Liaison Committee
AGENDA
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Calais Middle/High School
Library
5:30 p.m.
1. Elementary School Addition Discussion/Updates
AGENDA
Calais School Committee
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Calais Middle/High School
Library
6:30 p.m.
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Committee Members: Chairman Joseph Footer _______, Vice Chairman Robert Greenlaw, ______ Celia Geel ________ , James Macdonald _________, Michael Chadwick _________
I. Call to Order/Introductions: 6:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
II. Consent Agenda
A. Adjustments to the Agenda
Motion_________________ Second_______________ Vote__________________
B. Approval of the Minutes of the April 13, 2021 meeting
Motion_________________ Second_______________ Vote__________________
III. Present Communications to the School Committee received from the community
IV. Public Participation
V. New Business
A. Act on the Superintendent’s nomination to elect the following teachers
2nd Year Probationary Teachers
Tristin Phillips
Alyssa Constant
Devon Mcphee
Darcy Tomah
Dea Swain
Robert Moholland
3rd Year Probationary Teachers
Amber McIver
Lisa Tirrell
Heather White
Zachary Benner
Joseph Swain
Sarah Pike
Continuing
Angela Cook
Kristy Marchese
Nick Johnson
Shannon Brown
Motion_________________ Second_______________ Vote__________________
B. Act on the approval of Greg Smith as Volunteer Girls’ Softball Coach
Motion_________________ Second_______________ Vote__________________
VII. Upcoming Meetings
To Be Announced
VIII. Requested Future Agenda Items
IX. Executive Session
A. Enter Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § (6) (D) to negotiate with
Heather Bowles, Assistant Principal CM/CH School and Benjamin Knowles,
Technology Coordinator
Motion_________________Second_______________Vote__________________
Time In:
Time Out:
B. Action, if any, as a result of Executive Session
Motion_________________Second_______________Vote__________________
(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 are prohibited by statute.)
X. Adjournment _______________ p.m.
Motion____________________Second__________________Vote________________
Calais School Committee
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Minutes
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The Calais School Committee met on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Calais Middle/High School Library at 6:30 p.m. Attending were Chairman Joseph Footer, Vice Chairman Robert Greenlaw, Celia Geel, James Macdonald, Michael Chadwick and Superintendent of Schools
Ronald Jenkins.
I. Call to Order/Introductions
Chairman Joseph Footer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence.
II. Consent Agenda
A. Motion by Celia Geel, second by James Macdonald, unanimous vote to accept the agenda a presented.
B. Motion by Bob Greenlaw, second by James Macdonald, unanimous vote to approve the Minutes of the March 24, 2021 meeting.
III. Present Communications to the School Committee received from the community
None noted
IV. Public Participation
None noted
V. Administrative Reports
Stan Sluzenski, SCRTC Director distributed a written report. Principal Mary Anne Spearin reported on the high school accreditation process. She stated that it was going well. Also a Graduation proposal was presented for Calais High School and by consensus the board approved the proposal.
VI. New Business
A. Motion by Celia Geel, second by Michael Chadwick, vote of four yes, one abstention (Bob Geenlaw) to hire Nathaniel Lutz as a mental health counselor at Calais Middle/High School.
Calais School Committee
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Minutes
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B. Motion by Michael Chadwick, second by Bob Greenlaw, unanimous vote to ratify the negotiated Comprehensive Contract between the Calais School Committee and the Calais Education Association/MEA/NEA, September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024.
C. Motion by James Macdonald, second by Michael Chadwick, unanimous vote to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire Brittney Drew and Paige Gillespie as Education
Technician III’s. Brittney Drew to work at the Calais Elementary School and Paige Gillespie to work at the Calais Alternative Program.
D. Motion by Celia Geel, second by Bob Greenlaw, unanimous vote to approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar as presented.
E. During the discussion of current learning methods, Principals Sue Carter and Mary Anne Spearin reported on current conditions regarding COVID 19. On a motion by Joe Footer, second by Michael Chadwick, unanimous vote to “stay the course” and remain hybrid at the high school with Pre-K through 8th grade open to all students. The Superintendent was requested to continue to gather information on Calais Elementary School addition including building plans and a loan from a local bank.
F. Motion by James Macdonald, second by Bob Greenlaw, unanimous vote to accept the resignations of Jerry James as cross country coach for Calais High School, Bill McVicar as head coach for the Varsity girls’ basketball, and Craig Morrison as boys’ soccer coach.
VII. Upcoming Meetings
April 28, 2021 with a liaison meeting at 5:30 p.m. prior to the School Committee meeting.
VIII. Requested Future Agenda Items
None noted
IX. Executive Session
None noted
X. Adjournment
Motion by Celia Geel, second by Bob Greenlaw, unanimous vote to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.
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Ronald D. Jenkins, Superintendent of Schools