Minutes
January 16, 2009
Augusta Civic Center
Minutes will be approved by vote on March 20th
Attendees:
Scott Vaitones Toni Reed
Deb Holland Cathy Murphy
Dee Lebel Chris Whitaker
Hollis Cobb Toby Cook
Brigette Williams Karla Miller
Kris Pottle Maddy Bassett
Jude Cyr Barb VanDeventer
Don Martel Chris Trenholm
Stacie Everett Anne Stinchfield
Adam Hanson Connie Packard
Peter Gray Michele Richardson
Jim Oikle Lance Keef
Alan Kochis Jennifer Seekins
Sherry Roberts Paul Kelly
Steve Lapointe Tom Seekins
Cathy Messmer Babette Nesin
Anne Deschene John Russell
Sue Grenier Kathy Warren
Teresa Scott John Quartarano
Sherry Moody James Jurdak
Carlene Aceto Jeff Hersom
Sue Lambert Carol Kinney
Association business
Introductions – Scott welcomed everyone and we did introductions. Thank you to Gorham Leasing for sponsoring breakfast.
Approve minutes - Scott Vaitones made a motion to approve the minutes of November 14 2008, Second Ann Stinchfield. The motion passed
Treasurer’s report- James Jurdak made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report for December 2008, Second Jude Cyr. The motion passed. James Jurdak asked about using some of our balances for upgrading the web page
President’s comments – Scott talked about the issue of upgrading the web page. He has been speaking with MSMA about services they may be able to offer us. Derak Leslie has submitted a proposal to the Executive committee to upgrade our web page. It was about $4500 and the ECOMM will review it later this afternoon
Committee reports
TRISTATE – Jude did a slideshow and distributed the current brochure regarding this tri state conference on May 12-15. The commissioner and outstanding student Morgan Mitchell will be doing the opening program. Morgan will be talking about her experience with Habitat in Guatemala.The Spruce Point Inn is asking for registrations by April 1st. Combine with someone, carpool – get creative – just be there!
ECOS – no report
Legislative report – The ed committee reported to appropriations that they reluctantly approved the budget. Apparently revenue numbers are being held up in DOE because some units have not yet submitted their numbers. James asked that everyone please start projecting their revenue and please talk amongst yourselves about making sure we all get our reports in so the dept does not have to impact all of us.
Scott talked about 403bASP- Be careful – it doesn’t look correct but Scott is having Drummond Woodsum look into this and will report back.
Scott asked what folks are budgeting for Anthem. The answers wee between 6 & 15. There was discussion that Anthem has committed to MEA to keep it in single digits.
The legislature has locked in the amount of time that vendors can lock in. The term is 18 months. Scott recommends going out this time of year. James goes out from November to the following May (18 months)
Scott has an outdoor wedding to go to this afternoon !
Proposed Certification Plan
1st Draft Presentation – Thanks to committee members – Deb Holland, Karla Miller, Don Martel, Cathy Messmer, Mike Kucsma. Great Job !
Questions & Answers – Great presentation – We are talking about three voluntary certification tracks School Business Official, Business Office Manager, Business Office Specialist. Many questions & answers! We will distribute the documents to all of the members.
Concurrent Round Table Discussions:
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What are the things we are doing to reduce spending this year?
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Challenges and issues of Regionalizing
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Can we identify State mandates that make no sense?
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Report out
