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Chebeague Island School Committee approves agenda and minutes, hears operational updates
Summary
At its Sept. 20 meeting the Chebeague Island School Committee unanimously approved the agenda and prior minutes, and received updates on a new website rollout, school lunch reimbursement paperwork, a bus mechanical issue and technology and budget tracking for FY22 and FY23.
The Chebeague Island School Committee met Sept. 20, 2022, at Chebeague Island School and conducted routine business including approval of the meeting agenda and prior minutes.
Nancy Earnest moved to approve the Sept. 20 agenda; Geoff Summa seconded and the motion passed, 5-0-0. Courtney Doughty moved to approve the minutes of Sept. 6, 2022; Elizabeth Doughty seconded and the motion passed, 5-0-0.
Chair Jeff Putnam told members that a new committee website is being developed and is expected to roll out in early October. Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick updated the committee on correspondence and emails from the MSBA that were shared in committee materials.
Under Old Business the committee reviewed the school lunch program after a visit from the Maine Department of Education. Kaitlyn from the MDOE inspected the kitchen and assisted with the paperwork required to seek state reimbursement. Polly, a member of food services, shared sample recipes; the committee noted that the school's meals use considerably less sugar than state norms. The stated reimbursement rates were $4.25 for lunch and $2.18 for snack. Committee members were told that milk is not reimbursable under the program as implemented because the state requires skim or 1% flavored milk and Chebeague currently serves whole milk. Paperwork responsibilities will be divided among the superintendent, the administrative assistant and food-services staff.
The committee was notified that a red check-engine light came on after the morning bus run. According to the meeting record, the vehicle will enter a "D rate" that prevents driving; plans are to barge the bus Tuesday evening and tow it Wednesday for service in Kennebunk.
Lead Teacher Sarah Klein submitted a written report noting a successful trip to Cow Island, plans for monthly visits between island schools, concerns about weak wireless access points limiting simultaneous downloads, and a study of extending afterschool program hours from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. The committee also reviewed budget tracking: outstanding FY22 warrant items will be posted to the expense journal and FY23 expense tracking procedures were described to keep accounts current.
On policy work, the committee will review Policy KE (Resolving Complaints) and may submit edits by Monday; members also received paper copies of BEDH, BBA, BBAA and BCA for review.
A warrant was presented for signature. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m., as recorded by Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick.
Votes at a glance: Approval of agenda (motion: approve Sept. 20 agenda) '1 moved by Nancy Earnest; second Geoff Summa; result 5-0-0. Approval of minutes (motion: approve Sept. 6 minutes) '1 moved by Courtney Doughty; second Elizabeth Doughty; result 5-0-0.
