MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRUSTEES MEETING
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
15 December 2009
The Mount Desert Island Regional School District Trustees held a meeting on 15 December 2009 with the following
members present: Ed Bonville, Steve Hudson, Eric Henry, Mike Musetti, Marilyn Moore and Tina Jewett.
Others present: Rob Liebow, Matthew Garrity-Janger and Mary Wallace.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Ed Bonville at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Mike Musetti, seconded by Marilyn Moore and unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the 22
October 2009 meeting as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ROOF PROJECT UPDATE
Matthew Garrity-Janger reported that the project is nearly complete. The flat roof over the industrial arts area
needed to be removed and pitched, resulting in an unexpected expense - $25,000 from the contingency fund was
used for this expense. An outbuilding roof was shingled at an additional expense of $6,200 (reduced cost as it was
done in conjunction with the roofing project). Jon Mohr is in the process of constructing the new Mount Desert
Island High School sign. Plans are for the entire roofing project to be completed in the spring.
Matthew Garrity-Janger reported that some of the new gym windows leak in heavy rainstorms. Drummond
Woodson’s legal department has been engaged to work with Harriman Associates to communicate our
dissatisfaction to Sheridan Corp., the contractor who installed the windows.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Steve Hudson presented and overviewed a prioritized list of projects with corresponding cost estimates for most
items. Steve suggests increasing the Trustees’ budget by $25,000 per year for the next five years. By consensus,
the Trustees agreed to adopt the basic budget plan and reserve the right to make future revisions.
OTHER BUSINESS
Steve Hudson mentioned the need for increased communication between the MDIHS Green Team and the Board
of Trustees. Matthew Garrity-Janger will invite members of the Green Team to attend the next Trustees’ meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Revised Prioritized Project Plan
Discussion with Green Team
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, 20 January – 6:00 p.m. – MDIHS Principal’s Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Mike Musetti, seconded by Steve Hudson and unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary A. Wallace
Recording Secretary
POTENTIAL WISH LIST OF PROJECTS/EQUIPMENT
SEPTEMBER 2009
Academic Wing Roof
Library/Cafeteria/Auditorium Roof
Gym Roof
Boilers
Front Parking Lot Paving
Drop-off Area Paving
Back Parking Lot Paving
Replace Ceiling Tiles
Cafeteria Ceiling
Renovation and electrical upgrade of stage area
Lawn Irrigation
Solar Panels/Wind Turbine
Geo-thermal system to reduce cost of heating oil
Science Labs Remodeled (4)
Dishwasher for cafeteria
Cooling system for gym
Cooling system for guidance office
Grilltop for kitchen
Pickup truck – may be responsibility of School Committee
Tractor w/excavator = “ “ “
Track/Tennis courts – completion of complex to include restrooms, concession stand, etc.
Refurbishing of track and tennis courts (every 5 years)
Heating vent/univents/heaters
Storage Building/Bus & Vehicle Garage
Multi-Purpose Building – storage and practice space for wrestling, indoor track, etc.
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