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FIVE TOWN CSD BOARD MEETING DATE: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Camden Hills Regional High School Chorus Room Rockport, Maine AGENDA School Board Norms Make decisions that are in the best interest of students, with fiscal responsibility in mind Start and end on time Stay focused on goals and don’t take on too much Be reflective and collaborative, using comprehensive and written information that is received in a timely manner Create an environment that allows administrators to do their jobs effectively Maintain humor and have fun When we leave a meeting, know the next step and who is doing it Be prepared and take responsibility for expressing opinions during discussions No surprises to catch individuals off guard or unprepared. Model life-long learning Speak frankly, but support decisions once they are made Call to Order. 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Adjustments to the Agenda (if necessary) 3. Public Comment 4. Recognition 5. Notification of Resignations Amanda Glenn, Title I/ELL Teacher 6. Action Items (Executive Session Possible for Nominations) Minutes Accept the minutes of the regular board meeting on April 8, 2015 and special board meeting on April 13, 2015. Nominations 7.

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FIVE TOWN CSD BOARD MEETING

DATE: Wednesday, May 6, 2015TIME: 7:00 PM

LOCATION:Camden Hills Regional High SchoolChorus RoomRockport, Maine

AGENDA

School Board Norms

Make decisions that are in the best interest of students, with fiscal responsibility in mindStart and end on timeStay focused on goals and don’t take on too muchBe reflective and collaborative, using comprehensive and written information that is received in a timelymannerCreate an environment that allows administrators to do their jobs effectivelyMaintain humor and have funWhen we leave a meeting, know the next step and who is doing itBe prepared and take responsibility for expressing opinions during discussionsNo surprises to catch individuals off guard or unprepared.Model life-long learningSpeak frankly, but support decisions once they are made

Call to Order.1.

Pledge of Allegiance.2.

Adjustments to the Agenda (if necessary)3.

Public Comment4.

Recognition 5.

Notification of ResignationsAmanda Glenn, Title I/ELL Teacher

6.

Action Items (Executive Session Possible for Nominations)MinutesAccept the minutes of the regular board meeting on April 8, 2015 and special board meetingon April 13, 2015.

Nominations

7.

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Melissa Howard, Social Studies Teacher, B,0Tom Gray 3/5 Gifted & Talented Teacher, 2/5 Social Studies Teacher (Transfer)Megan Bendson, Social Studies Teacher, M/NBC,8Crystal Robinson, 1/2 time French, BLora Hanley, 1/2 time Math Teacher, B,4

2ND YR PROBATIONARY CONTRACTSJohanna BillingtonHeather CorsonThad Feeney 3RD YR PROBATIONARY CONTRACTSJane BabikDavid CooperLisa DelfinoPatti ForsterKimberly Scantlebury CONTINUING CONTRACTSHelen Scipione

15-16 StipendsArt  Club Carolyn  BrownAsst  Musical  Director/Producer Doreen  DukeBand Nancy  RoweChorus Kim  MurphyClass  Advisor  -­‐  Grade  11 Meredith  MesserClass  Advisor  -­‐  Grade  12 Jill  Cote/Jon  KerrDirector  -­‐  Musical Kim  MurphyGraduaEon  Coordinator Todd  WilliamsJazz  Band Nancy  RoweJunior-­‐Senior  Prom  Coordinator Amy  CleveJeMath  Coach  Assistant Karen  OrhonMath  Team Bill  O'BrienPALS Jill  CotePEERS Suzanne  SouthworthPep  Band  -­‐  Co Nancy  Rowe/Craig  OuelleJeStudent  Council Jennifer  MunsonTechnical  Club  Advisors  -­‐  Co Rick  Ash/Tom  HeathTechnical  Director  -­‐  Musical Rick  AshWindplanners Margo  MurphyWindsong Carolyn  Brown

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Yearbook John  FitzgeraldAuditorium  Manager  -­‐  Co Rick  Ash/Jane  SelfCerEficaEon  Chair Lisa  DamianStudent Council Advisor Jennifer  MunsonNHS Co-Advisors Tom  Gray  and  Sara  Cole

Set Date for July Reorganization Board Meeting8.

Request that the Board grant the Superintendent the temporary authority to issue contracts forteachers and coaches who are hired during the summer

9.

Vote to Authorize Amendments to M.S.M.A. Unemployment Compensation Declaration of Trust10.

MSMA Dental Trust Document Changes11.

School Board Chair's Report12.

Superintendent's Report - Elaine Nutter13.

Principal's Report - Nick Ithomitis14.

Administrative Reports15.

Committee & Board ReportsMCST (Region 8) Board - Met 4/29Drop Out Prevention - Met 4/16Educator Effectiveness - Will meet 5/11Curriculum - Will meet 5/21Finance - Will meet 5/6Public Information - Will meet 5/26Personnel - Will meet 5/18Adult & Community Ed - Have not metFacilities - Have not metCTE Advisory - Have not metPolicy - Have not metTransportation - Have not metZenith Advisory - Have not metFive Town Advisory - Have not metStipend - Have not metIntecultural - Have not met

16.

Communications 17.

Future Agenda Items18.

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Executive Session to discuss teacher negotiations – M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D)19.

Executive Session to discuss food service and custodian negotiations - M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D)20.

Adjournment21.

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FIVE TOWN CSD BOARD MEETING

DATE: Wednesday, April 8, 2015TIME: 7:00 PM

LOCATION:Camden Hills Regional High SchoolChorus RoomRockport, Maine

MINUTES

School Board Norms

Make decisions that are in the best interest of students, with fiscal responsibility in mindStart and end on timeStay focused on goals and don’t take on too muchBe reflective and collaborative, using comprehensive and written information that is received in a timelymannerCreate an environment that allows administrators to do their jobs effectivelyMaintain humor and have funWhen we leave a meeting, know the next step and who is doing itBe prepared and take responsibility for expressing opinions during discussionsNo surprises to catch individuals off guard or unprepared.Model life-long learningSpeak frankly, but support decisions once they are made

Board PresentGretchen Richards, chairMarcia Dietrich, vice chairJohn LewisKristin CollinsTori ManziMatt DaileyKate BracherJim McBrianKelly GouldAidan Acosta, Student Rep.Eva Ritchie, Student Rep.Caleb Love-Webb, Student Rep.

Board AbsentJohn BursteinFaith Vautour

Also Present

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Dr. Nick Ithomitis, PrincipalPiet Lammert, Asst. PrincipalGraham Bode, Asst. PrincipalAmy FerlautoNancy RoweIris EichenlaubBob CalderwoodAlex ArmentroutVarious Students

Call to Order.The meeting was called to order at 7 PM, by Gretchen Richards, chair.

1.

Pledge of Allegiance.Gretchen asked that everyone stand for the pledge of allegiance.

2.

Adjustments to the Agenda (if necessary)None noted.

3.

Public CommentNone noted.

4.

Recognition Dr. Ithomitis recognized the top 10% of the class of 2015, listed below alphabetically:

Abaldo, Catherine Arau, Victoria ValedictorianBlohm, Eric Buck, Macy O. Carter, Helen M. Chamberlin, Joseph Thatcher SalutatorianCloyd, Emma Dobbins, Alexandra Dowd, Margaret V. Garske, Jared Helmholz, Carolin Laurita, Theodore Moody, Katelin Gene Pohlman, Austin Throne, Adam P.

Nancy Rowe, Music Teacher, recognized as Music Educator of the Year

He also recognized the following student accomplishments:

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Joseph Chamberlin selected as a Finalist for the United States Presidential Scholar Program andwas named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Emma Cloyd selected as a First Runner Up in State Prudential Spirit Community Service AwardCompetition

Teddy Laurita, Vivian Priestly and Adie McGrath-Sheehan granted Scholarships by theCamden Rotary to the 2015 Camden Conference

Yanmei McElhaney selected to display one of her photos at the Portland Museum of Art’sAnnual Youth Art Month Exhibition

Austin Pohlman selected as a recipient of ME Red Sox Service Scholarship Program

Notification of ResignationsBarbara Larson, Part time French TeacherJudy Gove, Special Services Director

Elaine Nutter, Superintendent, reported that she had received resignations for Barbara Larson andJudy Gove.

Action ItemsMinutesAccept the minutes of the regular board meeting on March 4, 2015 and the special boardmeetings on March 10, 2015 and March 18, 2015.

Upon motion by John Lewis and second by Kelly Gould, the board approved theminutes as presented. Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

NominationsStipends 2015-2016Art  Club Carolyn  BrownAsst  Musical  Director/Producer Doreen  DukeBand Nancy  RoweChorus Kim  MurphyClass  Advisor  -­‐  Grade  11 Meredith  MesserClass  Advisor  -­‐  Grade  12 Jill  Cote/Jon  KerrDirector  -­‐  Musical Kim  MurphyGraduaEon  Coordinator Todd  WilliamsJazz  Band Nancy  RoweJunior-­‐Senior  Prom  Coordinator Amy  CleveJeMath  Coach  Assistant Karen  Orhon

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Math  Team Bill  O'BrienPALS Jill  CotePEERS Suzanne  SouthworthPep  Band  -­‐  Co Nancy  Rowe/Craig  OuelleJeStudent  Council Jennifer  MunsonTechnical  Club  Advisors  -­‐  Co Rick  Ash/Tom  HeathTechnical  Director  -­‐  Musical Rick  AshWindplanners Margo  MurphyWindsong Carolyn  BrownYearbook John  FitzgeraldAuditorium  Manager  -­‐  Co Rick  Ash/Jane  SelfCerEficaEon  Chair Lisa  DamianDept  Head-­‐Applied  Academics Chris  Walker-­‐SpencerDept  Head  -­‐  English Jennifer  MunsonDept  Head  -­‐  Health,  PE,  Ath Jeff  HartDept  Head  -­‐  Science Lisa  DamianDept  Head  -­‐  Social  Studies Tom  GrayDept  Head  -­‐  Special  EducaEon Lisa  DelfinoDept  Head  -­‐  School  Counseling David  CooperDept  Head  -­‐  Visual  &  Perf  Art Nancy  RoweDept  Head  -­‐  World  Languages Jill  CoteDept  Head  -­‐  Zenith Helen  ScipioneStudent Council Advisor Jennifer  MunsonNHS Co-Advisors Tom  Gray  and  Sara  Cole

Upon motion by Tori Manzi and second by John Lewis the board moved to postponethe 15-16 stipends nominations until next month.Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

14-15 StipendJV Softball Karl Enroth 38 pts + 10% $2,864.55

Upon motion by Tori Manzi and second by John Lewis, the board approved the abovestipend as presented for 14-15. Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

Nancy Rowe - 2015 Mid-West Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago IllinoisNancy Rowe reported to the board about the clinic she attended and thanked the board for thefunds they provided to her for this opportunity.

7.

Amy Ferlauto - Unpaid Leave RequestGretchen reported that there was a letter in board folders from Amy Ferlauto requesting an unpaidleave.

8.

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Upon motion by Marcia Dietrich and second by John Lewis, the board approved the aboverequest as presented.Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

Consideration and Approval of the 2015-2016 Proposed BudgetCathy Murphy, Business Manager, reported on the 15-16 proposed budget that was included inboard folders. She noted that there were some proposed changes that were in bold. Discussionensued. The proposed budget is an increase of $285,000, which equals a 2.13% increase totaxpayers.

Upon motion by Jim McBrian and second by Kristin Collins, the board approved theproposed 15-16 budget as presented.Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

Cathy Murphy also noted that the Adult Ed budget was presented last month and there were somechanges resulting in an increase to taxpayers of approximately $2,000.

Upon motion by Tori Manzi and second by Kristin Collins, the board approved the AdultEd. budget as presented.Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

Cathy Murphy also requested approval of transferring $50,000 to the capital reserve fund.

Upon motion by Tori Manzi and second by Kristin Collins, the board approved the transferof these funds as presented.Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

9.

Possible Approval of Calendar for 15-16Maria Libby reported that a copy of the calendar was included in board folders.

Upon motion by Tori Manzi and second by John Lewis, the board approved the calendar aspresented.Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

10.

Title Funds DiscussionMaria referenced a sheet had included in board folders regarding Title One Money. She reportedthat we are currently weaning the CSD off Title I money due to the many strings attached to thesefunds and having the designation of a Focus or Monitor School. We are typically allotted $75,000- $80,000 per year. After much deliberation, 2 options regarding dropping Title I funding at thehigh school are being presented for board consideration.

Option 1: Do not accept any money, resulting in a loss of revenue of $75,000-$80,000.

Option 2: Consolidate our application with MSAD #28, since the Asistant Superintendent ifresponsible for both districts' funds and applications. This would mean that all Title money (I,II,VI) could be shared between the 2 districts. We would use the $75,000-$80,000 of CSD Title I

11.

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allocations at CRES for a Math Title One program, and we would be able to use somewherearound $15K of Title II and VI for the CSD for professional development.

Discussion ensued.

Upon motion by Jim McBrian and second by John Lewis, the board moved to go withOption 2 to consolidate the application with MSAD #28 and agree to allow MSAD #28 to usethe Title I allocation, and in exchange, MSAD #28 would share funds with the CSD fromTitle II and VI for professional development. Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

Technology Professional Development PresentationIris Eichenlaub, Technology Integrator at the high school gave a presentation on the technologyprofessional development offerings.

12.

School Board Chair's ReportNone noted.

13.

Superintendent's Report - Elaine NutterElaine's report was included in the board folders.

14.

Principal's Report - Nick IthomitisIncluded in board folders.

15.

Administrative ReportsAthletic Director's report was included in the electronic pac.

16.

Committee & Board ReportsMCST (Region 8) Board - Met 3/25.Tori reported that they had met and they will be voting on MCST budget in May. They alsospoke about the Concept and Design Committee that will be meeting soon and both Tori andKristin Collins are on this committee. Educator Effectiveness - Met 3/17.Maria reported that we are getting closer to the time when we will submit our plan.Curriculum - Met 3/19Textbook ApprovalsImagina: Español sin barreras, 3rd Edition / VISTA Higher LearningEspañol Santillana 1 and 2

Upon motion by Matt Dailey and second by John Lewis, the board approved the abovetextbooks as presented. Vote: 9-0 Student Vote: 3-0

FinanceMet 3/11 and will meet 4/8.John Lewis reported that we are right where we need to be for this year.Public Information

17.

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Met 3/17 and will meet 4/28.Minutes are in the board pac.InternationalMet 4/3 and discussed the upcoming trip offerings and student interest.Drop Out PreventionMet 03/12/15 and discussed the dropout prevention draft plan. PersonnelWill meet in April.Adult & Community Ed Have not met.FacilitiesHave not met.CTE AdvisoryHave not met.PolicyHave not met.TransportationHave not met.Zenith AdvisoryHave not met.Five Town AdvisoryHave not met.StipendHave not met.

Communications Matt Dailey asked the board if we would be interested in buying a used TV recording system fromthe Town of Rockport? It was decided to have someone in technology go and take a look at theequipment.

18.

Future Agenda ItemsNone noted.

Upon motion by Gretchen Richards and second by John Lewis the board voted to adjourn at8:38 PM.

Board members began signing warrants.

19.

Executive Session to discuss teacher negotiations – M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D)Upon motion by John Lewis and second by Tori Manzi the board entered into executivesession.In: 8:55 PMOut: 9:08 PM

No action taken.

20.

Executive Session to discuss negotiations with the Megunticook Bus Drivers/Custodians21.

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Association - M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D)Upon motion by Tori Manzi and second by John Lewis, the board entered into executivesession.

In: 9:08 PMOut: 9:21 PM

No action taken.

AdjournmentThe meeting adjourned at 9:21 PM.

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FIVE TOWN CSD SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

DATE: April 13, 2015TIME: 7:00 PM

LOCATION: Bus BarnCamden, Maine

Minutes

PresentKelly GouldKristin CollinsMatt DaileyTori ManziJim McBrianJohn LewisMarcia DietrichGretchen Richards

Also PresentMaria Libby, Assistant Superintendent

AbsentKate BracherJohn BursteinFaith Vautour

Call to Order.The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM.

1.

Adjustments to the AgendaAdd an additional Executive Session to discuss personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A)

2.

Executive Session to discuss personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A)

Upon motion by Tori Manzi and second by John Lewis the board voted to enter into executivesession. In: 7:03 PMOut: 7:13 PM

Upon motion by John Lewis and second by Tori Manzi, the board authorized the current AssistantSuperintendent to offer 2015-16 assistant superintendent position to a candidate.Vote: 8-0

3.

Executive Session to discuss personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A)4.

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Upon motion by Gretchen Richards and second by Tori Manzi the board entered into executivesession.

In: 7:16Out: 7:23

No action taken.

AdjournmentThe meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.

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REGION 8 COOPERATIVE BOARD MEETING March 25, 2015

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Region 8 Cooperative Board was held on March 25, 2015. Those in attendance were: CSD John Lewis, Tori Manzi, Bill Hibbard (69.62/ea) Islesboro Bill Boardman (11.94) RSU 13 George Emery, Bill Pearce, Joanne Richards, Kim Appleby (73.19/ea) SAD 40 Guy Bourrie, Erik Amundsen, Bob Williams, Dana Dow (77.89/ea) SAD 7 Jerry White ( 7.49) SAD 8 (24.58) Beth Fisher, Director; Sherry Moody, Business Mgr; Bobby Deetjen, Assistant Director/Student Services Coord.; Danny Jackson, Chair/RSU 40; Suzanne Hall, Curriculum Coord; Rich Barratt, Instructor Absent – Renee Jones, Nancy Jeffers, John French Chair Guy Bourrie opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Total weighted votes: 832.61 PUBLIC COMMENT – None ADJUSTMENTS – Add a report on Many Flags under C. Committee Reports APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION by Boardman, seconded by Richards, to approve the minutes of the February 25th, 2015 regular meeting. Motion approved unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61 MOTION by Richards, seconded by White, to approve the minutes of the March 2nd, 2015 special board meeting. Motion approved unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61

BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS – REVIEW OF MEMO FROM DRUMMOND WOODSUM Guy explained he requested the explanation of the budget process from Drummond Woodsum. Tori asked that the budget process method be evaluated by the board. One of her issues is that there is no way to change the amount in the CTE budget. Guy advised that this could be on a future agenda. Jerry asked if this question could be sent out to committee. Kim suggested the Finance Committee look into the details and report back to the board on the various costs for changing the method. John Lewis felt that there is an issue of representation. Guy will add the budget method discussion to the next agenda. Beth advised that the costs for doing a referendum in nineteen towns could be cost prohibitive. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN REVIEW AND TRAINING Sherry reviewed the Emergency Management Plan with the board. The board is required to review this plan annually. Also, the board must be trained on the evacuation protocols per OSHA rules.

MOTION by Appleby, seconded by Richards, to approve the Emergency Action Plan Motion passed unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61

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AD HOC CONCEPT AND DESIGN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND CHARGE Guy reviewed the charge from the last board meeting. He advised the following people have volunteered to be on the Concept and Design Committee: Joanne Richards, George Emery, Kim Appleby, Tori Manzi, Robert Williams, Jerry White, William Boardman, Marianne Doyle, Richard Barratt, Kristin Collins, Elizabeth Fisher (ex officio), Guy Bourrie (ex officio). The committee’s charge follows:

1. Center versus region question will be discussed 2. Debate and recommend to the Board the future process to follow as outlined by the Lavallee

Brensinger report

MOTION by Appleby, seconded by Pearce, to accept the list of committee members as presented

Motion passed unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61

Guy asked that the committee meet after the board meeting to set a date for the first meeting and notify Sherry. The committee will choose a chair and create a timeline at their first meeting. AD HOC LEPG COMMITTEE Joanne advised the committee has created a draft document that needs to be approved by the board and she shall then forward to the state. The state will review and possibly tweak the document. Jerry advised the board can approve this draft document and ultimately this may become the model at the state level for CTE schools as no other school has submitted one as of yet. The deadline for submission to the state is end of May. This document is based on the Marzano model and the rubric saftisfies the law. The language in the document had to be altered to address CTE.

MOTION by Lewis, seconded by White, to approve the draft LEPG plan and forward to the state Motion passed unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FINANCE Warrants and Budget

The Finance Committee reviewed the payroll and accounts payable warrants and signed for March. Jerry handed out and reviewed the 2/28/15 financial report. He advised that due to some overages in the substitute lines, there will be a reduction in spending over the next few months. Jerry also reported that the committee recommends transferring $20,000 from the Adult Ed undesignated funds to the Adult Ed Equipment Reserve fund.

MOTION by White, seconded by Richards, to transfer the $20,000 from undesignated funds to adult ed equipment reserve Motion approved unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61 MOTION by White, seconded by Richards, to accept and approve the warrant and budget reports for March, 2015 Motion approved unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The committee met and reviewed the CDL Instructor job description revisions.

MOTION by Richards, seconded by White, to approve the CDL Instructor revised job description

Motion approved unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61

MANY FLAGS UPDATE Kim reported that the board met two times during February and March. She is reporting on the sustainability of the organization. In the past year, the participating districts have re-focused their attentions and funding for Many Flags has dwindled. Funding from the JT Gorman Foundation can cover expenses through August, 2015. No private donors have come forward with donations to Many Flags. The April board meeting will include a serious discussion on the future of Many Flags. A plan will be developed based on what the board decides. Erik asked if there are other reasons the momentum has been lost. Kim thought the turnover in Superintendents and leadership in the districts has changed the participation and commitment to Many Flags. Erik felt the board’s focus has shifted from the local schools to a more social aspect. Kim will take these thoughts back to the Many Flags board.

CHAIR UPDATE Guy has been trying to understand the budget process and to clarify the process for the board. He hopes the board now understands the process. The RSU 40 board has voted to not send a second cohort to the Bridge Program. Tori asked about RSU 13 sending a cohort for next year. Beth advised the planning year for RSU 13 will be next year with a cohort the following year. Tori advised the CSD will also send a cohort that same year. DIRECTOR UPDATE The Adult Ed CDL Instructor has resigned and the position is being advertised. The Vinalhaven instructor postion is also being advertised as the current instructor is retiring. The Culinary program is undergoing a three year review with the American Culinary Federation. The final report will be issued in coming days. An informal report by the reviewers lauded the number of dual enrollment opportunies for our students. One suggestion is that all the students get uniforms. Beth testified before the Education Committee on the STEM Council. She is also presenting to the Maine Assocation of Career and Technical Education (MACTE) on the STEM report. Beth advised that the Comprehensive School Review (similar to NEASC) for MCST, through the DOE, will be occurring next year. Two DOE staff will be coming to MCST on May 15th. She is inviting the chairs of the Personnel, Curriculum, and Facilities Committees to attend the meeting. Tentatively, next January the team will be conducting the school review. After this next review, MCST will be on a six year review cycle. Some of our teachers have participated in school reviews at other CTE schools in Maine. Bill Pearce asked about Oceanside holding school on Saturdays and if this affects MCST. Beth advised that RSU 13 is the only school attending on Saturdays and MCST is not holding school on those dates. Jerry advised that he felt the Chair should be given authority to approve family sick leave for a staff member if necessary.

MOTION by White, seconded by Lewis, that board authority be given to the Board Chair to approve additional sick time as necessary up to the April board meeting

Motion approved with one abstention (Bourrie) Total weighted votes: 754.72 Bobby reported that 10 students received medals at the state Skills USA competition in Bangor. Eight of our students will attend the national competition in June. One of the Skills USA advisors (Kristy Hastings) was named Advisor of the Year. Marine Tech students competed in the marine competition last Saturday in Portland. Jerry commended the students who participated in the various competitions and would like a letter of commendation be sent to the students and signed by all board members.

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MOTION by White, seconded by Richards, for the Director to draft a letter to the Marine Tech students and Skills USA students to be signed by all board members

Motion approved unanimously Total weighted votes: 832.61 ADJOURNMENT Guy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM. Next Board Meeting: April 29, 2015 Beth Fisher, Board Secretary

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MID-COAST SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 2015 - 2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015 2016

JANUARY S M T W T F S H 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 H 19 20 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19+0

OCTOBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 H 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19+2

MARCH S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22+1

NOVEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 H 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 H H 28 29 30 17+1

APRIL S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 H 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 27 28 29 30 16+0

SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 -- 5 6 H 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 20+0

FEBRUARY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 H 16 17 18 19 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 16+0

DECEMBER S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 H 26 27 28 29 30 31 16+0

MAY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 H 31 21+0

AUGUST S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0+ 2

JUNE S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9+2

DAYS OF NOTE 8/28 & 31 Opening In-service – All staff 9/1 First Day of School 9/7 Labor Day Holiday 10/8 In-service Day 10/9 In-service Day 10/12 Columbus Day Holiday 10/15 Open House 11/5 PAC Meetings 11/6 End of Quarter 1 11/11 Veterans Day Holiday 11/25 Comp Day for Conferences 11/26 Thanksgiving Day Holiday 11/27 Day after Thanksgiving 12/23 - 1/1 School Vacation 12/25 Christmas Day Holiday 1/1 New Year’s Day Holiday 1/13 Skills Competition 1/18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday 1/22 End of Quarter 2 2/15 - 2/19 School Vacation 2/15 Presidents’ Day Holiday 3/4 Skills USA State Competition 3/4 In-service Day – Skills Competition 3/23 ½ Student Day / ½ In-service Day 4/1 End of Quarter 3 4/18 - 4/22 School Vacation 4/18 Patriots’ Day Holiday 4/28 PAC Meetings 5/5 NTHS Induction Ceremony 5/30 Memorial Day Holiday 6/20 Last Student Day of School 6/22 Last Staff Day of School

CALENDAR KEY H Holiday, no school -- No teachers or students -- Teacher work day/no students __ End of marking period

Calendar provides:

175 student days * 183 teacher days 5 snow days

JULY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 H 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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DROPOUT  PREVENTION  MEETING  MINUTES  March  12.  2015  

4:00-­‐4:45  rm  245B  CHRHS    

   

PRESENT:  Graham  Bode  Kristin  Collins  Helen  Scipione    MINUTES      1.   Call  to  Order  The  meeting  was  called  to  order  at  4  PM.        2.   Adjustments  to  the  Agenda  None  noted.      3.   Review  DRAFT  Dropout  Prevention  Plan    We  discussed  the  low  attendance  at  the  meeting  and  we  realize  that  due  to  the  missed  days  from  snowstorms,  everyone  is  rescheduling  missed  meetings  and  we  understand  the  difficulties  associated  with  that.      We  also  reviewed  the  DRAFT  Plan.    Helen  had  been  using  research  from  the  University  of  Maine/  Students  at  Risk  from  2016.    However,  Helen  did  a  literature  review  and  found  a  more  recent  study  which  exemplifies  our  “at  risk”  population”.      Kristin  suggested  we  do  a  survey  of  students  regarding  what  is  important  to  them.  We  briefly  discussed  it  and  we  will  have  further  discussion  at  our  next  meeting.    She  also  suggested  training  with  regards  to  social  networking  and  cyber  bullying.      Helen  sent  the  Dropout  Prevention  Plan  (DRAFT).  Please  review  the  document  and  come  to  the  next  meeting  with  your  feedback.      4.   Set  Meeting  Dates  for  April  and  May    MEETINGS  SCHEDULED  FOR  THE  END  OF  THE  YEAR:  Thursday,  April  16,  2015  4:00  rm  245B  @  CHRHS  Thursday,  May  14,  2015  4:00  rm  245B  @  CHRHS    5.   Adjourn  The  meeting  adjourned  at  4:45  PM.      

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DROPOUT  PREVENTION  MEETING  MINUTES  Thursday,  April  16.  2015  4:00  PM  in  245B  CHRHS  

   

   

MINUTES        

Present:    Elaine  Nutter,  Kristin  Collins,  Tim  Dresser,  Piet  Lammert,  Helen  Scipione    1.   Call  to  Order  The  meeting  was  called  to  order  at  4  PM.        2.   Adjustments  to  the  Agenda  None  noted.        3.   Review  DRAFT  Dropout  Prevention  Plan  The  committee  reviewed  the  Draft  Five  Town  CSD  Dropout  Prevention  Plan  and  made  suggestion  for  the  final  draft,  which  will  be  sent  to  the  committee  members  for  review.    Our  next  meeting  is  Thursday,  May  14,  2015  at  4  PM  at  CHRHS.    The  agenda  will  be  to  approve  the  Dropout  Prevention  Plan  and  to  then  present  it  to  the  school  board.          4.   Adjourn  The  meeting  adjourned  at  5  PM.                        

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7 Lions Lane Elaine Nutter, Superintendent Camden, Maine 04843 Maria Libby, Assistant Superintendent (207) 236-3358 • FAX (207) 236-7810

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Five Town CSD

Finance Committee Minutes 4-8-15

Present

John Lewis, Finance Chair Jim McBrian Kelly Gould Kristin Collins

Lynda Chilton Kate Bracher Tori Manzi Marcia Dietrich Gretchen Richards

Also Present

Maria Libby, Assistant Superintendent Cathy Murphy, Business Manager Nick Ithomitis, Principal CHRHS Graham Bode, Asst. Principal CHRHS

Piet Lammert, Asst. Principal CHRHS Bob Calderwood, MBDCFS Rep

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM.

Administration presented a list of further reductions/changes to the requested budget. Actual health insurance premiums will increase 3.5% for 2015-2016. All three Union Contracts for wages/benefits are currently under negotiations and a 2-3% increase has been budgeted for payroll increases. The finance committee reviewed first level changes and approved all by “straw poll vote”. The finance committee agreed to send a budget to the School Board for approval which results in a 2.13% ($216,079) increase to the taxpayer, a 2.43% ($285,597) increase to the budget, a total assessment to taxpayers of $10,370,292 and a total expense budget of $12,060,715. The budget to actual was reviewed for March. The budget should have 23% remaining and currently there is 21.70% remaining. Administration reported that the variance was due to timing issues – we have paid the entire debt service for the year and are also one payment ahead for Mid Coast School of Technology. Budget documents can be found at www.fivetowns.net. The meeting adjourned at 6:25.PM.