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School Board Meeting Minutes 10/22/09

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRUSTEES MEETING
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
The Mount Desert Island Regional School District Trustees held a meeting on 22 October 2009 with the following
members present: Ed Bonville, Bob Webber, Steve Hudson, Tina Jewett, Shelley Mitchell, Mike Musetti, and
Matt Bucklin.
Others present: Rob Liebow.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Ed Bonville at 5:00 p.m. However, no business was conducted until the
arrival of Matt Bucklin at 6:00 p.m., at which point there were sufficient members present to make a quorum.
VOUCHER
A voucher was circulated for approval.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Bob Webber, seconded by Mike Musetti and unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the
24 September 2009 meeting as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
UPDATE ON ROOF PROJECT
Ed Bonville reported that the job is progressing well, is on schedule, and should be completed in two weeks. He
also reported that the design of the sign over the front doors has been completed. Mohr Signs will build it, using
10” high raised aluminum letters, painted forest green, and Roof Systems will install it.
MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Attendees reviewed the list of anticipated and proposed capital improvements included with the previous meeting
minutes. Ed Bonville provided Butch Bracy’s cost estimates for several of the items. Members reviewed the list,
discarded several items as unfeasible or too expensive for consideration, and prioritized those items that remained.
Steve Hudson will meet with the principal to develop a draft Capital Improvement Project budget and schedule.
They will also prepare a report on the plan for presentation at the 2010 High School Budget meeting.
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION REGARDING BUDGET
Following discussion, there was general acceptance of a decision to increase the budget to $300,000 for next year.
However, the final amount will be put to a vote at a later Trustees meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Approve 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 - 5:00 p.m. - MDIHS Library
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Bob Webber, seconded by Tina Jewett, and unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Hudson, Acting Secretary