Prior to approval there was discussion with the public regarding the 9 member appointment and why some school districts have different representative numbers. Mr. Clockedile and Executive Director Sirois explained that the membership was created in a way to represent the districts appropriately. Because MSAD33 has the smallest student population cost share, their representation was limited to 2, so that a representative from each Frenchville and St. Agatha could be considered. The community of Madawaska represents a larger student population and cost share and would be represented by 3 community members. MSAD27, which has the largest student population and cost share would have 4 members. It was also explained that MSAD27 represents 5 different communities, and representation would have to include all communities.
In addition to the 9 community members, the process identifies 3 business partner representatives, 2 post-secondary education representatives, and three appointed board members from each School Administrative Unit, making a total committee of 17 members.
Mr. Clockedile also stressed that the Site Selection Committee is only an advisory board, and is tasked with bringing a recommendation to the Valley Unified Board. It will be the role of the Valley Unified Board to approve that recommendation by a 7/9ths Supermajority vote. Finally, that recommendation would be given to the Maine State Board of Education for the final approval.
After discussion, the Valley Unified Board voted to approve the Site Selection Process as presented.
Click on the image above to access the approved Site Approval Process.
No comments:
Post a Comment