School Board

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School Committee Members

George O’Bar
154 Main Street
Limestone, ME 04750
325-4788
gobariii@yahoo.com

Michelle Albert
13 Leighton Avenue
Limestone, ME 04750
325-4836
mmalbert@yahoo.com

 

 

Minutes from the Latest School Board Meeting

A REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING WAS HELD ON MAY 11, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM AT THE LIMESTONE COMMUNITY SCHOOL.  THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS WERE IN ATTENDANCE:  CHAIRMAN GEORGE OBAR, MICHELLE ALBERT, LESLIE PELLETIER, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FRANKLIN MCELWAIN AND STUDENT REP. SAM PORTERA.  ABSENT FROM THE MEETING WAS JAMIE CALDWELL AND JAMES PELKEY.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman George Obar.

Announcements

  1. The next school committee meeting will be on June 8, 2009.
  2. Brent O’Neal, Cindy Campbell and Leona Michaud will share the 8th grade class advisor position.
  3. Mr. McElwain has approved the following individuals as volunteer coaches for the spring sports season.  Kristie Pelkey for middle level girls softball, Ernie Smith as high school boys baseball, Emily O’Neal as high school girls softball, Brent O’Neal as high school girls softball and Glenn Michaud as high school girls softball.
  4. Jon Hamilton will be the boys varsity basketball coach.

Student Rep Report:

  1. Congratulations to new RSU board members.

  2. G&T classes ended today.

  3. On June 5th there will be a charity dinner at 6:00 p.m.

  4. Senior Servant day is today, May 11th.

Approval of Minutes:

MICHELLE ALBERT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2009.  SECONDED BY LESLIE PELLETIER. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY

Long-term Strategic Master Planning:

Mike McCormick presented the final Long-Term Strategic Master Plan.

Nomination of Probationary and Continuing Contract Teachers:

MICHELLE ALBERT MOVED TO NOMINATE CYNTHIA CAMPBELL FOR A SECOND PROBATIONARY CONTRACT AND KATIE BERRY, KARA HAMILTON AND JESSICA ROPER  FOR A CONTINUING CONTRACT.   SECONDED BY LESLIE PELLETIER. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

Discussion on 9-12 Laptop Initiative:

The consensus of the school committee was to recommend that we not join the state’s 1:1 laptop initiative.

Superintendent’s Report:

1.  Quarterly Financial Review
2   School Regionalization
3.  Energy Performance Contract
4.  Transportation/Custodial Proposal

Principal’s Report:

  1. The 21st Century after school program’s final day of this school year is May 21st.  The after school staff has done a wonderful job creating and tailoring this new program to the needs of our students.
  2. Northern Maine Community College will be hosting their annual college fair on Tuesday, May 12th.  Our high school juniors will attend.
  3. The spring round of the NWEA testing began Monday, May 4th.  The assessment window will be open during the first three weeks of the month.  The data generated will be used to better meet the academic needs of our students in math, reading, and language usage.
  4. The kindergarten class took a field trip to the alpaca farms on May 6th.  The students were given a guided tour, discussed the life of an alpaca, and were able to touch their wool.
  5. The fourth quarter progress reporting period is upon us.  On May 15th the elementary and middle level progress reports will be sent home and on May 22nd the high school progress reports will be sent home.
  6. DI fundraising has been ongoing as our teams prepare for their May 19th  departure.  As part of the fundraising process on Friday, May 8th, Mr. Caron was duct taped to the wall in the gym.  Quite a few laughs were had as students took turns adding a yard of tape to secure the principal in place.
  7. The high school academic awards ceremony will be held on May 29th during  6th and 7th period.
  8. The senior prom will be held at the Limestone Country Club on May 30th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.

Other Matters:

  1. Walt Elliott asked the school committee to consider the purchase of a lawnmower. Mr. McElwain agreed to meet with Mr. Elliot to discuss.

Sign and Approve Warrants:

LESLIE PELLETIER MOVED TO SIGN THE WARRANTS. SECONDED BY MICHELLE ALBERT.  VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.     

Adjournment:

LESLIE PELLETIER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  SECONDED BY MICHELLE ALBERT.   VOTED UNANIMOUSLY AT 8:20 P.M.                                                

 


Last updated May 13, 2009
Cindy Campbell