Castine School Committee Meeting Agendas
Regular meetings are the first Wednesday of each month
7:00 PM
Adams School
27 School Street
Castine, Maine 04421


Upcoming Agendas

                        Castine School Committee Meeting
                                   Wednesday – October 1, 2008 – 7:00 PM
                    Adams School
                          Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
    1. September 3, 2008 (Enclosed)

D. Communications
    1. Letter from Shawn Duffy requesting permission for his daughter to ride the Castine school bus
        from  Penobscot School to the Bucksport High School in the mornings for the 2008-2009 school year.
        (Enclosure)
   2. Letter from David Hatch regarding snowplowing of the Adams School (Enclosure)
   
E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business
     1. AOS Update
    2.  Continued discussion of the Anti-Bullying Program

H. New Business
    1.  To approve the transportation request from Shawn Duffy
    2. To award the snowplowing of the Adams School for the 2008-2009 school year
    3. To consider approval to forward the AOS plan to Commissioner Gendron  (Enclosures)
    4. Discussion of  “Hands Off Rule”

I. Reports
   1. GSA Report
   2. Principal’s Report
   3. Superintendent’s Report
   4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment




             



Castine School Committee Meeting    
Wednesday – May 7, 2008 – 7:00 PM           
Adams School

                       Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
    1. April 2, 2007 (Enclosed)

D. Communications
    1.  Letter from Deletra Schamle Requesting Permission for Her Non-Resident Students to Attend the
          Adams School for the 2008-2009 School Year  (Enclosure)

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business
    1. RSU 10 Update
    2. Mechanical Temperature Control System Update – Todd Nelson
    3.  Second Reading of  Policies and Procedures for Approval
a. Policy #5901 Time Out Rooms and Therapeutic Restraint
b. Procedure#5901 Time Out Rooms and Therapeutic Restraint- Administrative Proc.
c. Policy #6603- Child Find   
d. Policy# 6601.1 Disciplinary Removal of Students with Disabilities
e. Procedure #6601.1 Disciplinary Removal of Students with Disabilities - Administrative
    Procedure
f. Policy #6601- Referral/PreReferral of Students with Disabilities
g. Policy #6601- Referral/PreReferral of Students with Disabilities-Administrative
    Procedure
h. Policy # 6603.3 - Individualized Educational Programs (IEPS)

H. New Business
    1. Summary of Accounts (Enclosed)
    2. April 1, 2008 Enrollment Report (Enclosed)
    3. To Approve the 2008-2009 School Calendar (Enclosed)
    4. Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel  Matters per 1 MRSA S (6)(A)
    5. To Appoint Teacher Going Onto 2nd Year Probationary Contract for the 2008-2009 School Year
    6. To Appoint Non-Contracted Personnel for the 2008-2009 School Year
    7. To Appoint Gary Mitchell as the Asbestos Coordinator for the 2008-2009 School Year
    8.  To Appoint a School Committee Member to the Joint Union #93 School Sub Committee
   9. To Appoint a School Committee Member to the Curriculum Specialist Job Description Committee
   
I. Reports
   1. GSA Report
   2. Principal’s Report
   3. Superintendent’s Report
   4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment




             



  Castine School Committee Meeting
               Wednesday - April 2, 2008 – 7:00 PM
                            Adams School
                       Agenda
A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
    1.  March 6, 2008 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business
    1. RSU 10 Update
    2. Mechanical Temperature Control System Update – Todd Nelson
    3. Discussion of Policy #5303 Concerning Patriotic Exercises (Enclosed)

H. New Business
    1. Continuing Contract Teachers for 2008-2009
    2. To Amend the following Policies and Procedures:
a. Policy #5901 Time Out Rooms and Therapeutic Restraint
b. Procedure#5901 Time Out Rooms and Therapeutic Restraint- Administrative Proc.
c. Policy #6603- Child Find   
d. Policy# 6601.1 Disciplinary Removal of Students with Disabilities
e. Procedure #6601.1 Disciplinary Removal of Students with Disabilities - Administrative
    Procedure
f. Policy #6601- Referral/PreReferral of Students with Disabilities
g. Policy #6601- Referral/PreReferral of Students with Disabilities-Administrative
    Procedure
h. Policy # 6603.3 - Individualized Educational Programs (IEPS)
       3. Discussion of the Approved 2008-2009 School Budget

I. Reports
   1. GSA Report
   2. Principal’s Report
   3. Superintendent’s Report
   4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment




             



               Castine School Committee Meeting
        *    Thursday –  March 6, 2008 – 7:00 PM
                            Adams School
                       Agenda
A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
    1. February 6, 2008 (Enclosed)
   
D. Communications
   
E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business
    1. RSU 10 Update
    2. Mechanical Temperature Control System Update – Todd Nelson
    3. To Approve amendment to #8100A  Procecures for  Recruiting & Hiring of Non-Contracted 
         Personnel (Enclosed)
    4. Faculty Revision of Report Form – Todd Nelson

H. New Business
    1. To See if the Board Wishes to Re-Ratify the  Amended 2008-2011 Teachers Negotiated Contract
    2. Summary of Accounts (Enclosed)
    3. To Discuss the Draft 2008-2009 School Calendar (Enclosed)
    4.  To Approve Deletra Schamle for the Reader’s Theatre Position for 2007-2008 (Letter Enclosed)
    5. Pledge of Allegiance (Policy #5303 Concerning Patriotic Exercises Enclosed)
    6. Getting Ready for Town Meeting

I. Reports
   1. GSA Report
   2. Principal’s Report
   3. Superintendent’s Report
   4. Other Reports – Union Meeting in April

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment




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                  Castine School Committee Meeting
                Wednesday – June 6, 2007 - 7:00 PM                                                                                 Adams School
                               Agenda
A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
     1. May 2, 2007 (Enclosed)

D. Communications
   
E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business
     1. Discussion of Non Resident Students – Susan Adam
     2. Faculty Feed Back on Restructuring/Reorganization of Adams School
     3. High School Tuition Reimbursement Discussion

H. New Business
     1. School Health Coordinator Presentation -Healthy Peninsula – Barbara Peppey
     2. Summary of Accounts
a. To Authorize Transfer of Funds from Contingency  to Four Non-Salary Accounts with                                                                                       Predicted Overdrafts    
     3. To Approve Teacher Assignments for 2007-2008
     4. Land Easement – “Blackwoods”
     5. Discussion of Standards Based Grading and Curriculum Planning
     6. Discuss and Set July Meeting Date

I. Reports
   1. GSA Report
   2. Principal’s Report
   3. Superintendent’s Report
   4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment





 

Castine School Committee Meeting

Wednesday - April 4, 2007 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. February 28, 2007 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

H. New Business

1. Update on Student Achievement - Gail Breslin-Keith

2. To Approve a Request for an Early Release Day on May 25th

3. To Appoint a Cook for the 2006-2007 School Year

4. To Approve Continuing Contract Teacher Assignments for 2007-2008 School Year (Enc)

5. To Approve the Eighth Grade Class Trip Proposal

6. To Approve the 2007-2008 School Calendar Proposal

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

** Wednesday - February 28, 2007 - 5:00 PM **(note change of time)

(Note: No March 7th Meeting)


Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. February 7, 2007 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

H. New Business

1. Getting Ready for Town Meeting

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



Castine School Committee Meeting
Wednesday - February 7, 2007- 7:00 PM Adams School
Agenda
A. Call to Order- Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)
1. January 3, 2007 Budget and Regular School Committee Minutes
D. Communications
Letter from Deletra Schamle Requesting the Drama Position
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Comments and Questions from the Public
G. Old Business
H. New Business
1. To Appoint Deletra Schamle to the Drama Position for the 2006-2007 School Year
2. Update of Governor’s School Consolidation Proposal
3. Discuss Cost of Operating a Small K-8 Public School
4. Discuss Presentation of Budget at Town Meeting
I. Reports
1. GSA Report
2. Principal’s Report
3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Other Reports
* Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters per 1 MRSA 405 (6)(D)
J. Signing of Vouchers
K. Adjournment

 


Past Agendas


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - April 6, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. March 2, 2006 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Gym/Recreation Update

2. Climate Survey Update

3. Second Reading of the MSMA Tobacco Use and Possession Policy

4. Second Reading of the MSMA Drug and Alcohol Use by Students Policy

H. New Business

1. Continuing Contract Teacher Status (Enclosure)

2. Eighth Grade Class Trip Proposal

3. First Reading To Amend Policy #6601 Referral/PreReferral of Students with Disabilities (Enclosed)

4. First Reading To Amend Policy #6601 Referral/PreReferral of Students with Disabilities Administrative Procedure (Enclosed)

5. To See if the Board Wishes to Delegate its Votes for the April 26th Joint School Union 93

Committee Meeting.

6. To See What Bus Safety Signs May Need to be Posted

7. To Amend the Principal’s Contract to Reflect Prepayment of Coursework

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - March 2, 2006 - 7:00 PM Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C . Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. February 9, 2006 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Getting Ready for Town Meeting

H. New Business

1. Possible Spring Sports Coach Nomination

2. Summary of Accounts (Enclosed)

3. Sample MSMA Tobacco Use and Possession Policy (Enclosed)

4. Sample MSMA Drug and Alcohol Use by Students Policy (Enclosed)

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - February 9, 2006 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. January 5, 2006 (Enclosed)

2. January 23, 2006 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Gymnasium/Recreation Center Update - Joe Spinazola

H. New Business

1. Getting Ready for Town Meeting

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - January 5, 2006 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C . Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. December 1, 2005 (Enclosed)

2. December 20, 2005 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. To Approve the Food and Beverage Policy (Enclosed)

2. Gymnasium/Recreation Center Update - Joe Spinazola

3. To Approve the Local Assessment System - Basic Instructional Program (IHA) Policy

4. To Approve the Local Assessment System - Local Assessment System (ILA) Policy

H. New Business

1. To Review the Draft School Budget 2006-2007 with the Budget Committee (Enclosed)

2. To Set School Budget Meeting Times

3. Summary of Accounts (Enclosed)

4. To Acknowledge Receipt of the Castine School Department Financial Statements for the Year Ending June 20, 2005 (Enclosed)

5. Executive Session for the Purpose of Principal Contract Matters per 1 MRSA S 405 (6)(D)

6. Possible Action on Principal Contract Matters

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports - None

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



"Special" Castine School Committee Meeting

Tuesday - December 20, 2005

4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of the Agenda

D. New Business

1. Review School Budget for 2006-2007 (Enclosed)

2. Set Meeting with the Castine Budget Committee

3. Other

E. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday – December 1, 2005 – 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

Elect a Chair

C . Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

    1. November 2, 2005

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

    1. To Discuss Food and Beverage Policy

    2. School Self-Assessment - Susan Adam

    3. Gymnasium/Recreation Center Update

H. New Business

    1. To Appoint a 1:1 Ed. Tech. III, 3 Hours Per Week, for the 2005-2006 School Year

    2. First Reading of Local Assessment System - Basic Instructional Program (IHA) Policy

   3 . First Reading of Local Assessment System - Local Assessment System (ILA) Policy

    4. Possible Delegation of Votes for the December 8th Union 93 Joint School Committee Meeting

    5. First Draft of the 2006-2007 School Budget

    6. To Set Up Special Budget Meeting Times

I. Reports

    1. GSA Report

    2. Principal’s Report

    3. Superintendent’s Report

    4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


School Committee Meeting


Wednesday - November 2, 2005 - 7:00 PM Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. October 5, 2005 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Beverage and Food Policy (Enclosed)

2. School Self-Assessment Process - Susan Adam

3. Gymnasium/Recreation Center Update

H. New Business

1. Summary of Accounts (Enclosed)

2. October 1st Enrollment Report (Enclosed)

3. Appointment of Cook Position

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



Wednesday - October 5, 2005 - 7:00 PM Adams School
(note change to Wednesday).


Agenda


A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. September 1, 2005 (Enclosed)


D. Communications

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public


G. Old Business

1. To Approve the Beverage and Food Policy (Enclosed)

2. To Approve Non-Resident Policy 5302.1F (Enclosed)

3. Discussion of School Self Assessment Process


H. New Business

1. Annual Certification Report (Enclosed)

2. Award Snow Plow Bid

3. Pledge of Allegiance Discussion (Policy #5303 Enclosure)


I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports


J. Signing of Vouchers


K. Adjournment



Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - July 7, 2005 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. June 2, 2005

D. Communications

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Discuss McGinley Request

2. Update on Drain/Conduit Project

H. New Business

1. Possible Appointment of Spanish Teacher

2. Possible Appointment of Gifted/Talented Teacher

3. Summary of Accounts (Enclosed)

4. Possible Transportation Request for a Penobscot 8th Grader

I. Reports

1. GSA Report - Report on June 27th meeting

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - June 2, 2005 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. May 5, 2005 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

1. Letter from Deletra Schamle requesting for her nonresident students to attend the Adams School for the 2005-2006 school year (Enclosed)

2. Letter from Marybeth McGinley requesting for her nonresident student to attend the Adams

School for the 2005-2006 school year (Enclosed)

3. Letter from the Castine Community Child Development Center

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Discuss McGinley Request

2. Update on Adelphia Cable

3. Technology Update

H. New Business

1. Appointment of 40% Time Physical Education Teacher for the 2005-2006 School Year

2. To Approve a Nonresident Request to Attend the Adams School for the 2005-2006 School Year

3. To Approve the Request from the Castine Community Child Development Center to Use the Adams School for their Summer Camp 2005

4. Summary of Accounts/Transfers (Enclosed)

a. From Contingency to Operation of Building

b. From Contingency to Food Service Operations

c. Approve $2000.00 from Contingency for Drainage Work

5. Teacher Assignments for 2005-2006 (William Schubeck; Bronwyn Meredith-Umphrey;

Deborah Belyea; Larry Stillwell)

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



Penobscot - Castine School Bus Committee Meeting

Wednesday - May 25, 2005 - 5:00 PM

Penobscot Community School

Agenda

1. Penobscot/Castine Route Check In

2. Possible Brooksville Participation

3. Discipline Discussion

4. Money Discussion

5. Other


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - May 5, 2005 - 7:00 PM Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. April 7, 2005

D. Communications

Letter from Fred and Karen Motycka Requesting for Their Son to Attend the Adams School for the

2005-2006 School Year (Enc)

Letter from David and Susan Macomber Requesting for Their Son to Attend the Adams School for the

2005-2006 School Year (Enc)

Letter from James and Therese Jennings Requesting for Their Son to Attend the Adams School for the

2005-2006 School Year (Enc)

Coaching Letter from Carol Weeks for the 2005-2006 School Year (Enc)

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Technology Update

2. Approve Coaching Position

H. New Business

1. To Approve Nonresident Requests to Attend the Adams School for the 2005-2006 School Year

2. April 1st Enrollment Report (Enclosed)

3. Adopt 2005-2006 School Calendar (Enclosed)

4. Possible Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Appointments Pursuant

to 1 MRSA 405 (6)(A)

5. Appointment of Teachers Going Onto Continuing Contract for the 2005-2006 School Year

6. Appointment of Teachers Going Onto 2 Year Probationary Contracts for the 2005-2006 School Year

7. Appointment of Non-Instructional Personnel for the 2005-2006 School Year

8. Appointment of Asbestos Coordinator for the 2005-2006 School Year

I. Reports

1. GSA Report - April 25, 2005 Meeting Update

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

***** Thursday - March 3, 2005 - 6:30 PM *****

Adams School

Agenda

 
A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. February 2, 2005 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

H. New Business

1. Executive Session for the Purpose of Appointment of Officials/Appointees/Employees

per 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6)(A)

2. Possible Appointment of a Board Member until November 2005

3. Discussion of Combined Castine/Penobscot Baseball/Softball teams

4. Discuss P.E. Program Options after April Vacation

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

February 15th Efficiency Committee Meeting Minutes

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



Castine School Committee Meeting

Wednesday - February 2, 2005 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. January 4, 2005 "Special" (Enclosed)

2. January 5, 2005 "Special" (Enclosed)

3. January 5, 2005 (Enclosed)

4. January 26, 2005 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Technology

2. Executive Session for the Purpose of Labor Contract Discussions

per 1 M.R.S. A. 405 (6)(D)

3. Possible Ratification of the Teacher’s Negotiated Contract

H. New Business

1. Summary of Accounts

I. Reports

1. GSA Report - January 24, 2005 Meeting Update (Enclosures)

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



"Special" Castine School Committee Meeting

Wednesday - January 26, 2005 - 4:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Communications

Letter from Kristina Ryberg (Enclosed)

D.Approval of the Agenda

E. Business

1. Accept Letter of Resignation from Kristina Ryberg

2. Discuss Spanish Position

3. Discuss Non-contracted Staff Raises

4. Discuss Other Remaining Budget Details

5. Discuss Five Hours of School Nursing Time

6. Finalize 2005-2006 School Budget (Enclosed)

F. Adjournment

"Special" Castine School Committee Meeting

Tuesday - January 4, 2005 - 4:00 PM

School Union 93 Central Office - Blue Hill

Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of the Agenda

D. Business

1. Executive Session for the Purpose of Labor Contract Discussions 1 M.S.R.A. 405 (6) (D)

E. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Committee

and

Budget Committee Meeting

Wednesday - January 5, 2005

6:00 PM -7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Agenda

D. Business

1. Review the Draft School Budget for the 2005-2006 School Year

E. Adjournment

Castine School Committee Meeting

Wednesday - January 5, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. December 2, 2004

2. December 7, 2004

3. December 15, 2004

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Bus/Meeting Update

2. Technology

3. School Climate Surveys

4. School Budget Discussion for 2005-2006

5. Executive Session for the Purpose of Labor Negotiations Update 1 M.S.R.A. 405 (6)(D)

H. New Business

1. Executive Session with the Principal for the Purpose of Contract Review 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6)(D)

2. Possible Action on Principal Contract Matters

3. School Nursing Time

4. Acknowledge Receipt of Castine School Department Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004 (Enclosed)

5. Majority of Kids Issue as a Warrant Article

6. Emerson Hall Use Conditions for Physical Education (Enclosed)

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers.

K. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Committee Meeting

Wednesday- December 15, 2004 - 5 PM to 6:30 PM

Ø Union 93 Superintendent’s Office -Blue Hill

Agenda

 

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Agenda

D. New Business

1. Review School Budget for 2005-2006

E. Adjournment


Special Castine School Committee Meeting

Tuesday- December 7, 2004 - 6:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Agenda

D. New Business

1. Review School Budget for 2005-2006

2. Set More Budget Meetings

3. Other

E. Adjournment



Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - December 2, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. November 4, 2004

D. Communications

Board Meetings January 2005 through June 2005 on Wednesdays
Possible Delegation of Votes for the December 15th Union 93 Meeting

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Coaching Appointments

2. Technology Discussion

3. August 12, 2003 Board Goals (Enclosed)

H. New Business

1. First Budget Draft for 2005-2006 School Year

2. Discussion of School Climate Survey Samples

3. Executive Session for the Purpose of Confidential Records Discussion 1M.R.S.A. 405(6)(F)

4. Executive Session for the Purpose of Labor Contract Discussions 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6) (D)

I. Reports

1. GSA Report - Next meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2005

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers.

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - October 7, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

 

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. September 2, 2004

D. Communications

Coaching Request from Michala Bunten

Coaching Request from Alan Snapp

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Recommendations from the Bus Review Committee’s meeting on 9/28/04 (Enclosure)

H. Business

1. Local Assessment Update - Gail Breslin-Keith

2. Award Snow Plow Bid

3. Award Bus Fuel Bid

4. Coaching Appointments

5. Draft Guidance Policy (Enclosed)

6. Appointment of Board Negotiator

7. Summary of Accounts

8. Resolution (Palesky Tax Cap) (Enclosed)

9. Revise Policy 4103.C Custodian Job Description (Enclosed)

I. Reports

1. GSA

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment

* Joint Union 93 School Committee Meeting - Monday- November 22nd - 7:00 PM - Penobscot


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - September 2, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. August 5, 2004

2. August 10, 2004

D. Communications

Letter from Karen Logan requesting payment to Maine School of Science & Mathematics (Enclosed)

Letter from Alan (Enclosed)

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Bus Update and To Approve Reimbursement to Penobscot for          PM  Bucksport   High School Run

2. Early Release Issue


H. New Business

1. Local Assessment Update - Gail Breslin-Keith

2. Coaching Appointments

3. Appointment of a Custodian for the 2004-2005 School Year

4. Appointment of a Bus Driver for the 2004-2005 School Year

5. Approve Policy Concerning Drug and Alcohol Testing of School Bus Drivers (Enclosed)

6. Appointment of Marjorie Olivari, MD as the School Physician for the 2004-2005 School Year

7. School Handbook Approval

8. Principal’s Goals

9. Palesky Tax Cap Information (Enclosure)

10. Executive Session for the Purpose of a Personnel Matter

11. To Approve Karen Logan’s Request for Payment tothe Maine School of Math and Science in Lieu of Tuition


I. Reports

1. GSA Report
2. Principal’s Report
3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - August 5, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. July 1, 2004

2. July 27, 2004

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Early Release Discussion (2:00 p.m. on Fridays)

2. Discuss Board Meeting Times (5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.)

3. Approve Special Education Policy Amendments

4. Laidlaw Bus Bid

H. New Business

1. Possible Appointment of Coaches

2. Possible Appointment of Cook

3. Possible Appointment of Custodian

4. Appointment of Vocal/Music Teacher

5. Appointment of Ed Tech.

6. Appointment of Guidance Position

7. Approval of Contract for Technology Services

8. Award Bus Fuel Bid

9. Award Building Fuel Bid

10. To Set School Lunch Pricing for the 2004-2005 School Year

11. Form Long Range Planning Committee

12. School Board Concept Approval of Federal Grants for 2004-2005

13. To Appoint a School Committee Member to the Superintendent’s Evaluation Committee

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report - Meeting with Selectmen on September 20th - 6:00 pm - 7pm - Emerson Hall

4. Other Reports - None

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment




Castine School Committee Meeting

Tuesday - July 27, 2004 - 5:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Agenda

D. Business

1. Laidlaw Bus Bid Discussion

2. Update on Open Positions

3. Possible Nominations

4. Update on Summer Projects

E. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - July 1, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. June 3, 2004 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Bus Options

2. Early Release Discussion (2:00 p.m. on Fridays)

3. Math Ed. Tech. Information

4. Schedule Meeting with Selectmen

H. New Business

1. Annual Report of the Certification Team (Enclosed)

2. Possible Appointments - Cook, Custodian, Vocal Music, Contracted Guidance

3. Guidance Job Decription

4. Foundation Options

5. Summary of Accounts (Enclosed)

6. Special Education Policy Amendments (Enclosures)

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment



Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - June 3, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. May 6, 2004

2. May 10, 2004

3. May 13, 2004

D. Communications

Letter from the staff in reference to scheduling concerns (Enclosed)

Letter of resignation from Ann McAlhany (Enclosed)

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

H. New Business

1. Summary of Accounts 2003-2004

a. School board transfer from Contingency to 230 General Administration

b. June 8, 2004 Town referendum to approve transfer to 310 Food Service Operations

2. Award Bus Bid

3. Discussion of Teacher Concerns

a. Technology

b. Music

c. Math

4. Accept letter of resignation from Ann McAlhany effective June 17, 2004

5. Possible Special Education Policy Amendments

6. Teacher Assignments for 2004-2005

7. Accept Sparks Island Project - Bill McWeeny

8. Teaching Principal Nomination for the 2004-2005 School Year

I. Reports

1. GSA Report.

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports - None

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Committee

and

Principal Search Committee Meeting

Thursday - May 13, 2004 - 1:45 p.m.

ABBOTT SCHOOL

Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of the Agenda

D. New Business

1. Executive Session for the Purpose of Interviewing Principal Candidates

E. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Committee and

Principal Search Committee Meeting

Monday - May 10, 2004 - 4:00 PM

Superintendent’s Office - Blue Hill

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Agenda

D. New Business

1. Executive Session for the Purpose of Reviewing Principal Applications

E. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - May 6, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

March 26, 2004

March 31, 2004

April 1, 2004

April 1, 2004

D. Communications

Letter from Therese Jennings in Reference to Tuitioned Students (Enclosed)

Letter from Fred and Karen Motycka Requesting for Their Son to Attend the Adams School 2004-2005 (Enc)

Letter from David & Susan Macomber Requesting for Their Son to Attend the Adams School 2004-2005(Enc)

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Accept Resignation of Surya Mitchell

2. Eighth Grade Class Trip Details

3. Discussion of Yearbook

4. Principal Position Update

5. School Budget Update 2003-2004

H. New Business

1. Discussion of Jeannie McKenney’s Request to Revisit the Kindergarten Audit Policy

2. Discussion of Therese Jennings’ Request for Policy Change Regarding Out of Town Tuition

3. April 1st Enrollment Report (Enclosed)

4. Adopt 2004-2005 School Year Calendar (Enclosed)

5. Adopt Local Assessment System Policy #5909 (Enclosed)

6. Adopt Everyday Math as Program of Study

7. Summer School Proposal - Anita

8. Possible Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Appointments

9. Appointment of a Teacher Going onto a Continuing Contract

10. Appointment of Teachers Going onto 2nd Year Probationary Contract

11. Appointment of Non-Instructional Personnel

12. Appointment of Asbestos Coordinator

13. Nonresident Requests to Attend the Adams School for the 2004-2005 School Year

14. Update on the Adelphia Cable Contract - Joe Spinazola

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

a. Summer Plans

b. July & August Meetings

4. Other Reports - None

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - April 1, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. March 3, 2004

2. March 4, 2004

3. March 16, 2004

4. March 23, 2004

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Kindergarten Audit Policy (5302.4)

H. New Business

1. Possible Appointment of an Ed Tech II for the Remainder of the 2003-2004 school year

2. Possible Appointment of a Teaching Principal for the 2004-2005 school year

3. Promotion, Retention and Acceleration Policy (6400) Amendment

4. Summary of Accounts (2003-2004)

5. Discuss and Possible Approval of Eighth Grade Class Trip

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Committee

and

Principal Search Committee Meeting

Wednesday - March 31, 2004 - 7:30 AM

Abbott School

Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of the Agenda

D. Business

Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing principal candidates

E. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Committee

and

Principal Search Committee Meeting

Friday - March 26, 2004 - 6:45 AM

Adams School

Agenda

 
A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of the Agenda

D. Business

Executive Session for the purpose of principal candidate discussions.

E. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Board/Principal Search Committee Meeting

Tuesday - March 16, 2004 - 3:30 PM

Superintendent’s Office in Blue Hill

Agenda

A. Call to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of the Agenda

D. Business

1. Executive Session for the purpose of screening principal applications

2. Budget Review for Town Meeting

E. Adjournment



"Special" Meeting

Castine School Committee/Principal Search Committee

Wednesday - March 3, 2004 - 3:00 PM

Superintendent’s Office in Blue Hill

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Agenda

D. New Business

1. Executive Session for the purpose of screening principal applications

E. Adjournment



Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - March 4, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. February 5, 2004

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Co-Drama Position Appointment

H. New Business

1. Budget Review for Town Meeting

2. Form Long Range Planning Committee

3. Principal Job Description (Enclosed)

I. Reports

1. GSA Report.

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

a. Update from the Principal Search Committee

J. Signing of Vouchers.

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - February 5, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. January 6, 2004

2. January 22, 2004

D. Communications

1. Letter from Deletra Schamle & Cheryl McFadden requesting the drama position (Enc)

2. Letter from Deletra Schamle requesting the 8th grade class advisor and yearbook position (Enclosed)

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Discussion of issues from the Commissioner’s visit

H. New Business

1. Appointment of Drama Position

2. Appointment of Eighth Grade Class Advisor & Yearbook Position

3. Maine Learning Results Update - Ruth Townsend

4. Principal Search Process: Committee and Timeline

5. Discussion of School Calendar for 2004-2005

6. Teacher Evaluation Policy (Enclosed)

7. Summary of Accounts - Bring your copies

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Tuesday - January 6, 2004 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)

1. December 4, 2003

2. December 18, 2003

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

H. New Business

1. Executive Session with the Principal for the Purpose of Contract Review

2. Possible Action on Principal Contract Matters

3. Acknowledge Receipt of the Castine School Department’s Financial Statements for June 30, 2003 (Enclosed)

4. School Budget Discussion FY 2004-2005

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Committee Budget Meeting

Thursday - December 18, 2003 - 3:00 P.M.

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Agenda

D. New Business

Castine School Budget Workshop for FY 2004-2005

E. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - December 4, 2003 - 7:00 PM

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. November 6, 2003 (Enclosed)

D. Communications

E. Approval of Agenda

F. Comments and Questions from the Public

G. Old Business

1. Communications Committee - Mission Statement Draft (Enclosed)

2. Professional Development - Request for Early Dismissal

3. Transportation Contract

4. Five Member Board Warrant Article (Enclosed)

H. New Business

1. Coaching Appointments

2. Preliminary Budget Discussion

3. Move January 1, 2004 School Committee Meeting

I. Reports

1. GSA Report

2 Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

a. Reminder: School Union 93 Joint Committee meeting on Monday, Dec. 15th at the Blue Hill Consolidated School beginning at 7:00 p.m.

b. Reminder: Thursday, December 18th - Special Castine School Committee Budget meeting beginning 3:00 p.m. at the Adams School

c. Commissioner Gendron will visit Castine at a special board meeting at the Adams School

on January 22, 2004 beginning 7:00 p.m.

J. Signing of Vouchers

K. Adjournment


Castine School Committee Meeting

Thursday - November 6, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Elect a Chair

D. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. October 2, 2003 (Enclosed)

2. October 7, 2003 (Enclosed)

E. Communications

F. Approval of Agenda

G. Comments and Questions from the Public

H. Old Business

1. Water Fountains

2. Buzz Kastuck’s Written Report

3. Communications Update - School Directory

4. Professional Development - Request for Early Dismissal

I. New Business

1. Appointment of Middle School Teacher

2. Appointment of Education Technician

3. Coaching Appointments

4. Request from a Parent (Jane Irving)

5. Special Education Report - Steve Peer

6. Discussion on Procedure for Identifying 8th graders for Math/Spanish at GSA for 2004/2005

7. Discussion of a Food Consultant

8. October 1st Enrollment Report (Enclosed)

9. Summary of Accounts (Enclosed)

10. Discussion of Antennae on Roof

11. Transportation Contract/Bidding Procedure (Enclosed)

12. Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing a Student Matter

13. Change December School Committee Meeting Date

J. Reports

1. GSA Report

2. Principal’s Report

3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Other Reports

K. Signing of Vouchers

L. Adjournment


"Special" Castine School Committee Meeting

Tuesday - October 7, 2003 - 2:30 P.M.

Adams School

Agenda

A. Call to Order - Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Approval of Agenda

D. New Business

1. Executive Session to Interview Candidates for the Middle School Teaching Position

E. Adjournment


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