Minute by Minute, Time Runs Out

Up 14.5 games at one point, SAD 46 has seen its position steadily erode.

We're witnesses now to the dying of the old mode. Much of what happens in the next 18 months is explained by a struggle against the new, coming system.

In that light we bring you, as part of our continuing public service, the minutes of the July 11 meeting. made available to some little corners of the world (you can see a copy at your town office) on Friday, August 17, but, alas, not yet available at the District's Meetings and Minutes page. We bet you're glad you bookmarked that page!

Here's a summary:

• Drop-out Plan: Explanations offered for the high school's abysmal drop-out rate. Summer school and sharper statistical practices are suggested as partial remedies.
  
• Committee Reports: They were made, but you'll have to guess what was in them!
  
• Bridge Loan: A sign of the budgetary times.
  
• Lucy Mallar: Had resigned earlier. Was selected through a search process and hired again as Director of Special Services.
  
• Superintendent Compensation: Was increased to $85,000, a 5.8% increase; it had been $80,340.

Update 8/31: Minutes added to District Meetings and Minutes page yesterday, 8/30.

Here are the scans:






(As always, click to enlarge to readable size.)