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Minutes, February 6, 2008

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Memo 1/9/2007 Joe Hemes to Scott Brown

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Minutes 12/12/2006 Building Space Needs/Programming Sub-Committee

Plans 11/28/06

Agendas & Minutes: No Time Like the Present!

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Report of the MSAD 46 Site Selection Subcommittee to the MSAD 46 Building Committee May 31, 2005

MSAD 46 Building Committee Chooses Building Site (May 31, 2005 press release)

Analysis Of School Building Sites Presented To MSAD 46 (May 17, 2005 press release)

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The Spider and the Fly, by Mary Howitt

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School Board Directors' Report, Garland Town Report for 2005, January 2006

Calendar for May 2006

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Citizens of MSAD 46

Warrant to Call District Budget Meeting, June 5, 2008

Minutes, February 6, 2008

Minutes January 2, 2008

Minutes, December 5, 2007

Minutes 11/29/2007

Minutes 11/7/2007

Minutes, September 5, 2007

Internal Note on Reorganization, October 19, 2007

SAD46 ED281 2007-8

Minutes June 19, 2007

Minutes June 13, 2007

Minutes May 3, 2007

Minutes May 2, 2007

Agenda, June 19, 2007

Agenda 6/13/2007

Don Grillo PO Letter: "Cultivation of lies"

Assessments 03/04 through 07/08

Straw Poll Letters

Space Program Template 1/11/2007

Timeline 1/4/2007

Memo 1/9/2007 Joe Hemes to Scott Brown

Agenda 1/11/2007 Building Space Needs/Programming Sub-Committee

Minutes 12/12/2006 Building Space Needs/Programming Sub-Committee

Plans 11/28/06

Agendas & Minutes: No Time Like the Present!

"Bubble" Plan, Proposed K-8 School, Fern Road (High Resolution)

Report of the MSAD 46 Site Selection Subcommittee to the MSAD 46 Building Committee May 31, 2005

MSAD 46 Building Committee Chooses Building Site (May 31, 2005 press release)

Analysis Of School Building Sites Presented To MSAD 46 (May 17, 2005 press release)

Updated July/August Calendar, 7/10/06

Excerpts, Garland Town Reports 1998-2005, Concerning Dexter Middle School

June/July/August Calendar -- Updated Thursday, June 22

June/July/August Calendar -- Updated

Agenda [“Tuesday June 13, 2006 DRAFT”]

Agenda 6/14/06

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Referendum Ad (6/13/06)

Voters' Budget Summary FY ' 07

"Voters" FAQ, Part 1: Comments

Calendar for June 2006

Calendar for June 2006

Draft Minutes, School Board Meeting, May 3, 2006

The Spider and the Fly, by Mary Howitt

2006-2007 Assessments

2006-2007 Budget Summary (Highlights)

School Board Directors' Report, Garland Town Report for 2005, January 2006

Calendar for May 2006

Calendar for May 2006

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This message is from Peter Devine and is intended to be informative but not "official". Kevin is graciously letting me use this site so I can reach all staff with one punch of the send button.

I hope you all know that SAD #46, like all other school districts in the state is in the process of responding to the legislative directive to consolidate or reorganize in order to achieve some efficiencies and save money. SAD #46 has formed a committee made up of three people from each town (one school board member, one town official, and one citizen) to collect and process information, establish a direction and make a recommendation to the school board and the citizens of the district (who will eventually be voting on any reorganization).

I'm the official community representative from Garland on The Committee, but I'm also the only staff person of SAD #46 other than Kevin. In informal conversations I've had with colleagues, I've realized that those of us who work in this district have a unique point of view - and many have questions, feedback and suggestions about what SAD #46 should do. I'm a believer in the more communication and input the better. Hence, this e-mail.

First some basic info.

SAD #46 submitted three "letters of intent"
One with SAD #64
One with SAD #4 plus Harmony and Willimantic
One with SADs #4, 41, 68, Union 60, Harmony, Willimantic, Beaver
Cove, Blanchard, etc (this is called RSU #18 by the state)

All three letters of intent have more or less (there have been some technical glitches with the letters with SAD#4, Harmony and Willimantic) been given a green light by the Commissioner, meaning we can further explore mergers with these groups.

The SAD #46 Reorganization Committee has met 5 times so far
Twice with SAD#64
Twice with the big RSU #18
Once by ourselves to get a sense of the committee members
We intend to meet with SAD#4 et. al. soon.

All meetings are open to the public.
The next meeting with SAD#64 is scheduled for 6:30 on Oct. 30th at Central HS
The next meeting with RSU #18 is scheduled for 6:30 on Nov. 1st at SeDoMoCha, but I'm not sure yet whether we will attend.

The consensus of the group at present is that a merger with either of the two smaller partners is probably preferable to a merger with the large group (which covers a swath of territory the size of Delaware)

By December 1, 2007 we are expected to have narrowed our focus down to one of the above prospective partners and to have started development of a written 13 point plan for the proposed reorganization/consolidation/merger. We hope to have the plan finalized by March or April and present our recommendations to the school board around that time. The towns would get to vote on the proposal around the first of June or before, with the actual merger probably taking place in July 2009 (although some or all of this may change when the legislature next meets)

Next a request for questions and feedback:

Since you are each in a better position than anyone else to be able to foresee advantages and disadvantages related to your position with different scenarios, I am interested in learning what questions you may have or what questions you may want to have asked (realizing that there
may not be answers yet to some questions).

I am also interested in any feedback any of you may have about which direction you think would be best for the district. Do you see advantages in going in one direction as opposed to another? This is probably your best opportunity for input, so please take a minute to think about how various mergers might play out with various partners. I am willing to do my best to be a link from and to the process. While I speak only for myself, I fully expect the other committee members would do their best to take your perspectives into account as well.

Since this first class site doesn't allow direct responses, you'll have to e-mail me (just type in Peter Devine in the first class "To:" box), or see me in person (the old home ec room at the HS) before or after school. Thanks in advance for your input!

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Aug	Aug-23-06	Aug 24 8:30am	Aug-23-06	Sep 1
July	July-5-06	June 30 4:18pm	July-05-06	Aug 24
June			Jun-29-06-Amended	Aug 7
June	Jun-21-06 special meeting	Jun 16 3:45pm	Jun-21-06 Special Meeting	Jul 28
June	Jun-14-06	June 14 5:29pm	Jun-14-06 - Amended	Jul28/Aug 7
May	May-9-06	May 5 8:23am	May-9-06	Jun 27
May	May-3-06	May 1 8:43am	May-3-06	Jun 27
Apr	Apr-26-06	Apr 27 10:33am	Apr-26-06	May 1
Apr	Apr-12-06	Apr 27 10:33am	Apr-12-06	May 1
Apr	Apr-5-06	Apr 3 8:39am	Apr-5-06	May 1
Mar	Mar-1-06	Feb 27 8:58am	Mar-1-06	Apr 27
Feb	Feb-1-06	Feb 1 11:52am	Feb-1-06	Feb 27/Apr 5
Jan	Jan-4-06	Feb 1 11:52am	Jan-4-06	Feb 27
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July	Jul-13-05-special meeting	Jul 14 10:01am	Jul-13-05-special meeting	Aug 31
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I. INTRODUCTION:

In its mission statement, in preparation for the 1999 Middle School construction project application, the MSAD #46 Board of Directors intends “ to provide facilities for the students of the district that support their educational, social, and physical needs”…and “provide a healthy, safe academic environment in which students can learn and staff can work. Through a broad community involvement, the MSAD #46 Board of Directors will examine all available options to create a facility appropriate for middle level education in the 21st century”.

Utilizing the previous Board site selection study by Stephen Blatt Architects and his consultants, DeLuca-Hoffman Associates, Inc., dated April26,2004, the Site Selection Subcommittee reviewed the criteria used and sites considered, and in its Interim Report, dated March 2, 2005, requested the further study of the Abbott Hill Road school property for comparison with Rte #94 identified potential sites for a proposed new district-wide consolidated
K-8 school facility for 750 students.

On March 22,2005 the subcommittee met with Stephen Blatt and Bill Hoffman for the purpose of defining the subcommittee’s interest in answering the following issues:

Review of a previous WBRC site plan for cost estimates for a new, second access road to the Abbott Hill site
Inclusion of a new K-8 facility “fooprint”, parking, playground and determination of usable acreage for the public knowledge
Determine whether off-site athletic fields can be considered as part of the minimum usable acreage requirements (High School, Pine Street)

I. SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

The members of the Site Selection Subcommittee are: Melvin Wyman; Chief, Dexter Fire Department: David A. Clukey; retired Chief, Dexter Police Department: and Matt McKusick; owner, McKusick Construction,
and Michael Delaware, Public Works Director, all of Dexter;
Frank Spizuoco, historian/forester/small farmer, of Ripley, Bob Wetzler; retired Town Manager, of Exeter: Kevin Webber; Webber Surveying/ Garland Planning Board, Arthur Jette, MSAD #46 Board member, of Garland.
The members of the subcommittee thank the Board of Directors for the opportunity to participate in this worthy exercise.

III. PROCESS
The question for the subcommittee had been previously identified as: ” Whether the new District wide K-8 shall be sited on the current Abbott Hill location, or at the Board identified site on Route #94”.
It has been the consensus of this subcommittee, that the “Abbott Hill site” versus the ”Rte. #94” site comparisons will answer lingering questions regarding the communities’ value of the hilltop site. Previous engineering and architect’s plans were outdated when costs were compared; therefore new estimates were necessary. Whether the placement of a 750-student facility could be accommodated on Abbott Hill, allowing an on-site parking, playground and athletic field needed to be ascertained.

The reasons for lingering attachments to the Abbott Hill are many;

Tradition -the site has a multi-generation history as a school
Location- proximity to the high school, walking distance to Crosby Park, Main Street shopping centers and the Abbott Memorial Library
Utilities- Town water and sewer, and three phase power on site
Ownership- already owned by District, no acquisition considerations

Whenever discussing the Abbott Hill site, a major concern is that of traffic safety. For the site to be acceptable it needs a second access road, which can be accomplished at an expense of $805,000-$920,000 ( Figure 4, Comparison of Site E and H, DeLuca-Hoffman,April 7,2005) Given there are no acquisition costs, or other utility infrastructure costs anticipated, comparison can be made with Site E as noted in Figure 7 Comparison of Site E and H. Notwithstanding this comparison, there is admittedly limited available, usable acreage for creation of a K-8 complex on the hill. When applying factors such as parking for staff and community, a retention pond for runoff, and open area for playground, the remaining acreage is inadequate for support of the athletic programs supported by the community. Consolidation of Garland and Exeter student populations into the new facility will require additional space requirements, making Site H even more undesirable.

The Subcommittee met on March 22, 2005 with Blatt and Hoffman for the purpose of identifying site related issues, including the comparison of the current primary/ middle school hilltop site and the previously identified Rte #94 site. At this meeting, the group reviewed the work commissioned by the Board regarding sites, and the Architect agreed to provide current cost estimates for construction of a new second access road; an overlay of a new school facility and its incumbent infrastructure requirements (parking, playground, water retention pond, etc.); and a determination of minimum usable acres, including consideration of off-site athletic fields.

Finally, the Comparison of Site E and H report, prepared by DeLuca-Hoffman Associates Inc. as a sub consultant to Stephen Blatt Architects was presented at a meeting of the Site Selection Subcommittee on May 17, 2005.

It is noted that the report was dated April 7, 2005, although the subcommittee was not made aware of its completion until May16, 2005.

With the exception of one member, all MSAD #46 Board members were in attendance at the meeting, as well as the members of the subcommittee, and all were given copies of the Comparison of Site E and H study, to which this report will refer.

On May 25, 2005 the subcommittee met to further discuss its previous considerations, as well as the consultants’ conclusions and recommendations. Throughout this process, we have attempted to remain faithful to the defined role of the Site Selection Subcommittee as described in the projects mission statement. “The role of the Site Selection Subcommittee is to recommend to the Board of Directors, through a process involving public participation and public hearings, sites to be considered for a Middle School building project. The recommendations will be based upon a process that evaluates various site selection factors.”

I. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
In the Comparison of Site E and H dated April 7,2005, the original matrix used in this process is included (Figure 3). Questions raised as to why, for example Site A, which was rated higher than Site E was not chosen were considered and issues of traffic safety (sight lines, visibility), access road cost factors, and multiple landowner issues were cited as determinants.

In its March 2,2005 Interim Report the subcommittee had already conceded the comparison was basically limited to” on the Hill “ or the preferred Rte. #94 site and generally proceeded on that course.

Further review of the Comparison of Site E and H, notably C. New Comparative Information Figure 5 shows the computated net area with slope considerations and net usable acreages. As suspected, the Abbott Hill site comes up short, especially when it is compared to the spacious Site E.

Calculating the development costs of the two cites ( Figure 7) Comparison of Site E and H indicates that even though the District already owns the Abbott site, and the power and utility requirements are present, the cost of providing a second access road will be equivalent to aquisition and development costs for the more expansive Rte #94 Site E.

The recommendation of the Site Selection Subcommittee is that Site E, the Rte #94 site is more than adequate in size, is situated in an acceptable location, and possesses the features requisite for a school to be designed for more than 750 K-8 students, in concurrence with the conclusions and recommendations set forth in the April 7, 2005 Comparison of Site E and H .

While Site H ( Abbott Hill) has a long history, Site E (Rte #94) represents a long term future, with opportunities for future growth of the MSAD #46 school system, providing “facilities for the students of the district that support their educational, social, and physical needs” and a “healthy, safe academic environment in which students can learn and staff can work, in a facility appropriate for education in the 21st century “(Building Project Mission Statement)

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MSAD 46 Building Committee Chooses Building Site (May 31, 2005 press release)

On May 31 the MSAD 46 Building Construction Committee unanimously approved the Site Selection Subcommittee’s choice for a K-8 school on the Garland Road. This recommendation will be presented to the full MSAD 46 Board of Directors on June 8.
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The Site Selection Subcommittee looked at 9 possible building sites. They immediately discarded 4 because of a low rating based on a Standard Site Selection Criteria Matrix. They then considered very carefully 5 sites before making their choice. The Abbott Hill site of the present school was scrutinized and after much agonizing was rejected.

Reasons for building a new K-8 school complex on Abbott Hill included a long history of a school on that site, the location being close to the present high school and being within walking distance to town that would save on busing. That the school district already owns the land and the utilities are there was other strong reasons to consider the present site.

But ultimately the concern for adequate space needed for 100,000 square feet of building, 2.5 acres for parking, 7.5 acres for athletic fields and playgrounds, room for a bus area, plus a water runoff retention pond, proved insurmountable.

The need for a second access road at a cost of over $800,000, traffic problems, and that there would never be any room for expansion for either the K-8 facility or the high school were the clinchers for many on the committee and they reluctantly rendered a unanimous decision to locate the new school off Abbott Hill.

The sites rejected on the Garland Road had various flaws that in the final analysis caused them to be rejected. Of major concern were traffic problems at intersections, poor visibility for vehicle safety, access to the sites, and a narrow unpaved road.

The site chosen is more that adequate in size, is situated in an acceptable location, and possesses the features requisite for a school to be designed for more than 750 K-8 students. Copies of the Subcommittee’s report is available at the Superintendent’s office.

2006-07-17T14:52:00.000-04:00

Analysis Of School Building Sites Presented To MSAD 46 (May 17, 2005 press release)

The MSAD # 46 Site Selection Subcommittee met last Tuesday evening May 17 and received an April 7 report from Deluca-Hoffman Associates, Inc. and Stephen Blatt, Architects. This report outlined a comparison of the Abbott Hill School site (where the present K-8 schools are located), and a site on Route 94 toward Garland, as the committee had requested at their March 22 meeting.

Almost the entire school board and incoming Superintendent Kevin Jordan joined with the site selection sub-committee to hear a lengthy presentation from engineer Bill Hoffman and architect Stephen Blatt and see a sketch of a new K-8 school on Abbott Hill.

Hoffman and Blatt’s conclusion is that there is insufficient area to construct an additional 72,000 square feet of new building on the site next to the present Primary school. They felt that at most there is 8.2 useable acres that could be utilized, whereas 17.5 acres is the minimum size recommended for a functional, quality school for 750 students in a K-8 setting. There are space problems to park 160 automobiles and insufficient space for adequately sized all-purpose fields at this location due to the sloping topography. Costs also escalate significantly when the slope exceeds 6% was mentioned by Hoffman. There are about 4.89 net useable acres with a slope of less than 6% on Abbott Hill. “The impact of squeezing a school onto an undersized site is that the site construction costs are elevated.” An alternate use of the site might be the retention of the gym, remodeling the Primary school for administration offices, and an additional High School playing field.

A major concern of engineer Bill Hoffman was the limited access
at the present school complex and steep topography to construct another road off the hill to Grove Street. Hoffman stated, “the DOE has increased concerns on emergency access to schools”. After looking at 3 variations of road access off the hill, Hoffman and Blatt came to the conclusion that the most desirable access road to Grove Street that doesn’t exceed a 5% slope could be constructed with a cost estimated in excess of $800,000.

Stephen Blatt stated it would probably require a waiver from the Dept. of Education (DOE) to build on Abbott Hill because of space and access limitations. Scott Brown of the DOE was in Dexter recently to look at the potential sites and Blatt mentioned Brown has reservations about space limitations on Abbott Hill.

The Route 94 site was discussed at length regarding the traffic problems, its central location in the district, adequate useable space, and the cost of acquisition and site development costs. There were no strong reservations about any of these conditions on this site. Net useable acres on this site is 23-27 acres at a slope of less than 6%.

There was concern from some of the audience that all decisions in this process are made for practical reasons and that the entire community is presented all the information to know how each decision was made to pick the best possible site for the best reasons.

School board member Mike Bennett summed up the meeting consensus best when he said, “whatever decision made about the selection of a site should be based on what’s best for the education of the children of the district.”

It was agreed by all that the next step is to meet with the Maine State Planning Office as soon as possible to review these findings. The Site Selection Subcommittee will meet next Wed. May 25th to finalize a report to forward to the MSAD #46 Building Committee.

2006-07-10T05:57:00.000-04:00

Calendar for July/August 2006

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9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18 Site Meeting, 7 pm, Garland School	19	20 Site Meeting, 7 pm, DMS	21	22
23	24	25 Forum at Abbott Library 7 pm	26	27 Straw Vote Meeting, 7 pm, DMS	28	29
30	31	1 August	2 Likely Special Board Mtg	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 Presentation To State BoE, Augusta	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23 School Board Mtg, 7 pm, ATM	24	25	26

ATM = ATM Room, DRHS

SO = Superintendent’s Office

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1998:
Plans are being developed regarding an overall future “campus” plan for the district’s Primary/Middle School. All citizens are urged to participate in planning for the district’s future needs.
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As referenced above, we are looking at the Primary/Middle School buildings to see if they will meet our needs for the future.

1999:
One idea is to attempt a renovation of the existing building…

Another option…is construction of a new middle school at the current site…there are outstanding issues regarding traffic, parking, and questions about the amount of usable space on this site.

A third option is construction of a new school at an alternate site. Location and other factors need to be considered. Other options will undoubtedly be looked at. The entire issue will require public participation in every phase of the discussion and decision-making process.

2000:
For more than a decade, there have been numerous attempts at replacement of the current Dexter Middle School…As many of you know; the school is a fifty-year old, deteriorating wooden structure, poorly insulated…
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Please join us as we attempt to address this very important issue.

2001:
Readers of these reports will recall that over the last few years we have discussed the necessity of addressing problems with the Middle School building, either by extensive reconstruction or by replacement.
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One possible answer to this problem is cooperation or consolidation among high schools. …These discussions are just beginning, but our natural tendency is to proceed cautiously. We will attempt to keep you informed as we proceed. As always, your input on this question is appreciated.

2002:
We have identified the Dexter Middle School as in need of replacement. The structure has outlived its design and materials. There are too many structural defects…
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Over the next several months we will be conducting an extensive study of whether or not a multi-district consolidated high school is the best long-term solution to our current middle school building issue. …We ask that you participate in any way you can in the discussions of the issues, so that when it is time to make the decisions, we will all have the available facts.

2003:
For more than a decade the District has attempted to replace our Middle School, for a variety of reasons. If a replacement for the Middle School were built, what type of construction materials and design would you recommend?
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Should we pursue high-school consolidation with the idea of transporting high-school age students to another facility, freeing up our present high school for use by middle school students?

2005:
Does it matter at all whether the Towns have their own school buildings or do you think that a district-wide, K-8 consolidated school, located in Dexter, would provide a more equitable, efficient method of educating our community’s children?
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The proposal for a new middle school, discussed in these annual reports for the last several years, has now evolved into a proposed combined elementary and middle school. An implication of this is that the combined proposal, if supported by the District as a whole, will result in the Garland and Exeter schools being closed. In both instances, the affected communities will be able to think of creative uses for these facilities. However, the larger questions, such as school culture, the relationships of the schools with the communities, academic quality, and transportation concerns need to be addressed. The School Board has refused to address these issues in a significant way with the affected communities.

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Calendar for June/July/August 2006

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25	26	27	28	29 District Budget Meeting 7pm DRHS	30	1 July
2	3	4	5 School Board Meeting 7 pm ATM	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18 Site Meeting, 7 pm, Garland School	19	20 Site Meeting, 7 pm, DMS	21	22
23	24	25	26	27 Straw Vote Meeting, 7 pm, DMS	28	29
30	31	1 August	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 Presentation To State BoE, Augusta	10	11	12

ATM = ATM Room, DRHS

SO = Superintendent’s Office

2006-06-20T08:29:00.000-04:00

Calendar for June/July/August 2006

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18	19 Budget Committee Meeting 7 pm SO	20 Facilities Committee Meeting 6 pm SO	21 Special Board Meeting 7 pm ATM	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29 District Budget Meeting 7pm DRHS	30	1 July
2	3	4	5 School Board Meeting 7 pm ATM	6	7	8
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16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	1 August	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 Presentation To State BoE	10	11

ATM = ATM Room, DRHS

SO = Superintendent’s Office

2006-06-15T08:19:00.000-04:00

M.S.A.D. #46 BOARD OF DIRECTORS [“Tuesday June 13, 2006 DRAFT”]
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – 7:00 p.m.
Dexter Regional High School ATM Room

AGENDA

I. Opening
Call To Order
Declaration of Quorum

II. Approval of Minutes – May 3, 2006
May 9, 2006

III. Public Participation

IV. Reports by Administrators/Directors –
Bruce Bailey, Alan Smith, Timothy McCluskey, Nicholas Vafiades, Lucy Mallar

V. Committee Reports
1. Facilities & Transportation Committee – Shawn Lancaster
2. Policy Committee – Barbara Wakefield
3. Curriculum & Instruction Committee – Gerry Rudmin

VI. Educational Report – DMS – TCTC Poetry Collaboration – Carol Sherburne

VII. Items Requiring Board Action

A. Superintendent’s Add-ons
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________

B. Computation and Declaration of Votes (Budget Referendum)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Computation and Declaration of Votes dated June 14, 2006 and attached hereto be and it is hereby approved.
Motion:_________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

RECOMMENDATION: That the Computation and Declaration of Votes be entered upon the records of the District.
Motion:_________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

RECOMMENDATION: That a certified copy of the Computation and Declaration of Votes be sent to each of the town clerks within the District.
Motion:_________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

C. Computation and Declaration of Votes (Harmony Contract)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Computation and Declaration of Votes dated June 14, 2006 and attached hereto be and it is hereby approved.
Motion:_________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

RECOMMENDATION: That the Computation and Declaration of Votes be entered upon the records of the District.
Motion:_________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

RECOMMENDATION: That a certified copy of the Computation and Declaration of Votes be sent to each of the town clerks within the District.
Motion:_________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___
D. Nominations – 2006-2007
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent’s nominations, as listed below, for the 2006-2007 school year:
Jason Reblin Science Teacher – DRHS $29,630.00
Motion:__________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

E. Approval of Salaries
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for the 2006-2007 school year as listed below,
Nancy Price Director of School Nutrition $32,257.54 (School Nutrition Funds)
Melissa Peakes-Stevens Behavior Specialist/ $41,321.85 (Federal Grant Funds)
Positive Action Coordinator
Motion:__________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

F. Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Appointments – 2006-2007
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent’s list of Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular appointments for the 2006-2007 school year, as listed below:

Dexter Middle School
Bowers, Michael Science Fair $ 707.07
Conway, Andy B-Team Girls’ Basketball Coach $1,626.26
Conway, Andy B-Team Boys’ Baseball Coach $1,301.01
Cyr, Leilani B-Team Girls’ Softball Coach $1,301.01
Cyr, Leilani B-Team Field Hockey Coach $1,026.26
Crispell, Gregory A-Team Boys’ Basketball Coach $2,747.47
Haskell, Michael A-Team Girls’ Basketball Coach $3,474.74
Haskell, Michael Softball Coach $2,242.42
Killam, Susan A-Team Field Hockey Coach $1,951.51
Martin, Michael Baseball Coach $1,539.39
McCluskey, Timothy C-Team Boys’ Basketball Coach $1,325.25
Mosley, Philip Football Coach $1,664.64
Murray, Karen A-Team Boys’ Soccer Coach $1,503.03
Pratt, Harold “Haggie” B-Team Boys’ Basketball Coach $1,252.52
Prickitt, Christopher Abbott Hill Ramblers Advisor $1,713.13
Reardon, Jennifer Math Team Advisor $ 678.79
Sherburne, Carol Co-Advisor – Yearbook $ 256.56
Wyman, Catherine Co-Advisor – Yearbook $ 256.56
Dexter Regional High School
Asbury, Kelly Grade 11 Advisor $ 856.56
Chapman, Galen Varsity Softball Coach $2,678.05
Costedio, James Golf Coach $1,040.40
Day, Brent Varsity Baseball Coach $3,350.21
Devine, Peter Advisory Coordinator $3,484.85
Doore, Joel JV Wrestling Coach $3,069.73
Doore, Joel Varsity Track Coach $3,350.21
Doore, Joel Student Council Advisor $1,161.62
Gilbert, Roland Math Team Advisor $1,252.52
Grant III, George “Jody” Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach $3,551.91
Gudroe, Adam Varsity Wrestling Coach $3,511.11
Kerwood, Sherry Fall Cheering Coach $1,284.85
Martin, Michael JV Boys’ Basketball Coach $1,872.73
McIntyre, Neila Yearbook Advisor $1,131.31
McPhetres, Regan JV Track Coach $2,892.92
McPhetres, Regan Cross Country Coach Volunteer
Mountain, Sharon Community Coordinator $1,131.31
Mountain, Sharon JV Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis Coach $2,045.47
Murray, Peter JV Boys’ Soccer Coach $2,971.08
Murray, Peter National Honor Society $ 464.65
Murray, Peter Grade 12 Advisor $ 880.81
Murray, Peter Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach $4,085.24
Murray, Peter Varsity Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis Coach $3,233.37
Ranquist, Robert JV Girls’ Softball Coach $1,713.13
Saunders, Alyson Drama Coach $1,040.40
Shaw, Paul JV Baseball Coach $1,664.64
Shaw, Paul Varsity Boy’s Soccer Coach $3,618.57
Shaw, Paul Grade 10 Advisor $ 832.32
Tilton, Anne Winter Cheering Coach $1,832.21
Veazie, Margaret Varsity Field Hockey Coach $4,044.44
Wing, Charles Varsity Girls’ Soccer Coach $4,085.24
Wing, Daren JV Girls’ Soccer Coach $1,664.64
Tri-County Technical Center
Cyr, Leilani VICA Advisor $1,040.40
Weatherbee, Beth HOSA Advisor $1,131.31

Motion:__________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/__

G. Appointments
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent’s appointments for 2006-2007 as listed below:
Sandra Jarzabek Head Teacher – Exeter School $2,046.61
Allyson Gudroe Head Teacher – Garland School $1,655.21
David Giles Technology Duties – TCTC $3,000.00
Motion:__________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/__

H. Authorization to Apply For and Expend State & Federal Funds
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorize the Superintendent to apply for and expend any and all special, state and federal funds that may become available to MSAD #46 for
fiscal year 2006-2007.
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

Approval of Title IA Summer Program – Dexter Primary School
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that MSAD #46, through the use of federal Title IA funds, offer a summer school program for incoming Grades 1-4 students.
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

Approval of Title IA Summer Program – Dexter Regional High School
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that MSAD #46, through the use of federal Title IA funds, offer a summer program for students in Grades 9-12.=
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/__

Approval of Title IA Summer Program – Dexter Middle School
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that MSAD #46, through the use of federal Title IA funds, offer a summer program for students in Grades 5-8.
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/__

I. Authorization for Superintendent to Employ Teachers
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorize the Superintendent to employ teachers and administrators during the summer months with approval by the Board at the following Board meeting.
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

J. Approval of Insurance Benefit for Non-Represented Married Couples
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve an insurance benefit for non-represented married couples employed by the District, the District shall contribute the full amount of their health care plan up to and including family coverage under MEA Benefits Trust
Choice Plan, as recommended by the Negotiations Committee.
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/___

K. Approval of Transfer of Funds Per Article 19
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorize the transfer of funds of up to 10% from the All Other Expenses budget line into the budget lines listed below as voted upon at the
District Referendum Vote on June 13, 2006. Transfer up to $_____________the
Transportation line;
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/__

L Change in Music Curriculum
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the elimination of 6th grade classroom music, as recommended by the Curriculum & Instruction Committee.
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/__

M. Approval of Mathematics Textbooks
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the following textbooks for the Dexter Regional High School Math Curriculum: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II from Holt, Rinehart and Winston; and Discovering Algebra, Discovering Geometry, and Discovering Advanced Algebra from Key Curriculum Press, as recommended by the Curriculum & Instruction Committee.
Motion:___________________ Second:____________________ Vote:___/___/__

VII. Superintendent’s Report(s)

1. Resignations
Judith Hummel, Educational Technician III – DRHS Library
2. Retirement
Donna Hodgkins, Elementary Music Teacher – DMS/DPS/ECS/GES
3. Meetings

VIII. Chairman’s Report(s)

IX. Adjournment Time:__________

2006-06-12T09:32:00.000-04:00

2006-06-08T18:02:00.000-04:00

There are two ways to locate older posts on this site.

If you remember the title of the post you're looking for, or about when it appeared, you can go to the "Click for Older Posts" box at the bottom of the sidebar on the left. Choose the month, then scroll through the posts to find what you're looking for. Late in any particular month, not all of that month's posts will appear on the main or "home" page, so you may have to use the "Click for Older Posts" box even for the present month.

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This is the third in a series of posts we'll publish on the "mechanics" of using this web site. We are accumulating them under the "How to:" heading in the left sidebar at Voters of MSAD 46.

2006-06-05T13:25:00.000-04:00

At the bottom of each post is a representation of an envelope, with a right-pointing black arrow. Clicking on that envelope brings up a new screen. This screen prompts you for your name, email, and the email address to which you wish to send the post. You can also add a message. It's that simple. The recipient receives a link -- a "permalink" -- to the post.

Alternatively, you can link to a post through your own email program. Here's how this works: At the bottom of each post is a date, underlined. This is actually a "permalink," a link to a "post page," a page on which this post stands alone, with its own unique address.

Click on the date to go to the post page. Now, in the address window at the top is a unique address (URL) for this post. Copy it, open your email program, begin a new message, and paste the post URL into your message.

You're welcome to experiment with the email routine I've spelled out here on this post. Do so by emailing this post to me. My email address is near the bottom of the sidebar (left).

This is the second in a series of posts we'll publish on the "mechanics" of using this web site. We are accumulating them under the "How to:" heading in the left sidebar at Voters of MSAD 46.

2006-06-02T12:06:00.000-04:00

2006-06-01T08:41:00.000-04:00

votersofmsad46
BUDGET SUMMARY
FY’07 (2006-2007)

The general budget for FY’07 (2006-2007) is $9,546,753.00 as compared to the FY’06 (2005-2006) budget of $9,038,956.00 which amounts to an overall increase of $509,797.00 , or 5.64% in proposed expenditures.

The State Allocation for Essential Programs and Services (EPS) for FY’07 (2006-2007) is $5,793,897.00, an increase of $477,196.00, or 8.975% over FY’06 (2005-2006) in revenues from statewide taxes.

The Local EPS Allocation for FY’07 (2006-2007), which is the minimal amount the district must raise and assess in local taxes in order to receive the full amount of state dollars is $1,871,500.00 which is a decrease of $1042.00 over FY’06 (2005-2006)

Budget Notes and Highlights

It should be noted that there are no references in the Budget Report or yellow Budget Summary to anything specifically related to a new school project. At the May 24, 2006 Informational Meeting and Public Hearing on the proposed FY’07 (2006-2007) Budget, in a presentation by Superintendent Kevin Jordan, a new school project was not even referred to.

A review of line 69, Board of Directors Expenses prompted the question from the audience as to the reason for the $5378.00 increase in the Purchased Professional/Technical Services, to which the Superintendent explained was for the hiring of a publicist for services related to preparations for a new school referendum. If the community wants a new school, why do we need a publicist to promote it?

It should also be noted that on page 11, Capital Outlay line 1233, in FY’ 06 $200,000.00 was budgeted for Purchased Professional/Technical Services, and there is no request for this purpose in FY’07. How was the $200,000.00 spent?

When asked by the audience for an explanation of line 1234, Purchased Repair/ Maintenance Services $161,925.00 which represents an increase of $151,925.00 over last year the Superintendent stated that some of the request was for repairs to the north academic wing roof at DRHS ($100,000 est.) with the “balance hopefully available for architect’s services to date of referendum” Why isn’t this noted in the Summary?

Approximately $160,000.00 of Revolving Loan Renovation Funds was finally reimbursed to the district. Upon questioning at the May 24th public hearing the Superintendent stated that the monies were not included as revenue. Why was the receipt of the $160,000.00 not reported to the citizens? Why not share this information with the public?

Take note that on lines 1706-1713, Instructional Leadership, there is an additional salary and benefits proposal totaling $66,527.00 to assume the costs related to the Reading Recovery Teacher Leader. In the past this position was funded with Federal funds. Why is this significant change not highlighted in the yellow Summary?

On line 1718, Academic Student Assessment, Purchased Professional Services, $12,300.00. Again, this was not noted in the yellow Budget Summary. Why not?

2006-05-25T14:52:00.000-04:00

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Many people have been confused by the "comments" feature of this web site. What follows is our attempt to address some of the basics about comments.

First: Comments are anonymous. If you send us an e-mail, of course we know who sent it. Comments are different. I (Mel) moderate the comments; this means I see them first and decide whether to publish them. I do so without being able to see the identity of the writer. This anonymity is a feature of the software we use, Blogger, but it would also be our preference; anonymous is anonymous! The reason I moderate comments is purely to head off slander, libel, or vulgarity. I"ve only not published one comment, and it was because I felt it violated the anonymity of a third person. If you"ve followed Voters for a while you know that we let through even stuff that's pretty rough!

Second: Posting a comment can be a bit confusing. Here's the easiest way to do it:

Go to the post you wish to comment on.
At the bottom of the post click the cursor on the underlined text that looks like this: 0 comments. This will open a window that on the right contains a box.
Type your comment in the box.
Below the box, choose "Other" or "Anonymous." (If you choose "Other," you'll be prompted for a name. You can use your real name or a made-up moniker.)
Below this is a "word verification" routine, where you view a distorted set of letters and type the letters in a box below. (This is a way of thwarting spammers from flooding our comments.)
Then click on "Publish." There's nothing more required of you. You're done.

You're welcome to experiment with the comment routine I've spelled out here on this post. Do so by commenting on this post; I won't publish comments on this particular post unless you include the phrase "Publish this!" in your comment!

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2006-05-23T10:16:00.000-04:00

As of May 23, 2006, no other meetings for June have been announced. This calendar will be updated as needed.

*ATM Room, DRHS

+Superintendent’s Office

2006-05-23T07:49:00.000-04:00

2006-05-18T17:45:00.000-04:00

“Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly;
“‘Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.
The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,
And I have many curious things to show when you are there.”

“Oh no, no,” said the little fly; “to ask me is in vain,
For who goes up your winding stair can ne’er come down again.”

“I’m sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high.
Will you rest upon my little bed?” said the spider to the fly.
“There are pretty curtains drawn around; the sheets are fine and thin,
And if you like to rest a while, I’ll snugly tuck you in!”

“Oh no, no,” said the little fly, “for I’ve often heard it said,
They never, never wake again who sleep upon your bed!”

Said the cunning spider to the fly: “Dear friend, what can I do
To prove the warm affection I’ve always felt for you?
I have within my pantry good store of all that’s nice;
I’m sure you’re very welcome — will you please to take a slice?”

“Oh no, no,” said the little fly; “kind sir, that cannot be:
I’ve heard what’s in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!”

“Sweet creature!” said the spider, “you’re witty and you’re wise;
How handsome are your gauzy wings; how brilliant are your eyes!
I have a little looking-glass upon my parlor shelf;
If you’ll step in one moment, dear, you shall behold yourself.”

“I thank you gentle sir,” she said, “for what you’re pleased to say,
And, bidding you good-morning now, I’ll call another day.”

The spider turned him round about, and went into his den,
For well he knew the silly fly would soon come back again:
So he wove a subtle web in a little corner sly,
And set his table ready to dine upon the fly;

Then came out to his door again, and merrily did sing:
“Come hither, hither, pretty fly, with pearl and silver wing;
Your robes are green and purple; there’s a crest upon your head;
Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead!”

Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little fly,
Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by;
With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew,
Thinking only of her brilliant eyes and green and purple hue,

Thinking only of her crested head. Poor, foolish thing! at last
Up jumped the cunning spider, and fiercely held her fast;
He dragged her up his winding stair, into the dismal den --
Within his little parlor — but she ne’er came out again!

And now, dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly, flattering words I pray you ne’er give heed;
Unto an evil counsellor close heart and ear and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale of the spider and the fly.

-- Mary Howitt (1799-1888)

2006-05-17T14:24:00.000-04:00

2006-05-17T14:13:00.000-04:00

2006-05-12T20:45:00.000-04:00

What follows was written in January of this year and still stands as a fair representation of our views on a number of issues at play within the District. It's offered here for those who might be interested...

School Board Directors' Report, Garland Town Report for 2005, January 2006

In our school administrative district it is the voters who elect the members of the School Board (Board of Directors). These members, in turn, govern the business of the communities' schools. As your elected representatives to the board, we try to keep you informed of the state of our school system.

During the past year, a number of notable changes have occurred in the management of our School District. As we reported last year, Superintendent Les Butler resigned, effective June 30, 2005. The School Board conducted a search which invited participation by all groups of District employees and by officials from all towns in the District. In June, Kevin Jordan, the high school principal in Guilford, was hired as the new MSAD #46 Superintendent. Both of us were enthusiastic about the prospects of Mr. JordanÂs future and what it could mean for MSAD #46. Since then, however, concerns about his leadership have dampened our enthusiasm. We are, more than ever, acutely aware of the gap between talk and action. Our purpose here is to convey to you that we hope to see improvement in the quality of our DistrictÂs leadership.

At the July meeting of the MSAD #46 Board of Directors, Chairman Mel Johnson and Vice Chairman Art Jette, were replaced by John Parola as Chairman and Shawn Lancaster as Vice Chairman. Since then, there has been a different focus on the part of the Board; it will be up to the citizens to decide whether or not the Board represents the communities' values.

In August, the School BoardÂs Negotiations Committee successfully concluded its goal of a new three-year comprehensive teachersÂ contract, which included changing the cost sharing of insurance premiums to 80% District cost and 20% teacher share. The new contract was overwhelmingly ratified by the TeachersÂ Association members. It has also effectively settled the previously outstanding issues left over from the earlier contract dispute. The last unsettled issue is the question of whether the salary increases granted by the contract should be retroactive. The Board has maintained that retroactive pay was never proposed, nor insinuated, and is not required. While this question is negotiable, the Board has the right to its position of nonacceptance of this demand. The legal process regarding this issue is almost exhausted, and perhaps by the date of Town Meeting, the entire episode will be a matter of history.

Additionally, last summer approximately $400,000 of local taxpayer bonds was spent on the Dexter Regional High School paving, parking, and drainage improvements project, which the voters had previously approved. The quality of this work, as well as the quality of the materials, is inferior, in our opinion, and whether by negligence or ineptness on the part of the overseers of the project, our citizens are not getting the value they are entitled to. In addition to quality issues, the resulting new parking area was shortchanged by 22% of the originally-planned parking spaces.

It is perhaps a commonplace that you can Âmake a differenceÂ when it comes to the quality of the school system, but you must make your concerns known. The schools do not belong to the school administrators, they do not belong to the teachers, and they do not belong only to the parents of the children served there. Public schools were created to serve the greater public good, with the intent that they represent the communityÂs needs and values. More than anything else the system needs the wisdom of its citizens. There are many questions requiring the participation and advice of those of you who must support the schools. There are principles long forgotten that need to be rediscovered and goals that need to be defined. These should be decided by the community. As your elected representatives we have concerns that require your advice. We ask that you assist your future representatives in this endeavor.

What do you think is wrong with the current system, and where do we need to go to correct it? What do you think our schools should be teaching that they are not now teaching? Should the schools be placing more emphasis on areas such as the visual and performing arts? Are you concerned about coaches who push students to engage in their sport on a year-round basis, as opposed to seasonal participation (which allows students to experience a variety of other activities)? Should there be so much emphasis on athletic competition? Do MSAD #46 schools support and reward academic progress with the same enthusiasm as they support and reward competitive sports? Do you believe that the public schools should include a program for pre-kindergarten (4 year olds)? If so, what should be the content of such a program, and how many hours a day? Do you believe that the school system we have is attempting to be too many things to too many people? Are you concerned that the schools are involved in areas (social work, psychological intervention) that should be reserved for parents?

Does it matter at all whether the Towns have their own school buildings or do you think that a district-wide, K-8 consolidated school, located in Dexter, would provide a more equitable, efficient method of educating our communityÂs children?

We are not hopeful about the direction of our District. Academic aspirations are not well-supported, least of all by some of the professionals who are supposed to be working for the best possible outcomes. As well, the effort for a new school has avoided the citizen engagement it needs to be successful, both as a project and as an educational enterprise.

The proposal for a new middle school, discussed in these annual reports for the last several years, has now evolved into a proposed combined elementary and middle school. An implication of this is that the combined proposal, if supported by the District as a whole, will result in the Garland and Exeter schools being closed. In both instances, the affected communities will be able to think of creative uses for these facilities. However, the larger questions, such as school culture, the relationships of the schools with the communities, academic quality, and transportation concerns need to be addressed. The School Board has refused to address these issues in a significant way with the affected communities. Does the Board expect that a ÂproÂ vote from Dexter will roll over any opposition from the outlying towns? Some cynics might say yes.

Finally, but not least, there is a strong element in the present school system of - there is no other word for it - corruption. The system takes care of its own. There are many dedicated, hardworking employees in the District; no slight against them is intended. As well there are those who are just cruising, and worse. We entered into this public service with the idea of bringing truly representative voices into play. We have been disappointed.

More than one observer has noted something to this effect: ÂThe interesting thing about systems is never how they perform when they work as they're intended to -- it's what happens when they failÂ (Cory Doctorow). The system is not now performing well; indeed, by some measures it is hardly working at all.

Both of us are choosing to step down from the Board, effective at Town Meeting. We have been honored over the years, Art since 1995 and Mel since 1997, to represent all the citizens of the town, to the best of our abilities. We thank you for the trust you have placed in us. Our feeling is that for now we can best serve the cause of a "fair and appropriate" education for all students from outside the Board.

Nevertheless, it is important that the town be well represented. It is our hope that interested and enthusiastic citizens will step forward to pick up the responsibility.

Respectfully submitted,
Arthur Jette
Melvin Johnson

2006-05-12T12:15:00.000-04:00

S	M	Tu	W	Th	F	S
	1 7pm+ Negotiations Committee	2	3 7pm* Board Meeting	4	5	6
7	8	9 Mtg @ DOE --------- 7pm* Special Board Meeting	10 7pm+ Facilities Committee	11	12	13
14	15	16	17 7pm+ Policy Committee	18	19	20
21	22	23	24 7pm Budget Info Mtg (DRHS Cafeteria)	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

*ATM Room, DRHS

+Superintendent’s Office

14
School Board
Meeting*
7pm DRHS