BE

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BE

BOARD MEETINGS

All meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open to the public, except executive sessions, as provided by law.

Regular Meetings

The Board of Directors will generally hold regular business meetings on the first and third Thursday each month beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Regular meetings are held in the Paul Johnson Library at Noble High School.

Special Meetings

A special meeting may be called by the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of the Board at their discretion, at the request of the Superintendent, or at the request of any three members of the Board of Directors.  No business shall be transacted except that for which the meeting is called.

Emergency Meetings

An emergency meeting is any meeting called with fewer than four days’ notice.  Such a meeting may be called by the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or Superintendent.  No business shall be transacted except that for which the meeting is called.

Informational Meetings

The Board may, at its discretion, hold informational meetings on topics of interest or in preparation for regular Board meetings.  No official action shall be taken at informational meetings.

Executive Sessions

Executive sessions of the Board shall be called in accordance with state law and at such time and place as required for discussion of matters permitted by statute.  No final action may be taken on topics while in executive session; all actions of the Board are required by law to be in a public meeting.

Legal Reference: 1 MRSA § 403 et seq.

20-A MRSA § 1001

Adopted: March 12, 1987

Revised: October 19, 2000

Revised: September 6, 2012

Revised: April 24, 2013