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FREEPORT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FREEPORT, MAINE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - To be approved at the 12/12/05 Meeting
November 28, 2005


Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Freeport School Committee was held on November 28, 2005 in the Freeport Town Hall Council Chambers. Chair Martin Robles called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Roll Call
Present: Sean Crean, John Gleason, Chris Leighton, John Morang, Chris Munroe, Beth Parker and Martin Robles

Secretary’s Report
On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Crean

It was voted:
To approve the minutes of the November 14, 2005 Regular Meeting.
Approved: 7 – 0

Recognitions
-Matt Ritger a 2005 National Council of Teachers of English Award Recipient was recognized
-Girls Cross Country Team Class C State Champions were recognized
-Rick Hendee as outgoing School Committee member was recognized

Communications
1. None.
2. Sean Crean asked a question regarding coaches.
Chris Munroe mentioned Russ Quaglia will be making a presentation on aspirations to parents of K-5 students on Wednesday evening. Chris also mentioned the So. Maine Children’s Chorus concerts are Saturday 12/10 3PM in Lewiston and 12/11 3PM in the FPAC.
Chris Leighton mentioned an article regarding student achievement and asked to have a copy sent to School Committee members.

Special Report
Middle School Science Report by Kathie Marquis-Girard, Jeannie O’Brien, DeeDe Fournier, Clay Carkin and Deb Loveitt

Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Tomaszewski reported on the following:
-New 84 passenger Thomas school bus.
-Last Tuesday’s Rotary “thank you” dinner.
-MVR10 current enrollments.
-Update on Strategic Action Plan Goals.
-SAU review process summary.

Old Business
1. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Morang

It was voted:
To adopt policy IJOAA – Funding for Regional or National Championships (second reading).
Approved: 7 – 0




2. On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Mr. Gleason

It was voted:
To adopt policy EFE – Competitive Food Sales – Sales of Foods in Competition with The School Food Service Program (second reading).
Approved: 7 – 0

3. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Leighon

It was voted:
To appoint representatives to committees as written with the exception of MVR10.
Approved: 7 – 0

New Business
1A. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Morang

It was voted:
To appoint Joel Hinshaw as High School Nordic Skiing Coach Approved: 7 – 0


1B. On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Mr. Morang

It was voted:
To appoint Steve Fuller as High School Assistant Nordic Skiing Coach Approved: 7 – 0


1C. On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Mr. Gleason

It was voted:
To appoint John Simpson as High School Alpine Skiing Coach Approved: 7 – 0
1D. On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Mr. Morang

It was voted:
To appoint Russ Martin as Volunteer Assistant Nordic Skiing Coach Approved: 7 – 0

Signing of Bills and Vouchers

Adjournment
On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Leighton

It was voted:
To adjourn at 9:45 P.M. Approved: 7 – 0
Workshop
A workshop was held on School Committee Planning

Respectfully Submitted,


Elaine M. Tomaszewski
Superintendent of Schools