Learning to Succeed Draft: August 4, 2015 Approved: August 18, 2015 under the Report of the Secretary: August 4, 2015

Executive Session – 7 pm a. Consideration and action to enter executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (A) to consider the compensation of an employee. [ES-51-14/15]

Mr. Ali moved, Ms. Trevorrow seconded and it was voted 7-0 to enter executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6)(A) to consider the compensation of an employee at 7:09 pm. [ES-51-14/15]

I was moved, seconded and voted to move out of Executive Session. [ES-51-14/15]

Business Meeting – 7:15 PM Chair Thompson called the Business Meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

Members Present: Anna Trevorrow, Pious Ali, Laurie Davis, Marnie Morrione, Jenna Vendil, Stephanie Hatzenbuehler, John Eder and Chair Sarah Thompson

Members Absent: Holly Seeliger, Sahra Ahmed, Sophie VanDerburgh, Johnny Phan Maria Fontaine

I. Report of the Chair – Chair Thompson reported that an executive session had been held prior to the business meeting to discuss compensation of an employee. She announced that the Board will hold a Superintendent Search workshop at the next meeting on August 18th. She also thanked the Board members for taking the time to meet in July and reminded board members about the upcoming MSMA conference.

II. Report of the Students –None

III. Report of the Superintendent – Ms. Crocker announced the following new hires: Becky Foley as the CAO; Fred Barlow as the Transportation Director and Kim Brandt as our new Director of School Management. She also announced that Rene Bourgoine- Serio has been chosen to fill the Teacher- Leader positon at Peaks elementary. She then introduced Mary Bennet, President of the Portland Education Foundation who announced that Kate Snyder has been hired as the Executive Director at PEF.

IV. Report of the Secretary

a. Consideration and Action to Approve the Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2015, July 7, 2015 and July 28, 2015 [A-262-14/15]

Ms. Morrione moved, Ms. Trevorrow seconded and it was voted unanimously by all those present to approve the meeting minutes of June 30, 2015, July 7, 2015 and July 28, 2015 [A-262-14/15]

V. Report of the Committees a. Curriculum – Ms. Trevorrow reported the next scheduled meeting will be September 8 at 6 pm in room 353 at Central office.

b. Operations –Ms. Morrione reported that a tentative meeting has been scheduled for September 15 at 5:30 pm.

c. Finance –Ms. Davis reported that the committee will be scheduling a meeting in September date TBD

d. Policy – Mr. Ali reported that the next meeting will be September 1 prior to the Board meeting at City Hall

e. Hall Building – Mr. Tom LaFavore spoke about the Hall Education Specifications report which is scheduled for a first read later in the agenda.

f. Other Committees and/or member concerns- Mr. Eder reported that the METRO Task Force met earlier this evening where they had an update on the progress made in getting the high school students ready for the first day of school transportation. He reported that cards have been issued to students and an event will be scheduled for committee members to take a test ride on the buses. The next meeting of the Task Force will be at the end of next month to receive an additional update. Ms. Vendil reported the she had attended a recent meet and greet at Peaks Island School to welcome the new teacher leader, Ms. Bourgoine-Serio. The event was well attended by community members.

VI. Consent Items –Ms. Crocker thanked the contributors.

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VII. Old Business a. Consideration and action to approve the Reiche Elementary School Innovation Plan in support of its application to the MDOE commissioner for approval as a teacher-led school. [A-265-14/15]

Ms. Crocker spoke to the motion.

Ms. Vendil moved, and Ms. Morrione seconded and it was voted unanimously by all those present to approve the Reiche Elementary School Innovation Plan in support of its application to the MDOE commissioner for approval as a teacher-led school. [A-265-14/15]

VIII. New Business a. First Read - Annual Adoption of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. [A-266-14/15] b. First Read – Approval of Hall School Building Educational Specifications. [A-267-14/15] c. First Read – Policy BBA – Powers and Authority of Individual Members of the Portland Board of Public Education. [A-268-14/15] d. First Read – Policy BBAB – Student Representation to the Portland Board of Public Education. [A-269-14/15] e. First Read – Policy BDG – School Attorney/Legal Services. [A-270-14/15] f. First Read – Policy BEDBA – Agenda Format. [A-271-14/15] g. First Read – Deletion of Policy BB - School Committee Legal Status. [A-272-14/15] h. First Read – Deletion of Policy BDC – Secretary. [A-273-14/15] i. First Read – Deletion of Policy BGE – Policy Dissemination. [A-274-14/15] j. First Read – Deletion of Policy BEDI – News Media Services at Committee Meetings. [A-275-14/15] k. First Read – Deletion of Policy BEDC –Quorum. [A-276-14/15]

l. Consideration and action to authorize the Chair to execute an Employment Agreement with Interim Superintendent Jeanne Crocker. [A-277-14/15]

Ms. Vendil moved, Ms. Hatzenbuehler seconded and it was voted unanimously by all those present to authorize the Chair to execute an Employment Agreement with Interim Superintendent Jeanne Crocker. [A-277-14/15]

IX. Personnel a. Consideration and action to approve the Personnel items listed: [A-278-14/15]

Re-election of Probationary Teachers: Effective 10/1/15

Matthew Bernstein 1.0 $39,415 Mr. Bernstein will be rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15

The item above was postponed for clarification on information on effective date.

Re-election of Probationary Teachers: Effective 8/31/15

Wendy Toole ELL/Deering 1.0 $52,386 Ms. Toole was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Joel Peck ELL/King 1.0 $40,763 Mr. Peck was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Molly Northway OT/District 1.0 $43,458 Ms. Northway was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Sarah Barnes Literacy/Moore 1.0 $51,038 Ms. Barnes was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Elizabeth Guillereault Math/Moore 1.0 $36,721 Ms. Guillereault was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Redemptus Malyata ELL/Moore 0.5 $45,648* Pro-rated $22,824 Mr. Malyata was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Katherine Lausier Classroom/Ocean 1.0 $36,721 Ms. Lausier was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Catherine O’Connor ELL/Ocean 0.5 $49,690 Pro-rated $24,845 Ms. O’Connor was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Learning to Succeed Zoe Ryan-Humphrey Classroom/Peaks 1.0 $36,721

Ms. Ryan-Humphrey was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Caron Morse Social Worker/Presumpscot 1.0 $40,763 Ms. Morse was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Elizabeth Koharian Health/Deering 1.0 $40,763 Ms. Koharian was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Emily Harriman Classroom/Reiche 1.0 $36,721 Ms. Harriman was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Shana Holt Guidance/Reiche 0.6 $54,576* Pro-rated $ 32,745.60 Ms. Holt was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Joc Caldwell Classroom/Riverton 1.0 $36,721 Mr. Caldwell was rehired, after holding a one year only position for SY14-15.

Ms. Crocker spoke to the motion.

Mr. Eder moved, Mr. Ali seconded and it was voted unanimously by all those present to approve the Personnel items listed. [A- 278-14/15] b. Consideration and action to approve the Personnel items listed: [A-279-14/15]

Election of Probationary Teachers: Effective 08/31/15

Kristen Powell Social Worker/Bayside 1.0 $55,923 Ms. Powell holds a MS in Social Work from UMaine. Her Social Worker experience consist of two years at Noble High School Health Center/Nasson Health Care; four years at Opportunity Alliance, at the same time working as an independent clinician for Outpatient Therapist/Private Practice; seven years at The Collaborative School.

Stacy Stanton Science/Casco Bay 1.0 $43,301 Ms. Stanton holds a MS in Education from Northwest Nazarene University, a MS in STEM Education from Boise State University, a BS in Biomedical Engineering from BU, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Baylor University. For the past two years she has been Science Educator at Nampa School District.

Jennifer Galasso Science/Casco Bay 1.0 $46,995 Ms. Galasso holds a MS in Education from USM, as well as a BS in Marine Biology from UNE. She has been the K-12 Science Curriculum Facilitator for the past year RSU 1. Prior to that she was the 6-8 Science Curriculum Facilitator for RSU 1 for three years and a science teacher at Bath Middle School for one year.

William Leque Math/Casco Bay 1.0 $55,923 Mr. Leque holds a BA in Business Administration from University of Washington - Seattle. For the past nine years he has been a Math Teacher at Westbrook High School. He also served in the Navy for seven years and in the Navy Reserves for the past twelve years.

James Harmon Science/Deering 1.0 $53,228 Mr. Harmon holds a CAS in Education from UNE. He also has a BS in Biology and is currently working towards a MS in Biology from USM. For the past eight years he has been a Science Teacher at Sanford School Department. He also worked for a year at Marshwood Junior High School.

Ashley Boothby Spanish/District 1.0 $45,648 Ms. Boothby holds a BA in Spanish and Environmental Studies from Bowdoin College. She had previously worked for the PPS for six years as a Middle School Spanish Teacher.

Kacie Collins BCBA/District 1.0 $55,923 Ms. Collins holds a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University and a BA in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University. For the past two years she has been the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for RSU 13. Prior experience consists of one year as a Behaviorist at Milestones Day School, four years as the Senior Behavior Clinician for The Guild for Human Services, one year as the Behavior Analyst Supervisor for Franklin Elementary School, three years as a Teacher/Case Manager for The New England Center for Children, and one year as a Teacher for Montessori Children's House.

Rebecca Cummings Nurse/East End 1.0 $46,995 Ms. Cummings holds a BS in Nursing from University of Phoenix. Her nursing experience consists of five years as Socorro ISD, and five months at Rio Grande Border Health Clinic. Prior to that she was in the US Army.

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Kristen Manley Many Rivers/Hall 1.0 $46,995 Ms. Manley holds a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. For the past five years Ms. Manley has been a 5th Grade Teacher at John Adams Elementary.

Carie Garrett Many Rivers/Hall 1.0 $44,301 Ms. Garrett holds a BS in Child and Family Relations from UMaine. Her teaching experience consists of Pre-K for four years at Catherine Morrill Day Nursery and one year as the lead teacher at Parkside Children's Learning Center.

Margaret Sobol Language Arts/King 1.0 $57,270 Ms. Sobol holds a MS in Education from University of Colorado at Boulder, as well as a BA in English from College of Wooster. For the past ten years, Ms. Sobol has been a Language Arts Teacher for Adams County School District 50. Prior experience includes one year as a Compass Mentor Teacher; Rishel Beacon Leader at Catholic Charities of Denver w/ Denver Public Schools and one year as a Language Arts Teacher for Jefferson County School District.

Mary Wellehan Art/King 1.0 $63,502 Ms. Wellehan holds a MA in Education with Teacher Certification from Antioch University and a BA in Theatre Arts from College of the Holy Cross. For the past six years Ms. Wellehan has been an Art Teacher for Seattle School District, Eckstein Middle School. Prior to that she was a Teacher at Reading and Theatre Arts for Seattle School District at Washington Middle School for eleven years.

Rachel Maloney-Hawkins Math/King 1.0 $51,038 Ms. Maloney-Hawkins holds a MS in Mental Health Counseling from University of Massachusetts - Boston, a MS in Educational Leadership from UNE and a BS in Secondary Education from UMO. Her teaching experience includes one year as a Middle School Math Teacher for Marymount International School Rome; two years Middle School Math Teacher, Math Department Head for American School of Barcelona, and three year as a 8th Grade Math Teacher for the Kittery School Department.

Laura Brodin Classroom/Lyseth 1.0 $44,301 Ms. Brodin holds a MS in Elementary Education from Boston College Lynch School of Education, as well as a BA in English from Brandeis University. For the past 2 years she has been a Head Teacher, Grade 4, Co-Head Teacher in Grade 3 for The Churchill School and Center. Prior to that she taught one year in Grade 2 at The Ramaz School.

Emily Wells Special Ed/Moore 1.0 $51,038 Ms. Wells holds a MS in Special Ed from Mercy College and a BA in Africana Studies and History from Franklin & Marshall College. For the past two years she has been a Lead Teacher, Mentor Teacher, Common Driver, Ed Sp for Aspire Public Schools. Prior experience includes five years as a Special Ed Teacher for MS 424 New York City Department of Education and one year as a Special Ed Teacher for the High School of Computer & Technology.

Sean Wasson Computer/Moore 1.0 $59,965 Mr. Wasson holds a CAS in Educational Leadership, a MS in Instructional Technology and a BA in Political Science all from UMO. For the past two years he has been a technology teacher at Maranacook Community High School/RSU 38. Prior to that he was a Social Studies Teacher at Old Town High School/RSU 34 for eleven years.

Renee Martin Math/Moore 1.0 $46,995 Ms. Martin holds a BS in Elementary Education from UMF. For the past six years she has been a Middle School Teacher for Calvert County Public Schools. Prior to that she was an Elementary Teacher for Airline Community School for one year.

Leslie Sharkey Classroom/Ocean Ave 1.0 $39,415 Ms. Sharkey holds a BS in Elementary Education from UMO. For the past two years she has been a 1st Grade Teacher at Henry Burkland Elementary School.

Michael Del Smith Recreational Marine/PATHS 1.0 $58,618 Mr. Smith has been working for Portland Yacht Services as a System Engineer for the past fourteen years. Prior to that he was at Lindblad Expeditions as a Chief Engineer for eight years.

Kelly Kitterman Classroom/Peaks 1.0 $44,301 Ms. Kitterman holds a BA in Education from College of Notre Dame of Maryland. For the past five years she has been an Elementary Classroom Teacher for the Imagine School.

Holly Smevog Guidance/Portland 1.0 $53,827 Ms. Smevog holds MS degrees in School Counseling from USM and in Instructional Technology from San Francisco State University, as well as a BA in Psychology from UVM. Prior to getting her MS in School Counseling she was a Technology Integration Teacher at Cape Elizabeth Middle School six years.

Eva Price Librarian/Portland 1.0 $55,923 Ms. Price holds a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman's University, a MS in Education from USM and a BA in Film from Emerson College. For the past two years she has been an E-Learning Coordinator / Librarian at Nagle College. Her prior experience consist of one

Learning to Succeed year as the Head of Media / Media Teacher / Library Assistant at Al Zahra College, one year as an English Teacher / History Teacher / Drama Teacher at Moriah College, one year as an ESL Teacher / Foreign Expert English Teacher for English First, and five years as an English Teacher / Learning Alternatives Teacher for South Portland High School.

Stevi-Lynn Nichols Classroom/Presumpscot 1.0 $46,995 Ms. Nichols holds a BS in Education from UMF, and for the past seven years has been working as a Grade 4/5 Classroom Teacher for RSU 60- Lebanon Elementary School.

Amy Pires PE/Presumpscot 0.5 $53,228* Pro-rated $26,614 Ms. Pires holds a MS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Cambridge College and a Bachelor of Education in PE from Miami University. For the past nine year, Mr. Pires has been a Wellness Teacher for the City Of Taunton.

John Fenlason Music/Presumpscot 0.6 $62,156* Pro-rated $37,293.60 Mr. Fenlason hold a BA in Music from USM and for the past forty years had been a Music teacher for the PPS until he retired in 2014.

Lauren McMillan Pre-K/Presumpscot 1.0 $45,648 Ms. McMillan holds a BS in Elementary Education from Stetson University. Her teaching experience consist of one year as the Lead Preschool Teacher Cape Care Preschool, two years as a Preschool Lead Teacher for Opportunity Alliance/Head Start, two years as a Pre-K Teacher for M.S.A.D. 60, and one year as Lead Infant 2 Teacher for The Little Dolphin School.

Karli Soracco Classroom/Presumpscot 1.0 $ 35,373 Ms. Soracco holds a BS in Elementary Education from UMO and was most recently an intern at Presumpscot.

Laura Pons Classroom/Riverton 1.0 $35,373 Ms. Pons holds a BS in Early Childhood Education from UMF and has most recently been a long term sub at Riverton.

Ginger Lyons Classroom/Riverton 1.0 $39,415 Ms. Lyons holds a BS in Elementary Education, as well as a BA in Spanish from Gordon College. For the past two years she has been teaching 1st Grade for the Lynn Public Schools.

Kathleen Casasa-Blouin Classroom/Riverton 1.0 $35,373 Ms. Casasa-Blouin holds a BA in Psychology from St. Mary's College of Maryland and has most recently been working at Riverton as a long term sub, as well as an Ed Tech.

Ms. Vendil moved, Ms. Hatzenbuehler seconded and it was voted unanimously by all those present to approve the Personnel items listed. [A-279-14/15]

X. Board Focus on Educational Issues - None

XI. Public Comment Prior to 10:00 PM on any items not on the evening’s agenda –None

XII. Adjournment

Ms. Davis moved, Ms. Morrione seconded and it was voted unanimously, with students voting with the majority, to adjourn the Business Meeting at 8:18 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ms. Jeanne Crocker Interim Superintendent