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Page | 1 City of Biddeford School Committee January 24, 2017 7:00 PM Little Theater at BHS A. Call to Order: B. Roll Call: C. Pledge of Allegiance: D. Adjustments to Agenda: E. Consideration of Minutes: E.1. 1/10/17 minutes 1-10-17 minutes.doc F. Student Rep Reports: G. Superintendent's Report: H. Committee Reports: Finance/Building, Grounds; Curriculum; Policy; Waterhouse Advisory Committee I. Old Business: J. New Business: Public participation opportunity after each item listed below (3 minutes per item) J.1. 1. Presentation: Goals & Objectives for Community Involvement Grant community grant.docx J.2. 2. Consideration: Residency Requirement – Superintendent Residency Memo.doc K. Resignations: Accepted by the Superintendent L. Nominations: M. Appointments: M.1. Nicholas Mouzas, PT Custodian (to replace M. Boislard) M.2. William Harriman, Asst. Indoor Track, BMS Track-Harriman.doc M.3. Maripat Brady, Asst. Indoor Track, BMS Track-Brady.doc M.4. Tammy Guay, PT Bus Aide/Driver Training (new) N. Transfers: O. Public Participation: (3 minutes; any item) P. Communications: Q. Executive Session: Q.1. Consideration: Labor Contract with Administrative Assistants, Pursuant to 1. M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) 1

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City of BiddefordSchool Committee

January 24, 2017 7:00 PM Little Theater at BHS

A. Call to Order: B. Roll Call: C. Pledge of Allegiance: D. Adjustments to Agenda: E. Consideration of Minutes:

E.1. 1/10/17 minutes1-10-17 minutes.doc

F. Student Rep Reports: G. Superintendent's Report: H. Committee Reports: Finance/Building, Grounds; Curriculum; Policy; Waterhouse

Advisory Committee I. Old Business: J. New Business: Public participation opportunity after each item listed below (3 minutes

per item)J.1. 1. Presentation: Goals & Objectives for Community Involvement Grant

community grant.docxJ.2. 2. Consideration: Residency Requirement – Superintendent

Residency Memo.docK. Resignations: Accepted by the SuperintendentL. Nominations: M. Appointments:

M.1. • Nicholas Mouzas, PT Custodian (to replace M. Boislard)

M.2. • William Harriman, Asst. Indoor Track, BMSTrack-Harriman.doc

M.3. • Maripat Brady, Asst. Indoor Track, BMSTrack-Brady.doc

M.4. Tammy Guay, PT Bus Aide/Driver Training (new)

N. Transfers: O. Public Participation: (3 minutes; any item) P. Communications: Q. Executive Session:

Q.1. Consideration: Labor Contract with Administrative Assistants, Pursuant to 1. M.R.S.A.§ 405(6)(D)

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R. Adjournment: - School Committee Members: Alan Casavant, - Chair, Brianna Gilbert,Tony Michaud - Vice Chair, Heather Mills, Dennis Anglea, Karen Ruel, Crystal Blais, LisaVadnais

Student Members: Cassie Riley - BHS, Washima Fairoz - BHS

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School Committee Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-506Submitted by: Diane MilliardSubmitting Department: Meeting Date: January 24, 2017

SUBJECT1/10/17 minutes

Recommendation:

ATTACHMENTS 1-10-17 minutes.doc

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REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGJanuary 10, 2017, 6:45 p.m.

Little Theater at BHS

Minutes

A. Call to Order: Mayor Casavant called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.

B. Roll Call: Mayor Casavant, Dennis Anglea, Crystal Blais, Tony Michaud, Heather Mills, Karen Ruel, Lisa Vadnais, Cassie Riley, and Washima Fairoz,. Also in Attendance: Jeremy Ray, Chris Indorf. Absent: Brianna Gilbert

C. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Casavant led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

D. Executive Session: Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to move the committee into Executive Session for Readmission of Suspended Student Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(B) and Update on Labor Contract Discussion with Administrative Assistants, Pursuant to 1. M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) at 6:40 p.m.

Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote, to move the committee out of Executive Session at 7:17 p.m.

Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Vadnais seconded, unanimous vote, to reinstate the student, according to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(B), on Monday, January 23, 2017.

NOTE: No action required on labor contract update.

E. Adjustments to the Agenda: (see attached Addendum)

F. Consideration of Minutes: Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the minutes of 12/13/16.

G. Student Rep Reports:Ms. Riley reported on: Student Council sponsored Ice Skating fundraiser; tomorrow is early release day and PJ day.

Ms. Fairoz reported on: Maggie Behen and Alyssa Landry from the Debate Team had first place finishes.

H. Superintendent’s Report:Mr. Ray reported on: The Governor’s budget was released on Friday night to the Legislature. They are looking at funding, with a

push for “regionalization” (shared services). The General Purpose Aide (used for EPS formula) is lower this year by approximately $9M. The Central Office funding is being eliminated and will become a local cost. The Title I subtraction has changed and the class ratio has a slight increase. MLTI funding is still in the budget. The ratio on educational technicians will increase. There could be changes to Special Education and reimbursement. Revenue projections are due by mid-February. Regionalization is a big topic at the State level, with a $3M funding grant. The grant application deadline is February 23rd.

Students from grades 4, 5, 8 STEM Academy, Dayton and St. James took in a mid-day hockey game at UNE. Policy and Finance committees will meet at 6:00 p.m. on January 24th. On January 27th, there will be a Hall of Honor Ceremony at the Tiger Gym. The first PRIDE Awards dinner will be held on January 25th, which will honor BHS students for academic and

citizenship accomplishments. On January 18th, there will be a Community Coalitions and Goals Grant meeting in the BHS Library.

I. Committee Reports: Finance/Building & Grounds – Mr. Anglea indicated the committee will meet on 1/24/17 at 6:00 p.m.

Curriculum – Mr. Indorf reported the two sub groups met today and will meet again February 1st.

Policy – Notes by the Superintendent, the committee will meet on 1/24/17 at 6:00 p.m.

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Waterhouse Advisory Committee – Mr. Ray indicated the committee met last week to for an update on the status of a field study being done and timeline will be proposed tonight.

J. Old Business:1. Consideration: Overnight Trip Request – Maine State Jazz Festival, BHS (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above trip request.

2. Consideration: Overnight Trip Request – National HS Journalism Convention, BHS (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Ms. Blais seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above trip request.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy ID, School Day (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CA, Administrative Goals/Priority Objectives (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CB, School Superintendent (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CB-R, Superintendent of Schools Job Description (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CBD, Superintendent’s Contract (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CBG, Superintendent Professional Development Opportunities (2nd

reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CBI, Evaluation of the Superintendent (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CBI-R, Evaluation of the Superintendent Administrative Regulation (2nd

reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CC, Administrative Organization (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CCA, Biddeford School Department Organizational Chart (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CH, Policy Implementation (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CHA, Development of Regulations (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CHCAA, Approval of Handbooks (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

3. Consideration: Revise Policy CHD, Administration in the Absence of Policy (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above policy revisions.

4. Consideration: Adopt Policy ECAD, Use of Privately-Owned Property in the Schools (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to adopt the above policy.

5. Consideration: Delete Policy CBE, Superintendent’s Compensation and Benefits (2nd reading)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to delete the above policy.

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K. New Business: Public participation opportunity after each item listed below (3 minutes per item)1. Consideration: Athletic Field Study ContractMr. Michaud moved and Ms. Vadnais seconded to dissolve the Waterhouse Advisory Committee and have the School Committee be responsible moving forward. Vote: 5-1 (Mr. Anglea opposed)

Mr. Michaud moved and Ms. Vadnais seconded, unanimous vote, to carry through with the Athletic Field Study Contract.

2. Discussion: Regionalization and Efficiency EffortsMr. Ray indicated that in addition to the $3M grant, there may be a Regionalization School Construction Fund application based around Centers of Technology. Additional information was provided in the packet.

L. Resignations-Nominations-Appointments-Transfers:Appointments: Kyonghui (Lee) Canning, FT Bus Driver (to replace A. Hasan)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above appointment.

Lucille Beaulieu, PT Bus Driver (to replace L. Jackson)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above appointment.

Melissa Tuttle, PT Bus Aide (to replace T. Gobeil)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above appointment.

David Rogers, 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, BMSMr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above appointment.

Howard Pipher, FT Custodian (to replace B. Hamblett)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above appointment.

Darlene Trefry, Food Service Worker, BHS (to replace L. Eon)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above appointment.

Cassandra St. Ours, Sp Ed Tech II, BIS (to replace E. Campbell)Mr. Anglea moved and Mr. Michaud seconded, unanimous vote, to approve the above appointment.

M. Public Participation: (3 minutes; any item) None

N. Communications: Mr. Ray announced that Winterfest is being held on February 3rd, 4th, and 5th and there will be a lot of school department involvement.

O. Adjournment: Mr. Michaud moved and Mr. Anglea seconded, unanimous vote, to adjourn at 7:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Minutes Recorded: Chris IndorfJeremy Ray, School Committee Secretary Minutes Transcribed: Diane Milliard

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School Committee Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-507Submitted by: Diane MilliardSubmitting Department: Meeting Date: January 24, 2017

SUBJECT1. Presentation: Goals & Objectives for Community Involvement Grant

Recommendation:

ATTACHMENTS community grant.docx

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Year-Two Community-Engagement PlanBiddeford ME | Primary Contact: Karen ChasseCoaching Team Lead: Michele Holt-Shannon

Community-Engagement Overview

Following a year of onboarding, planning, and initial engagement activities, the Biddeford School Community planning group has identified three overarching goals to increase student voice, improve communication and partnerships, and to better connect teachers and schools with parents and families.

From early meetings to our latest gathering, the assets and challenges were consistently identified by students, staff, and community members. Assets include high positive regard for staff and administration by students, Tiger Pride, growing confidence and efficacy of PBL, and a sense that the Biddeford economy is improving. Challenges included working against negative stereotypes and image of Biddeford, high poverty, high drug use, and concerns about school ins/outs and absentee rates.

In alignment with the school strategic plan which prioritizes student outcomes and programming and development and communication, the following goals and activities help address current issues as well as deepen capacity for parent and family engagement and student voice.

Lessons informing these strategies include a deeper understanding of parent and student confusion over the grading system and purposes for PBL; staff and teacher struggles with parent and family engagement; student feedback about their own stress levels and need for support; and the need for stronger connections with community partners for both wellness and career development purposes.

2017 Community-Engagement Plan

Community Context

Biddeford’s diverse economy is driven by industrial, professional, public administration and service sectors. It is outgrowing its traditional industrial and manufacturing roots, and undergoing a cultural and arts renaissance. Biddeford is home to just over 21,000 people--the same as 25 years ago. Its demographic has trended older and more transient. As a service center, Biddeford is home to a growing refugee and immigrant population; students from more than 20 countries call Biddeford home. The school department serves 2,497 students and employs more than 450 faculty and staff. BHS and the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology are located on an 18-acre campus; K-8 grades are served in four buildings across town.

Leaders and Coalition Members

Key partners include students from middle school and high school, teachers, staff, and administrators, local elected leaders, University of New England professors, parents, civic and youth organizations, business leaders, and staff from the COT program.

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Engagement Goals and Activities

Goal One: Increase opportunities for student voice and empowerment in the learning process, in school decision making, and in the Biddeford community.

Activity A: Pilot a student leadership training to increase student skills for group decision making, facilitating, and for speaking up in groups with peers and adults. Future activity – Host a Teen SummitActivity B: Assess and improve student representation and leadership in decision making bodies within the school (see COT model). Activity C: Focus on the role of student voice in personalized learning and increase skills of students and staff in promoting student voice in PBL. Convene a student/staff action group to create best practices for supporting student voice in student centered learning. Activity D: Strategically integrate student voice dialogues and other engagement strategies into how we operate. (Conversations, surveys, public parking lot, student led open forum during advisory with administrators). Key issues to explore: student stress levels, coping skills, programming, COT promotion, and next academic pathway.

Goal Two: Increase school community partnerships and capacity for partnership with improved communication and opportunities for shared work.

Activity A: Work with town partners to develop a communications plan to share positive Biddeford stories – WE ARE Biddeford.Host PRIDE Annual Awards Event recognizing students, alums, and community membersActivity B: Initiate a career development focused action group to lead work on extended learning opportunities, internships, job shadow experiences, volunteer opportunities, articulation agreements, and integration of life skills. Activity C: Initiate a student wellness focused action group to lead work on holistic peer and adult support of youth and teens including stress, prevention, and mental health. Draft survey, implement and compile results for a student stress research study to assist inoffering needed wellness programs (i.e. stress management).

Goal Three: Strengthen relationships with parents and families in ways that increase understanding, mutual

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support for students, and helps staff better connect with families of struggling students.

Activity A: Convene a professional development group of teachers across the school system to identify gaps in communication, best practices, and misconceptions that impede parent and family engagement. Utilize this group as coaches within each school to make changes to improve family contact and event hosting. Apply learning to Count Me In and On Time.Apply learning to activity C below.Activity B: Capture (video and audio) student and peer to peer descriptions of proficiency based learning, the grading system, and other learning information important for families and students to understand. Integrate these kinds of communications when big changes are implemented. If still needed, host event for students and families focused on grading dispelling myths about PBL.Activity C: Focus on parent and family outreach for spring student learning showcase. Activity D: Pilot a neighborhood outreach event for fall 2017. (BBQ, multicultural celebration, going out to families rather than asking them to come to the school).

Timeline January/February/March:Activity 1B: Assess and improve student representation and leadership in decision making bodies within the school (strong COT model in place to reference). Activity 2A: Host PRIDE Event.Activity 2C: Initiate a student wellness focused action group to lead work on holistic peer and adult support of youth and teens including stress, prevention, and mental health. Begin student stress research study. (connect to Teen Summit idea in future)Activity 3A: Convene a professional development group of teachers across the school system to identify gaps in communication, best practices, and misconceptions that impede parent and family engagement. Activity 3B: Capture (video and audio) student and peer to peer descriptions of proficiency based learning, the grading system, and other learning information important for families and students to

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understand. Integrate these kinds of communications when big changes are implemented. If still needed, host event for students and families focused on grading dispelling myths about PBL.

April/May/June:Activity 1C: Focus on the role of student voice in personalized learning and increase skills of students and staff in promoting student voice in PBL. Convene a student/staff action group to create best practices for supporting student voice in student centered learning. Activity 1D: Strategically integrate student voice dialogues and other engagement strategies into how we operate. (Conversations, surveys, public parking lot, student led open forum during advisory with administrators). Key issues to explore: student stress levels, coping skills, programming, COT promotion, and next academic pathway.Activity 2A: Work with town partners to develop a communications plan to share positive Biddeford stories – WE ARE Biddeford.Activity 3C: Focus on parent and family outreach for spring student learning showcase. Activity 1A: Pilot a student leadership training to increase student skills for group decision making, facilitating, and for speaking up in groups with peers and adults. Future activity – Host Teen Summit

July/August: Activity 3D: Pilot a neighborhood outreach event for fall 2017.

September/October/November:Activity 2B: Initiate a career development focused action group to lead work on extended learning opportunities, internships, job shadow experiences, volunteer opportunities, articulation agreements, and integration of life skills. Activity 2C: Hold student wellness programs (i.e. stress management).

Participants Jeremy Ray (Superintendent), Karen Chasse (Community Outreach & Development Director), Mandy Cyr (Student Services Coordinator), Tim Stebbins (COT Assistant Director), Eli Fletcher (BHS Assistant Principal), Barbara

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Adriance (BMS Assistant Principal), Mary Bellevance (BMS Curriculum), Anna Gordon (BMS Guidance Counselor), Sarah Locke (BMS Teacher), Carolyn Gosselin (ELL Teacher), Kerri LeSieur (BPS Teacher), Christine O'Driscoll (BPS Teacher), Martha Jacques (BPS Guidance Counselor), Kerrie Edgerton (Parent), Michele Landry (Parent), Ryan Fecteau (State Rep), Ed Bilsky(UNE Professor/Parent), Cindy Altomari (UNE Professor), Tammy Ackerman (Engine), Devon Kelley-Yurdin (Engine), Bronwyn Barnett (Community Bicycle Center), Jim Godbout (Business Owner), Laurie Warchol (Business Leader), Jim Emerson (City Employee), Alexandra Grindle (Ecology School), Carl Walsh (Biddeford Recreation Dept.), Lt. Rick Doyon (Biddeford Police), Michelle Boucher (Business Leader/Parent), Jim Boisvert (Alternative Placement Center), Ed Silva (UNE Coach/Parent), Jeff Cabral (Library), James Jacques (Business Leader), Washima Faroiz (Student), Kaylee Perron (Student), Terje Tuttle (Student), Madison Arnold (Student), Alyssa Landry (Student), Margaret Behen (Student), Matthew Tardif (Student), Grace Boisvert (Student), Grace Martin (Student), Patrick Pearl (Student), Cassie Riley (Student), Dakota Crocker (Student), Madison Sonne-Loranger (Student)

Organizing for Inclusion

Parents and Families: Initial work in goal three will include a learning exchange among teachers and staff on best practices, myths about parents and families that impact our ability to connect, emphasis on resiliency over enabling, empathy over pity. Phase two of this work includes direct outreach to families. Our target populations are low incomefamilies, families of color, refugees, Muslim/Iraqi families.

Students: Student voice and leadership work will increase interaction across student social groups and identities (race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, economic status). Student leadership conference will include skills working across differences and hearing all voices; facilitating inclusive conversations.

Planning for Sustainability

A number of good ideas for single events have come out of our efforts thus far. We have chosen these activities above to help deepen our capacity and skills overall while still addressing current issues and needs. Additional ideas for sustainability include utilization of student interns at the High School level to assist with video development and engagement with other student-led focus groups; PRIDE event to continue through solicited business sponsorships and minimal budgeted dollars; Teacher professional development to mirror current PD work. Neighborhood/community gatherings to see partnerships with community organizations, town, and Heart of Biddeford organization.

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Projected 2017 Budget ExpendituresBiddeford ME | Primary Contact: Karen ChasseCoaching Team Lead: Michele Holt-Shannon

Proposed Budget: January 1–December 31, 2017ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES BUDGET

Community Engagement Coalition ConferenceHotel and travel expenses for six people to attend the conference in March

$2400.00

Student Training, Staff Development and Focus GroupsRefreshments provided for students and staff who attend trainings off hours.

$950.00

Tiger PRIDE Awards EventCost of food and awards. Location to be at school for no cost.

$1500.00

Neighborhood Outreach EventBBQ, multi-cultural celebration to occur in low income neighborhoods with a large ELL population.

$2000.00

EquipmentGo Pro cameras and equipment needed for the students to participate in a “show rather than tell” video that is engaging and can be shared throughout the community.

$2000.00

Marketing EffortsTargeted ads about PBL, Celebrations of Learning and other initiatives in this plan. Ads would include social media (approx. $40 each run for one-month coverage) and free newspaper delivered to all homes (approx. $250 per ad) to ensure multiple outlets reach parents, students and community.

$950.00

Administrative Expenses and SuppliesCommunity Outreach & Development Director’s time spent and supplies needed to directly support the grants engagement efforts (based on Year 1 expenses).

$1200.00

STIPENDS AND CONTRACTED SERVICES

Student stress research studyStipend to execute survey and compile results (30 hours @ $20/hour). Will work with community health partners to gather all mental health resources available to students and offer a potential speaker on stress and anxiety management.

$1500.00

VideosContract a videographer or offer teacher stipends to assist students in editing and filming specific videos we can share with parents and throughout social media outlets.

$2500.00

2017 Project Total $ 15,000

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School Committee Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-511Submitted by: Diane MilliardSubmitting Department: Meeting Date: January 24, 2017

SUBJECT2. Consideration: Residency Requirement – Superintendent

Recommendation:

ATTACHMENTS Residency Memo.doc

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Biddeford School Department

MEMORANDUM

Date: January 19, 2017

To: Alan Casavant, Mayor & School Committee

From: Jeremy Ray, Superintendent of Schools

RE: Superintendent Residency New Charter Language

On the November 8th, 2016 election the following charter revision question was passed by the voters of Biddeford: Do you favor amending the Charter to provide that the Superintendent of Schools shall establish residency in the City of Biddeford within six months from the date of hire, unless otherwise approved by the School Committee? This was one of 17 charter revisions that was approved during the election.

The new Charter Language now reads:

The Committee shall appoint a Superintendent of Schools for a term not exceeding three years, and the Superintendent shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Committee. The duties of the Superintendent shall be those as prescribed by law and regulations. The Superintendent of Schools may be removed for just cause. The Superintendent of Schools shall establish residence within the City of Biddeford within six months of being hired, unless otherwise approved by the School Committee. The Superintendent shall cause to be published all agendas of School Committee meetings in a local newspaper at least 24 hours before such meetings are to be held, and shall cause to be posted said agendas on the City bulletin board.

Based on the above language and change in the Charter, the school committee has the authorization to waive the residency requirement for the Superintendent of Schools if it so desires.

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School Committee Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-508Submitted by: Diane MilliardSubmitting Department: Meeting Date: January 24, 2017

SUBJECT• Nicholas Mouzas, PT Custodian (to replace M. Boislard)

Recommendation:

ATTACHMENTS

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School Committee Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-509Submitted by: Diane MilliardSubmitting Department: Meeting Date: January 24, 2017

SUBJECT• William Harriman, Asst. Indoor Track, BMS

Recommendation:

ATTACHMENTS Track-Harriman.doc

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BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR STIPEND APPOINTMENT APPROVAL

Date: January 17, 2017 School: Biddeford Middle School

Building Administrator: Kyle Keenan

Stipend Position Title: Assistant Indoor Track

Position Responsibilities: Organize practicesTeach proper techniquesTeach good sportsmanshipCoach meets

Stipend Dollar Amount: $1,540

Anticipated Amount of TimeNumber of students participating: 80-90

Number of days per week: 5-6

Number of weeks per season/school year: 8

Number of hours per session: 2-3

Total hours for season/school year: 104

Recommended Employee: William Harriman

Background/Experience: Has countless years of track experience as a coach

Special Education Teacher at BHS

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School Committee Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-510Submitted by: Diane MilliardSubmitting Department: Meeting Date: January 24, 2017

SUBJECT• Maripat Brady, Asst. Indoor Track, BMS

Recommendation:

ATTACHMENTS Track-Brady.doc

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BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR STIPEND APPOINTMENT APPROVAL

Date: January 17, 2017 School: Biddeford Middle School

Building Administrator: Kyle Keenan

Stipend Position Title: Assistant Indoor Track

Position Responsibilities: Organize practicesTeach proper techniquesTeach good sportsmanshipCoach meets

Stipend Dollar Amount: $1,540

Anticipated Amount of TimeNumber of students participating: 80-90

Number of days per week: 5-6

Number of weeks per season/school year: 8

Number of hours per session: 2-3

Total hours for season/school year: 104

Recommended Employee: Maripat Brady

Background/Experience: BMS Teacher

Current Outdoor Track Coach BMS

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School Committee Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-529Submitted by: Diane MilliardSubmitting Department: Meeting Date: January 24, 2017

SUBJECTTammy Guay, PT Bus Aide/Driver Training (new)

Recommendation:

ATTACHMENTS

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School Committee Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-527Submitted by: Diane MilliardSubmitting Department: Meeting Date: January 24, 2017

SUBJECTConsideration: Labor Contract with Administrative Assistants, Pursuant to 1. M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D)

Recommendation:

ATTACHMENTS

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