MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF April 7, 2022
A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on April 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Hagenbuch and Ms. Mallett. Ms. Manley, and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person.
Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:35 pm. Out at 6:54 pm.
Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to readmit the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
The vice chair shared the public input statement.
Public Input: None at this time.
The board then reviewed the Minutes of March 17, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to approve the minutes of March 17, 2022. All members voted in favor except Mr. Doiron who abstained and the motion passed.
The board then reviewed the Minutes of March 24, 2022. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes of March 24, 2022. All members voted in favor except Ms. Hopper who abstained and the motion passed.
The board then heard from Neil Rapoza of Civil Consultants regarding the Facilities update. We are looking at options to the original building addition proposals. We have done some problem solving to look at different options throughout the school district to address the building concerns.
Mr. Rapoza shared his report that looked at building renovation estimates for Lebanon Elementary School. It brings the building up to code in terms of energy, ADA, structural upgrades etc. (insert the report here). Mr Rapoza gave an overview of the costs associated with the renovations of the Lebanon Elementary Schools. We also discussed the options of creating a PreK, K program that housed students district wide to alleviate the crowding within the three towns. Much discussion ensued and we will be addressing this in the future with the Facilities and Finance committee.
Educational Update;
Student attendance for March 28, 2022 through April 7, 2022 ranged from 88%-95%. The staff attendance, due to illness, for the same period of time ranged from 0-8 employees. Policy First Reading IMGA Service Animals in School. The board reviewed the draft policy for IMGA Service Animals in Schools. The newest policy has some specificity that our current policy does not have.
Nomination of Lebanon Elementary School Principal. Ms Heather Lafrance has been nominated for the position of principal of Lebanon Elementary School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the nomination of Ms. Heather Lafrance as Principal of Lebanon Elementary School. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Employment
Superintendent Beauvais shared the request for a Leave of Absence for Laura Winslow, Noble Middle School Science Teacher. Ms. Whalen made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy. All members voted and the motion was passed.
Superintendent Beauvais shared the request for a Leave of Absence for Melissa Webber. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron. All members voted and the motion was passed.
Next the Superintendent shared letters of resignation effective at the end of the current school year.
Bridget Wright, Noble High School English Teacher. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept this resignation. All members voted and the resignation was accepted.
Alex Swed, Noble High School Wellness and Physical Education Teacher. Ms Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron. All members voted and the resignation was accepted.
Drew Albert, Noble High School Music Teacher. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen. All members voted and the resignation was accepted.
Lisa Buchholz, Hanson School First Grade Teacher. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron. All members voted and the resignation was accepted.
Finally under employment, Superintendent Beauvais shared the retirement of Pat Mathews, Lebanon Special Education Teacher. Ms Mathews has been with MSAD 60 for 38 years and 45 years in education. Ms. Whalen made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept with regret and tremendous admiration this resignation. All members voted and the motion was passed.
Ms. Beauvais shared the retirement of Lauren Brown, Noble Middle School English Language Arts Teacher. Ms. Brown has been a teacher with MSAD 60 for 17 years. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to accept with regret and admiration this resignation. All members voted and the motion was passed.
Ms. Whalen made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron that the Vote entitled, “Vote to Call and Approve the Warrants for the Budget Meeting and the Validation Referendum and to Authorize the Notice of Amounts Adopted,” be approved in form presented to this meeting and that a copy of said Vote be included with the minutes of this meeting.
Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Disciplining of Officials/ Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions AFL-CIO. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms.Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Adjourned at 8:39
Respectfully submitted,
Audra Beauvais