Minutes of April 9, 2026

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF April 9, 2026

Current Board Members- 

        North Berwick-  Lauren Janousek, Kate Whalen, Joshua Tabor

                           Berwick- Alison Herlihy, Marissa Tasker, Peg Wheeler

                           Lebanon- Nancy Sewell, Jeridene Basko, Melissa Cyr 

(For a full account of this meeting please review the video here…Link you can choose to view the transcript in progress by clicking CC for subtitles.)

A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person at Noble Middle and High School on April 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm with all members attending in person except Ms. Whalen.

There were 22 in the audience. 

Pledge of Allegiance

Ms. Janousek read the public input statement. 

Public Input: 

The following people spoke in public input in the first session:

Sarah Tibbetts, Berwick

Priscilla Forziati, North Berwick

Amanda Turner, North Berwick who also read a letter on behalf of: 

Danielle Daigle, Lebanon

Kelli Shutt, Lebanon

Shea Martineau, Lebanon 

Richard Decato, North Berwick

spoke for Timothy Clark, Lebanon

Sign Budget Warrants FY’27

Vote to Call and Approve the Warrants 

Lauren Janousek read the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Tasker  to approve the Vote to Call and Approve the Warrants for the Budget Meeting and the Validation Referendum and to Authorize the Notice of Amounts Adopted. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. 

SRRF 

Lauren Janousek read the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Herlihy to: 

Approval of 2026-27 School Calendar

Ms. Janousek made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Cyr to accept the 2026-27 School Calendar. All members voted in favor and the motion passed.  

Employment:

Jim Winslow- Noble Middle and High School Assistant Principal. Ms. Cyr made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Tabor to accept the resignation of Mr. Winslow at the end of the 2025-26 school year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. 

Maryann Fink- Hanson School Teacher Grade 1. Ms. Cyr made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Tabor to accept the resignation of Ms. Fink at the end of the 2025-26 school year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. 

Stephanie Santie- Hussey School Teacher Grade 2. Ms. Herlihy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Tabor to accept the resignation of Ms. Santie at the end of the 2025-26 school year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. 

Lyndsey Lyman- Speech Therapist. Ms. Herlihy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Tabor to accept the resignation of Ms. Lyman at the end of the 2025-26 school year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. 

Superintendent Update:

Shared budget document

Frequently asked questions

Other:

Ms. Tasker noted the untimely passing of Griffin Gower and expressed sincere condolences. 

Ms. Basko shared her appreciation for Mr. Tabor. 

Mr. Tabor thanked the board for the work and their time. 

Ms. Janousek asked how to help community members with clarity regarding chain of command. 

Ms. Wheeler suggested setting up a workshop to talk about this and determine steps to move forward and provide a clear process for community members. 

Public Input:

Ms. Sarah Tibbetts, Berwick 

Mr. Richard Decato, North Berwick 

Ms. Addison Millette, Lebanon

Ms. Jen Dillon, Lebanon 

Ms. Priscilla Forziati, North Berwick

Ms. Janousek made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Herlihy to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 8:38 pm. 

Respectfully submitted,

Audra Beauvais