OLD TOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
OLD TOWN, MAINE
November 2007
RE: The Old Town School Board Regular Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Present: James Dill, Dave Wollstadt, Donna Conary, Victoria Dupuis, Liane Judd, and Ron Sagner.
Also
Present: Barbara Gunn, Tyler Vandez, Daniel LeBraton,
Adam Martell, Lisa Vandez, Linwood Vandez, Karen LeBreton, Linda O’Connor, C.
Brett Hale, John Keane, Jeanna Tuell, Brett Hoogterp, Paula Folter, Greg
Thibodeau, Christopher Rozek, Blake Krukicl, Matt Duffy, Jenna Nappi, Jon Doty,
Joe Gallant, Sheila Wilbur, Carol May, Brenda Martell, and Mark Stanley.
Motion by Mrs. Judd, seconded by Mrs. Conary to approve the minutes of the 10/16/2007 (School Board Meeting) (WHITE).
Request for the Board to reconsider the Athletic Eligibility Policy at Old Town High School.
A. Resignations
1. William Brosseau, Educational Technician III, Old Town High School.
2. Amanda Crosby, Cheering Coach, JA Leonard Middle School.
3. Kristen Berard, JV Softball Coach, Old Town High School.
B. Appointments
1. Keith Burgie, Diving Coach, Old Town High School.
2. Patrick Dunham, Boys Basketball Coach, JA Leonard Middle School.
3. Ashley Mondene, Cheering Coach, JA Leonard Middle School.
4. David Utterback, Boys’ JV Basketball Coach, Old Town High School.
5. Cecile Costello, School Nurse, OT Elementary and JA Leonard Middle School.
Motion by Mrs. Conary, seconded by Mrs. Dupuis to approve the above listed appointments.
Vote: 6-0
C. Transfers - None
A. Board Committees
1. Curriculum & Policy Sub-committee (Dill)
2. Southern Penobscot Regional Program for Exceptional Children (Morin)
3. United Technology School (Dill)
4. Negotiations (Wollstadt)
B. Activities Reports:
1. Old Town Elementary School (Jeanna)
2. J. A. Leonard Middle School (John)
3. Old Town High School (Joe)
4.
Special Education Department (Loretta)
5.
Curriculum and Instruction (Judy)
5a. Gifted
and Talented (Jon)
6. Old Town Regional Program (Barbara)
7. Food Service Program (Paula)
C.
City Council Liaison (Jaime
Dufour)
VIII NEW BUSINESS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. Approval of Schedule C appointments for Spring positions.
Moved to December 18, 2007 SB meeting
1. First Aid and Emergency Medical Care (Policy Code: JLCE )
Motion: Mrs. Conary Second: Mrs. Dupuis Vote: 6-0
2. Use of Automated External Defibrillators (Policy Code: EBCF-R)
Motion: Mrs. Conary Second: Mrs. Dupuis Vote: 6-0
3. Community Use of School Facilities (Policy Code KF)
Motion: Mrs. Dupuis Second: Mrs. Conary Vote: 6-0
4. Academic Eligibility Leonard Middle School (Policy Code JJJ)
Motion: Mrs. Conary Second: Mrs. Dupuis Vote: 6-0
C. Student Expulsion Hearing.
Motion to enter executive session:
That the Old Town School Board enter an executive session as outlined
in Title I Chapter 13 Subchapter 1 Subsection 405 (6) (B) to consider the
expulsion of a student.
_Mrs. Conary______
_Mrs. Dupuis________ 7:35_ _8:00
Motion to expel a student from Old Town High School for the remainder of the first semester.
___Mr. Wollstadt _ __Ms. Judd_________ Un ____
Motion Second Yes _6-0
No ____
Abst. _____
D. Student Expulsion Hearing.
Motion to enter executive session:
That the Old Town School Board enter an executive session as outlined
in Title I Chapter 13 Subchapter 1 Subsection 405 (6) (B) to consider the
expulsion of a student.
_Ms. Judd______
_Mrs. Dupuis________ 8:05_ _8:35_
Motion to expel a student from Old Town High School for the remainder of the first semester.
___Mr. Wollstadt _ __Ms. Judd_________ Un ____
Motion Second Yes _6-0
No ____
Abst. _____
Prior to re-admission, student and parents must meet with the Superintendent of Schools and the Superintendent of Schools must be assured of the student’s ability not to pose a threat to the safety of others and will make such a recommendation to the Board.
E. Reorganization Plan Submittal December 1, 2007
Recommended Action: The Board authorizes the Board Chair to approve and sign the required Reorganization Plan Submittal due on December 1, 2007.
Motion: Mr. Wollstadt Second: Mrs. Conary Vote: 6-0
F. OTHS Eligibility Policy
Motion: The Board shall amend policy JJJ to read:
Academics
To be eligible to participate in non-curricular extra-curricular activities at Old Town High school, a student must be passing a minimum of five (5) classes (subjects) and failing no more than one class (subject.) Failure of any class for a second consecutive nine-week ranking period during the academic year, regardless of the number of classes carried, shall result in the student being ineligible for participation in non-curricular extra curricular activities for a nine week period.
Eligibility will be determined by the quarter grade. Eligibility will be determined until the next quarter grades are posted. Non-curricular extra-curricular eligibility is determined by the posted grade and in no case, other than computational error, will eligibility status be changed due to “make-up” or “extra-credit” work completed after the posting of grades. An “Incomplete” grade, for purposes of eligibility, shall be considered a failure until the final grade is posted. Any student who is determined ineligible as a result of 4th quarter grades shall be ineligible until the first (1st) quarter grades of the next school year are posted. Any class that is dropped outside of the “add-drop” period shall count as the grade earned at the time the class was dropped for eligibility purposes.
For the 2007-2008 school year, students deemed to be ineligible as
determined by current Board policy shall be allowed to participate in practices
but shall not be eligible to participate in contests until progress reports are
issued at the mid-point of the quarter.
At this point, if an ineligible student continues to be ineligible by
the above stated standard, they shall be dropped from the team roster and no
longer shall they practice or compete until the next quarter grades are posted.
Motion: Mr. Wollstadt Second: Mrs. Judd Vote: 6-0
IX. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT -------------------------------------------------------------
A. Calendar
1. December C&P Meeting: Thursday, December 13 2007 – 6:00pm
2. December Board Meeting: Tuesday, December18, 2007 - 6:00pm
XII. ADJOURNMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Motion: Second: Vote:
Time:
Respectfully submitted,
David Walker
Superintendent of Schools