MSAD 75 Board of Directors Meeting
Event Location
M.S.A.D. No. 75 Mission Statement: The four communities of Maine School Administrative District No. 75 are united in our dedication to develop confident, fluent learners, critical thinkers and creative contributors to our society.
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{Printed copies are duplex printed on both sides of the paper.}
Thursday, November 12, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Meeting - Board of Directors
Virtual meeting to be held remotely
The Board meeting will be preceded by a virtual meeting
of the Board CIA (Curriculum Instruction Assessment) Committee
at 5:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3.1 To consider action relative to additions or adjustments to the agenda
3.2 To ask for comments from the audience
3.3 Recognitions and acknowledgements
√ Recognition and welcome to newly-elected Topsham representatives to the Board of Directors, as follows:
Nancy Chandler
Douglas Dumont
Mary Hobson
Sarah Ward (re-elected to her seat)
√ Recognition of service as Topsham representatives to the Board of Directors, as follows:
Andrea Imrie
William Keleher, Jr.
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√ Acknowledgement of donation from the Rotary Club of Topsham Espresso of 1,000 disposable face masks valued at $500 and in accordance with Board policy, to consider action to accept said donation
3.4 Board announcements and correspondence
3.5 To hear a report from student representatives to the Board of Directors
4. To consider action relative to approving as printed the minutes of the
October 15, 2020, special meeting and the October 22, 2020, regular meeting
5. OLD BUSINESS:
5.1 To hear a brief overview from the Chair on School Board Norms (Guidelines)
5.2 To hear an update on staff openings and potential impacts and to consider any action which may be necessary
5.3 To consider action to approve revised Board goals
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 To consider action to determine if in-person Board meetings will be resumed
6.2 To consider action to approve the proposed 2020-21 school year only Inclement Weather/Closure document
6.3 To consider action to appoint Kaili Phillips as Interim Assistant Principal at Mt. Ararat Middle School, at a prorated contract based on Step 1 of the Assistant Principal position contained in the administrators negotiated agreement
6.4 To consider action to appoint Suzanne Hamilton to a position as RTI-Academic Intervention teacher at Woodside Elementary School, at CAS, Step M (prorated to effective date of hire of November 13, 2020)
6.5 To consider action to appoint Alicia Morey to a position of RTI-Behavior Intervention teacher at Woodside Elementary School, at BA, Step 0 (prorated to effective date of hire of November 30, 2020)
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6.6 To hear an overview on the social/emotional/mental health supports being provided by the District, to include the next steps of the Mental Health Committee
6.7 To hear a report from Board members who attended the MSMA Fall Conference on October 30-31, 2020
6.8 To consider action to appoint a Board member to assume Jeff Wolkens’ vacated seat as Board representative to the RTTHS Cooperative Board (for remainder of 2020-21 academic year)
6.9 To consider a budget transfer
6.10 To consider action to reschedule to December 14, 2020, the canceled November 2, 2020, Board Finance Committee meeting
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND BOARD CHAIR’S
REPORT:
7.1 Board Chair’s report
√ Potential Board Workshop on November 19th to discuss best practices and Boardsmanship
7.2 To hear a report on the October 29, 2020, Board Facilities Committee meeting and to consider action to schedule a Board Facilities Committee meeting on December 17, 2020
7.3 November 4, 2020, Building Committee meeting
7.4 November 12, 2020, CIA Committee meeting
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7.4a To consider any action necessary coming from the report on the CIA Committee meeting
8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
8.1 Resignations/retirements
√ Amanda Powell, Paraprofessional Bowdoin Central School {resignation}
√ Stephen W. Reed, District Custodial Supervisor {resignation}
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√ Josh Ottow, Principal Mt. Ararat Middle School {resignation}
8.2 Financial Report: Operating Budget
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8.2a Financial Report: Construction Budget
&
8.2b CARES (CRF Coronavirus Response Funds) Act budget update
8.3 Superintendent’s update
8.4 Review of schools’ Emergency Operation Plans
9. CALENDAR/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
{Events listed include dates of November 9, 2020, up to and including the regularly-scheduled Board meeting on December 10, 2020. There is currently only one Board meeting scheduled to be held in November.}
November 9, 2020
PEPG
4:00-5:00 p.m.
November 11, 2020
Holiday-District-wide
Veterans Day
November 12, 2020
Board CIA Committee meeting
5:00 p.m. Virtual meeting held remotely
November 12, 2020
Regular meeting Board of Directors
6:30 p.m. Virtual meeting held remotely
November 13, 2020
Communications Committee (of Building Committee)
1:00-2:30 p.m.
District Office Conference Room in-person meeting
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Ribbon-cutting ceremony Mt. Ararat High School
Event is by invitation only.
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November 16, 2020
RTTHS Cooperative Board
6:30 p.m.
November 18, 2020
New Board Member Orientation
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Virtual/in-person/location TBD
November 18, 2020
Board Policy Committee
5:00 p.m.
Virtual/in-person/location TBD
November 19, 2020
Potential Board Workshop
Virtual/in-person/location TBD
November 25, 2020
Professional Development Day (PreK-12 comp day)
November 26-27, 2020
Thanksgiving Break
No school District-wide
December 1, 2020 Reminder
Board Management Meeting
1:00 p.m.
December 2, 2020
Building Committee
5:30 p.m.
Virtual meeting
December 10, 2020
Board CIA (Curriculum Instruction Assessment) 5:00 p.m.
Virtual/in-person/location TBD
December 10, 2020
Board of Directors
6:30 p.m.
Virtual/in-person/location TBD
10. Adjournment