Draft: Nov. 20, 2008

Approved:Dec.3,2008

School Committee meeting Nov. 19,2008

Under Report of the Secretary

The Committee met in a workshop session from 7pm to 8pm

Caucus

Purpose of the caucus is to discuss the 2008-2009 School Committee Chairperson and Finance Chairperson and come to agreement on nominations being brought forward at the first official meeting of the 2009 School Committee. All votes taken tonight are considered straw votes and are not binding. Official nominations and votes will be taken at the December 1, 2008 School Committee meeting.

Members Present:

Rebecca Minnick, Sarah Thompson, Peter Eglinton, Justin Costa, Kathleen Snyder,

Marnie Morrione, Robert O’Brien, Jaimey Caron, , Elizabeth Holton

At 8:16 p.m Mr. Eglinton moved, seconded Ms. Snyder and voted unanimously to go into caucus session.

Mr. O’Brien nominated Mr. Eglinton as the 2008-2009 School Committee Chairperson.

Ms. Thompson seconded the nomination of Mr. Eglinton as the 2008-2009 School Committee Chairperson.

Ms. Minnick moved, seconded Mr. Eglinton and voted unanimously to cease nomination.

Committee voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Eglinton as the 2008-2009 School Committee Chairperson.

Mr. Eglinton nominated Ms. Snyder as the 2008-2009 Finance Committee Chairperson.

Mr. Caron seconded the nomination of Ms. Snyder as the 2008-2009 Finance Committee Chairperson

Ms. Minnick moved, seconded Ms. Thompson and voted unanimously to cease nomination.

Committee voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Snyder as the 2008-2009 Finance Committee Chairperson.

At 8:30p.m.Ms. Thompson moved, seconded Ms. Snyder and voted unanimously to adjourn the caucus session.

Business Meeting

Mr. Coyne called the meeting to order at 8:30pm

Members Present: Rebecca Minnick, Sarah Thompson, Peter Eglinton, Kathleen Snyder,

Lori Gramlich, Robert O’Brien, Jaimey Caron, Susan Hopkins, John Coyne, Joel Daley, Joshua Tingley, Jules Szanton

Also present: Marnie Morrione, Justin Costa, Elizabeth Holton, Ness Smith-Savedoff, John Gjika, Simon Thompson

Report of the Chair

Mr. Coyne:

Recognized newly elected committee members and student representatives.
Inauguration will be on Dec. 1^st, 4pm at City Hall
Recognized outgoing School Committee members – Susan Hopkins, Lori Gramlich, Jules Szanton, Joshua Tingley, Joel Daley.
Mr. Eglinton recognized Mr. Coyne for his work as a committee member and as chairperson for two years.

Report of the Superintendent

Interim Superintendent of Schools Ms. Whynot-Vickers:

· Announced a resignation: Effective 12/31/08 Sarah Anzora, Health-PE/Lincoln

· Provided a brief update on the Chart of Accounts

· Spoke briefly regarding first steps in the upcoming budget development

· Provided an update on possible late starts during stormy weather. Over 80% of respondents felt it would be appropriate to utilize this approach if possible.

· Spoke about bargaining units and the process of resolving an issue and the filing of a grievance.

Report of the Secretary

Consideration and action to approve the meeting minutes from the November 5, 2008 and November 12, 2008 meetings.

Mr. Caron moved, seconded Ms. Gramlich and voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes from the November 5, 2008 and November 12, 2008 meetings. (Students voted with majority)

Report of Committees

1. Policy Committee/Legislative Affairs – Ms. Snyder – Committee met prior to meeting. Next meeting on Dec. 2^nd, 5:30 in Room 340. Work on Dec. 2^nd will include findings of the World Language Task Force, work on policy BDE and continue reviewing the Latin Grading System on Dec. 2nd

Finance Committee – Mr. Eglinton – Committee met Nov. 13^th and discussed a bus replacement plan and sustainable education plan with the city. Finance Committee will be looking at status of state funding going forward. Next meeting will be Dec. 10^th at 5:30, Room 250.
Personnel Committee – Ms. Thompson – School Committee held an Executive Session to review application packets and selected five candidates for interview. Dec. 3^rd School Committee will review interview questions in Executive Session. First round of interviews in December and second round in January. Candidate will be presented to the School Committee in February.
Building Committee – Mr. Caron – No scheduled meetings have been held. State has delayed bond funding.
Facilities Task Force – Mr. Caron – At Monday’s city council the council voted to allocated $40,000 from sale of Martin’s Point to be used for a consultant. Next meeting Monday, Nov. 24, 6pm at Presumpscot to meet with a representative from NESDEC who will be working as the consultant with the task force.

Other Committees and/or member concerns

· Ms. Thompson – ask if the NESDEC contract will be voted on by the School Committee. Mr. Caron – the contract will not be coming forward to the committee because funding is provided by the city. Lyman Moore’s Freedom Trail exhibit will be opening at city hall on Dec. 3^rd. Recognized Lori Gramlich, John Coyne, and Susan Hopkins for their work on the committee.

· Ms. Hopkins – Martin Luther King Task Force met today. Will Nelligan, CBHS student is rep on this task force. Group working on Martin Luther King Peace Trail.

Consent Items - None

Old Business - None

New Business

Consideration and action to the authorize the hiring process to begin for the vacancies listed:

Position	FTE	Location	Annual Salary (pro-rated)	Funding Source	Rationale
Ed Tech III	1	PATHS	$11,138.40	Local	48% of the PATHS student population are on IEPs which makes each ed tech position is critical.
Building Custodian	1	PATHS	$13,010.40	Local	clean and maintain building

All positions in FY09 budget

Ms. Minnick voted, seconded Mr. Caron and voted unanimously to authorize the hiring process to begin for the vacancies listed. (Students voted with majority)

Committee Focus on Educational Issues - None

Public Comment Prior to 11:00 PM on any items not on the evening’s agenda

Mr. Coyne:

Recognized Ms. Blackwood for her work in the district first as a principal and then as an assistant superintendent.

Recognized and thanked Ms. Whynot-Vickers for all of the work she has done for the district.

Adjournment

Ms. Gramlich moved, seconded Ms. Hopkins and voted unanimously to adjourn the business meeting at 9:15pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jeanne Whynot-Vickers

Interim Superintendent of Schools