ms. Thompson Moved and Ms. Holton Seconded to amend the resolution to read:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to maintain high standards of
safety and security within the Portland Public Schools, the Superintendent shall undertake
a study of the emergency preparedness of all school buildings and related services with
the goal of identifying capital projects that improve the district’s ability to respond
efficiently, effectively and equitably to emergency situation across the district.
Vote: It was Voted unanimously, with students in the majority, to amend the resolution
to read:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to maintain high standards of
safety and security within the Portland Public Schools, the Superintendent shall undertake
a study of the emergency preparedness of all school buildings and related services with
the goal of identifying capital projects that improve the district’s ability to respond
efficiently, effectively and equitably to emergency situation across the district.
Returned to the main motion.
Vote: It was Voted unanimously, with students in the majority, to approve the Resolution
authorizing a Review of the Emergency Preparedness Capital Needs of the Portland
Public Schools as amended.
4. Consideration and Action to approve the Curriculum Task Force Charge.
Mr. Costa Moved and Ms. Thompson Seconded to approve the Curriculum Task Force
Charge.
Mr. Costa spoke to the motion.
Ms. Morrione motioned and Ms. Thompson Seconded to change the title from the
“Curriculum Task Force” to the “Curriculum and Educational Planning Task Force.”
Vote: It was Voted unanimously, with students in the majority, to change the title from
the “Curriculum Task Force” to the “Curriculum and Educational Planning Task Force.”
Returned to the main motion.
Vote: It was Voted 7-1, with students in the majority, to approve the Curriculum Task
Force Charge as amended.
1. First reading of Policy FF – Naming of Facilities.
2. Consideration and action to appoint Sarah Thompson as the Delegate and Marnie
Morrione as the Alternate Delegate representing Portland Public Schools at the 36th
Annual MSMA Fall Conference Delegate Assembly on Thursday, October 22, 2009.
Ms. Snyder Moved and Ms. Morrione Seconded to appoint Sarah Thompson as the
Delegate and Marnie Morrione as the Alternate Delegate representing Portland Public
Schools at the 36th Annual MSMA Fall Conference Delegate Assembly on Thursday,
October 22, 2009.
Mr. Eglinton spoke to the motion.
Vote: It was Voted unanimously, with students in the majority, to appoint Sarah
Thompson as the Delegate and Marnie Morrione as the Alternate Delegate representing
Portland Public Schools at the 36th Annual MSMA Fall Conference Delegate Assembly
on Thursday, October 22, 2009.
1. Consideration and action to approve the Personnel Items listed:
PEA Election – Effective September 14, 2009 Contract:
Probationary 1
Janice Williams .5 Reading & Math/Riverton $ 26,677.94*
BS in Education – Keene State
College
PEA Election – Effective September 29, 2009 Contract:
Probationary 1
Janice Boyko Speech/Lyseth $
45,403.80*
MS in Speech Pathology – Northeastern
*Pro-rated amount listed for remainder of school year.
Ms. Snyder Moved, Ms. Holton Seconded, and it was Voted unanimously to approve the Personnel items listed.
Public Comment: Catelyn Blodget addressed the Committee regarding student bussing.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. James C. Morse, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools