RSU21 SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014
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RSU21 SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014
RSU21 SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 KENNEBUNK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROOM A102 - 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be streamed live over the internet at: www.rsu21.net/livestream EXECUTIVE SESSION: To consult with legal counsel regarding the legal rights and duties of this school board pursuant to Title 1, section 405(6) (c) of the Maine Revised Statutes. 6:00 P.M. ROOM B135 AT KENNEBUNK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I. II. CALL TO ORDER Chair Maureen King, Vice Chair Brad Huot. Directors: Tim Hussey, Bob Domine, Frank Drigotas, Matthew Fadiman, Susan Sinnott-Curran, Erin Nadeau, Amy Johnson, Marybeth Luce, Jeffrey Cole, Lionel Menard. Student Representatives: Anna Kate Luddy, and Tim Walsh. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE III. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS AND GUESTS IV. PUBLIC INPUT - This time is set aside for the public to comment on any district issues that are not included on tonight’s agenda. V. VI. AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS a. Approval of August 15, 2014 School Board Minutes b. Nomination of Jennifer Swan for the Position of Special Education Teacher at Sea Road School VII. OLD BUSINESS a. Update of Building Renovation Reconciliation VIII. NEW BUSINESS a. Introductory Report of Pre-school Requirements IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Wellness Update b. Policy c. Human Resources 1. Superintendent’s Goals d. Curriculum e. Prevention Activities Team (PAT) f. Communications g. Educator Effectiveness X. SCHOOL LIAISON REPORTS XI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS XII. UPDATE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR XIII. ADJOURNMENT 1 VI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS a. Approval of August 15, 2014 School Board Minutes RSU21 SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 KENNEBUNK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROOM A102- 7:00 P.M. This meeting will be streamed live over the internet at: www.rsu21.net/livestream I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Maureen King, Vice Chair Brad Huot (absent). Directors: Tim Hussey (absent), Bob Domine (arrived at 7:15), Frank Drigotas, Matthew Fadiman, Susan SinnottCurran, Erin Nadeau, Amy Johnson, Marybeth Luce, Jeffrey Cole, and Lionel Menard. Student Representatives: Anna Kate Luddy and Tim Walsh. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS AND GUESTS IV. PUBLIC INPUT: This time is set aside for the public to comment on any district issues that are not included on tonight’s agenda. V. AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS 1. Principals Reports will be moved to Special Presentations under the Consent Agenda Items. 2. Resignations will be added to the Consent Agenda Items 3. Grievance meeting decision vote will be under (a.) Old Business VI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS a. Approval of Lauren Thompson Science Teacher at Kennebunk High School b. Approval of Stacey Kalil as Alternative Education Teacher at Kennebunk High School c. Approval of Crystal Blais as 4th Grade Teacher at Kennebunkport Consolidated School d. Resignation of Megan Taylor as of November 7, 2014 e. Resignation of Glenn Black as of August 26, 2014 A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE ABOVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (MARYBETH LUCE), SECOND: (AMY JOHNSON). VOTED: 9-0. STUDENT VOTE: 20. MOTION CARRIES. VII . SPECIAL PRESENTATION 1. Principal Reports – The principals shared their very successful school opening reports. Some of the highlights at the high school include: increasing enrollment, 302 students involved in fall sports, 18 clubs, and two York County Community College classes offered at no cost to student if they take the class at Kennebunk High School. This is from a grant by YCCC. Chromebooks will be rolled out on Thursday; the school honored the first responders on 9/11. 2 Highlights for the middle school included: enrollment is up this year, at 523 students. The names of the school teams have been changed to names that help students remember their roots and the great places of Maine. The sixth- grade teams will be named Cadillac and Katahdin; the seventh-grade teams will be named Allagash and Sebago; and the eighth-grade teams will be named Acadia and Baxter. Highlights for Kennebunk Elementary School include: enrollment is up this year, there is a new salad bar in the cafeteria as well as a piano. Friday morning assemblies will be televised with the help of students from Kennebunk High School and the middle school. Dora Bush will be reading to the first graders to kick off the Trendsetter Program at Kennebunk Elementary School and Kennebunk High School. The month of November marks the 10th anniversary for Kennebunk Elementary School. To celebrate the anniversary, the school will host Michael Wingfield as an artist in residence. Wingfield will teach African drumming to all students. Highlights for Sea Road School include: enrollment has increased this year; the door was open to 271 students. The school has a literacy goal for this year, as well as writing. The Books and Bike project will kick off in October, 24 students will receive bikes and all students will receive books. The Wellness Committee has been recognized as a 2014 Let’s Go! Silver Level School of Distinction. Approximately 200 students have signed up for band, and the school is in the process of collecting applications for the Robotics Program. Highlights from Mildred L. Day School include: There are 231 students at MLD with 37 new kindergarteners. The focus this year will be on literacy. The math program is called EveryDay Math. There were very special 9/11 events, students did community service for first responders. Highlights from Kennebunkport Consolidated School include: The school packed up last spring and moved back in to a crisp new look at KCS. The asbestos had been removed from the school over the summer. A local tradition is the 1 Million page challenge, this year the challenge is 1.5 Million pages. Mr. Crandall also thanked the bus drivers and folks at transportation. They are the first people the students see in the morning and the last at night. Their efforts are appreciated. VIII OLD BUSINESS a. Grievance meeting decision vote – A MOTION WAS MADE THAT THIS BODY AFFIRM THE DECISION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT AND PRINCIPAL IN THIS MATTER AND DENY THE GRIEVANCE. ALSO, THAT WE DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PUT THIS DECISION IN WRITING TO THE EMPLOYEE. (JEFF COLE), SECOND: (SUSAN SINNOTT-CURRAN). VOTED 8-0. MOTION CARRIES. b. Consideration of a Warrant Article related to the building renovation projects – For nearly four years, members of the School Board and the public have worked on the renovation plans for Kennebunk High School, Kennebunkport Consolidated School, and Mildred L. Day School. The committees and board had reached consensus on plans for each building and planned a November referendum. The board recently approved engaging Consigli Construction to provide construction management services, with a specific assignment to reconcile our projected budget, providing the district with a third party confirmation of the construction project budget. 3 After a comprehensive review of the three building projects by Consigli Construction and Harriman Associates, it has become apparent there is a gap of approximately $8 million in construction costs between the two firms. Due to the discrepancy in the budget figures, Chair King, as the board chair, is not comfortable moving the projects forward to the voters at this point in time for a November referendum. The board takes their role as the stewards of the public’s trust and resources very seriously. The board will continue to work diligently towards a budget for these projects that reaches the delicate balance of providing the first class facility our students deserve, at a price point the citizens in our three communities can support. It is the Board’s responsibility to set the referendum date: Ms. King’s personal recommendation to the board is that based on the information currently the board not approve the warrant article for November and that the board set the June Election Day as the next referendum goal. A June vote would allow the board time to thoroughly examine the budget and any ramifications that a changed total might precipitate, while not pushing the project so far off into the future as to be irresponsible in addressing the immediate building deficiencies. The news is disappoint, but in the long run, Ms. King thinks the proper review will be of great benefit to the communities and schools going forward and will allow the district to have a successful vote on the full package of renovations needed to address the safety issues and upgrade to district schools in a frugal but meaningful way. Director Menard asked when the next step will occur with full disclosure of the difference and the reconciliation. Superintendent Crowley this should happen in a week to 10 days. IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Policy Second Reading 1. JKAA- Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion 2. JKAA-R – Procedures on Physical Restraint and Seclusion A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE ABOVE POLICIES FOR A SECOND READING (ERIN NADEAU), SECOND: (SUSAN SINNOTT-CURRAN). VOTED: 10-0. STUDENT VOTE: 2-0. MOTION CARRIES. b. Finance – Committee Chair Fadiman reported on the September 10th meeting. There was a presentation to the board by Joseph Cuetara from Moors & Cabot on the pros and cons on bond terms. Mr. Cuetara gave an analysis of 20-25 year bonds. The committee made a motion to recommend a 20 year bond to the board. The next meeting will be October 7th. X. UPDATE FROM SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR Chair King spoke about the opening day for staff and encouraged board members to attend in the future. She reminded everyone about the September 18 th meeting with the candidates to discuss their education views. The meeting was sponsored by the Maine School Board Association and the Maine School Superintendent’s Association. The meeting was held at York County Community College. She reminded the board about attending the Maine School Board Association conference on October 23 and 24. XI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The district has been awarded the Teen Trendsetters Grant from the Barbara Bush Foundation. This will involve a partnership with Kennebunk High School and Kennebunk Elementary School. Twelve high school students are being trained in a specific reading program and will be paired with 24 first graders who are behind in reading. The district, in the future, could apply for the grant to have another elementary school partner with the high school. Various school/parent meeting reports were given to the board. There will be a stuff the bus event in late October early November for the elementary schools. The food will be 4 brought to St. Martha’s food pantry. There will be a walk at the middle school which is the primary fundraiser for the school if more information is needed email – mskpta.me.@gmail.com. The Mildred L. Day fall walk-a-thon which is their largest fundraiser will be October 9th. If more information is needed email mbluce@rus21.net. They are also looking for business sponsors. XII. ADJOURNMENT AT 7:44 P.M. A MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN (AMY JOHNSON), SECOND: (MATTHEW FADIMAN). VOTED: 10-0. STUDENT VOTE: 2-0. MOTION CARRIES. b. Nomination of Jennifer Swan for the Position of Special Education Teacher at Sea Road School – Jennifer earned a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Mount Union College and a master’s degree in Exceptional Student Education K-12 at Slippery Rock University. Ms. Swan has eight years of experience as a Special Education Teacher and Instructional Strategist at Warren, Ohio; Lantana, FL and Palm Beach County, FL. She will be placed on Step 8 of the Master’s scale, with a salary of $53,013. VII. OLD BUSINESS a. Update of Building Renovation Reconciliation VIII. NEW BUSINESS a. Introductory Report of Pre-school Requirements Superintendents asked to complete survey of public preschool programs Posted on September 24, 2014 by Maine Department of Education The Maine DOE is committed to supporting and expanding high-quality public preschool programs. The Legislature passed two bills, now Public Laws, which focus on public preschool programs for children four years of age. Public Law 2013, Chapter 114 established the Commission to Strengthen the Adequacy and Equity of Certain Cost Components of the School Funding Formula, Essential Programs and Services. As part of the review, three components of public preschool programs will be examined: 1) analysis of implementation of program standards in the field, 2) analysis of the targeted funds for preschool to grade 2 students that are allocated specifically for preschool students, 3) collection and review of information on the physical space and facility capacity of school administrative units and project the school facility costs necessary to implement preschool programs. The second Public Law 2013, Chapter 581 recommends school administrative units phase in their implementation plans for universal availability of public preschool programs by the 201819 school year, and requires the Department to develop regulations for program standards. In order to address the regulatory requirement the Department convened a cross-agency workgroup whose members were listed in LD 1530 to review and update the recommended 5 program standards initially developed in 2007. A rulemaking will be undertaken this fall that will include a public hearing and comment period. The Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Services has requested that the two-step survey process be undertaken to enable the Department to meet the expectations set forth in both the Public Laws. The first phase of survey will be completed by superintendents. This survey will collect information on the physical space and facility capacity of school administrative units and project the school facility costs necessary for implementation of existing preschool programs, expansion of program day or number of classrooms, or to develop a new program. The information provided needs to be on a classroom basis, by session. The second phase will be sent to the public preschool teachers of existing programs. The survey is in two parts: 1. Phase One of the Public Preschool Survey will allow the Maine DOE to gather basic program facilities and fiscal information to allow the Commission to undertake the analysis. This is information about program contacts, physical space and facility capacity, transportation, program, operational and space costs (both current and projected), and partnerships. 2. Phase Two will be sent to the public preschool teachers of existing programs and will determine a baseline as to where classrooms are in terms of meeting the Public Preschool Program Standards, so we can provide the best level of support as schools move to full implementation. Phase One of the survey, which needs to be completed by superintendents no later than Oct. 10, can be accessed here. Additionally, a PDF of the complete survey can be downloaded here. Phase Two of the survey will be sent out in late October. The initial survey should take no more than 20 minutes to complete. Superintendents are encouraged to first review the PDF version of the survey before completing the online survey so that they know the information needed. If possible, the Department also recommends the survey be completed in one sitting. While respondents should be able to close their browser and return later to the point where they left off, depending on the district network security and protocols, it is possible that this may not always work. If respondents have problems returning to a partially completed survey, be certain to try from the original computer and location. The Department looks forward to learning more about districts’ existing programs through this survey, the results of which will inform work on the school funding formula with the Joint Committee on Education and how the Public Preschool Professional Development Coaches can provide support to enhance programs. For more information about the survey and how it will be used to benefit Maine schools and students, please contact Jaci Holmes at jaci.holmes@maine.gov or 624-6669. For technical assistance, please contact Craig Mason of the Maine Education Research Policy Institute at cre@maine.edu. Related: Regional school calendar requirements In "Administrative Letters" Responsibility for FAPE for deaf or hard-of-hearing students In "Dispatches" Commissioner's Update - May 29, 2014 In "Commissioner's Updates" 6 This entry was posted in Administrators, Dispatches, Early Childhood, Facilities, Families, Featured, Legislation, News & Views, Operations, People, Students, Teachers. Bookmark the permalink. IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Wellness Update b. Policy – RSU Policy Committee Wednesday, September 14, 2014, 7:30 AM Superintendent’s Conference Room (KES) Present: Committee members Maureen King, MaryBeth Luce, and Lionel Menard; Administrators Kevin Crowley and Katie Hawes. MaryBeth Luce called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM. The committee discussed at length the definition of and concept behind Proficiency Based Learning (PBL), especially how it will relate to a diploma issued by Kennebunk High School. It was decided that there is a need to schedule a full Board workshop on PBL so as to educate all Board members. Meeting date TBD. The next committee meeting will take place at 7:30 AM on October 15, 2014 at KHS (exact room TBD) so as to incorporate Principal Cressey and Jamie Jenkins into the conversation. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 AM. Board Action required: NONE 7 c. Human Resources – Minutes will be sent out this evening. 1. Superintendent’s Goals Maine Regional School Unit 21 The Schools of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport “Preparing responsible, contributing citizens in a global society.” Kevin P. Crowley, PhD. Superintendent of Schools Bruce A. Rudolph, Business Administrator Katie Hawes, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Susan L. Martin, Director of Special Services Kevin P. Crowley 2014-2015 Goals, Objectives and Action Strategies Goal 1. Objective Strategy Measurement Goal 2. Objective Strategy To identify and analyze the critical issues in RSU 21 which need to be addressed to facilitate progress of the Building Renovation Projects. Bring all three building projects to referendum Attend Building Committee meetings for all three projects to determine exactly which stage of development they are in. Support the work of the committees to move the projects to the Board with support from the Facilities Committee. Create a master calendar of building committee meetings that result in final board approval of all plans on September 1, 2014. (See attached document). Successfully complete both the RFQ and RFP process to choose a construction management firm. Create a strategic plan for a Building Renovation Bond Campaign. Work to improve the relationship between the RSU and the municipal stakeholders from each of the three towns. This goal will be measured by presenting to the board a scope of work for all three projects, at a price point which does not exceed the $58.6 million and that is agreed to by both the Architectural firm and Construction Management firm. Anticipated date of completion is February, 2015. To continue to advance the development of a results-oriented system of proficiency-based teaching and learning within grades 6-12. To build capacity to establish and maintain policy and practices that support proficiency-based teaching and learning. To create a communications plan that will increase awareness and transparency of proficiency based teaching and learning in RSU 21. Meet with the Middle and High School Administrative teams to ascertain progress to date and plan for piloting the program during the 2014-15 school year. Create an action plan to ensure completion of pilot by July 1, 2015 and prepare for full implementation during the 2015-16 school year. 8 Meet with the Instructional Administrative Team to ascertain the position of this work in RSU 21 relative to the six options for extension provided by the Maine Commissioner of Education. (C- 6/9/14) Complete proficiency-based extension paperwork with the Department of Education to position us for full implementation of a proficiency-based diploma by 2019. Work with building Principals K-12 to establish a communication plan that will raise awareness and transparency in this work. Draft policies to support the transition to a proficiency-based diploma system. Measurement This goal will be measured through the documented meeting of mandated guidelines and a summary report of accomplishments provided by April 15, 2015. Goal 3. To build upon and advance the work of the district on new teacher and principal effectiveness structures and protocols. To work with the building principals and teacher leaders to provide a supported pilot program during the 2014-15 school year and an action plan for full implementation during the 2015-16 school year. Survey all teachers in the RSU to ensure support for the current membership of the Stakeholder’s Group (as outlined in the amended Teacher Effectiveness Law). Facilitate a meeting of the Stakeholder’s Group prior to the beginning of the school year to review, revise, and adopt draft protocols. Meet with the Administrative Team to ascertain progress to date, review protocols from the Stakeholder’s Group, and establish a plan for piloting the program during the 2014-15 school year. Meet with the Administrative Team to ensure agreement on the Principal Effectiveness protocols and systems in preparation for a full team pilot during the 2014-15 school year. Host a full day professional development session with WestEd to complete training on the Danielson rubrics and practice inter-rater reliability for peer and administrator observations. Aid in the transition to an in-house data management system for teacher professional development and explore other potential options for teacher observation and evaluation. Create an action plan to ensure completion of the pilot by July 1, 2015 and to prepare for full implementation during the 2015-16 school year. This goal will be measured through the submission of a summary report of accomplishments provided on May 15, 2015. Objective Strategy Measurement 9 d. Curriculum Members Curriculum Design Team Agenda 09/29/2014 KES Room B135 (3:15pm) Blatt, Leona Chapman, Kent Cressey, Susan Curran, Susan Fadiman, Matt Gibson, Jan Hanson, Sean King, Maureen Topic Absent x x x x x x Members Lewia, Bruce Machado, Samantha Pflugi, Elizabeth Quinn, Ryan Reetz, Jack Saunders, Ann Spofford, Gayle Hawes, Katie Jensen, Jamie Tracy Mason, Steve Marquis, Al Carp Information/Discussion 3:15 – 3:20 Welcome and introductions 3:20-3:35 Follow up from 6/9/14 3:35 – 3:50 Present - Tracy Mason presented on Keyboarding without Tears. The funding has been provided by the Ed Foundation for all, 1,054, K-5 students to access this program. This will replace Typing Pal, complement our existing Handwriting without Tear program, and help prepare our students for the Smarter Balanced Assessments. - Ryan Quinn and Steve Marquis provided an update on the work of the Math Program Review Team. Teachers reviewed 5 core math programs over several months. The group is unanimously recommending that we stay with Everyday Math and upgrade to the new version. K-2 teachers are piloting this currently, attended training on th August 27 and will work with the company rep. on 11/5. Present Absent x x x x x x x Action Multiple pathways The group discussed the Press Herald article on multiple pathways offered at Portland High School Sue Cressey presented about the multiple pathways offered at KHS The group discussed the need to get more of the good work that we are doing into the Press. 10 3:50 -4:10 STEM The group viewed a presentation by Al Carp on the existing STEM Scholarship Program at KHS and a proposed longitudinal STEM capstone project. 4:10 – 4:15 Topics for next meeting: Q and A session with Al Carp regarding STEM presentation Update on Response to Intervention in RSU 21 Other items? th Next meeting: October 27 3:15-4:15 11 e. Prevention Activities Team (PAT) RSU 21 Prevention Activities Team September 16, 2014 Present: Katie Hawes, Jason Sullivan, Jeni Zorn, John Costin, Mark Carney, Nate Jones, Bill Paterson, Mary McCarthy 1. Welcome Jason Sullivan and Katie Hawes to our team! 2. Restorative Justice: Mark Carney and Jason Sullivan Cannot use the model and suspend a student new to the PD 3-4 cases of juveniles here in town have been referred to this program (the student from last spring met all the requirements and has not re-offended) The Restorative Justice concept has been shared with KHS John Costin - Is there a role for parents? 3. Combined meeting with KHS Interact and MSK students: Mary McCarthy has asked Diane Binger to contact Melissa Luetje for this meeting. 4. Bill Paterson: Coastal Healthy Communities: Bill will find out the week of 9/22 about his big grant. He would like to be able to hire a staff person and a half. It will also benefit work with substance abuse and other programs that we work so hard on. State grants available for substance abuse, tobacco, lead poisoning intervention and Snap. Bill is teaching “Civic Engagement” at UNE. All students volunteer 15 hours and are the mentors in our communities (Kennebunk included). Drug Take Back Day is 9/27 from 10-2pm at all Hannaford stores. Drop boxes are available at police departments. John Costin announced that there will be a discussion on the Marijuana Policy in Maine on 10/7 from 8:30-10:30am at the Nasson Community Center in Springvale. MedReturnMe.com is the link for drug take back Maine is the number one drug collection state in the country 5. Mark Carney and Bill Paterson met with the Captains’ Club. There are funds for hoodies and water bottles for the Captains’ club kids. 6. Reports from schools: Middle School of the Kennebunks: MSK is off to a great start and is looking ahead to the 7th grade Kieve trip and 8th grade bike trip. Nate Jones reports Positive School Climate group is up and running (21 new students in this group). Kennebunk High School: There are 30 plus new students. Jason reports wonderful kids and staff and great academic focus/great parents. Chrome roll out is upcoming Katie: All building enrollments are up 7. Looking ahead: January would be a perfect time for Captains’ club to meet with MSK 8th grade advisories. Next Meeting: November 18, 2014 @ 3pm (B135) This meeting will be a ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION with the P.A.T. group, the district School Climate Group and Claudia Dalton, 12 chair of the district Wellness Team. The Goal is to see where we could enhance each other’s work as well as where we overlap. f. Communications g. Educator Effectiveness X. SCHOOL LIAISON REPORTS XI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Upcoming Events from the Education Foundation The Education Foundation of The Kennebunks and Arundel will be conducting its 6th Annual Call-a-thon at Corning Life Sciences on October 7th and 8th, 2014. Volunteers will be calling parents/guardians between 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit our website at www.educationfoundationka.org Tickets are on sale for Educate Your Palate, a food tasting party to support the Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel. Hosted by Weirs Buick GMC on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. favorite local restaurants will provide food tastings for just $20 per ticket. To learn more about the event and to purchase your tickets, visit www.educationfoundationka.org or like us on Facebook. XII. UPDATE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR XIII. ADJOURNMENT 13