Dear Parents,

At the request of the Maine Center for Disease Control, the Maine Department of Education has asked that we contact parents about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The Maine CDC has created a one-page fact sheet for parents which you can review below.

Suzanne Godin - Superintendent of Schools

What is eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)?
EEE is a very serious viral infection transmitted to people from the bite of an infected mosquito. One-third of those identified with the symptoms die of the disease, and half of the survivors suffer from permanent brain damage. The disease is especially severe in children and older adults.

EEE virus is most commonly found in mosquitoes in and near wetlands, especially freshwater hardwood (red maple) and cedar wetlands.

There is no vaccine or effective treatment for humans. Therefore, prevention strategies are critical.

Where has EEE virus been found in Maine?
EEE virus was first identified in a horse in Maine in 2005. In the fall of 2008, a man spending time in Cumberland County and a horse from York County died of the disease. In recent days and weeks EEE virus has killed horses in York, Cumberland, Kennebec, Waldo, and Penobscot Counties. These horses mean infected mosquitoes posing a risk to people are present.

Although the risk of contracting the disease from one particular mosquito bite is very small, since any one mosquito is unlikely to be infected, the risk for contracting EEE is much more widespread geographically than previously thought. All Mainers, schools, and communities should take action.

What can you do to prevent getting infected? PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES!
Adults and children participating in outdoor activities for a significant amount of time when the temperature is greater than 50 degrees are encouraged to:
Cover up by wearing long sleeves, socks, and pants; and/or
Use an effective insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin and/or clothing. The repellent/insecticide permethrin can be used on clothing and be effective through several washes. Always follow the package directions.
Avoid outdoor evening activities when mosquitoes are most actively biting (starting one hour before sunset) if the temperature is over 50 degrees, or make sure to cover up with clothes and/or insect repellent.

Repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out. Get rid of unnecessary standing water that can serve as mosquito breeding sites. Examples include: empty standing water from flower pots, buckets, barrels and other containers; drill holes in tire swings so water drains out; and keep children's wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren't being used.

For more information:

Maine CDC EEE Website

US CDC Insect Repellent Website

SOUTH PORTLAND CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

REVISED
~ AGENDA ~

Call to Order

Roll Call

Baxter
Carter
Callaghan
Eastman
Gato
Gilboy
Goldberg
Kennedy
Mills

Pledge of Allegiance

Report of the Secretary

1. Approval of the minutes for the regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2009, and the special meeting on Monday August 24, 2009.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

Report of the Chairperson

1. Announcement of the date of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Report of the Superintendent

1. Announcements and Recognitions - Mrs. Godin
▫ Introduction of Joseph Moore, High School Interim Assistant Principal - Mrs. Godin
▫ Mahoney Garden Project - Mrs. Germani
▫ Vaccination Clinics - Mrs. Godin
2. Report on Adult Education - Mrs. Godin
3. Update on South Portland High School Honor Code - Mrs. Crocker
4. Report on September 1, 2009 Enrollment - Mrs. Godin
5. Report on Volunteer Services and Business Partnerships - Ms. Aldrich/Ms. Eberle
6. Report on new business items - Mrs. Godin

Audience of Citizens - Topics on the Agenda

Citizens in the audience will be privileged to speak to a topic on the agenda. Such privilege is to be limited to one presentation per citizen of not more than five minutes.

Report of Committees

1. Report of the Finance Committee - Ms. Callaghan
2. Report of the Buildings & Grounds Committee - Mr. Eastman
3. Report of the Secondary School Facilities Committee - Mr. Baxter

Correspondence

New Business

1. Consideration and action to approve the following personnel items:

a. Elections
Kevin Clark, Social Studies Teacher, South Portland High School
b. Appointments
Michael Burke, Grade 7, Boys Soccer Coach, Memorial Middle School
Todd Day, First Team Boys Soccer Coach, South Portland High School
Margaret Esten, First Team Girls Soccer Coach, South Portland High School
Timothy Schwartz, Grade 8 Boys Soccer Coach, Mahoney Middle School
John Gleason, Grade 7 Boys Soccer Coach, Mahoney Middle School

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

2. Consideration and action to accept a donation of $6,000 from Hannaford Supermarkets to the 21st Century Community Learning Program.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

3. Consideration and action to accept a donation of $6,816 from A-Top Chimney Inc., of South Portland for their design, planning, construction and completion of a throwing and kicking wall constructed at Wainwright Field for lacrosse and soccer practice.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

*Audience of Citizens - Open Discussion

Adjournment

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time:

*Citizens in the audience will be privileged to speak on any educational topic. Such privilege is to be limited to one presentation per citizen of not more than five minutes.

Application Deadline: September 25, 2009

A complete packet should include a Teaching Application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certification and (3) current letters of recommendation.
Obtain application from:
Superintendent of Schools
130 Wescott Road
South Portland, Maine 04106-3442
207-871-0555 or our website at www.spsd.org
or Heather Tolan

The South Portland School Department is looking for a Special Education Teacher (with a background in teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorders) to work with teachers, service providers, and students to design and implement highly effective educational programs.

An understanding of ABA preferred.

282 Certification is required.

Application Deadline: September 25, 2009

A complete packet should include a Teaching Application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certification and (3) current letters of recommendation.
Obtain application from:
Superintendent of Schools
130 Wescott Road
South Portland, Maine 04106-3442
207-871-0555 or our website at www.spsd.org
or Heather Tolan

Application Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found.

A complete packet should include a Substitute Teaching Application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certification and (3) current letters of recommendation.
Obtain application from:
Superintendent of Schools
130 Wescott Road
South Portland, Maine 04106-3442
207-871-0555 or our website at www.spsd.org or Heather Tolan

Mahoney Middle School
Girls Basketball Coach

Application Deadline: September 28, 2009

A complete packet should include a Non-Teaching Application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certification and (3) current letters of recommendation.
Obtain application from:
Superintendent of Schools
130 Wescott Road
South Portland, Maine 04106-3442
207-871-0555 or our website at www.spsd.org or e-mail Heather Tolan

MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY-MEDIA CENTER

REVISED
~ AGENDA ~

Call to Order

Roll Call

Baxter, Jr.
Callaghan
Carter
Eastman
Gato
Gilboy
Goldberg

Pledge of Allegiance

Report of the Superintendent

1. Resignation of professional staff:
DYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Lucy Desmond, Kindergarten Teacher
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL: Annie-Jo Ouimet, Special Education Teacher
SOUTH PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL: Gaylynn Moore, Social Studies Teacher;Diane Nicholls, Science Teacher; Christopher Moreau, Assistant Principal
2. Enrollment Projections - Mrs. Godin
3. South Portland High School Honor Code - Mrs. Crocker
4. Report on new business items - Mrs. Godin

New Business

1. Consideration and action to approve the following personnel items:

a. Elections
Michelle Arpin, School Nurse (.5)
Jeffrey Burnap, Special Education Teacher, South Portland High School
Eleanor Keeler, Science Teacher, South Portland High School
Jamie Lupien, Vocal Music Teacher, Mahoney/Memorial Middle Schools
Christine Munroe, French Teacher (.6), Memorial Middle/South Portland High Schools
Robert Orcutt, Special Education Teacher, Memorial Middle School
Holly Patenaude, Special Education Teacher, Mahoney Middle School
Molly Perry, French/Spanish Teacher, South Portland High School
Annette Slone, Kindergarten Teacher, Dyer Elementary School
Paul White, Grade 1 Teacher, Kaler Elementary School
Julie Wilson, Special Education Teacher, Memorial Middle School

b. Appointments
Joseph Martin, Freshmen Football Coach, South Portland High School
Steve Morneault, Activity Coordinator, Memorial Middle School
Sid Stather, Activity Coordinator, Mahoney Middle School

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time:

2. Consideration and action to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into negotiations with Materials Handling Sales, Inc., Yarmouth, Maine, for the demolition of the existing bleachers at Beal Gymnasium, South Portland High School, for the amount of $10,418.75.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

3. Consideration and action to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into negotiations with Robert H. Lorde & Co., Auburn, Maine, for the installation of the new bleacher system at Beal Gymnasium, South Portland High School, for the amount of $128,502.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

4. Consideration and action to approve a revision to Board of Education Policy: JICJ - Student Use of Electronic Devices.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

5. Consideration and action to approve the Athletic Handbook.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

Adjournment

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time:

Half or full days for grades K-12.
Requirements: RN license, sound decision making skills, excellent communication skills & flexibility. Experience with Type 1 Diabetes, insulin pumps, chronic/acute illness, and injury assessment.

Application Deadline: Until Suitable Candidates are Found

A complete packet should include a Substitute Teaching Application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certification and (3) current letters of recommendation.
Obtain application from:
Superintendent of Schools
130 Wescott Road
South Portland, Maine 04106-3442
207-871-0555 or our website at www.spsd.org or Heather Tolan

MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY-MEDIA CENTER

~ AGENDA ~

Call to Order

Roll Call

Baxter, Jr.
Callaghan
Carter
Eastman
Gato
Gilboy
Goldberg

Pledge of Allegiance

Report of the Superintendent

1. Resignation of professional staff:
DYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Lucy Desmond, Kindergarten Teacher
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL: Annie-Jo Ouimet, Special Education Teacher
SOUTH PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL: Gaylynn Moore, Social Studies Teacher; Diane Nicholls, Science Teacher; Christopher Moreau, Assistant Principal
2. Enrollment Projections - Mrs. Godin
3. South Portland High School Honor Code - Mrs. Crocker
4. Report on new business items - Mrs. Godin

New Business

1. Consideration and action to approve the following personnel items:

a. Elections
Michelle Arpin, School Nurse (.5)
Jeffrey Burnap, Special Education Teacher, South Portland High School
Eleanor Keeler, Science Teacher, South Portland High School
Jamie Lupien, Vocal Music Teacher, Mahoney/Memorial Middle Schools
Christine Munroe, French Teacher (.6), Memorial Middle/South Portland High Schools
Robert Orcutt, Special Education Teacher, Memorial Middle School
Holly Patenaude, Special Education Teacher, Mahoney Middle School
Molly Perry, French/Spanish Teacher, South Portland High School
Paul White, Grade 1 Teacher, Kaler Elementary School
Julie Wilson, Special Education Teacher, Memorial Middle School

b. Appointments
Joseph Martin, Freshmen Football Coach, South Portland High School
Steve Morneault, Activity Coordinator, Memorial Middle School
Sid Stather, Activity Coordinator, Mahoney Middle School

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time:

2. Consideration and action to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into negotiations with Materials Handling Sales, Inc., Yarmouth, Maine, for the demolition of the existing bleachers at Beal Gymnasium, South Portland High School, for the amount of $10,418.75.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

3. Consideration and action to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into negotiations with Robert H. Lorde & Co., Auburn, Maine, for the installation of the new bleacher system at Beal Gymnasium, South Portland High School, for the amount of $128,502.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

4. Consideration and action to approve a revision to Board of Education Policy: JICJ - Student Use of Electronic Devices.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

5. Consideration and action to approve the Athletic Handbook.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

Adjournment

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time:

First Team Boys Soccer Coach
First Team Girls Soccer Coach

Mahoney Middle School

7th & 8th Grade Boys Soccer Coach

Application Deadline: August 24, 2009

Please contact the Athletic Department at 767-7705 with any questions.

A complete packet should include a Non-Teaching Application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certification and (3) current letters of recommendation.
Obtain application from:
Superintendent of Schools
130 Wescott Road
South Portland, Maine 04106-3442
207-871-0555 or our website at www.spsd.org or e-mail Heather Tolan

Application Deadline:
Until suitable candidate is found.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT CONFERENCE ROOM

~ AGENDA ~

Call to Order

Roll Call

Baxter, Jr.
Callaghan
Carter
Eastman
Gato
Gilboy
Goldberg

Report of the Superintendent

1. Report on new business items - Mrs. Godin

New Business

1. Consideration and action to enter into executive session according to 1 M.R.S.A § 405 (6)(A) to discuss duties and responsibilities of the Board of Education and according to 1 M.R.S.A § 405 (6)(B) for the purpose of conducting a disciplinary hearing for Student A.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time:

2. Consideration and action to expel Student A pursuant to 20A M.R.S.A 1001-9 and direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide the student and the student’s parent with a copy of findings of fact for this decision.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

Adjournment

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time:

SOUTH PORTLAND CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

~ AGENDA ~

Call to Order

Roll Call

Baxter
Carter
Callaghan
Eastman
Gato
Gilboy
Goldberg

Pledge of Allegiance

Report of the Secretary

1. Approval of the minutes for the regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2009, and the special meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

Report of the Chairperson

1. Announcement of the date of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education: Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Report of the Superintendent

1. Announcements and Recognitions - Mrs. Godin
2. Resignations of professional staff: Stephen Seymour, Grade 1 Teacher, Kaler Elementary School
3. Report on 2008-2009 Donations - Mrs. Godin
4. Report on new business items - Mrs. Godin

Audience of Citizens - Topics on the Agenda

Citizens in the audience will be privileged to speak to a topic on the agenda. Such privilege is to be limited to one presentation per citizen of not more than five minutes.

Report of Committees

1. Report of the Finance Committee - Ms. Callaghan
2. Report of the Buildings & Grounds Committee - Mr. Eastman
3. Report of the Policy Committee - Mr. Carter
 First Reading of Board of Education Policy: JICJ - Student Use of Electric Devices

Correspondence

New Business

1. Consideration and action to approve the following personnel items:

a. Elections
Sherry Dolloff, Library-Media Specialist, Memorial Middle School
Rebecca Lamb, Special Education Teacher, Skillin Elementary School

b. Appointments
Constance Burns, K-12 Library Coordinator
Susan Comyns, Grades K-12 Nursing Coordinator
Philip Conley, Grades K-12 Physical Education/Health Co-coordinator
Stephen Fluet, Grades K-12 Physical Education/Health Co-coordinator
Beverly Hosic, Choral Music Coordinator
Dara Jarrendt, K-12 Art Coordinator
Anthony Mastreani, Grades K-12 Guidance Co-coordinator
Linda Sturm, Grades K-12 Guidance Co-coordinator
Jean Quinn, Instrumental Music Coordinator

CERTIFICATION
Kathryn Germani, Administrator Recertification Committee
Margaret Hawkins, Teacher Certification Committee
Mary Heal, Administrator Recertification Committee

SOUTH PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Jerry Hunter, Newspaper Advisor
Carol Marcoux, Graduation Advisor
Aweis Abdalla, Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
Philip Conley III, Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Jason Cooke, Junior Varsity Football Coach
Jonathan Dubois, Freshmen Football Coach
Ryan Edwards, Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
Elizabeth Ezer-Gwozdz, Robotics Team Co-advisor
Ralph Newell, Robotics Team Co-advisor
Michael Giordano, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Joseph Hezlep, Junior Varsity Football Coach
William Hilton, First Team Boys Soccer Coach
Bryan Hoy, Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
Robert Kierstead, Junior Varsity Football Coach
Ernest Lamson, Varsity Golf Coach
Jennifer Lee, Junior Varsity Field Hockey Coach
Andrew Lupien, Varsity Boys Cross Country Coach
Dean Orahood, First Team Girls Soccer Coach
Andrew Pappas, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
Karen Reardon, Varsity Girls Cross Country Coach
Andrew Pappas, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
Joseph Robinson, Varsity Hockey Coach
Heather Seavey, Varsity Field Hockey Coach
Stephen Stinson, Varsity Football Coach

MAHONEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Vincent Digifico, Grades 7 & 8 Assistant Football Coach
Timothy Gleason, Grade 8 Boys Soccer Coach
Randy Inosencio, Girls Cross Country Coach
Stephanie Masters, Girls Grade 7 Grade Soccer Coach
Ethan Norcross, Boys Cross Country Coach
James Ruhlin, Head Grades 7 & 8 Football Coach
Joseph Robinson, Grade 8 Girls Soccer Coach

MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Anthony DiBiase, Assistant Football Coach
Matthew Green, Boys Cross Country Coach
Christopher Hughes, Grade 8 Boys Soccer Coach
Roy Kierstead, Head Football Coach
Kate Porter, Grade 7 Girls Soccer Coach
Christopher Salamone, Girls Cross Country Coach
Tim Schwarts, Grade 7 Boys Soccer Coach
Gregory Trefsger, Grade 8 Girls Soccer Coach
Jeremy LaRose, Drama Club Advisor
Jean Quinn, Jazz Band Advisor
Nancy Hutto, Student Council Co-advisor
Raye-Lin Merry, Student Council Co-advisor
Lisa Ranger, Yearbook Advisor
Neil Battagliese, Leadership Team
Caitlin Connolly, Leadership Team
Nancy Hutto, Leadership Team
Anthony Mastreani, Leadership Team
Michelle Perry, Leadership Team
Jamie Watson, Leadership Team

MAHONEY & MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Lynne Hasson, Field Hockey Coach
Resty Sapuan, Tennis Coach

MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTENT AREA LEADERS
John Heffernan, Mathematics, Mahoney
Elizabeth Gurnee, ELA, Mahoney
Julie Chasse, ELA, Memorial
Amy Foster, Science, Mahoney
Lisa Meyer, Science, Memorial
Norman Harmon, Social Studies, Mahoney
Kate Porter, Social Studies Memorial

ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVEL LEADERS
Tammy Nason-Tierney, Kindergarten, Brown
Sarah Pike, Kindergarten, Small
Sara Foster, Grade 1, Dyer
Anne Cyr, Grade 1, Skillin
Alysia Dobosz, Grade 2, Dyer
Nicole Remsen, Grade 2, Kaler
Kristin George, Grade 3, Skillin
Rebecca Dadmun, Grade 4, Small
Anna Cloutier, Grade 4, Small
Karen Briggs, Grade 5, Kaler
Ellen Corrigan, Grade 5, Skillin
Judy Magnuson, Instructional Support, Small

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

2. Consideration and action to accept a revision to Board of Education Policy:
KBA - Public's Right to Know - Freedom of Information; KBA-R - Application for Public Access to Records.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

3. Consideration and action to accept a revision to Board of Education Policy:
KK - Visitors to Schools.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

4. Consideration and action to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Barbara Bush Foundation and the Maine Family Literacy Initiative.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

5. Consideration and action to accept a donation of $1,250 from the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth to the Mahoney and Memorial Middle Schools for the Grade 5 Step-up Day books selection.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

6. Consideration and action to accept a grant of $2,000 from Maine Municipal Association to help offset the cost of an aerial safety lift to be used in all schools.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

7. Consideration and action to accept a donation of $500 from the Peak's Island American Legion Post #142 to the Mahoney Middle School Band.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

8. Consideration and action to approve a modification to the asbestos abatement contract for additional work at Memorial Middle School.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

9. Consideration and action to approve replacement of the Beal Gym bleachers through Maintenance reserve funds.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

10. Consideration and action to approve adjustments to the FY2009 School Budget.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

*Audience of Citizens - Open Discussion

Adjournment

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time:

*Citizens in the audience will be privileged to speak on any educational topic. Such privilege is to be limited to one presentation per citizen of not more than five minutes.

WORKSHOP MEETING
Monday, July 13 2009
(Immediately following regular meeting)

~ AGENDA ~

1. Discussion of a memorandum on Drug Dog Sniffs of Students' Personal Belongings.

Adjournment

Time: ___________

~ AGENDA ~

Call to Order

Roll Call

Baxter, Jr.
Callaghan
Carter
Eastman
Gato
Gilboy
Goldberg

Report of the Superintendent

1. Report of professional staff resignations:
Mary Ann Doherty, School Nurse, Brown Elementary School
Katherine Nicketakis, Foreign Language Teacher
Timothy Trainor, Computer Specialist, Memorial Middle School

2. Report on the new business items - Mrs. Godin

New Business

1. Consideration and action to accept the following personnel items:
Elections
Lynn Abramson, Grade 1 Teacher, Brown Elementary School
Heather Blaisdell, Grade 2 Teacher, Skillin Elementary School
Melissa-Jo Coombs, Grade 2 Teacher, Skillin Elementary School
Maryann DiRobbio, Grade 3 Teacher, Brown Elementary School
Rachael Flaxman, Kindergarten Teacher, Small Elementary School (one year)
Shannon Grady, Grade 3 Teacher, Small Elementary School
Vanessa Levesque, Grade 1 Teacher, Dyer Elementary School
Rosanna Mangini, Kindergarten Teacher, Skillin Elementary School
Cory Merrill, Grade 2 Teacher, Kaler Elementary School
Melissa Shaw, Kindergarten Teacher, Dyer Elementary School

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

2. Consideration and action to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into negotiations for renovations to school facilities.

Motion:
Second:
Vote:

Adjournment

Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Time: