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LISBON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, June 22, 2009
Lisbon High School
Budget Review Meeting
7:00 P.M

MISSION

Members of the Lisbon Community are committed to creating safe, respectful climates in which broad-based educational and cultural opportunities provide rich, diverse experiences for all learners. Within this environment, learners will become knowledgeable about themselves and others; develop strong academic, creative, technological, recreational, and practical life skills, preparing them for many options as life-long learners, effective problem solvers and capable communicators. These experiences will provide a solid basis for future responsibilities as family members, workers and citizens. As the community strives to improve the educational environment, necessary resources will be provided to secure safe, spacious, accessible facilities for a wide variety of learning activities. To this end, the schools will encourage practices which are respectful, open, fair and relevant.

GOALS

· To improve academic achievement to ensure success for all students
· To develop a respectful and supportive culture in the schools and the larger community that builds pride in
our students, our schools, and the community
· To provide effective two-way communication with all stakeholders of the Lisbon School Department
· To provide and maintain secure, safe, spacious, accessible facilities
· To continue to provide a budget that reflects a fiscally responsible approach
· To provide a system of accountability for all members of the Lisbon School Department

NORMS

· Primary concern is what is in the best interest of the students
· Treat each other with respect
· Communication is key; listen to others' opinions and ask questions
· There's no "I" in teamwork
· Identify common issues and add these to the agenda; no surprises
· Follow the protocol for meetings and for getting information; attend consistently; be prepared; make educated decisions; support each other; be proactive; keep on task
· Keep a sense of humor
· Do our jobs with a passion

1. The meeting was called to order at ___ p.m. by Chairperson Prudence Grant.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call: ___Prudence Grant ___Janice Comber ___Traci Austin ___Robin Tupper ___Deborah Danuski

4. Public Comments:

5. Old Business:
A. Consideration of action to approve School Budget 2009-2010
Motion: _______________ 2nd: _______________ Vote: _____________

6. Committee Membership:
A. School Committee and Liaison appointments:
1) LEA Negotiations Committee: (2) (Grant, Austin)
2) LESP Negotiations Committee: (2) (Grant, Comber)
3) LAA Negotiations Committee: (2) (Danuski, Grant)
4) Drop Out Prevention Committee: (1) (Danuski)
5) Building Needs Committee: (2) (Austin, Ingersoll)
6) Legislative Contact: (1) (Danuski)
7) Adult Education Advisory: (1) (Comber)
8) Sick Leave Bank: (1) (Grant)
9) Finance Committee: (3) (Grant, Comber,
and Danuski )
10) School Attorneys: (Drummond, Woodsum & MacMahon)
11) Curriculum Steering Committee: (1) (Austin)
12) Comprehensive Education Plan: (1) (Danuski)
13) Local Advisory Council: (1) (Comber)
14) LRTC Committee: (1) (Grant)
15) Lisbon Technology Committee: (1) (Austin)
16) School Safety Committee:(1)Danuski
17) Wellness Committee: (1) (Grant)
Motion:________________ 2nd:________________ Vote:______________

7. Adjournment:

Motion: _______________ 2nd: _______________ Vote: _____________ Time: _________