Mount Desert School Department
Mount Desert School Committee
Minutes
The Mount Desert School Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, 12 August 2008, with the following members present: Chair Heather Jones, Gail Marshall, Charlie Wray and Mia Brown
Also present were Scott McFarland and Rob Liebow
CALL TO ORDER
Heather Jones called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Gail Marshall, seconded by Mia Brown and unanimously voted to approve the minutes of 4 June 2008.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment
PRINCIPAL"S REPORT
Principal McFarland presented his report
DISCUSSION ITEMS
" Update on Isleford Discussion: It appears at this time that Isleford will not be pursuing the idea of sending their middle school students to MDES
" Board Member Extended Absence Discussion: The board held a discussion on what to do about Mia Brown's spot that will be vacated during her 6-month sailing trip. It was agreed that former board members would be called to see if they are interested in filling the vacancy.
" Review of Multi-Hazard Inspection Report: The board reviewed the Multi-Hazard Inspection Report that was completed by the Hancock County Sherriff's Office. Though the report was very complimentary about the procedures and processes that are currently in place, Principal McFarland will be following up with the few recommendations that were made.
ACTION ITEMS
" Gym lighting - MOVED by Gail Marshall seconded by Charlie Wray and unanimously voted to amend the cost of the gym lighting by an additional $2800. This additional money will be for the additional cost of the supplies since the rebate program for the cost of the lights was reduced by the state.
" Approval of Student handbook - MOVED by Gail Marshall seconded by Mia Brown and unanimously voted to adopt the student handbook as revised.
" Review and Approval of 1) Inter-local Agreement, 2) Regional School System Reorganization Plan, 3) Letter of Intent (dated 8/22/08): MOVED by Gail Marshall seconded by Mia Brown and unanimously voted to approve the slate as presented.
DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
September 3, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. at Mount Desert Elementary School
Future Agenda Items
" MEA scores presentation
" U98/School Goals for 2008-09
" Review of "School Pulse"
" Selection of High School Board voting members
" Preparation for the town voting of the reorganization plan
" Board Member Extended Absence
Adjournment
MOVED by Gail Marshall, seconded by Mia Brown and unanimously voted to adjourned at 6:30 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Scott McFarland, Principal
Mount Desert Elementary School
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