AGENDA
Calais School Committee
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Calais Middle/High School
Library
6:30 p.m.
Committee Members: Chairman Robert Greenlaw _______, Celia Geel ________ Joseph Footer ________, James Macdonald _________, Thomas Robb _________
I. Call to Order/Introductions: 6:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
II. Consent Agenda
A. Adjustments to the Agenda
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B. Approval of the Minutes of the September 16, 2020 meeting
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III. Present Communications to the School Committee received from the community
IV. Public Participation
V. New Business
A. Open and Act on bids for fuel oil and propane for the 20-21 school year
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B. Act on the approval of Nicholas DelMonaco as volunteer golf coach
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C. Discuss “Snow Day Procedure” during Hybrid Learning
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VI. Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:30 p.m.
VII. Requested Future Agenda Items
VIII. Executive Session
(If the School Committee makes a motion to enter executive session, the precise nature
of business to be considered will be indicated in the motion. The items, which may be
discussed, by law, may include one or more of the following:
1. To discuss personnel.
2. To discuss or consider the suspension or expulsion of a student.
3. To discuss or consider the condition, acquisition, or the use of real or personal
property only if premature disclosure would prejudice the competitive or bargaining
of the body or agency.
4. To discuss labor contracts, proposals and/or meetings related to negotiations.
5. To consult with the School Committee’s attorney concerning legal rights, pending
litigation, and settlement offers, when premature public knowledge would give the
School Committee substantial disadvantage.
6. To discuss records made, maintained, or received by the School Committee or
departments of access is prohibited by statute.)
IX. Adjournment _______________ p.m.
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Calais School Department
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Minutes
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The Calais School Committee met on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Attending were Robert Greenlaw, Celia Geel, Thomas Robb and Superintendent Ronald Jenkins. James Macdonald and Joseph Footer arrived at 6:15 p.m.
I. Call to Order/Introductions
Robert Greenlaw called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence.
II. Executive Session
A. Motion by Thomas Robb, second by Celia Geel, unanimous vote to enter executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) € for the purpose of Consulting with legal counsel.
Time In: 6:02 p.m.
Time Out: 6:24 p.m.
B. Motion by Celia Geel, seconded by Thomas Robb, unanimous vote to enter executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) for the purpose of a Student Hearing to discuss student entry.
Time In: 6:28 p.m.
Time Out: 7:32 p.m.
Bob Greenlaw moved pursuant to 20-A M.R.S.A. Section 1001 (9), second by James Macdonald, unanimous vote to readmit the student under consideration on the grounds that the behavior in question is not likely to recur.
III. Consent Agenda
Motion by Thomas Robb, second by Celia Geel, unanimous vote to add the following items to the agenda.
Act on the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire Donovan Palmer as full time custodian to work at Calais Elementary School and to discuss returning to school full-time.
IV. Present Communications to the School Committee received from the community
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IV. Present Communications to the School Committee received from the community
Celia Geel reported that the schools all had good openings.
V. Public Participation
None noted
VI. Administrative Reports
The administrators reported that their openings were amazing with only 12 students participating virtually at the elementary school and under 20 participating virtually at the high school.
VII. New Business
A. Motion by Thomas Robb, second by Celia Geel, unanimous vote to act on the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire the following yearly advisors:
Lori Ellis Student Council
Anne Scott National Honor Society
John Moody Math Team
John Moody Senior Advisor
Lori Ellis Junior Advisor
Stephanie Griffin Sophomore Advisor
Anne Scott Freshman Advisor
Pam Allen Yearbook
Kati Grass Drama
Brandi Cline Academic Decathlon (Coach)
Stephanie Griffin Academic Decathlon (Coordinator)
Ann Skriletz Skills USA Advisor
Anne Louise Eagan National Technical Honor Society
B. Motion by Celia Geel, second by Thomas Robb, vote of 4-1 to participate in the following fall sports, soccer, golf, and cross-country following the CDC guidelines and move Volleyball from fall to spring.
C. Motion by Celia Geel, second by Thomas Robb, vote of 4-1 to act on the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire fall coaches:
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Fall Sports Coaches
Craig Morrison Varsity Boys Soccer
John Moody Golf
Tom Parks Varsity Girls Soccer
Jerry James Cross Country
Josh Smith Varsity Girls Soccer Volunteer
Ryan Furtek Cross Country Volunteer
Fall Coaches moved to Spring (dependent on activity taking place)
Anne Scott Varsity Volleyball
Kati Grass JV Volleyball
Nichola Scott JV Volleyball Volunteer
D. Motion by Thomas Robb, second by Celia Geel, unanimous vote to act on the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire Donovan Palmer as a full time custodian.
E. Discussion was held to re-enter school full time. James Macdonald asked, where we would be if we didn’t get the money? Principal Sue Carter stated that we would not have had all our teachers. Chairman Greenlaw thought it may be subject to litigation. Thomas Robb felt it should be treated as a learning experience and we should try to open following all the CDC guidelines.
VIII. Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:30 p.m.
Second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. will be the schedule for upcoming meetings.
IX. Requested Future Agenda Items
None noted.
X. Adjournment
Motion by Thomas Robb, second by Celia Geel, unanimous vote to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
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Ronald Jenkins, Superintendent of Schools