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FREEPORT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FREEPORT, MAINE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - To be approved at the next School Committee Meeting
January 23, 2006
Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Freeport School Committee was held on January 23, 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. Morang, seconded by Mr. Gleason
It was voted:
To approve the minutes of the January 9, 2006 Regular Meeting. Approved: 7 – 0
Recognition
Hank Ogilby was recognized for being a Unum Provident 2005 Educators’ Hall of Fame “Starting 6” Member.
Communications
1. None.
2. Sean Crean reported on the Facilities Subcommittee meeting. He mentioned the value of Rich DeGrandpre serving as a member of the committee.
Marty Robles mentioned ongoing efforts to work with other communities to collaborate to provide services and facilities more efficiently. We have had a fruitful and positive relationship with Pownal. We will be attending a preliminary meeting with Yarmouth, SAD 51 and Falmouth to decide if we will engage in a collaboration study. A report will be given February 13th.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Tomaszewski reported on the following:
-Kathy Pearce was selected for Teacher Appreciation by WMGX station. She was nominated by one of her students.
-Terry Lincoln and Jeanne O’Brien are both featured in the Southern Maine Partnership’s latest publication Instructional Differentiation for Student Independence.
-Superintendents met with Commissioner Gendron last week for updates, including:
• Laptop buyout proposal
• SAT Administration
• Plan for disposal of chemicals in schools
• 281 – Subsidy for next year
• Targeted funds for assessment be changed to targeted funds for standards based education
• Michael Fullan to begin work with the DOE
• Governor’s State of State report
-Organizational meeting on consolidation is set for early February. Marty, John, and the Superintendent will be attending.
-Updates on subcommittees will begin in February
-January 12 incident at Freeport High School
New Business
1. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Leighton
It was voted:
To Table a Capital Budget recommendation for FY 07-11. Approved: 7 – 0
2. On a motion made by Mr. Leighton, seconded by Mr. Gleason
It was voted:
To approve a schedule of meetings for the purpose of establishing a School Committee recommendation for an Operating and Capital Budgets for 2006-2007, with adjustment. Approved: 7 – 0
3. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Leighton
It was voted:
To approve the Freeport High School Program of Studies for the 2006-2007 School Year subject to available funds and personnel and understanding we’re not giving courses priority by including it in the course of studies. Approved: 7 – 0
4. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To approve a medical leave of absence followed by an unpaid leave of absence for Emily Wright, Morse Street School Teacher, from approximately March 24, 2006 through the end of the school year.
Approved: 7 – 0
5. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To approve a permanent job share for Dana Anderson and Richard Robinson, Freeport High School English Teachers, to begin with the 2006-2007 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
6. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Gleason
It was voted:
To approve a second year unpaid leave of absence (part-time) for Bethany Fortier, Freeport High School Science Teacher, for the 2006-2007 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
7. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To accept the resignation of Kendra Farrell, Freeport High School Art Teacher, with regret. Approved: 7 – 0
8. On a motion made by Mr. Leighton, seconded by Mr. Morang
It was voted:
To Table policy EBAA – Chemical Hazards (first reading). Approved: 7 – 0
9. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Morang
It was voted:
To Table policy JLCD – Administering Medicines to Students (first reading). Approved: 7 – 0
10. On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Mr. Morang
It was voted:
To Table procedure JLCD-R1 - Required Training of Unlicensed Personnel to Administer Medication (first reading). Approved: 7 – 0
11. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Gleason
It was voted:
To Table procedure JLCD-R2 – Procedures for Medication Administration on School Curriculum Based Excursions (first reading). Approved: 7 – 0
12. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Morang
It was voted:
To Table procedure IJNDB-R2 – Procedures for Using Personally Owned Computer Devices in Freeport Public Schools (first reading). Approved: 7 – 0
13A. On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Mr. Gleason
It was voted:
To appoint Jonna Boure to the stipend position of FMS yearbook Advisor for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13B. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To appoint Melissa Aust to the stipend position of 6th Grade PET Coordinator for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13C. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To appoint Willard Dyche to the stipend position of 8th Grade Boys Lacrosse Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13D. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To appoint Nancy Drolet to the stipend position of Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13E. On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Mr. Gleason
It was voted:
To appoint David Watson to the stipend position of Outdoor Track Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13F. On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Mr. Morang
It was voted:
To appoint Kevin Cyr to the stipend position of 8th Grade Baseball Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13G. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Morang
It was voted:
To appoint Joe Cormier to the stipend position of 7th Grade Baseball Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13H. On a motion made by Mr. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Morang
It was voted:
To appoint Peter Tilton to the stipend position of JV Baseball Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13I. On a motion made by Mr. Leighton, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To appoint Peter Tilton to the stipend position of Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13J. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Gleason
It was voted:
To appoint Kevin Forster to the stipend position of 7th Grade Softball Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13K. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To appoint Kimberly Medsker to the stipend position of JV Softball Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13L. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To appoint Eliza Damone to the stipend position of Varsity Softball Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13M. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To appoint Brian Berkemeyer to the stipend position of Girls Varsity Tennis Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
13N. On a motion made by Mr. Morang, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To appoint Jay Harper to the stipend position of Boys Varsity Tennis Coach for the 2005-2006 school year. Approved: 7 – 0
Signing of Bills and Vouchers
Executive Session
On a motion made by Mr. Leighton, seconded by Mr. Morang
It was voted:
To enter into Executive Session at 10:24PM to discuss a labor contract between the Freeport Education Association pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405 (6)(D).
Called out of Executive Session at 10:55PM by the ChairRobles
Action as a Result of Executive Session
None taken
Adjournment
On a motion made by Mr. Leighton, seconded by Mr. Crean
It was voted:
To adjourn at 10:56 P.M. Approved: 7 – 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Elaine M. Tomaszewski
Superintendent of Schools
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