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 - 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
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
Castine School Committee Meeting
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
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
Special Castine School Committee Meeting
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
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