Agenda
Augusta Board of Education
Business Meeting
May 13, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Pursuant to Section G-1 1 MRSA § 403-A – Public proceedings through remote access. Public can access meeting via CTV7 Spectrum Channel 1301 and available on line at www.augustaschoolboard.com. Public input available using the chat feature via livestream. Reference policy BEDH: Public Participation at School Board Meetings
7:00 p.m.
1. Opening:
2. Call to Order:
Pursuant to 1 MRSA§ 403-A, we will now confirm that each member of the Augusta School
Board can both hear and be heard. We will do this by calling the role, members present are asked
to say yea. I ask all other members to listen and report any audio difficulties when the roll call is
complete.
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
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Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
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Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
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Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
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Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
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Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
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Mandy Cooper |
Student Representative |
|
3. Pledge of Allegiance: One member to recite the pledge for the board
Executive Session re: Personnel:
A. Motion to enter into Executive Session, regarding personnel, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §
405(6) (A):
Move to enter into Executive Session, regarding personnel, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6) (A) |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: Time: |
_____________ Second ____________
Motion Passed/Failed: _____ to ______ _______________ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
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Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
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Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
B. Motion to exit from Executive Session.
Move to exit from Executive Session. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: Time: |
_______________ Second: __________
Motion Passed/Failed: _____ to ______ _______________ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
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Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
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Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
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Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
4. Presentations: None
5. Approval of Minutes:
A. Motion to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting of
April 8, 2020.
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/BoardMeetingMinutes200408.php
Move to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting of April 8, 2020. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
___________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
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Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
B. Motion to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Special Meeting of
April 15, 2020.
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/BoardMinutes200415.php
Move to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Special Meeting of April 15, 2020. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
___________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
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Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
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Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
C. Motion to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Special Meeting of
April 29, 2020.
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/BoardMinutes200429.php
Move to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Special Meeting of April 29, 2020. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
___________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
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Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
6. Communications:
7. Resignations and Retirements:
Retirements
1. Sandra Turgeon, Middle School Math Teacher, Cony Middle/High School
8. Recognitions:
9. Student Council Report: Mandy Cooper
10. Informational Items:
A. Professional Development
1. Kelly Randall, IXL – Live, 4/9/20
2. Jessica Walling, IXL – Live, 4/9/20
3. Renee Henry, IXL – Live, 4/9/20
4. Heidi Parent, Skills USA Maine Advisor Meeting, 4/10/20
5. Heidi Parent, York County Community College Culinary Arts Workshop, 4/14/20
6. Timothy Jordan, Restorative Practice Spring Workshop, 4/15/20
7. Brenda Pridham, 31st Annual Reading Round-up, 4/16/20
8. Cynthia Reppucci, 31st Annual Reading Round-up, 4/16/20
9. Kelley Drisko, 31st Annual Reading Round-up, 4/16/20
10. Elizabeth Soares, 31st Annual Reading Round-up, 4/16/20
11. Alisha Parker, 31st Annual Reading Round-up, 4/16/20
12. Catherine Berryman, 31st Annual Reading Round-up, 4/16/20
13. Kaitlyn King, Proactive Discipline for Reactive Students, 5/8/2020
14. Janet Frake, Proactive Discipline for Reactive Students, 5/8/20
11. Committee Reports:
A. Finance Committee Report: Jennifer Dumond
1. Finance Committee Meeting, April 6, 2020 – No meeting
2. Finance Committee Minutes, May 4, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/FinanceCommMinutes200504.php
3. Business Manager’s Report
B. Curriculum and Education Committee Report: Pia Holmes
1. Curriculum and Education Committee, March 11, 2020 – No meeting
2. Curriculum and Education Committee, April 8, 2020 – No meeting
C. Personnel Committee Report: Kevin Lamoreau
1. Personnel Committee Meeting, April 6, 2020 – No meeting
2. Personnel Committee Minutes, May 4, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/PersonnelCommMinutes200504.php
D. Policy Committee Report: Staci Fortunato
1. Policy Committee Minutes, March 11, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/PolicyCommMinutes200311.php
2. Policy Committee Meeting, April 6, 2020 – No meeting
3. Policy Committee Minutes, May 4, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/PolicyCommMinutes200504.php
12. Consent Items: (all matters listed under this item will be considered routine and will be enacted
by one motion. A Board Member may ask to have an item(s) removed and considered
individually.)
A. Mallory Bouchard, High School French Teacher, Cony Middle/High School
B. Alyssa Charette, Middle School Science Teacher, Cony Middle/High School
C. Micole Moore, ELL Teacher, Cony Middle/High School
D. Brittany Porter, Kindergarten Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School
E. Megan Russell, Grade 1 Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School
F. Carson Hope, Grade 2 Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School
G. Augusta Educators Nominated for Year 2 Probationary Contract
1. Michelle Burns
2. Sueann Call
3. Jaime Clark
4. Timothy Clifford
5. Brad Davis
6. Emily Dennett
7. Jessie Eastman
8. Donna Foster
9. Kristan Gibson
10. Kimberly Gurney
11. Erin Hartill
12. Francis Johnson
13. Chelsey Kaiser
14. Taylor Lenentine
15. Katelyn Lerette Rodriguez
16. Mandy Massey
17. Jason Paquette
18. Donald Plourde
19. Romeo Roy
20. Katelyn Ross
22. Claire Sabine
23. Troy Scott
24. Nicholas Seile
25. Deborah Skehan
26. James Smith
27. Anthony Veit
28. Milagros Velasquez Caruso
29. Kathryn Wroten
H. Augusta Educators Nominated for Year 3 Probationary Contract
1. Joc Caldwell
2. Lisa Charette
3. Meghan Cociu
4. Kimberly Courtemanche
5. Lauren Dow
6. Sara Fenwick
7. Kimberly Gatz
8. James Gay
9. Leah Glazier
10. Patricia Howe
11. Maria Johnson
12. Timothy Jordan
13. Susan Mallon
14. Meghan Marston
15. Sarah Mason
16. Heather Murdough
17. Katherine Parker
18. Heather Pelletier
19. Megan Reed
20. Krystal Savadge
21. Virginia Shannon
22. Jessica Simpson
23. Kathryn Slein
24. Erin Soule
I. Augusta Educators Nominated for Year 1 Continuing Contract
1. Brad Bolduc
2. Dayle Chaput
3. Bonnie Dixon-Tribou
4. Michael Fraser
5. April Hartford
6. Jessica Inch
7. Karen Laliberte
8. Jane Moore
9. Nathaniel Paine
10. Brittany Porter
11. Megan Porter
12. Dylane Saylor
13. Cassandra Thoopsamoot
14. Stephen Vellani
15. Jodie Watson Kurz
16. Kathleen White
J. Augusta Educators Nominated for Year 2 Continuing Contract
1. Deborah Belanger-Warnke
2. Christine Blaisdell
3. Sarah Duran
4. Samantha Esancy
5. Thomas Holzwarth
6. Darren Joyce
7. Julie King
8. Hope Libby
9. Brenda Maines
10. Heidi Parent
11. Sarah Rowe
12. Rebecca Severy
13. Nicholas Smith
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
______________ Second: _____________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
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Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
13. Board Member Comment and/or Discussion on Non-Agenda Items:
14. Public Comment on Non-Personnel Agenda Items:
15. Unfinished Business:
A. Motion to adopt policy IHD: Adult/Community Education.
Move to adopt policy IHD: Adult/Community Education. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
______________ Second: _____________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
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Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
16. New Business:
A. Motion to approve Christie Jernigan as Assistant Principal at Cony.
Move to approve Christie Jernigan as Assistant Principal at Cony. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
B. Motion to approve the first reading of policy KHD: Broadcast Policy.
Move to approve the first reading of policy KHD: Broadcast Policy. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
C. Motion to approve the first reading of policy KHD-E: Media Rights Application and
Agreement.
Move to approve the first reading of policy KHD-E: Media Rights Application and Agreement. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
D. Motion to approve the first reading of policy KHD-R: Broadcast Policy – Administrative
Procedures.
Move to approve the first reading of policy KHD-R: Broadcast Policy – Administrative Procedures.
|
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
E. Motion to approve the first reading of policy GDB: Support Staff Contracts and
Compensation Plans.
Move to approve the first reading of policy GDB: Support Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
F. Motion to approve the first reading of policy BDE-R: Standing Committee Operating
Procedures.
Move to approve the first reading of policy BDE-R: Standing Committee Operating Procedures. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
___________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
G. Motion to approve the first reading of policy GBGAA-R: Bloodbourne Pathogens Exposure
Control Plan.
Move to approve the first reading of policy GBGAA-R: Bloodbourne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
H. Motion to approve the first reading of policy EBAA-E: Written Program for Hazard
Communication OSHA Reference 1910.1200
Move to approve the first reading of policy EBAA-E: Written Program for Hazard Communication OSHA Reference 1910.1200. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
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Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
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Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
I. Motion to approve the first reading of policy GDBB: Non-represented Support Staff
Supplementary Plans.
Move to Motion to approve the first reading of policy GDBB: Non-represented Support Staff Supplementary Plans. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
J. Motion to approve the first reading of policy ACAD: Hazing.
Move to approve the first reading of policy ACAD: Hazing. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
K. Motion to delete policy GDBC: Support Staff Fringe Benefits.
Move to delete policy GDBC: Support Staff Fringe Benefits. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
L. Motion to delete policy GDBD: Support Staff Leaves and Absences.
Move to delete policy GDBD: Support Staff Leaves and Absences. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
M. Motion to delete policy GDBDA: Support Staff Sick Leave.
Move to delete policy GDBDA: Support Staff Sick Leave. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
N. Motion to delete policy GDBDC: Support Staff Personal Leave.
Move to delete policy GDBDC: Support Staff Personal Leave. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
O. Motion to delete policy GDBE: Staff Vacations and Holidays.
Move to delete policy GDBE: Staff Vacations and Holidays. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
P. Motion to delete policy GDJ: Support Staff Time Schedules.
Move to delete policy GDJ: Support Staff Time Schedules. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
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Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
Q. Motion to opt out of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Move to opt out of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
R. Motion to approve First Student’s School Transportation Proposal.
Move to approve First Student’s School Transportation Proposal. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
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Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
17. Assistant Superintendent’s Report:
18. Superintendent’s Report:
19. Reports from Other School Officials:
20. Audience Recognition for Non-Agenda Items:
21. Adjourn:
A. Motion to Adjourn:
Move to Adjourn. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: Time: |
______________ Second: ______________
Motion (Passed/Failed) _____ to ______ ____________ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
Scheduled Committee Meetings
Curriculum and Education Committee, May 13, 5:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Finance Committee, June 1, 5:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Policy Committee, June 1, 6:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Personnel Committee, June 1, 7:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Curriculum and Education Committee, June 10, 5:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Next Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting
June 10, 2020
Pre Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
City Center