Minutes of November 13, 2025

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF November 13, 2025

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 special meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person at Hanson Elementary School on November 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm with all members attending except Ms. Herlihy who was absent. Ms. Whalen was remote. 

There were 33  in the audience. 

Pledge of Allegiance

Facilities Committee Discussion- Lebanon Elementary School

The Superintendent provided an overview of the current conditions and the history of Lebanon Elementary School. 

Ms. Wheeler  shared a summary of the  public input statement.

Public Input: 

-The following residents spoke under public input 

Shelly Boucher (spoke 3 times), Matt Leggett, Laura Bragg, Jen Dillon (spoke 2 times), Kathleen King, Theresa Hartford, Mr. King, Shannon Smith, Amanda Bilodeau, Erin Dawley, Jenny Clavet, Morgan Janke-Early

The board asked for the following information for the future: 

Civil consultants review vs. Harriman Study 

Cost to bring the 4th grade back to Lebanon 

3rd grade numbers and Pre-K numbers (more detail to come)

Pre-K Public Forum Summary and Discussion 

The Assistant Superintendent reviewed the Pre K Forum on October 27th and gave an update. 

Public Input: 

-The following residents spoke under public input 

Jen Alix, Shannon Smith, Jennie Clavet, Tricia Roberts

5 year Capital Improvement Plan

The Superintendent then shared an update regarding the 5 year Capital Improvement Plan and that more will be shared in the future. 

Ms. Janousek made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Basko to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. 

Adjourned at 8:28 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Audra Beauvais