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CHEBEAGUE ISLAND SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, September 16, 2008		6:30 P.M.
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND SCHOOL 

MINUTES

School Committee: Jen Belesca (7:02 PM), Beverly Johnson, Ken Pelton, and Jerry 
 Wiles, Chair, and Carol White 
Administration: Superintendent Alton L. Hadley, III
Staff: Nancy Earnest	
Guests: Bobbie McCuskey

1.	Call to Order
Jerry Wiles, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM.

2.	Flag Salute
Wiles led the Committee members and others present in the salute to the flag.

3.	Approval of Agenda						(A)
Motion to approve the agenda as printed
Moved- White, seconded- Johnson			Approved		4-0-0

4.	Approval of Minutes (September 2, 2008) 				(A)
It was noted that Johnson would be compiling the results for the Superintendent’s Evaluation, not Belesca.
Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 2, 2008 as amended
	Moved- White, seconded- Johnson			Approved		4-0-0

5.	Correspondence							(I)
Hadley reminded the members of the School Committee that the MSBA Fall Conference was fast approaching and that he had materials to share with those attending.  Final chance at the October 7 Meeting.

6.	Public Comment
Johnson relayed public comments that have been made regarding the status of the ball field.

7.	Reports								(I)(D)
•	School Board Chair
Wiles made the School Committee members aware of misbehavior by MS students on the AM boat and that Deckhand Stephanie had stepped in to diffuse the situation.  Superintendent has addressed with the parents and students.
 Chebeague Island Comprehensive Plan Committee wants to expand Adult Education classes and involve more young families.

Wiles also reported on his visit to the playground at the school and reported on what needs to be done.
			
•	Superintendent/Principal/SPED Director
Hadley reported on the following:
a)	Reminded the School Committee Members that we need to fulfill the NIMS requirements- SOON.

b)	Distributed teacher monthly updates to the Committee.

c)	Distributed the new CTC Contract

d)	The walking school bus was its usual success.

8.	Old Business							(I)(D)(A)
a.	School Committee Goals 2008/2009
The School Committee spent considerable time discussing goals and objectives for the 2008/2009 school year.  A list developed at the August 26 meeting was discussed and follows:

1.	All Students have an individual education plan
2.	Transitions to Yarmouth 
3.	PE Programs
4.	Healthy snacks
5.	School Newsletter
6.	Analyze the use of time during the school day
7.	Look at other schools/duplicate successful programs
8.	Financial support for higher education
9.	Encourage post secondary education for all of our students
10.	Look at grounds and school appearance
11.	Playground safety/maintenance (Committee)
12.	Think out of the box about the daily and year schedules

The Committee added Mentoring, Adult Education, and extended year programs to the list to be discussed at the October 7, 2008 Committee Meeting.

b.	Superintendent Evaluation
The Committee reviewed and discussed progress on the process.  This item will also be on the October 7, 2008 meeting agenda. 
 
c.	Adult Education- GED
Johnson shared with the Committee a request from a resident interested in pursuing a GED.  Discussion followed and the Committee felt this was a potential service that could be provided. It was decided that more information was needed and will be included on a future (October Agenda).

Johnson also updated the Committee on “Computer Basics” class that was recently offered and positive feedback all around.

9.	New Business							(I)(D)(A)
a.	Financial Report
Hadley distributed the August financial report, which was reviewed by the Committee.

	b.	Warrant # 5 
Hadley distributed Warrant #5 to the School Committee for their review and signatures.

	c.	Transitions
The Committee spent several minutes talking about transitions that will soon be coming up.  They requested that we meet with Yarmouth during October to explore options that may be available for parents and students.  Hadley will contact Superintendent Murphy to set up a mutual date for discussions to begin.

	d.	Workshop Schedule
The Committee agreed to devote a portion of the next meeting completing the Freedom of Access Training, Transitions, Goal Setting, and NIMS.

10.	Other Business
	None

11. 	Adjourn
	Without objection, Wiles declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM

A- ACTION		D- DISCUSSION		I- INFORMATION