Agenda
Augusta Board of Education
Business Meeting
January 13, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
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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 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 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
At-Large |
|
Mandy Cooper |
Student Representative |
|
3. Pledge of Allegiance:
4. Presentations:
A. RKO Audit Report Presentation
Augusta School Department Financial Statements
Management Letter
Augusta Statement of Assurance
Augusta Statement of Assurance Letter
5. Approval of Minutes:
A. Motion to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting of
December 9, 2020.
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/BoardMinutes201209.php
Move to approve the minutes of the Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting of December 9, 2020. |
Motion:Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
__________ Second: __________
Motion Passed/Failed __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
At-Large |
|
6. Communications:
7. Resignations and Retirements:
A. Resignations
Karen Laliberte, Grade 4 teacher, Gilbert Elementary School
Sarah Fenwick, LCPC, Farrington Elementary School
8. Recognitions:
9. Student Council Report: Mandy Cooper
10. Informational Items:
A. Cony Winter Coaching Nominations
B. Professional Development
1. Anita Vose, Math4ME Training, 12/9/20
2. Doreen Franklin, Math4ME Training, 12/9/20
3. Mark Dennett, Math4ME Training, 12/9/20
4. Shannon Tyler, Math4ME Training, 12/9/20
5. Maureen Heikkula, Making Best Use of Google Classroom, 12/11/20
6. Kristine Poulin, Making Best Use of Google Classroom, 12/11/20
7. Megan Porter, Elevate Take Teaching to New Heights, 12/29/20
8. Karen Kidder, Elevate Take Teaching to New Heights, 12/29/20
9. Megan Porter, Distance Learning in Kindergarten: Successful, Practical Strategies,
1/7/21
10. Karen Kidder, Distance Learning in Kindergarten: Successful, Practical Strategies,
1/7/21
11. Kim Silsby, MPA “Not So Fall” Conference, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26/21
11. Committee Reports:
A. Finance Committee Report: Jennifer Dumond
1. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/FinanceCommMinutes201207.php
2. Finance Committee Meeting, January 11, 2021 - Minutes on next board agenda
3. Business Manager’s Report
B. Curriculum and Education Committee Report: Pia Holmes
1. Curriculum and Education Committee Minutes – December 9, 2020
https://cms2.revize.com/revize/augustaschools/board_of_education/CurrandEdCommMinutes201209.php
C. Personnel Committee Report: Kevin Lamoreau
1. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/PersonnelCommMinutes201207.php
2. Personnel Committee Meeting, January 11, 2021 – Minutes on next board agenda
D. Policy Committee Report: Staci Fortunato
1. Policy Committee Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020
http://www.augustaschools.org/board_of_education/PolicyCommMinutes201207.php
2. Policy Committee Meeting, January 11, 2021 – Minutes on next board agenda
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. Linda Pare, Kindergarten Teacher, Lincoln 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 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
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 GBEBB: Staff Conduct with Students.
Move to adopt policy GBEBB: Staff Conduct with Students. |
Motion:Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
__________ Second: __________
Motion Passed/Failed __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
At-Large |
|
B. Motion to adopt policy BDDB: Agenda Format.
Move to adopt policy BDDB: Agenda Format. |
Motion:Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
__________ Second: __________
Motion Passed/Failed __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
At-Large |
|
16. New Business:
A. Motion to approve the first reading of policy ADC: Tobacco-Free Schools: Use and
Possession of Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Devices.
Move to approve the first reading of policy ADC: Tobacco-Free Schools: Use and Possession of Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Devices. |
Motion:Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
__________ Second: __________
Motion Passed/Failed __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
At-Large |
|
B. Motion to approve the ESports Student Organization at Cony High School.
Move to approve the ESports Student Organization for Cony High School. |
Motion:Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
__________ Second: __________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
At-Large |
|
C. Motion to approve the Quiz Bowl Team Organization at Cony High School.
Move to approve the Quiz Bowl Team Organization at Cony High School. |
Motion:Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
__________ Second: __________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
At-Large |
|
D. Motion to approve a new African-American History course at Cony High School.
Move to approve a new African-American History course at Cony High School. |
Motion:Yeas: Nays: Vote: |
__________ Second: __________
Motion (Passed/Failed) __ to __ |
Member |
Representing |
Response |
Staci Fortunato |
Ward 1 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
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 |
|
Martha Witham |
Ward 2 |
|
Jan Michaud |
Ward 3 |
|
Kati McCormick |
Ward 4 |
|
Pia Holmes |
At-Large |
|
Jennifer Dumond |
At-Large |
|
Kevin Lamoreau |
At-Large |
|
Kimberly Martin |
At-Large |
|
Scheduled Committee Meetings
Finance Committee Meeting, February 1, 5:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Policy Committee Meeting, February 1, 6:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Personnel Committee Meeting, February 1, 7:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Curriculum and Education Committee Meeting, February 10, 2021
Next Augusta Board of Education Business Meeting
February 10, 2021
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom