Condensed from approved minutes

Board present: Michelle Dudek, Misty Sava, Dean Barker, Annie MacKenzie

Administration present: Mark MacLean, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Kathleen Boucher, Jane Slayton, Judith Turk

Public present: Tina Cotton, Tibor Farkas, Paul Marinace

Public Comment: None

Old Business

AE/MS Facilities Project: Tibor Farkas and Paul Marinace responded to the questions of the Andover School Board (ASB) regarding the prospective design of the facility improvement plan. Discussion took place involving the next steps to be taken to inform the public of the plan. Tours and information sessions will take place prior to the scheduled board meetings for November and December.

New Business

Policies: First readings took place. Chris explained the policies to be reviewed and discussed/approved at the next board meeting. The policies include: Determination of Eligibility of Specific Learning Disability; Drug and Alcohol Use By Students; Student Health Services; Physical Examinations of Students; Immunizations of Students; and Administering Medication to Students.

Superintendent’s Report: Mark M shared some topics discussed at a recent conference relating to empowering teachers and reflective school leadership. He stated that there has been good progress made with support staff negotiations.

The administration continues to be busy with facility discussions, and he has been in communication with the Andover Capital Improvement Plan Committee regarding the continued process.