Kati Grass

The meeting included administrative reports detailing progress on facility updates, such as floor tile and ceiling tile installation, PA system work, and a furnace replacement quote. Lorraine Kinney was recognized as Maine Custodian of the Year. Key actions taken involved the appointment of Jennifer Bristol as Grant Coordinator, the unanimous adoption of the 2023-2024 budget as amended, and the unanimous adoption of the reopening plan without changes. The committee accepted the bid from Newcomb Construction for roof repairs. Staff appointments included Alayna Brown as Art Teacher (1 Day a Week) and Martina Wallace as Grade 5 - 6 Teacher. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss negotiations with the Principal, followed by a unanimous vote to increase the Principal Stipend to $20,000.00.

Key discussions during the meeting included administrative reports detailing issues such as stolen produce from the greenhouse, the need for a new condenser for the walk-in freezer, and the request for two additional security cameras. The School Committee noted the ongoing need to advertise for an Ed Tech 1-1 position. The Superintendent reported the appointment of Joseph Vignola as Soccer Coach and noted that the safety grant application faces challenges. New business included the unanimous election of officers: Ivy Turner as Chair, Denise Harris as Vice Chair, and Matt LaCasse as AOS Member. Additionally, Solomon Collins was nominated as Grades 3 and 4 Teacher for the 2022-2023 term, and policies JLF (Child Abuse Reporting, Prevention, and Education) and KDB (Public's Right to Know/Freedom of Access) were adopted following their first read.

Key discussions during the administrative reports included the current enrollment figure of 66 students, updates on PowerSchool implementation, NWEA testing status, ongoing paving work, the delay in heat pump delivery, and the conclusion of the cross-country and soccer seasons. Planned upcoming events included a soccer tournament, a Haunted Trail event, CPR training, and a Craft Fair. The Superintendent noted upcoming Fall Conferences. New business focused on facilities, including quotes for a walk-in cooler condenser, window tinting, and an additional security camera. The committee unanimously approved the purchase of one additional security camera.

The meeting included administrative reports, where the Superintendent appointed Penny Johnson as the McKinney Vento and Foster Care Liaison with a $500 stipend for each role, and a revenue and expense report for October was presented. Under New Business, the committee unanimously approved signing a 12-month electricity contract with First Point Power at a rate of .11307 cents per kWh. Additionally, the committee unanimously approved a $25 stipend for staff who stay after school to cover late bus duty.

The meeting included an administrative report from the Principal detailing current enrollment (71 students), upcoming events such as parent/teacher conferences, book fairs, sports season wrap-ups, and various external visits and community support activities. The Superintendent's report covered financial documentation, the appointment of a new Athletic Coordinator, and detailed breakdowns of student placements across various high schools and elementary schools under Superintendent Agreements, as well as current tuition student numbers. New business primarily focused on policy actions: the adoption of the new policy EBBD, Temperature Standards for Schools; the second reading and acceptance of revisions for policies JKAA and JKAA-R concerning physical restraint and seclusion; the adoption of three new procedures (Cash Management, Allowable Costs, Time & Effort Certification); the first reading of revisions for several purchasing and expense-related policies (DJ, DJ-R, DJH, DKC); the first reading of a new procedure DKC-R; and the removal of policy DJ-E. Additionally, the committee approved changes made to the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Perry/Robbinston Tuition Agreement.