March 6th Minutes

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting

of

RSU #74 Board of Directors

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

6:00 p.m.

At

Carrabec Community School

Troy Dunphy, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Directors Present: Troy Dunphy, Judi Dunphy, Doug Cahill, Robert Lindblom, Eric Ewing, Kevin Sousa, David Royce, Dallas Landry, Brenda Stevens, Laura Layman, Grace Carreiro, and Tori MacDonald.

Directors absent with notification: Pam Mitchell and Robert Lightbody

Directors Absent without notification:  None

Staff Members Present: 8

Students Present: 2

Citizens Present:  1

Agenda Item #1 ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Add Agenda Item #4.A.1 – Appointments – Emily Witham – Long-Term Sub – Solon

Add Agenda Item #13a. To see if the RSU #74 Board of Directors will enter into executive session pursuant to MRS. Title 1, Chapter 13, Subchapter 1, Subsection 405.6D to discuss administrative contract.

Add Agenda Item #13b. To see what action the RSU #74 Board of Directors will take after discussion held in executive session under administrative contracts. 

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Eric Ewing the Board voted by unanimous consent to add the adjustments. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #2. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2024.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Doug Cahill the Board voted 12-0-1 to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of February 7, 2024. Laura Layman abstained. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #3 PRESENTATIONS: None

Agenda Item #4 REPORTS: 

A.)    Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Campbell discussed the sinkhole at CCS, the new bus runs, and the upcoming subcommittee meetings.

1. Appointments:

   Candy Lebeau – Bus Emergency Operator - $500 stipend

   Kelly Vicneire – Alternative Ed. Paperwork - $4,000 stipend

   Erik Carey – Baseball Coach – CHS - $2,911

   Jim Davis – Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach – CHS

   Scott Mason – Boys Tennis Coach – CHS - $1,740

   Amy Price – Girls Tennis Coach – CHS - $1,919.50

   Chad White – Track Coach – CHS - $1,798

   John Scott – Baseball Coach – CCS - $1,479

   Robert Lightbody – Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

   Troy Dunphy – Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach

2. Resignations: 

                       Tiffany Medwick – Bus Driver      

3.   Nominations:  None

B.)    Administrators:  Written Reports were mailed to Board members and are available online at www.carrabec.org.

C.)    Committees:

Building & Grounds Committee met on February 13th – Troy reported

Policy Committee met on February 21st – Troy reported

Finance Committee met on February 21st – Troy reported

Agenda Item #5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

On behalf of the RSU #74 Board of Directors, I want to make it clear that we encourage public comment during the Public Comment portion of this meeting. There are restrictions, however, on what is allowed to be discussed publicly. Those comments are limited to policy and procedures in general terms.

Comments or complaints that may pertain to personnel and/or personnel issues should be raised through RSU #74 School Board Policy JII/KI/GBK. This policy outlines the procedures to be followed.

Each individual choosing to speak tonight will be provided with 3 minutes so that we can hear from as many members of the public as possible.

The RSU #74 Board of Directors will follow RSU #74 School Board Policy BEDH/KD in that public participation will be limited to no more than 30 minutes in total length and that all comments at a regular meeting may deal with any topic related to the Board of Directors’ conduct of the schools. The Board of Directors shall give due attention to comments and contributions from the audience but shall not respond or take any immediate action.”

For those who wish to participate, please note that in order to keep things running smoothly, we do have a number of guidelines that people need to follow when making public comment. Those include the following:

1.   Please address your thoughts to me, the Chair, and the rest of the School Board. 

2.   We expect all members of the public to remain civil during the public comment period. This includes the speaker, as well as members of the audience. This means you may not share gossip, make defamatory comments, or use abusive or vulgar language. 

3.   Individuals should not provide thoughts/reactions/commentary unless recognized by the Chair. We request that you do not clap, boo, or provide similar reactions.

4.   Comments about specific individuals, including students and school employees, have the potential to violate the rights of those individuals, and will not be tolerated.

If the Board has specific procedures or policies with respect to the matter on which you are commenting, I may redirect you to those policies rather than allow you to continue. If another commenter discusses the issue you wish you discuss, you may address the Board, but please try to reduce repetition.

Please note that if you violate these rules or exceed the time allotted to you, I may give you a warning or ask you to stop. If you choose to continue, you will be asked to leave and escorted out.

On behalf of the Board, we appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you. I will now recognize the first speaker – are there any individuals present that would like to address the Board?

None

ACTION ITEMS:

Agenda Item #6. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE AN OVERNIGHT OUT-OF-STATE TRIP FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM ON APRIL 5TH AND 6TH.  

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by David Royce the Board voted 10-0-2 to approve the overnight out-of-state trip for the High School Softball Team on April 5th and 6th.  Judi Dunphy and Troy Dunphy abstained. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #7. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE SECOND READINGS OF POLICY AD – EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY/MISSION, ADA – SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, ADC - TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS:  USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCO AND ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES, ACAD – HAZING, ADAA – SCHOOL SYSTEM COMMITMENT TO STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR, ADF – SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITMENT TO LEARNING RESULTS.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by David Royce the Board voted by unanimous consent to approve the second readings of policies AD – Educational Philosophy/Mission, ADA – School District Goals and Objectives, ADC – Tobacco-Free Schools:  Use and Possession of Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Devices, ACAD – Hazing, ADAA – School System Commitment to Standards for Ethical and Responsible Behavior, ADF – School District Commitment to Learning Results. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #8. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY BBA – SCHOOL BOARD POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by David Royce the Board voted by unanimous consent to approve the first reading of policy BBA – School Board Powers and Responsibilities. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #9. TO SEE IS THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF DJH – PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING:  PROCUREMENT/STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT.   

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by David Royce the Board voted by unanimous consent to approve the first reading of DJH – Purchasing and Contracting:  Procurement/Staff Code of Conduct. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #10. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY DN – SCHOOL PROPERTIES DISPOSITION.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by David Royce agenda Item #10 was open for discussion.

Kevin Sousa and David Royce both withdrew the original motion.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by David Royce the Board voted by unanimous consent to approve the first reading of policy DN – School Properties Disposition as amended. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #11. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE DISTRICTS SAFE RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION PLAN.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by David Royce the Board voted by unanimous consent to approve the districts Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #12. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 150KW GENERAC BACK-UP GENERATOR FROM BEN KING & SONS FOR A PRICE OF $47,070.80 INCLUDING INSTALLATION.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the Board voted by unanimous consent to approve the purchase of a 150Kw Generac back-up generator from Ben King & Sons for a price of $47,070.80. Motion passed.

Agenda Item #13. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL WAIVE THE FEE FOR THE USE OF CHS AS A CLASSROOM SETTING FOR DRIVER’S EDUCATION OFFERED THROUGH A PRIVATE COMPANY  PER POLICY KF.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens agenda item #13 was open for discussion.

Kevin Sousa and Brenda Stevens both withdrew the original motion.

Upon motion by Robert Lindblom and seconded by Doug Cahill the Board voted by unanimous consent to table agenda item #13. Motion passed.  

Agenda Item #13A. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO MRS. TITLE 1, CHAPTER 13, SUBCHAPTER 1, SUBSECTION 405.6D TO DISCUSS ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Doug Cahill the Board voted by unanimous consent to enter into executive session pursuant to MRS. Title 1, Chapter 13, Subchapter 1, Subsection 405.6D to discuss Administrative Contract. Motion passed.

Entered into executive session at 7:10p.m.

Out of executive session at 7:45p.m.

Agenda Item #13B. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL TAKE ACTION AFTER DISCUSSION HELD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT.

Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Eric Ewing the Board voted by unanimous consent to approve Christopher Roux as the Director of Operations. Motion passed.

The Board Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:47p.m.

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Mark Campbell

    Superintendent