CHEBEAGUE ISLAND SCHOOL
COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 6:00
P.M.
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND SCHOOL
GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR 2007-2008
Committee Present: Carol
White, Chair, Jen Belesca (6:12), Beverly Johnson, Ken Pelton, and
Jerry
Wiles (6:05).
Administration: Alton L.
Hadley, III, Superintendent/Principal
Staff:
Guest: Herb Maine, Selectman
1.
Call to Order
Ken
Pelton, acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM
2.
Flag Salute
Pelton
led the Committee and others present in the salute to the flag.
3. Approval of
Agenda (A)
Motion
to accept the agenda with the addition of a presentation by Herb Maine,
Selectman.
Moved-
White, seconded- Johnson Approved
3-0-0
4. Approval of
Minutes- November 6, 2007 (A)
Motion
to approve the minutes of the meeting held on November 6, 2007.
Moved
Johnson, seconded- White Approved 4-0-0
5. Correspondence (I)
Hadley
reported a letter from the Maine Small Schoolıs Coalition requesting support to
oppose consolidation. The
Committee acknowledged receipt of the letter but choose not to support
financially.
Hadley
also reported that he had received correspondence from NEUME the firm that has
been providing water-testing services for the last six months. Since White is now certified as a small
water system operator and can provide those services, Hadley will notify NEUME
that the Department will not be extending the contract.
6. Public Comment
Committee
members indicated that they had been asked why CIS is not included on school
closings. Hadley will work to
include in the future.
7. Reports (I)(D)
·
School Board Chair
White
stated that she was interested in pursuing an Energy audit for the VIS. Hadley will seek more information.
·
Superintendent/Principal/SPED
Director
Hadley
distributed the Teacher monthly reports on ³what is happening in the classrooms
at CIS².
8. Old Business (I)(D)(A)
a. Policy ACAA, ADC, ADC-R, ADF,
and AD
Motion
to approve Policy ACAA- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students
Moved-
White, seconded- Johnson Approved 5-0-0
Motion
to approve Policy ADC Tobacco Use and Possession
Moved-
White, seconded- Pelton Approved 5-0-0
Motion
to approve Policy ADC-R Tobacco
Use and Possession Administrative Procedure
Moved-
Johnson, seconded- White Approved 5-0-0
b. Continue Goal Setting
This
item and the remaining two Policies were tabled until the next meeting.
9. New Business (I)(D)(A)
a.
Warrant #8
The
Committee members reviewed and signed the Warrant #8
b.
November Financial
Report
Hadley
distributed the Financial Report for November and reported that the Budget
continues to be in good shape and on target. He will continue to monitor the cost of energy supplies.
Motion
to approve the Warrant and Financial Report as distributed
Moved-
Johnson, seconded- Johnson Approved 5-0-0
c. Herb Maine
Maine
stated that he was in attendance to request a member of the School
Committee
to meet with the Town Administrator to establish a protocol for
the
budget process. He also asked that
the Superintendent be included in
the
process. He distributed a graphic
explaining the process.
Following
a discussion of duties, meeting schedule and expectations, Ken
Pelton and
Beverly Johnson volunteered to participate as representatives of
the
Committee.
10. Other Business
·
Hadley reported that he
had received two fuel oil bids and that they appear to be close to the same
number. He asked the Committee to
allow him to meet with the Town Administrator after they had opened their
bids. Perhaps the Town and the
school could combine forces.
Motion
to have Hadley meet with the Town Administrator prior to resolving the oil bids
Moved-
White, seconded- Johnson Approved 4-0-1
(Belesca)
·
Hadley asked for a
volunteer to serve as the School Departmentıs representative on the
Comprehensive Planning Committee (Planning Board). White indicated that she would represent the committee but
would involve others as needed.
·
Johnson brought up the
issue of transitioning from Gr. 5 to the Greely MS. It will be discussed at the December 18th
Committee meeting. Johnson will
invite students to attend to provide feedback to the Committee.
·
Pelton expressed how
well the Open House was organized, especially Pre-K. White will send a letter on behalf of the Committee
expressing thanks to the Staff for an event done well.
·
Belesca reported the
Tree lighting/Kids recognition by the CPA would be on December 15th
at 4:00 PM.
·
The Holiday Concert will
be held at the Hall at 7:00 PM
11. Adjourn