School Board Minutes, June 7, 2016

Condensed from approved minutes

Board Present:  Michelle Dudek, Misty Sava, Dean Barker, Mark Heller, and Annie MacKenzie.

Administration Present:  Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Kathleen Boucher, Jane Slayton, and Judith Turk.

Public Present:  Tina Cotton, Lloyd Perreault, Brian Gilman, Jeffrey Newcomb

Public Comment: Task Force Presentation

Financial Report: Robin reported that the she anticipates a fund balance in the range of $225,000 for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

Board Chairperson’s Report: Michelle reported that everything is going well and that AE/MS graduation is Thursday, June 9.

Old Business

AE/MS Facilities Task Force Update: Brian Gilman presented the recommendations of the Task Force. Areas addressed included: accessibility/security; space challenges; code compliance; and energy efficiency. A proposed floor plan was discussed.

New Business

Computer Room Tile: Robin presented an estimate to replace the aged carpeting in the Computer Lab with floor tiling. The payment would be taken from the current 2015-2016 fund balance. The Board approved a motion to provide the funding to complete the tiling project in the computer room.

Oil Bids: Robin presented oil bid options for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. The Board approved a motion to award the heating oil bid to AD&G for the price of $1.80 firm per gallon for the 2016-2017 school year.

Assistant Superintendent’s Report: Chris reported that Superintendent Mark MacLean is recovering and doing well.

Resignation: The Board approved a motion to accept the resignation of AE/MS staff member Heidi Unger.