Agenda
Augusta Board of Education
Business Meeting
August 12, 2020
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
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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 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
Mandy Cooper |
Student Representative |
|
3. Pledge of Allegiance:
4. Presentations:
5. Approval of Minutes:
A. Motion to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting of July 8,
2020.
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/BoardMinutes200708.php
Move to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting of July 8, 2020. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: _______________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
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 July 14,
2020.
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/SpecBoardMeetingMinutes200714.php
Move to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Special Meeting of July 14, 2020.
|
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
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 minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Special Meeting of August 5,
2020.
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/SpecBoardMeetingMinutes200805.php
Move to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Special Meeting of August 5, 2020.
|
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
6. Communications:
7. Resignations and Retirements:
A. Resignations
1. Jacob Whitaker, Music Teacher, Cony Middle/High School
2. Joc Caldwell, Grade 1 Teacher, Gilbert Elementary School
3. Donna Foster, Elementary Gifted and Talented Teacher
4. Holly Daigle, Grade 3 Teacher, Hussey Elementary School
B. Retirements
1. Bonnie Dushin, Guidance Counselor, Cony High School
8. Recognitions:
9. Student Council Report: Mandy Cooper
10. Informational Items:
A. Press Release from Maine Municipal Association
B. Fall Coaching Nominations
C. Professional Development
1. Megan Porter, Get Your Teach On K-1, 7/15/20
2. Kim Courtemanche, Guided Reading Blueprint: 9 Steps to Creating Independent
Readers, 6/26/20
3. Patricia Howe, National Association for Gifted Children Virtual Summer Series
Leadership and Advocacy Conference, 7/13-7/15/20
4. Jessica Inch, USM Literacy Workshop, 7/14/20
5. Tom Hinds, Ropes Course Techniques, 7/17/20
6. Katherine Parker, Studies Weekly Walkthrough Webinar, 7/20/20
7. Katherine Parker, CCC Guidance for Beginning the 2020-21 School Year, 7/22/20
8. Charro Herrick, Distance Learning Up Close: Teaching for Engagement and Impact in
any Setting, 7/22/20
9. Karen Laliberte, Distance Learning Successful Strategies, 7/27/20
10. Shelly Couture, Google Classroom Training, 7/27/20
11. Jenn Veilleux, Learning A-Z Connect: Equity and Access in Education, 7/30/20
12. Amanda Mills, Learning A-Z Connect: Equity and Access in Education, 7/30/20
13. Jessica Simpson, Distance Learning: Strengthening Your Online Instruction, 7/30/20
14. Anita Vose, Math4ME/Math Routines/Formative Assessment/Instructional Practices, 8/6
and 8/7/20
15. Mark Dennett, Math4ME/Math Routines/Formative Assessment/Instructional Practices,
8/6 and 8/7/20
16. Meghan Cociu, Seesaw and MobyMax Webinars, flex dates
17. Megan Reed, Seesaw, flex dates
18. Kim Courtemanche, Seesaw Pioneer Introduction Course, flex dates
19. Amber Bower, Maine DOE Ed. Tech. Digital Learning Series, flex dates
20. Amber Antworth, Maine DOE Webinars, flex dates
21. Pamela Schutte, Math Routines and Games, flex dates
22. Renee Madore, Maine DOE Remote Learning 101, flex dates
23. Cheryl Ouellette, DOE Remote Learning 101, flex dates
24. Julie King, DOE Remote Learning 101, flex dates
25. Lisa Charette, DOE Remote Learning 101, flex dates
26. Sharon Bushey, MTSS for Ed. Techs., flex dates
27. Pamela Schutte, Elementary Math, flex dates
28. Shannon Morgan, Distance Learning: Strengthening Online Instruction with First Grade
Students, flex dates
29. Cheryl Kempton, Distance Learning: Strengthening Online Instruction with First Grade
Students, flex dates
30. Jessica Walling, Kahoot EDU Summit, flex dates
31. Erin Hartill, Training and Access Project (TAP) Training through Boston Hospital, flex
dates
32. Lisa Plourde, Training and Access Project (TAP) Training through Boston Hospital, flex
dates
33. Helen Renko, Training and Access Project (TAP) Training through Boston Hospital, flex
dates
34. Bonnie Dushin, Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools, flex dates
35. Justine Boivin, Help Session Google Classroom/Help Session Seesaw, flex dates
36. Tanya Lerley, Navigating Online Classroom Tools, flex dates
37. Stephen Vellani, The Educator Mindset: Stress, Stress Mitigation and Resilience, 7/30/20
38. Erin Soule, Telehealth: Information and Tips for Your Pediatric Therapy Toolbox, 8/3/20
39. Heather Pelletier, How to Make Remote Learning Work for All Students, 8/13/20
40. Heather Pelletier, Distance Learning Up Close: Teaching for Engagement and Impact In
Any Setting, 7/23/20
41. Heather Pelletier, Response Toolkit: shifting to a Hybrid Learning System, 7/30/20
42. Heather Pelletier, Beating the COVID Reading Slide: Reverse Reading Loss and
Accelerate Growth During COVID-19, 8/12/20
43. Deb Belanger, Google Classroom, 7/27/20
44. Peter Couture, Google Classroom, 7/27/20
45. Rick Johnson, Google Classroom, 7/27/20
46. Pamela Merrick, Remote Learning 101, flex dates
47. Cheri Compton, Remote Learning 101, flex dates
48. Lisa Thompson, Google Classroom, 7/28/20
49. Keith Hart, Google Classroom, 7/23/20
50. Karen Parker, Google Classroom, 7/28/20
51. SueAnn Call, Remote Learning 101, 8/3 and 8/4/ 20
52. Shannon Bessey, Navigating Online Classroom Tools, flex date
53. Heidi Parent, Google Classroom, flex dates
54. Tom Holzwarth, Google Classroom, 7/23/20
55. Bethany Sherman, Google Classroom, 7/23/20
56. Mike Parent, Google Classroom, 7/23/20
57. Darryl Nadeau, Google Classroom, 7/23/20
58. Chelsey Gondreau, Digital Learning Help Seesaw, 7/30/20
59. Kendra Lakeman, Kahoot EDU Summit, flex dates
60. Laurie Dale, DOE Remote Learning Modules, flex dates
61. Holly Foster, Google Classroom, 7/27/20
62. Renee Henry, Kahoot EDU Summit, flex dates
63. Stephanie Turgeon, Google Classroom, 7/28/20
64. Valerie Arbour, Google Classroom, 7/28/20
65. Isaiah Brathwaite, Shifting to Hybrid Learning System, 7/30/20
66. Sarah Mason, CASEL Cares Initiative: Starting an Unprecedented School Year with
SEL to Reunite, Renew, and Thrive, 7/29/20
67. Sarah Mason, CCC Guidance for Beginning 2020-2021 School Year, 7/22/20
68. Sarah Mason, CCC Reconnecting with Our Students and Rebuilding Our Learning
Communities, 5/28/20
69. Stephen Vellani, Shape America: From Surviving to Thriving, 8/10/20
70. Kate Parker, CCC: Going Deeper with Acceleration, 7/29/20
71. Kate Parker, Become a SeeSaw Pioneer, 7/27/20
71. Chelsea Bean, LEAD1101 Positive Behavior in Schools, flex dates
72. Katelyn Ross, CCC and Google Classroom Webinars, flex dates
11. Committee Reports:
A. Finance Committee Report: Jennifer Dumond
1. Finance Committee, August 3, 2020 – No meeting
2. Business Manager’s Report
B. Curriculum and Education Committee Report: Pia Holmes
1. Curriculum and Education Committee, July 8, 2020 – No meeting
C. Personnel Committee Report: Kevin Lamoreau
1. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes, August 3, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/PersonnelCommMinutes200803.php
D. Policy Committee Report: Staci Fortunato
1. Policy Committee Meeting Minutes, August 3, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/PolicyCommMinutes200803.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.)
Candidates are being interviewed and may be added to the agenda.
1. Katelyn Ross, Grade 3 Teacher, Hussey Elementary School
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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Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
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:
16. New Business:
A. Motion to approve a $7,900 grant from Full Plates Full Potential 2020 Summer Emergency
Meals for the Food Service Program.
Move to approve a $7,900 grant from Full Plates Full Potential 2020 Summer Emergency Meals for the Food Service Program. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
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 Augusta School Department’s participation in Maine Municipal
Association Workers’ Compensation Safety Incentive Program.
Move to approve the Augusta School Department’s participation in Maine Municipal Association Workers’ Compensation Safety Incentive Program. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
C. Motion to approve initiating an application for an Emergency Medical Technician program at
CATC.
Move to approve initiating an application for an Emergency Medical Technician program at CATC. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
D. Motion to approve submitting an application for splitting the CIP code for CNA and
Medical/Veterinary Terminology.
Move to approve submitting an application for splitting the CIP code for CNA and Medical/Veterinary Terminology. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
E. Policy AC: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. *At this time
second reading waiver language not available.
Move |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
F. Policy ACAA: Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students. *At this time second reading
waiver language not available.
Move |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
G. Motion to adopt policy ACAA-R: Student Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual
Harassment Complaint Procedures.
Move to adopt policy ACAA-R: Student Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
H. Policy ACAB: Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees. *At this time
second reading waiver language not available.
Move |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
I. Motion to adopt policy ACAB-R: Employee Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual
Harassment Complaint Procedures.
Move to adopt policy ACAB-R: Employee Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
J. Motion to approve a donation from Molina Foundation, in collaboration with Literacy
Volunteers of the Greater Augusta and Augusta Literacy For ME, of approximately 1,400
National Geographic Explorer magazines for the Augusta School Department for distribution to
K-6 students valued at $2,100.
Move to approve a donation from Molina Foundation, in collaboration with Literacy Volunteers of the Greater Augusta and Augusta Literacy For ME, of approximately 1,400 National Geographic Explorer magazines for the Augusta School Department for distribution to K-6 students valued at $2,100. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
K. Motion to approve a donation from Literacy Volunteers of 80 Scholastic children’s books for
distribution to elementary age children that encourage reading at the home, valued at $80.
Move to approve a donation from Literacy Volunteers of 80 Scholastic children’s books for distribution to elementary age children that encourage reading at the home, valued at $80. |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
L. Motion to approve these Expenditures, Articles 1 to 11 in the following Cost Center Categories
within the Proposed Operating Budget for school year 2020-2021 in the total amount of
$32,586,730
Move to approve all of the below Expenditures in the following Cost Center Categories within the Proposed Operating Budget for school year 2020-2021 in the total amount of $32,586,730 |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
____________ Second: ________________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
Regular Instruction.
School Board Recommends: $11,511,883
City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 2: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for Special Education.
School Board Recommends: $ 5,211,008
City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 3: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for Career and Technical Education.
School Board Recommends: $ 2,530,149 City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 4: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for Other Instruction.
School Board Recommends: $ 646,553 City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 5: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for Student and Staff Support.
School Board Recommends: $2,743,276
City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 6: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for System Administration.
School Board Recommends: $ 1,046,815
City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 7: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for School Administration.
School Board Recommends: $1,889,338
City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 8: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for Transportation.
School Board Recommends: $1,890,000 City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 9: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for Facilities Maintenance.
School Board Recommends: $3,222,251
City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 10: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for Debt Service and Other Commitments.
School Board Recommends: $1,895,457
City Council Recommends: $
ARTICLE 11: To see what sum the City will be authorized to expend for All Other Expenditures.
School Board Recommends: $0
City Council Recommends: $
Needs from Taxation
Move to approve Article 12 in the amount of $12,586,975 and $27,214,187.10 |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
_____________ Second ____________
Motion Passed/Failed: _____ to ______ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
ARTICLE 12: Shall the City raise $12,586,975.00and appropriate $27,214,187.10 for the total cost of funding public education from Pre-kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act and to see what sum the municipality will raise as the municipality’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from Pre-kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15688.
School Board Recommends: $12,586,975 and $27,214,187.10
Explanation: The City’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from Pre-kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act is the amount of money determined by state law to be the minimum amount that a municipality must raise in order to receive the full amount of state dollars.
Local Only Debt Service
Move to approve Article 13 in the amount of $212,275 |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
_____________ Second ____________
Motion Passed/Failed: _____ to ______ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
ARTICLE 13: Shall the City raise and appropriate $212,275 for the annual payments on debt service previously approved by the legislative body for non-state-funded school construction projects, non-state-funded portions of school construction projects and minor capital projects in addition to the funds appropriated as the local share of the school administrative unit’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from Pre-kindergarten to grade 12.
School Board Recommends: $212,275
Explanation: Non-state-funded debt service is the amount of money needed for the annual payments on the municipality/district long-term debt for major capital school construction projects and minor capital renovation projects that are not approved for state subsidy. The bonding of this long-term debt was previously approved by the voters or other legislative body.
Article 14: Additional Local Appropriation
Move to approve Article 14 in the amount of $959,058 |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
_____________ Second ____________
Motion Passed/Failed: _____ to ______ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
Article 14: Shall the City raise and to appropriate the sum of $959,058 in additional local funds, which exceeds the State’s Essential Programs and Services allocation model by $958,929 as required to fund the budget recommended by the board of directors.
The board of directors recommends $958,929 for additional local funds and gives the following reasons for exceeding the State’s Essential Programs and Services fund model by $958,929.
Explanation: The additional local funds are those locally raised funds over and above the school administrative unit’s local contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act and local amounts raised for the annual payment on non-state-funded debt service that will help achieve the municipality’s budget for educational programs.
ARTICLE 15 SUMMARIZES THE PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET:
ARTICLE 15: To see what sum the City will authorize the School Board to expend for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, from the City’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from Pre-kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act, non-state-funded school construction projects, additional local funds for school purposes under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15690, unexpended balances, tuition receipts, state subsidy and other receipts for the support of schools.
School Board Recommends: $32,586,730
Adult Education
Move to approve Article 16 in the amounts of $776,927 and $513,469 |
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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Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
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Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
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Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
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Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
ARTICLE 16: Shall the City appropriate $776,927 for Adult Education and raise $513,469as the local share; with authorization to expend any additional, incidental, or miscellaneous receipts in the interest and for the well-being of the adult education program.
School Board Recommends: $776,927 and $513,469
Move to approve Article 17 |
Motion: Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
______________ Second: ______________
Motion (Passed/Failed) _____ to _____
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Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
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Chris Clarke |
Ward 2 |
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Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Amanda Olson |
At-Large |
|
ARTICLE 17: In the event that the Augusta School Department receives more state education subsidy than the amount included in its budget, shall the School Board be authorized to use all or part of the additional state subsidy to increase expenditures for school purposes in cost center categories approved by the School Board and/or decrease the local cost share expectation, as defined in Title 20-A, section 1485 subsection 5, for local property taxpayers for funding public education as approved by the School Board?
17. Assistant Superintendent’s Report:
18. Superintendent’s Report:
19. Reports from Other School Officials:
20. Audience Recognition for Non-Agenda Items:
21. Executive Session:
A. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss labor contract negotiations, pursuant to 1
M.R.S.A. § 405(6) (D).
Move to enter into Executive Session to discuss labor contract negotiations, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6) (D). |
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 |
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Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
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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 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 |
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Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
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 |
|
22. 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 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
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 Meeting, August 12, 5:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Finance Committee Meeting, TBD
Policy Committee Meeting, TBD
Personnel Committee Meeting, TBD
Curriculum and Education Committee Meeting, September 9, 5:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Next Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting
September 9, 2020
Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom