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  • BDA

    NEPN/NSBA Code:  BDA BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Reorganization shall be effected at the first regular meeting of the Board following the start of the new fiscal year on July 1st.  At this meeting, there shall be an election for the ensuing year of a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. The organizational meeting shall be called to order by the Superintendent, who shall preside until the Chairperson has been elected by a majority of the Board. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 1251 Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: May 28, 2002 Revised: January 17, 2013

  • BCC

    NEPN/NSBA Code: BCC NEPOTISM It shall be the policy of the Board of Directors that the immediate family of any MSAD #60 supervisory employee shall not be employed by the District in any permanent capacity falling under the supervision of such employee.  Current employees as of January 17, 2013 notwithstanding. Immediate family shall be defined as; spouse, child, domestic partner of said supervisory employee. The superintendent shall have the right to waive this policy given an alternative and appropriate option for supervision of the employee. Adopted:  October 18, 1990 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised:  January 17, 2013

  • BCB

    NEPN/NSBA Code:  BCB BOARD MEMBER CONFLICT OF INTEREST A Board member shall not have any direct or indirect pecuniary interest (as defined by law) in a contract with the school unit, nor shall he/she furnish directly any labor, equipment, or supplies to the unit. In the event that a Board member is employed by a corporation or business, or has a secondary interest in a corporation or business which furnishes goods or services to the schools, the Board member shall declare his/her secondary interest and refrain from debating or voting upon the question of contracting with the company. It is not the intent of this policy to prevent the school unit from contracting with corporations or businesses because a Board member is an employee of the firm.  The policy is designed to prevent the placing of Board members in a position where their interest in public schools and their interest in their places of employment (or other indirect interest) might conflict, and to avoid appearances of conflict of interest even though such conflict may not exist. A Board member may not, during the time the member serves on the Board and for one year after the member ceases to serve on the Board, be appointed to any civil office of profit or employment position which has been created or the compensation of which has been increased by the action of the Board during the time the member serves on the Board. No member of the Board or spouse of a member shall be employed in any public school within the unit. Board members may not candidate for employment in the district in the district until one year after Board membership is terminated. Code of Conduct for Federally Funded Procurements. When a Board member participates in the selection, award, or administration of a contract that is supported by federal award, the Board member shall also comply with Policy DJH- Purchasing and Contracting: Procurement Staff Code of Conduct. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA§ 1002 et seq., § 1051 7 MRSA § 3104 30-A MRSA §§ 2251, 2604 et seq. Cross Reference: DJH Purchasing and Contracting: Procurement Staff Code of Conduct Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: January 17, 2013 Revised: September 24, 2014 Revised June 15, 2017

  • BAA

    NEPN/NSBA Code:  BAA BOARD SELF-EVALUATION The Board of Directors shall conduct a self-evaluation on a biannual basis in accordance with the National School Board Association evaluation standards. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: February 14, 2013

  • ADF

    NEPN/NSBA CODE: ADF SCHOOL UNIT COMMITMENT TO LEARNING RESULTS The MSAD #60 Board of Directors hereby adopts the system of learning results and the Maine Department of Education’s applicable rules.  The learning results system is intended to serve as a foundation for education reform and to promote and provide assessment of student learning, accountability and equity.  The Board recognizes that the legislative intent of the learning results system is to provide children with schools that reflect high expectations and create conditions where these expectations can be met. The Board understands that implementation of the learning results system has broad implications for the school unit, including curriculum, budget, professional development, student assessment, professional evaluation, and graduation requirements.  Therefore, the Board is committed to examining its policies to ensure that they are consistent with the intent and goals of the learning results system. The Board will also ensure that there is alignment between the system of learning results and programs developed by MSAD #60. The Board directs the Superintendent to develop a plan and timeline for implementing the learning results system, and any appropriate administrative procedures.  The Board further directs the Superintendent to report to the Board on a regular basis on progress toward implementing the learning results system. Legal References: 20-A MRSA §§ 6208-6209 L.D. 1536, Chapter 51 Resolves Chapter 131 (Maine Dept. of Ed. Rules) Adopted: April 9, 1998 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: September 8, 2015

  • ADC-R

    ADC-R Procedure USE and POSSESSION of TOBACCO PRODUCTS and ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS STUDENTS: Administrators in all buildings will be responsible for communicating the consequences of the tobacco policy to their students.  Students will be made very well aware of the consequences of bringing tobacco to the school grounds and this will be strictly enforced.  Administrators will attach their regulations to this policy in their school’s policy manual. Grades K-7 First Offense:  A written notice will be sent to the parent or legal guardian regarding the tobacco violation that shall be signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to school.  The school administrator will hold a conference with the student who has violated the tobacco policy and the student will be referred to the school nurse for further assessment. Second Offense:  A written notice will be sent to the parent or legal guardian regarding the tobacco violation that shall be signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to school.  The school administrator will hold a conference with the student who has violated the tobacco policy and the student will be referred to the school nurse for further assessment.  The student will also be referred to the police with the confiscated material. In addition, the student will be issued a detention that should include a tobacco prevention education component.  The student will be given resources for available cessation programs. Third Offense:  A written notice will be sent to the parent or legal guardian regarding the tobacco violation that shall be signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to school.  The school administrator will hold a conference with the student who has violated the tobacco policy and the student will be referred to the school nurse and school counselor for further assessment.  The student will also be referred to the police with the confiscated material. The student’s record will be reviewed and acted on by administration to determine if suspension and/or community service is required.  A police report will be filed and processed for action. Grades 8-12 First Offense:  1-day suspension. A report will be filed with the police department documenting the violation for possible court proceeding and the student will be provided information about smoking cessation programs. Second Offense: 2-day suspension. A report will be filed with the police department documenting the violation for a possible court proceeding and the student will be provided information about smoking cessation programs. Third Offense: 4-day suspension. A report will be filed and processed for court action.  High School students will be referred to the Discipline Review Team and the student will be provided information about smoking cessation programs. After the Third Offense: The student’s record will be reviewed and acted on by the Superintendent and School Board for possible expulsion and/or long-term suspension.  A police report will be filed and processed for action and the student will be provided with information about smoking cessation programs. STAFF: Faculty and staff are included in provisions of the state law, which prohibits tobacco use on school property and school vehicles.  Those staff members violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary actions outlined in the employee manual.  These actions will also be attached to this policy in the school’s policy manual.  Any investigation into violations of this policy by staff will follow due process as outlined in the applicable union contract. First Offense:  Written warning by the appropriate administrator.  In addition, staff members will also be given access to local smoking cessation program at district expense. Second Offense:  A one day suspension without pay, a formal written reprimand by the appropriate administrator will be placed in the personnel file and the staff member will be referred to a smoking cessation program at their expense. Third Offense:  The staff member will be required to meet with the Superintendent to discuss incidents.  In addition, a referral to a smoking cessation program will be given and they may be subject to a possible suspension without pay or dismissal. VISITORS: Visitors must comply with the regulations set forth in this policy by the MSAD #60 School Board.  Smoking or the use of tobacco on school property by visitors is prohibited. This includes non-school hours and all functions, athletic or otherwise, that take place on school property. Anyone found smoking or using tobacco products will be informed of the school tobacco-free policy and asked to refrain from use while on school property.  If the visitor does not comply, they will be asked to leave school property. If the visitor refuses to leave, law enforcement will be called. Legal References: 22 MRSA Subsection 1578-B Me. PL470 (An Act to Reduce Tobacco Use by Minors) 20 USC 6081 (Pro-Children Act of 1994-Goals 2000) Adopted: December 8, 1994 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 26, 2003 Revised: March 17, 2011 Revised: December 4, 2014 Revised: December 28, 2016

  • ADC

    NEPN/NSBA: ADC USE and POSSESSION of TOBACCO PRODUCTS and ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS MSAD #60 is a tobacco-free zone. In order to promote the health, welfare and safety of students, staff and visitors and to promote the cleanliness of all facilities, the Board prohibits smoking and all other use of tobacco products and electronic vaporizers commonly used for nicotine delivery (including but not limited to e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, vape pens, or similar devices, herbal cigarettes, dip and chew) in school buildings, on school property, on school buses or in any other School District  vehicle, at all times and by all persons. Employees and all other persons are also strictly prohibited, under law and Board policy, from selling, distributing or in any way dispensing tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems to students.  Employees may not use tobacco products or electronic nicotine delivery systems at any time while supervising students, whether on or off school property. Legal References: 22 MRSA § 1578(B); 1580(A)(3) Me. PL 470 (An Act to Reduce Tobacco Use By Minors) 20 USC §4301 et seq. (Pro-Children Act of 2001) ADOPTED:   December 8, 1994 REVISED:     October 19, 2000 June 26, 2003 March 17, 2011 December 4, 2014 January 8, 2015 January 12, 2017

  • ADAA

    NEPN/NSBA Code: ADAA SCHOOL SYSTEM COMMITMENT TO STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR The MSAD #60 School Board believes that promoting ethical and responsible behavior is an essential part of the school unit’s educational mission. The Board recognizes that ethics, constructive attitudes, responsible behavior, and “character” are important if a student is to leave school as a “responsible and involved citizen,” as described in the Guiding Principles of the Maine Learning Results. The Board also recognizes that Maine law requires the adoption of a district-wide student code of conduct consistent with statewide standards for student behavior developed by the Commissioner of the Department of Education in compliance with 20-A MRSA § 254(11). The Board seeks to create and maintain a school climate in which ethical and responsible behavior can flourish. The Board believes that instilling a sense of ethics and responsibility in students requires setting positive expectations for student behavior as well as establishing disciplinary consequences for behavior that violates Board policy or school rules. Further, the Board believes that in order to teach ethical and responsible behavior, adults who interact with students must strive to model and reinforce ethical and responsible behavior. To that end, the Board supports an active partnership between schools and parents. Recognizing that collaboratively identified core values are the foundation for a school culture that encourages and reinforces ethical and responsible student behavior, the Board is committed to the establishment and implementation of a process for identifying shared values and setting and enforcing standards for behavior, including prescription of consequences for unacceptable behavior. The process for identifying such shared values will invite and include the participation of Board members, school administrators, staff, parents, students, and the community. Core values will be reviewed periodically, with opportunity for public participation. The Board will direct the Superintendent/designee to develop a process to assess school system progress toward achievement of an ethical and responsible school culture. Following the identification of core values, the Board, with input from administrators, staff, parents, students, and members of the community, will adopt a Student Code of Conduct consistent with statewide standards for student behavior that shall, as required by law: A. Define unacceptable student behavior; B. Establish standards of student responsibility for behavior; C. Prescribe consequences for violation of the Student Code of Conduct, including first- time violations, when appropriate; D. Describe appropriate procedures for referring students in need of special services to those services; E. Establish criteria to determine when further assessment of a current Individual Education Plan (IEP) is necessary, based on removal of the student from class; F. Establish policies and procedures concerning the removal of disruptive or violent students from a classroom or a school bus, as well as student disciplinary and placement decisions, when appropriate; and G. Establish guidelines and criteria concerning the appropriate circumstances when the Superintendent/designee may provide information to the local police or other appropriate law enforcement authorities regarding an offense that involves violence committed by any person on school grounds or other school property. The Student Code of Conduct will be reviewed periodically by the Board, with input from administrators, staff, parents, students, and members of the community. Students, parents, staff, and the community will be informed of the Student Code of Conduct through handbooks and/or other means selected by the Superintendent/designee. Ethics and Curriculum The Board encourages examination and discussion of ethical issues within content areas of the curriculum, as appropriate. The Board also encourages schools to provide students with meaningful opportunities to apply values and ethical and responsible behavior through activities such as problem solving, community service, peer mediation, and student government/leadership development. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 254, 1001(15) Adopted:  January 8, 2015

  • ACAD

    NEPN/NSBA Code: ACAD HAZING Maine statute defines injurious hazing as "any action or situation, including harassing behavior that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any school personnel or a student enrolled in a public school." Injurious hazing also includes any activity expected of a student as a condition of joining or maintaining membership in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses or endangers a student, regardless of the student's willingness to participate in the activity. It is the policy of the Board that injurious hazing activities of any type, either on or off school property, by any student, staff member, group or organization affiliated with this school unit shall be prohibited at all times. “Harassing behavior” includes acts of intimidation and any other conduct that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of a student or staff member. “Acts of intimidation” include extortion, menacing, direct or indirect threats of violence, incidents of violence, bullying, statements or taunting of a malicious and/or derogatory nature that recklessly or intentionally endanger the mental or physical health of another person, and property damage or theft. No administrator, faculty member, or other employee of the school unit shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate injurious hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in injurious hazing activities. Persons not associated with this school unit who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to ejection from school property and/or other measures may be available under the law. Administrators, family members, students and all other employees who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate measures. In the case of any organization affiliated with this school unit which authorizes hazing, penalties may include rescission of permission for that organization to operate on school property or to receive any other benefit of affiliation with the school unit. These penalties shall be in addition to any civil or criminal penalties to which the violator or organization may be subject. The Superintendent shall assume responsibility for administering this policy. In the event that an individual or organization disagrees with an action-or lack of action- on the part of the Superintendent as he/she carries out the provisions of this policy, that individual or organization may appeal to the Board. The ruling of the Board, with respect to the provisions of this policy, shall be final. This right to appeal does not apply to student suspensions of 10 days or less or to matters submitted to grievance procedures under applicable collective bargaining agreements. A copy of this policy shall be included in all school, parent, and employee handbooks or otherwise distributed to all school employees and students. Legal Reference: 20-MRSA §6553 Cross Reference: ACAA - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students ACAB - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Employees JICIA - Weapons, Violence and School Safety Adopted: April 13, 2006 Revised: December 4, 2014 Revised: November 7, 2019

  • AB

    NEPN/NSBA Code:  AB THE PEOPLE AND THEIR SCHOOL UNIT The public schools belong to the people. The people exercise their proprietorship through the elective process at the national, state and local levels. They elect state and federal representatives who establish the framework of laws within which the schools operate. The people elect a Board of Directors to represent them to determine local educational policy. The Board is mindful that its members are accountable to the people through the elective process. The Board also believes that accountability for the effectiveness of the school unit is a responsibility shared by the Directors, the Superintendent, students, teachers, administrators, and the people. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: December 4, 2014

  • KLA

    KLA/JJIBC RELATIONS WITH BOOSTER CLUBS 1.0 The Board of Directors recognizes the role of booster clubs in assisting the schools in enriching extra- and co-curricular activities and enabling more students to participate in such activities.  A booster club is a parent and/or community club that is organized for the purpose of providing resources to support a particular sport or activity in the school or school system and to support the school in recognizing student participation in athletics and activities. 2.0 Only those booster clubs that have been approved by the Athletic Director/School Principal may use the name and/or logo of M.S.A.D.#60 or its schools.  All booster clubs must follow school and district policies. 3.0 In order to be approved as a booster club, a club must meet the following criteria: 3.1 The club must be adults; 3.2 The booster president or designee must make application to the Director of Athletics/School Principal for all uses of school facilities for fund raising projects, in accordance with the Board’s facilities use policy and procedures (Policies KG, KG-R, KG-P); 3.3 Use of school facilities by the club will comply with all policies and regulations established by the Board and, as applicable, the Maine Principals' Association; 3.4 All fundraising activities must be approved in advance by the Athletic Director/School Principal. All booster clubs must follow board policy and MPA Sport Season Policy regarding fundraising. Any promotion, advertising, or announcement of booster activities must have advance approval of the Athletic Director/School Principal. Clubs must also follow the district’s Nutritional Guidelines for concession stands. 3.5 Fundraising activities will not be conducted within the school during school hours. Students and staff may assist booster club activities provided the assistance does not occur during instructional time. 3.6 All funds raised by the club must be used to achieve the stated purposes of the club; 3.7 Booster clubs may choose to be independent entities with their own tax identification number. In such cases: A. The Booster club may not lawfully use the school’s sales tax exemption for purchases or sales; B. The club must maintain bank and financial records separate from the school.  The organization will provide to the Board quarterly or upon request, a complete set of financial records: C. A copy of the bank statement and bank reconciliation assuring that the cash on the balance sheet agrees with the reconciliation, D. A summary statement of revenues and expenditures E. A detailed statement of revenues and expenses; Page 1 of 2 F.  At the Board's discretion, booster clubs may be required to submit to an independent audit conducted by a certified, independent auditor at the club's expense, and shall include all records since the last audit; 3.8 If a booster club does not wish to be an independent entity, it may use the district’s tax identification number.  In such cases, the club must maintain an individual account in the Office of the Principal. All funds raised by the booster club will be submitted as soon as possible to the Athletic department for deposit into that booster club’s account through the Office of the Principal.  The Athletic Director shall be notified of spending requests recommended by the booster club prior to the distribution of funds and all payments must be made through the Office of the Principal. Each booster club may maintain a petty cash account of up to $500, which must be turned in for final reconciliation within one month of the end of the sports season. 3.9 All booster club members must follow the MSAD 60 Cash Handling Policy. 3.10 Booster club gifts to students shall relate to the activity; 3.11 The Board will consider gender equity and budget implications before accepting Booster club donations; 3.12 Any booster club plan or project that would require expansion, renovation, or construction of school facilities or would increase maintenance costs for facilities shall require Board approval; 3.13 Any booster club plan to provide awards or recognition to teams or individual students must be approved by the appropriate administrator before any gift is purchased; 3.14 The Varsity Coach will be included in the booster club’s decision-making process.  No coach or immediate family members of the coach will have sole fiscal or management responsibilities in the club. 3.15 Booster clubs may not directly pay coaches or officials unless appropriate tax documentation is collected before payment is made or the payment goes through the M.S.A.D.#60 payroll account. 3.16 Booster clubs will not influence the selection of coaches, assistant coaches or advisors nor assume any supervisory responsibility of coaches or advisors. 4.0 The Board reserves the right to revoke the approval of any booster club if it is found that the club’s operations and purposes are inconsistent with Board policies. Adopted:  May 28, 2009 Cross Reference: JJIBC

  • MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2019

    MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING July 18, 2019 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine on July 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm, with all members present. There were 4 in the audience. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to go into executive session for the readmission of a student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:00 pm.  Out at 6:29 pm. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Beal to readmit the student under consideration.  All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to go into executive session for the readmission of a student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:35 pm.  Out at 7:06 pm. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to readmit the student under consideration.  All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett, vice chair,  addressed the audience regarding the norms of Public Input. Public Input:  None at this time Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley to accept the minutes of June 6th as presented. All members voted in favor except Ms. Hopper and Mr. Doiron who abstained and the motion passed. The Superintendent updated the board on changes that are being required for the nutrition program. One area is Breakfast after the Bell where breakfast will be offered after the bell rings. Another change is that students who previously received reduced meal cost will now receive free lunch in Maine. Fresh fruit is also going to be provided for all the schools in the near future. The Superintendent then shared with the board new staff hire specifically Brooke Dunphey, as a school psychological service provider.  He also shared the resignation of Mr. Jason Richard, a fifth grade teacher. Mr. Dioron made the motion to accept the resignation and was seconded by Ms. Mallett and the motion passed unanimously. The Assistant Superintendent shared with the board the ESEA 19/20 application for their approval.  She gave an overview of the funds and answered questions. The Assistant Superintendent updated the board on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Application and shared the information regarding the use of funding for the upcoming 19/20 school year. ESEA overview for 2019/2020 Title IA: total funds: ($546,917.00) plus Title IV funds ($52,641.72) total: $599,558.72 (Lebanon) $296,044.86 ( Berwick) $296,044.86 $2,000 homeless $5,469 Parental Involvement (1% of initial award) Title IA Funding:  Lebanon and Berwick, $592,089.72 At risk students will be identified in grades K-5. Support will be provided to those students that have been identified through a series of assessments to help them attain adequate progress in classroom assessments and on screening assessments (DIBELS, Early Numeracy, STAR). Title 1A money will be used to pay salary and benefits of Title 1A teachers and educational technicians. Educational technicians and/or teachers will work with students individually or in small groups, doing skill activities to review the skills in need of more instruction as determined through district and classroom assessments. Staff will sometimes reteach skills that are not secure or do activities that focus on skills that are determined to be weak Other Title 1 students will be placed in groups that will use a particular program such as: Targeted Reading or Math, Great Leaps Reading or Math, Compass Learning, Leveled Literacy Intervention, Fundations, FAME, LiPS, Keymath. Individual skills will be assessed to determine whether or not adequate progress has been made. Student success will be measured with regular classroom assessments: Eureka Math unit assessments, running records, informal assessments and DIBELS, Early Numeracy, and STAR. 40% of all identified students will successfully meet this standard. A whole school approach will be taken in Lebanon and a targeted needs approach will continue in Berwick. Parental Involvement Activities:  $5469.00 Activities to encourage parental support, understanding and participation with the school and with the students identified as requiring services in both Lebanon and Berwick. Mandated Homeless Set aside:  $2000.00 This funding covers the coordination of our homeless students, securing transportation, providing books and materials and support supplies as necessary.   We provide supplies and materials to students and families as needed. We coordinate all transportation with the appropriate school districts and track and maintain homeless data for the district and state. Title IIA… Professional Development for Staff and Administration: $93,351.00 STAR $7200 Ongoing professional development will be provided by a trained staff member in MSAD 60 who will have access to all STAR information, will set up individual and group trainings and provide support in utilization of the STAR testing scores for classroom teachers.  All teachers who participate in the individual and group training will increase their understanding and use of the STAR testing scores. Literacy Coach and mentoring program NMS-  $79,500 and mentor $2300… $81,800 Literacy coach will maintain records to identify staff who have had direct instruction in the areas of literacy strategies and she will maintain notes on follow up classroom visits. In 80% of the cases, the literacy coach will be able to observe strategies that were taught and see them being incorporated in the classroom settings. Mentor teacher K-5,  2 days per week $4351 We have a mentor teacher who works with first and second year staff grades K-5.  This funding will cover approximately 1/5 of her time. She will work with all new staff in each of the elementary schools and provide consistent information, support and ongoing professional development and advice. This is not a position that includes evaluation, it is purely a mentor role. Title IVA  Student Supports & Academic Enrichment $4,000 Title IVA funds will be utilized to purchase a contract with Panorama Education which provides school climate surveys at various levels that we will be able to utilize for focusing on school climate improvement in each of the schools. Title V (Formerly Title VI), Rural Funds $22,698.83 Title V funds will be used to partially pay for Erin Dickson as the part time Health Coordinator for our district. Our district health coordinator focuses on curriculum in the area of health and wellness for both students and staff. This person is responsible for the oversight of the health curriculum in the district, the implementation of staff wellness programming as well as increasing student awareness and education in the specific area of substance use and abuse (tobacco, alcohol, and drugs). The coordinator makes connections with outside agencies to provide appropriate staff development and also programming for students. She is also taking a very active role in our implementation of the Building Assets and Reducing Risks (BARR) program at the middle and high school. The increased support provides opportunities for at risk students to improve their academic performance and meet curriculum standards as barriers to learning are reduced. Total Funds to be expended:  719,608.55 Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to approve the ESEA application as presented by the Assistant Superintendent.  All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board an update from The Adult Education realm: I am very pleased to share the news below.  Congratulations Maine Adult Education! Your hard work and dedication are going to be showcased statewide! Brenda Gagne will be the representative to accept the award on behalf of the regional HUB. Here is the award notification: Dear Adult Education Champions: Your tireless work on behalf of the people of Maine does not go unnoticed.  The Maine Adult Education System has been selected as MDF’s 2019 Champion of Education and Workforce Development!  Congratulations! We would like to highlight the variety of work you do throughout Maine to support education and workforce training in all of its various iterations from North to South and East to West.  Your versatility, community engagement, responsiveness, and collaborative nature truly put you at the nexus of education and employment. To that end, we’d like to honor the whole system, and you as its representatives, on Friday, September 27th, 2019.  We hope you are available to be with us in Bangor from 11 am – 2pm for the award ceremony.   (One representative from each region.) I’m so pleased to be able to give you this news – for all my friends and colleagues in Adult Education. Congratulations, again; Lisa Lisa MacDonald Cooper | Project Manager, Maine Adult Promise | Program Director, Education & Workforce Development Maine Development Foundation | 2 Beech St., Ste. 203 Hallowell | ME 04347 O: 207-626-3117 | M: 207-406-0048 | www.mdf.org The Superintendent then shared with board an update on the construction committee. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at  7:56 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Connolly Secretary of the Board

  • MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2019

    MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING June 12, 2019 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine on June 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm, with all members present except Mr. Doiron and Ms. Hopper. There were 4 in the audience. Mr. Price  addressed the audience regarding the norms of Public Input. Public Input:  None at this time Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manly to accept the minutes of June 6th as presented. All members voted in favor except Mr. Price who abstained and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared the ratification of the vote for the referendum.  Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley to submit the Computation and Declaration of Votes. Ms. Manley made the motion  and it was seconded by Mr. Price to nominate Ms. Schaeffer as board chair for the 2019/2020 school year.  All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the new board chair the oath of office as a formality.  Ms. Schaeffer reiterated the oath and will officially sign the form at the central office this coming week. Mr. Price made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to nominate Ms. Mallett as vice board chair for the 2019/2020 school.  All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then asked Mr Price up to receive a plaque in appreciation of his service to the school board for the past 5 years.  And a certificate for “Ms. Travis Price”! The Superintendent then updated the board on policy reviews.  He went through the following policies: JJAB- Limited Open/ Closed Forum, KBF- Title One Parent Involvement, KHB- Advertising in the Schools, KI- Visitors to the Schools, KLG- Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities, KLGA- Relations with School Resource Officers and Law Enforcement Authorities KLG-R Resource Officer/ Law Enforcement Administrative Procedure, IMG (nr)-Animals In Schools, IMGA (nr)-Service Animals In Schools. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Beal to accept the policies as presented by the policy subcommittee.  All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared with the board nominations for teaching positions, specifically Mr. Morgan Lynch for Spanish and Russian at Noble High School, Ms. Samantha Hayes for 8th grade Science at Noble High, Ms Michelle Gaulin for 5th grade at the Knowlton School, Ms. Jordan Larabee as a special education teacher at the elementary schools, Ms. Emma Eliason for a one year position as a kindergarten teacher at the Husey School. Ms.Beal  made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to accept the nominations as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett spoke to and thanked Dustin Price for being a great representative for the Town of Berwick. Other members spoke up as well as the Superintendent. Thank you for your service Mr. Price. He shared that he will be continuing to volunteer in the schools. Ms. Price made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Beal to adjourn. Adjourned at  6:47 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Connolly Secretary of the Board

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Superintendent
Audra Beauvais

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Assistant
Superintendent

Susan S. Austin

Susan Austin

Phone: 207-676-2234

Fax: 207-676-3229

100 Noble Way, North Berwick, ME 03906

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