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Minutes to be approved at the 12/10/07 School Committee Meeting:

FREEPORT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FREEPORT, MAINE
MEETING MINUTES
November 26, 2007



6:00P.M. Workshop
A Workshop was held to continue discussions regarding assessment results and plan of action.

7:00P.M. Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Freeport School Committee was held on November 26, 2007 in the Freeport Town Hall Council Chambers. Chair Chris Leighton called the meeting to order at 7:18 P.M.

Roll Call
Present: Sean Crean, John Gleason, Chris Leighton, John Morang, Susan Martling, Beth Parker and Christine Munroe.

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

It was voted:
To approve the minutes of the November 13, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Approved: 7 – 0

Special Report
Mark Tinkham gave an update on the NEASC report. FHS has been reaccredited. Mark reported on highlights of the October 31 letter from NEASC.
Craig Sickels reported on the just concluded fall sports season. Craig requested endorsement by the School Committee of starting a Community Capital Campaign for athletic facilities and improvements.

Communications
1. Peter Murray commented on the importance of the December 1st deadline on consolidation and what will happen.
2. Chris Munroe mentioned Footloose showcased many talented students.
3. Update on Proposal to Consolidate School Districts – Chris Leighton mentioned the November 29, 2007 Community Forum to present the consolidation plan to date followed by a School Committee meeting. John Gleason mentioned the RPC will meet at 7:00PM on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Freeport High School. The RPC will continue to work through the winter. The Education Subcommittee has met to discuss possible melding of the three districts and the value that will have for education including coordination of curriculum, professional development, standards of assessment and evaluation. The goal is to frame some issues and put questions out to hear focused discussion. Chris Leighton also mentioned at the Durham Community meeting held November 20, 2007 the straw vote regarding school choice was 29 (maintain choice) 19 (to give authority to RPC to negotiate school choice). Sean Crean said he came away from meeting feeling residents of Durham are passionate regarding the education for their kids. Beth Parker reported on the Pownal Community Meeting. There were about 40 residents in attendance. They did not take a straw poll; it was for community input and what the next step would be.





Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Tomaszewski reported on the following:
-Capital project for the high school heating system is coming along well.
-Lighting retrofit is nearly complete.
-FMS had a moisture problem in the new section on the first floor. Dennis Ouellette has completed the remediation using all appropriate safeguards and practices.
-Mast Landing School Honors Chorus sang at the Maine Principals Association Fall Conference.
-Kerry Gallivan was a presenter at the Mass CUE Technology Conference on November 15, 2007. The topic was Interactive Digital Signage in the K-12 Environment. Kerry also presented at the Maine ACTEM Conference and will present at the Christa McCaliffe Technology and Education Conference in Nashua, NH


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

It was voted:
To appoint representatives to committees.

Approved: 7 – 0

New Business

Signing of Bills and Vouchers

Adjournment
On a motion made by Mr. Crean, seconded by Ms. Parker

It was voted:
To adjourn at 8:55 P.M. Approved: 7 – 0



Respectfully Submitted,




Elaine M. Tomaszewski
Superintendent of Schools