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Minutes to be approved at the January 23, 2006 Meeting


FREEPORT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FREEPORT, MAINE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 9, 2006

Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Freeport School Committee was held on January 9, 2006 in the Freeport Town Hall Council Chambers. Chair Martin Robles called the meeting to order at 7:05 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. Crean, seconded by Mr. Morang

It was voted:
To approve the minutes of the December 12, 2006 Regular Meeting.
Approved: 7 – 0
Special Reports
Diane Boucher presented a Mid-year Financial Report
Administrators presented a report on the State of the Schools. Each school reviewed enrollments, initiatives as they relate to the district’s Long Range Plan, successes, and areas of continued work. Similar information regarding support services was reviewed. Following the reports Superintendent Tomaszewski summarized the report noting
• The most success is in areas where we are combining efforts (cross building meetings)
• We are viewing the district as a system
• We are beginning to collect data in a consistent format
Areas of continued work include
• Local assessment system
• Comprehensive Education Plan
• MLTI project replacement
• Continuous improvement cycle
• Ensuring student needs while remaining fiscally responsible
• Maintaining high caliber staff
Our goal is to make our system one of the best in the area and in the State

Communications
1. None.
2. Chris Munroe mentioned Monday, January 16th, is Martin Luther King Day of Service 9AM-12Noon at Freeport High School. Marty Robles talked about the Parent Team Meeting at Freeport Middle School regarding substance abuse. He would like to work with Administrators to encourage parents to attend PTC meetings; networking with other parents is valuable and helps support the schools.

Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Tomaszewski reported on the following:
- A dance music troupe from India performed in the FPAC in November and also spent the day with the 9th grade Global Affairs classes. This was sponsored in part by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council through Steve Putnam.
-Steinway piano $10,000 loan from the Town is paid in full. Fundraising was very successful and appreciated.
-Chewonki Foundation presentation to the Town Council on biodeisel fuel took place January 3, 2006. Dennis Ouellette attended and is researching the pros and cons of using it in our buses.
-L.L. Bean donation of $5,000 to Freeport High School for PE and outdoor learning program. This will benefit our program greatly.



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

It was voted:
To accept the retirement of Tom Edwards, Freeport High School Principal, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year, with regret. Approved: 7 – 0



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

It was voted:
To accept the retirement of Donna Childs, Guidance Counselor, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year, with regret. Approved: 7 – 0



3. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean

It was voted:
To accept the retirement of Stephen York, Freeport Middle School Social Studies Teacher, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year, with regret. Approved: 7 – 0


4. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean

It was voted:
To accept the retirement of Dolores Fournier, Freeport Middle School Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year, with regret. Approved: 7 – 0



5. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean

It was voted:
To accept the retirement of Ellen Fales, Morse Street School First Grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year, with regret. Approved: 7 – 0


6. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean

It was voted:
To accept the retirement of Virginia Betts, Speech/Language Pathologist, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year, with regret. Approved: 7 – 0






7. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean

It was voted:
To accept the retirement of Patti Drapeau, Elementary Gifted & Talented Teacher, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year, with regret. Approved: 7 – 0



Signing of Bills and Vouchers


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

It was voted:
To adjourn at 9:50 P.M. Approved: 7 – 0

Respectfully Submitted,




Elaine M. Tomaszewski
Superintendent of Schools