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- Minutes of July 14 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF July 14, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on July 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members attending except Ms Janousek, Mr. Doiron and Ms. Manley. There were 0 in the audience. Ms. Hagnebuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms Neubert to go into executive session pursuant to 1 MRSA 405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:43 pm. Out at 7:03 The vice chair shared the public input statement. Public Input: None at this time The Assistant Superintendent shared the ESEA application for the 22/23 school year. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the 22-23 ESEA application. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers that the warrant for assessment of tax and the assessment schedule and notice of installments for each member municipality prepared by the Treasurer for fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 be approved and be issued in form presented to this meeting; and that the Treasurer be authorized and directed to deliver to each member municipality its Warrant for Assessment of Tax and its Assessment Schedule and Notice of Installments. Employment: The superintendent shared the nomination of Alex McCormack Kuhman as Assistant Athletic Director. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept the nomination of Mr. McCormack Kuhman as Assistant Athletic Director. The Superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Liz Mitro as a math teacher at NHS. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation Mitro. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared the nomination of Mr. Robert Lansing as a math teacher at NHS. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nomination of Mr. Robert Lansing as NHS math teacher. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: August 30th is the next board meeting. Please note it is a Tuesday. The September meetings will be September 8 and 22. Ms. Neubert 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 7:18 pm Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- MSAD #60 September Newsletter
Click the link to access our September Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M_hnCgVzfEV_ZlaTu0kmljVpYTFmUqFk/view?usp=sharing
- PFAS Water Results for Lebanon 9.7.2022
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- Agenda for September 8, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting September 8, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input Minutes of August 30, 2022 Summary of Opening Day Policy Second Reading IHBAI: SPECIAL EDUCATION INDEPENDENT EVALUATION POLICY Statement of Respect During Public Input 6. Request for Qualifications Responses: Ventilation 7. Employment Updates 8. Other 9. Public Input 10. Adjournment
- Agenda for August 30, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link August 30, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Library 6:30pm Executive Session to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input Minutes of July 14, 2022 Authorizing Resolution for Online Cash Management Services NHS Quebec Trip District Communication with Eustaquio Dones Policy First Reading IHBAI: SPECIAL EDUCATION INDEPENDENT EVALUATION POLICY 8. Summer Update 9. Statement of Respect During Public Input 10. Employment Updates 11. Other 12. Public Input 13. Adjournment
- Infinite Campus Annual Update
Happy Summer Everyone, I hope you are finding some relief from the heat and are able to enjoy some family time with your children this summer. We have been working hard in preparation for the start of the 2022-23 school year. Annually, we need to ensure that we have proper contact information on file for every student in attendance. Rather than a paper and pen process, we give parents and guardians access to Infinite Campus to update these electronically. Please take a moment to log into your Infinite Campus Portal account in order to complete the annual update process. As you may know, we are desperately short of Bus Drivers, so you will notice a question allowing you to OPT - OUT of using MSAD #60 transportation at this time. Prompt completion of the Annual update will greatly assist us in refining our bus routes in order to accommodate all families who require transportation. All parents & guardians without an active parent account have received an automated email from infinite campus, with their unique account creation link. If your link has expired, please let us know via the Technology Help Desk. If you have forgotten your Username or Password, please use the related links on the portal page to recover them. Please complete your annual update as soon as possible, with a deadline of August 10th. This will allow us to finalize bus routes and verify proof of residency prior to the start of school. Thank you so much for your attention to this important matter. Click here to open the Infinite Campus Portal and get started! Sincerely, Chris Russo Technology Director MSAD #60
- Agenda for July 16, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link July 14, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Board Workshop 2:15-4:15 Dr. Mary Gannon Board Workshop 4:30-6:00 Campbell Badger, Drummond Woodsum Executive Session 6:30pm Regular Meeting 7:00pm AGENDA Board Goals Students- The Board will always consider the welfare of the students as the single most important factor in making decisions. 2. Efficacy - The Board will be kept abreast of programs, curricula and assessments. 3. Budget- The Board will sponsor a district budget that supports and maintains vital programs and services. 4. Engagement- The Board will strengthen engagement with the communities. Board of Director Norms 1. We will deal respectfully with each other. 2. “WE” will stand for our decisions. 3. Our work together will be time-bound, focused, and valuable. 4. We will work to continuously model professional collaboration. 5. We will rely on and trust each other. 6. Communication will be timely, taken with positive intentionality, and focused. 7. We will demonstrate value for each other. 8. We will be fully engaged in meetings. Selected Norm the Board will focusing on this evening: TimeKeeper: Norms Checker: Vision Statement Inspired Learners - Empowered Citizens Mission Statement We empower all students to develop enthusiasm for learning, foster confidence through successes and failures, provide service to others, and achieve their personal, social, and academic best, leading to fulfilling and engaged lives for all. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link July 14, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input ESEA Update (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) continuation from June meeting- action needed FY 22’ Budget Assessments for Berwick, No. Berwick, and Lebanon-action needed Nomination of Assistant Athletic Director-action needed Employment Updates Other Public Input Adjournment
- Minutes of June 2, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF June 2, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on June 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Hopper, Mr. Doiron and Ms. Manley. Ms. Mallett and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person. There were 6 in the audience. The chair shared the public input statement. Public Input: Ms. Jeri Basko of Lebanon shared her concerns regarding the book We Got This that was used for some professional development in the district. She feels that it is “garbage” and that the board should have not allowed the administration to push this book on staff. Essentially she feels ashamed that this is in our schools. She feels that the board is charged with safeguarding the students from what she believes is an inappropriate teaching tool. The board then reviewed the Minutes of May 5, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to approve the minutes of May 5, 2022 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The board then reviewed the Minutes of May 19, 2022. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoyto approve the minutes of May 19, 2022. All members voted in favor except Ms. Mallett who abstained and the motion passed. The board tabled the minutes of May 26th for the next meeting. Student report: The red carpet week for seniors is next week as they geared up for their finals. Their spirits are high with anticipation for graduation. Underclassmen have finals next week and they wrap up on the 14th. The Superintendent shared Lori Lodge as the nomination for assistant principal in the Lebanon Schools. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nomination of Ms. Lodge as assistant principal. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Academic Updates: Graduation is on June 10th. The plan is for an outdoor graduation. Convocation is Thursday evening at 6:00 pm. Athletic Updates: The regular season has ended for our Spring sports! Each team has made the playoffs this year! Outdoor Track travels to Bangor on Saturday for the Class A Maine State track meet! 14 Track and Field athletes have qualified for the state meet! Softball is hosting South Portland next Tuesday in the preliminary playoff round. First pitch is slated for 4:30pm. Baseball travels to Portland on Monday for their prelim game! First pitch is 4:30pm. Girls Lacrosse travels to Scarborough on Monday for their prelim playoff game! Game time is 6:30pm. Boys Lacrosse is waiting for the heal points to be finalized, however, we anticipate that they will be traveling to Thornton Academy for their first round of the playoffs! Educational Update:: Staff attendance for April 25-May 5, 2022 ranged from 90% to 100%. Student attendance ranged from 90 % to 98%. All very strong. Employment: The Superintendent shared the transfer of Ms. Lauren Shain from Assistant Athletic Director to PE teacher at NMS. She is looking forward to the position and being involved at the Middle School. The Superintendent then shared that Eustaquio Dones is being transferred from full time music at NBES to part time music teacher at the Knowlton School and will fill in the rest of his time as the PR coordinator for the district. This is a new position for us and we are looking forward to working with Mr. Dones and creating a proactive community approach. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Karen Heim as the NMS Spec. Ed. LCSW. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Ms. Heim. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Amber O’Neill as the FLEX LSW. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to approve the nomination of Ms. O’Neil. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Meghan Griffin as the NHS English teacher. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nomination of Ms. Griffin. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Erin Foster as the NHS English teacher. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Ms. Foster. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Brittany Reid Martin as the NHS SW. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nomination of Ms. Reid Martin. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Madeline Doyle as the NHS Special Education Resource teacher. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nomination of Ms. Doyle. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Natalie Batchelder as a 1st grade teacher at NBES. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to approve the nomination of Ms. Batchelder. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Cassandra Salerno as the NBES Counselor. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nomination of Ms. Salerno. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Mr. Gregory Ouellette, as 3rd grade teacher a the Hanson School. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve the nomination of Mr. Ouellette. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Samantha Payne as t4th grade teacher at ELKS. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to approve the nomination of Ms. Payne. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Shannon Metevier as Grade 1 teacher at the Hanson School. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nomination of Ms. Metevier. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Kayla Goodwin as a 2nd grade teacher at the Hanson School. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stantpn to approve the nomination of Ms. Goodwin. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms Andrea Gove, Hussey School teacher. Ms. Lovejoyt made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the resignation of Ms. Gove. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Chelsea Grant, Hussey School teacher. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Grant. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Debbie Moores, Interventionist at Knowtlon School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the resignation of Ms. Moores. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Laura Mazzola, NHS English Teacher. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Dunnington. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: Ms. Mallett discussed her opinion regarding the “We Got This” book. She felt like it was an interesting decision making tool. She felt like it had a lot of rationale that you might find in management or business classes. It focused on listening, revisiting information and making sure that students are approached in a way to provide an even playing field. Her take away was that it could be a useful tool. She very strongly felt that it had nothing offensive in it. Ms. Travers asked about the use of the book. She asked specifically about the use of the book in the classroom and with the teachers, asking about the intention of the use of the book. The board discussed that the book a bit more. It was noted that the intention of the book seemed to be about meeting children where they’re at and finding and filling their needs. Reminders around framing questions and ideas about how to engage with a variety of individuals were noted. Other: Ms. Neubert asked about the secondary water testing results and it was noted that they have not come back Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 7:45 pm. Out at 8:13 pm Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the contracts of the central office administration as presented.. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Reminder that we will be voting on the budget June 14th in each of the towns. There will also be school board membership voting. Please get out to vote and encourage all. Ms. Mallett asked about the board schedule for the next few months. We will create the schedule and get it to the board for the June 16th board meeting. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:17 pm Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- MSAD 60 Water Test Sample Results Updated 7.6.22
July 6, 2022 Dear Noble Community, Historically, water testing occurs for schools in the district that do not have town water. This current school year all schools, regardless of town or private well, will be/have been tested. Once results are in, the district notifies and posts results. At this writing, water has been tested at all schools and results can be found on the district web page: www.rsu60.org. Attached is an “Information Sheet” about lead in drinking water. This “Information Sheet” accompanies the report. Should you have further questions please contact Director of Facilities, Kevin Moore (kevin.moore@msad60.org). Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools MSAD 60 Water Test Sample Results Updated 7.6.22
- Minutes of May 19, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF May 19, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on May 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Hopper, Mr. Doiron, Ms. Manley and Ms. Mallett. Ms. Travers was remote, all others were present in person. There were 9 in the audience. The chair shared the public input statement. Public Input: Rick Pelletier, of Lebanon, running for school board. He wanted to ask Stephanie Hagenbuch and Victoria Travers if they would be willing to work with him (if and when he is elected) to better inform the public in Lebanon. He shared that he sent an email asking this question and he is hoping that they would answer there. He also asked the other community board members if they would be willing to work with him (if and when he is elected) to bring more information to the public. He shared his goals and desires for the district if he were elected. The board tabled the minutes of May 5, 2022. We will review them at the next meeting to be voted upon. Educational Updates: The Superintendent shared with the board an update from North Berwick Principal Mike Archambault and Knowlton School Principal Michelle Keniston regarding the transition for the NB 5th graders into the Knowlton school next school year. Educational Update: The student attendance for the past week has ranged from 88%-94%. Staff illness absence ranged from a low of 1 to a high of 7 employees out at buildings. Solar Contract: The assistant superintendent shared an update regarding the solar contract that had been discussed with both the facilities and finance committee as well as with the whole board during budget presentations. We are working with Revision Energy to increase our use of solar energy and offset some of our electricity costs. The attorneys at Drummond Woodsum are reviewing the contract with Revision and we would like to sign the contract once it has been vetted by the attorneys. We will forward the contract to the board members for their review upon completion. If there are no questions or concerns, we will move forward. If there are any questions or concerns we will discuss those at the June 2 meeting. Employment The superintendent nominated the following teachers for the 22/23 school year: Brittney Langevin NMS Math, Clara Lord NMS Math, Amanda Liebau, NMS Science and Natalie Rentz NMS Social Studies. Additionally Christian Giddons NHS Choral Director and Christopher Taggert NHS Social Studies. Finally, Ms Beauvais nominated Elyse Forte NBES Kindergarten. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Brittney Langevin as a NMS Math teacher. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Clara Lord as a NMS Math teacher. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Amada Liebau as a NMS Science teacher. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Natalie Rentz as a NMS Social Studies teacher. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Christian Giddons as the NHS Choral Director. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Elyse Forte as a NBES Kindergarten teacher. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Christopher Taggert as a NHS SS teacher. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the resignation of Ms. Erica Gold, literacy interventionist at the Hussey School. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Gold with regret. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the resignation of Mr. John Brennan, Physics teacher at NHS. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Mr. Brennan. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the resignation of Mr. David Grover, NMS teacher. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Mr. Grover . All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: May 26th is our hearing and we would like to schedule an executive session after that meeting for a student situation. Public Input Ms. Jere Basko shared that she was expecting to be on the agenda to present to the board regarding the book “We Got This.” A meeting was set up with the superintendent’s office for next week to discuss. Mr. Rick Pelletier asked a question about the hiring process and what part the school board plays in that piece in the district. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn. All members vote in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 7:38 pm Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Agenda for June 16, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link June 16, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:30pm Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of June 2, 2022 Nomination of Board Chair Nomination of Vice Chair Budget Ratification Student Report Financial Summary Summer Board Dates Superintendent Update Nomination of VEH Assistant Principal Employment Approval for the Superintendent to Hire Staff for Summer Other Public Input Executive Session 1 MRSA §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Negotiations- Transportation/ Custodians 14. Adjournment
- Minutes of May 5, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF May 5, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on May 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Hopper, Mr. Doiron and Ms. Mallett. Ms. Manley, and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person. The vice chair shared the public input statement. Public Input: Deanna Ryan of Cathedral Lane in Berwick shared with the board her concern regarding the elevated lead levels in the district. She shared her concerns regarding the lead levels and wanted to know what the safety plan and the action plan for the reduction of lead in our water systems for our children was going to be. The board then reviewed the Minutes of April 7, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to approve the minutes of April 7, 2022. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The board then heard from Jennifer Conners of Runyon Kersteen Ouellette, the district auditing firm, who shared a financial overview for FY 2021. The district was given a full clean audit for all tested areas. Ms. Brigitte Dumont, Ms. Sarah Abbott and Ms. Rachel Whitehead presented to the board regarding the Noble Virtual Middle School. Ms. Dumont gave a quick overview of the whys and the focus on project based learning. Financial Summary: Ms. Denise Van Campen, business manager, shared the financial summary for the month of April. Title 20-A Section 1485(4) Authorization to Transfer Funds. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley. Pursuant to section 1485(4) of Title 20-A, the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to transfer not more than 5% of the total appropriation for any cost center in the current fiscal year operating budget to another cost center or among other cost centers, provided that the total current fiscal year operating budget shall not be increased by such transfers. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent presented Mr. AJ Dufort as our nomination for principal of Noble High School for the 22/23 school year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve Mr. AJ Dufort as principal of Noble High School The superintendent presented Ms. Tina Harding as our nomination for principal of the Hussey School for the 22/23 school year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve Ms. Tina Harding as principal of the Hussey School. The superintendent presented three lists of teachers. One moving from probationary 1 status to probationary 2 status. One moving from Probationary 2 status to continuing contract and one moving from probationary 3 status to continuing contract. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms.Lovejoy to approve the lists as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Employment The superintendent shared the resignation of Mr. Tim Protzmann, math teacher at NHS. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Mr. Protzmann. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Olivia Moore, ss teacher at NHS. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Moore. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Taryn Frizzell, nurse at Lebanon Elementary Schools. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Frizzell. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Kerry Dunnington, Kindergarten Teacher at the Hanson School. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Dunnington. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Megan Singleton, speech pathologist in Berwick. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Singleton. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Kelly Litwenitz, school psychological service provider at NMS. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Litwinetz. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Ms. Kathleen Campbell, elementary teacher in North Berwick after 40 years in education. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Campbell with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: Graduation is on June 10th. The plan is for an outdoor graduation. Superintendent Beauvais will be at the May 17th North Berwick Selectman meeting to present the FY’23 budget. May 19th we have invited the Lebanon Selectman to meet with us in Lebanon at 6 pm prior to our own board meeting. Finally, May 24th Ms Beauvais will tentatively meet with the Berwick Selectman. Educational Update; Staff attendance for April 25-May 5, 2022 ranged from 90% to 100%. Student attendance ranged from 90 % to 98%. All very strong. Other: Ms. Hagenbuch asked about Athletics fields follow up and placing information on the district website. Ms. Neubert asked about follow ups regarding the lead levels in the district water supplies. We are waiting for results from the further testing that was completed and will be developing a strategic plan from there. More to follow. Ms. Stanton made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:40 pm. Out at 9:19 pm Ms. Mallett 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 9:20 pm Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- No Late Start/ ERD 6-1 or 6-8
This is a reminder from MSAD 60: June 1st and 8th are not late start or early release days.
- Agenda for June 2, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link June 2, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of May 5, 2022, May 19 and May 26, 2022 Student Report Assistant Superintendent Contract Business Manager Contract Superintendent Contract Nomination of Assistant Principal Lebanon Education Update Employment Other Public Input Executive Session 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/Appointees/Employees Executive Session 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees 13. Adjournment
- Community Letter 5.25.22
Dear Noble Community, You have likely seen the news of the horrific elementary school shooting that occurred yesterday afternoon in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts are heavy as we think about the tragic loss of lives and the impact on the families and community of Uvalde. Coming on the heels of the violence and loss of life in Buffalo, NY just last week, we are compelled to reach out to the Noble community. We understand that whenever there is school violence it causes fear for a number of students, families, and staff. It is difficult to predict how anyone will react to a traumatic event. We have numerous resources in each of the school buildings to help support students and staff if they are feeling scared or anxious. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, school counselor, or school administrator. We also remain unyielding in our commitment to ensuring the safety of everyone in our schools. We have strong measures in place to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff, and we will continue to assess and shape those measures routinely so they remain as strong as possible. If you would like some guidance about how best to talk to your children about the tragedy in Uvalde yesterday please see the attached document. This document provides some suggestions to start a conversation, but you know your child best. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Community Letter-Bus 27 for 5.24.22
May 23, 2022 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This letter is to provide information on a current Transportation Department challenge. Due to a driver shortage, Bus 27 (Tina) will not be able to run as scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2022. We have been unable to find a substitute driver for the bus run and need to ask the assistance of families whose students ride that bus to transport them to and from school. There are a high number of drivers out on Tuesday, across all bus runs, and while this is a last resort decision, we are left with no other options at this time. When transporting your child to and from school, please be aware of the start times for arrival and dismissal at the three schools impacted by the driver shortage for Bus 27: Noble High School Drop Off: 7:00am Pick up: 2:25pm Noble Middle School Drop Off: 7:00am Pick Up: 2:20pm Hanson/Lebanon Elementary Drop Off: 8:20am Pick Up: 3:20pm We realize this causes an additional challenge to the daily routine and thank everyone in advance for the assistance. At this time all other bus routes are covered. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Agenda May 26, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting May 26, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:30pm AGENDA Call to Order Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff Adjournment
- Agenda May 19, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting May 19, 2022 Hanson School Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:00pm Budget Overview to Lebanon Select Board Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of May 5, 2022 Educational Programming Solar Energy Update Employment Other Public Input Adjournment
- Field Treatment Pursuant to Policy ECB
Pursuant to Policy ECB please see the attached letter.
- Public Hearing Information 2022-23
MSAD 60 Budget Book 2022-2023
- District Update 5.9.22
May 9, 2022 Greetings; As we enter the last stretch of the school year, there has been an increased number of students participating in after school activities. The Athletic, Music, and Theater Departments have seen high student interest and engagement. Other school sponsored groups, such as National Honor Society, continue with their timeline for selection and induction. At the lower grade levels, families are registering children for Kindergarten and may continue to do so as we head into the summer months. There has been a steady uptick in positive COVID cases and overall illnesses across the district. The numbers are not presenting as high as the last “surge” MSAD #60 experienced in the winter, but a concerning trend is that different departments and schools have a very high number of staff out. To date, administrators and school staff have done a commendable job coming up with creative ways to address the high number of staff absences, but should there remain a steady increase in staff absences it may become necessary to close a school/grade/department down for a short period of time. We know it places an increased burden on families when school isn’t physically in session so this would be a last resort, but we need to ensure we have enough staff to run programs and classes in a meaningful and safe manner. We wanted to make certain to communicate this concern with families sooner than later in order for everyone to have the opportunity to think about family plans, should we, in fact, need to have remote learning occur for a school, grade level, etc. prior to the end of the school year. We aren’t out of the woods yet. Please note that graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 10th. We are hoping for clear skies allowing graduation to be held outdoors. The last day for all Kindergarten through eleventh graders is June 15th. As is tradition, this will be a half day. More information will be forthcoming from each school. For planning purposes, the 2022-2023 school calendar is attached to this correspondence. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Minutes of April 7, 2022
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
- Agenda for May 5, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link May 5, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of April 7, 2022 Student Report Virtual Middle School Presentation Audit Report Financial Summary March and April 2022 Title 20-A Section 1485(4) Authorization to Transfer Funds Donation: Backpack Program North Berwick PTO $1,000 Policy Second Reading IMGA Service Animals in School 11.Nomination of Noble High School Principal 12.Nomination of Vivian E Hussey School Principal 13.Nomination of Probationary Staff 14. Employment 15. Other 16. Public Input Executive Session 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/Appointees/Employees 17. Adjournment
- Free Covid-19 Test Kit Resources
May 2, 2022 Good Afternoon, MSAD 60 has received free "at home" COVID test kits from the state for student and staff use. Please note that this is a voluntary resource and your student does not need to participate. Kits will be arriving at schools shortly and more information will follow regarding the distribution of the test kits. Please see the attached link for instructions on using the testing kits. Again, this is a voluntary resource from the state. You may also order additional test kits through these resources: United States Government: https://www.covidtests.gov/ State of Maine Project ACT: https://accesscovidtests.org/ Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- NHS Family Letter 4.25.22
April 25, 2022 Dear Noble High School Families, We wanted to provide you with information that earlier today the North Berwick Police Department received a call stating there was a threat in a student backpack located in the “room 50 English class” at Noble High School. This was an identical message to one that was received by other local schools and others in Canada. It was quickly determined to be a robo call that focused on York County. There was no direct or credible threat to Noble High School at any time, however, Noble High School effectively worked through the building safety plan. We would like to thank our local police department for their communication and assistance in making sure that this was not credible. Student and staff safety are the top priority in these situations. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais
- MSAD 60 Water Test Sample Results
April 14, 2022 Dear Noble Community, Historically, water testing occurs for schools in the district that do not have town water. This current school year all schools, regardless of town or private well, will be/have been tested. Once results are in, the district notifies and posts results. At this writing, water has been tested in the five elementary schools and results can be found on the district web page: www.rsu60.org. Noble Middle School and Noble High School will have testing over the next week. Attached is an “Information Sheet” about lead in drinking water. This “Information Sheet” accompanies the report. Should you have further questions please contact Director of Facilities, Kevin Moore (kevin.moore@msad60.org). Friday is the official start of April break and then we head into the very busy last two months of school. May everyone be able to take advantage of the warmer weather and different pace. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools MSAD 60 Water Test Sample Results
- Minutes of March 24, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF March 24, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on March 24, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Hopper. Ms. Manley, Ms. Hagenbuch and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the FY 23 school budget of $45,419.138 and the local share $21,334,157. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the FY 23 Adult Education Budget of $328,328 and local share of $190,265.00. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the FY 23 School Nutrition program budget with a local share of $140,000. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: The superintendent updated the board on the Lebanon Principal Search. We will be interviewing on Wednesday the 30th. Ms. Hagenbuch and Ms. Neubert will be joining on behalf of the board. Executive session: Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to go into executive session pursuant to MRSA 405(6)(D) Discussion of Information in Confidential Records. In at 8:22 Out at 8:30 pm Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:31 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Minutes of March 17, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF March 17, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on March 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Stanton, Ms. Mallet and Mr. Doiron. Ms. Manley, Ms. Hopper, Ms. Hagenbuch and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session for Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions- AFL-CIO. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:35 out at 6:37 pm Ms. Mallett joined the meeting at 6:39 pm Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session for Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F) Discussion of Information in Confidential Records. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:37 pm. Out at 7:09 pm. Ms. Stanton joined at 7:00 pm. Public Input: None at this time. The board reviewed the minutes from March 3, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the minutes as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Student Report: “Since mask mandates have been lifted, I’ve seen a boost in morale from students, teachers, and supporting staff. It’s incredible to see everyone’s smile again and to feel truly connected to each other. My hope is that we can remain unmasked while also staying safe. Also, prom has officially been declared as May 7th. There was a meeting today after school, I unfortunately couldn’t attend but I plan to reach out to Ms Plaistead for more details!” Donations: From Atlantic Credit Union for the Access Program, which is a transitional program for students in the Special Education program led by Jessica Dapsis. (The Access Program stands for Accessing Community Connections and Empowering Students To Succeed in Life). Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to accept the $2000 donation with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Sun Life Assurance Company donated $500 for the Backpack Program. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to accept the $500 donation for the All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:37 pm. Out at 6:59 pm. Student attendance ranged from 85% to 96%. Staff absences have been significantly reduced. Our cases are also very low. The Superintendent shared with the board a draft calendar for the 22/23 school year. There was some brief conversation. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to approve the calendar as presented.. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared the general overview of the FY23 district school budget. Employment: The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Melissa Caldwell. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to accept the resignation of Ms Caldwell. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Ms. Amy Mallette , guidance counselor at Noble Middle School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to accept the retirement of Ms. Mallett with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Mr. Bill Fulford , 5th grade teacher at North Berwick Elementary School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the retirement of Mr. Fulford with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Ms. Nancy Day, an interventionist at the Hanson School in Lebanon. Ms. Travers made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the retirement of Ms. Day with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared with the board the list of probationary administrators and asked for them to be approved for another year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: Ms. Hagenbuch asked about the building use and field use and providing clarity. She felt it would alleviate the questions that are coming forward. She also asked about being able to send documentation home to families about things such as scouts, baseball etc. We will provide clarification. Ms. Denise Van Campen shared that there is a necessary change in the timeline of the budget process for the state of Maine based on information provided by the clerk at the North Berwick Town Offices. Ms. Stanton asked a question about the statistics that have been shared about reading and math in our schools. We will follow up with the board in a future presentation. Public Input: None at this time. Ms. Stanton 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 7:49 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Agenda for April 7, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link April 7, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:30pm Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of March 17, 2022 and March 24, 2022 Neil Rapoza Civil Consultants Facilities Update Student Report Educational Update Policy First Reading IMGA Service Animals in School 8. Nomination of Lebanon Elementary School Principal 9. Employment 10. Vote to Call and Approve the Warrants for the Budget Meeting and the Budget Validation Referendum and to Authorize the Notice of Amounts Adopted 11. Other 12. Public Input Executive Session 1 MRSA §405(6)(A) Disciplining of Officials/ Appointees/Employees Executive Session 1 MRSA §405(6)(D)Labor Contract Discussions AFL-CIO 13. Adjournment
- Agenda for March 24, 2022
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link March 24, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Workshop 7:00 Meeting Start Time 7:30pm AGENDA Budget Workshop Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Board Adoption of Budget FY’22-23 District Budget Board Adoption of Budget FY’22-23 Adult Education Board Adoption of Budget FY’22-23 School Nutrition Other Public Input Adjournment
- Board Meeting March 17, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link March 17, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:30 Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions- AFL-CIO 6:45 Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F) Discussion of Information in Confidential Records Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of March 3, 2022 Student Report Donation Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation $2,000 Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada $500 6. Educational Programming 7. Draft Calendar 2022-2023 8. February Financial Summary 9. Employment 10. Probationary Administrator Nominations 11. Other 12. Public Input 13. Adjournment Budget Workshop
- Community Letter 3.7.22
March 7, 2022 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This letter is written as a follow up to thank the community for continued efforts around the most recent shift in COVID-19 guidelines regarding “optional masking.” As stated in the Community Correspondence last week, it is the expectation that the entire school community will be supportive of those who continue to wear a face mask/covering and those who opt not to. There are some students/staff who are immunocompromised, live with someone who is at risk of contracting COVID-19 and becoming quite ill, or aren't ready to remove their masks indoors. Our schools will be supportive of all decisions regarding the wearing of masks/face coverings. Reports from last Friday and again this morning suggest that our students and staff respect those decisions and we thank you for reinforcing that on the home front. Please contact your school nurse if your student has tested positive for COVID-19 or if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Agenda for Board Workshop March 10, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link March 10, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA ***Cost Center Budget Workshop 7pm***
- Minutes of February 17, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF February 17, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on February 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members attending. Ms. Stanton, Ms. Travers and Ms. Manley were remote, all others were present in person. The Vice chair shared the public input statement. Public Input: Rob Williams, of North Berwick discussed a letter of support from 275 parents (and counting) on the mitigation strategies, particularly regarding masking. He noted that the mitigation strategies are now at a place where they are causing more harm than good. He shared that society is at a place where strategies have been implemented for a long time and we should consider moving beyond those. He noted that we need to lift the heavy blanket of anxiety that has shrouded society. The longer we continue with these restrictions, the more harm there is and learning is lost. The question really is “if not now, then when?” Parent Public Input Letter Rick Pelletier, of Lebanon, shared his concerns regarding the masking in MSAD 60. He wanted to share with the board that he feels that the board is an elected board and that the will of the people needs to be adhered to. He feels that they are not doing that and therefore he announced his plan to run for school board to represent Lebanon and to address the will of the people. Alexandra Houston of North Berwick first shared her thanks and appreciation for the work that the school board has done on behalf of students and staff during this pandemic. She noted the hard choices and acknowledged the flexibility that has been provided. Her belief is that we need to stop burdening kids to protect them. The mandates served their purpose, students have met the requirements but the disruption is ongoing and needs to stop. She asked that the mandating masks should be reviewed and moved on from. Lauren Janesek, of North Berwick, encouraged the board to consider keeping the students foremost and the goal to keep the kids in school when considering removing the mask mandate. The board reviewed the minutes from February 3, 2022. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Mr. Doiron and Ms. Travers who abstained and the motion passed. The Budget timeline was discussed with the board. There will be meetings every week in March and the facilities and finance committee is meeting on Feb. 28th and March 1 to review the initial budget and then it will be presented to the board on March 3. The Financial Summary for the district was reviewed. Educational Programming: Ms. Amy Creighton, Director of Nursing, shared an update. Employment: Ms. Brooke Dunphey requested a leave of absence for the 22/23 school year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the leave of absence. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent nominated Kaitlin Libby for the position of third grade teacher at the Hussey School. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve Kaitlin Libby for the third grade position. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Rebecca Alfredson, fifth grade teacher at the Knowlton School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to accept the resignation of Ms. Alfredson. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Ms Jackie McGarry. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the retirement of Ms. McGarry with appreciation. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared the letter of retirement of Ms. Patti Gilley principal of the Lebanon schools. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the retirement of Ms. Patti Gilly, principal of the Lebanon schools with appreciation and regret. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared a list of Administrators who are up for continuing contracts for the 22/23 school year. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the list of administrators for continuing contract. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: The Superintendent passed out the updated Wellness Policy for board members to insert into their board policy books. Public Input: Darin Thomas of North Berwick asked the board to consider ending the masking now and not wait longer. He shared his feelings that the world around our students are basically all unmasked except for school. What message of fear does this send to our children. Mr. Pelletier asked questions regarding the other aspects of health issues in society and then shared his beliefs around the need to follow the will of the people and end the masking mandate in schools. Ms. Manley left the meeting at 7:59 pm. Mr. Mike Barker of North Berwick asked the board to make the motion this evening based on the input of the public this evening, and not push it out for another meeting or two. Ms. Kate Mariscal, Berwick resident and school nurse at the Knowlton School shared her opposition to the optional masking. She asked for understanding and for supporting the continuation of the mask mandate based on supporting students who are immunocompromised. Ms. Mallett 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 8:16 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Community Letter 3.3.2022
Good Evening, This past Wednesday, the Maine CDC released updated information regarding school Health and Safety Guidelines. Maine’s official recommendation is that mask wearing should become optional on March 9, 2022. The Standard Operating Procedures developed by the Maine CDC, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Education in the Summer of 2020 has been the document school districts across the state have used to mitigate COVID-19 in the school setting. The newest shift, of optional masking, will be incorporated into those procedures. What that means for the district is that starting tomorrow, March 4, 2022, masking will be optional in the school setting, including buses as long as local conditions are favorable. Local conditions include student/staff absenteeism rates, national CDC positivity maps, and wastewater testing results. Currently conditions are favorable for “mask optional” and we see that continuing moving forward. While we realize this is a welcome shift for a portion of our population, some may feel less comfortable. Dr. Shah has stated that someone who is vaccinated, boostered, and wearing a mask is in very strong standing not to contract COVID-19, so we encourage those families and staff who wish to continue to wear masks in the school setting to do so. Our schools will be supportive of those students/staff who continue to wear masks in the school setting. Schools will have the necessary supplies on hand for those who are in need. It is important to note that should a student/staff member test positive for COVID-19, they need to remain out of school for 5 days and can return on day 6 provided symptoms are dissipating. Upon return, on days 6-10 they will be required to wear a mask. In closing, please do not hesitate to contact the building-based nurse should you have any questions or need to report a positive COVID-19 case. The building-based nurse will be able to assist you as you navigate these most recent shifts in guidelines. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Agenda March 3, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link March 3, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:45pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:45 Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F) Discussion of Information in Confidential Records Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of February 17, 2022 Educational Programming Budget Presentation Employment Other Public Input 9. Adjournment
- Minutes of December 16, 2021
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF December 16, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on December 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Travers and Ms. Mallet. Ms. Hopper and Ms.Stanton were present remotely. Public Input: None at this time The board reviewed the minutes from December 2, 2021. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes of December 2, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Stanton and Mr. Doiro who abstained and the motion passed. Financial Statement for the month of November. Ms. Van Campen, business manager, reviewed the statement for the board. Ms. Van Campen then reviewed the revised assessments for the three towns that need to be re-signed by the board. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to: All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Van Campen then reviewed the lease agreements for two large passenger buses. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to: All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Board members then discussed the situation regarding space at North Berwick Elementary School and the options that are available to address that space in the next school years. Four board members were able to take a tour of NBES, MHA and the Knowlton School to discuss options. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to have the North Berwick Elementary School 5th grade students move to the Knowlton School for the 22/23 school year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Educational Update: Student attendance from December 6- December 16, 2021 ranged between 76% to 91%. Staff attendance from December 6- December 16, 2021 ranged between 86% and 99%. Looking forward we anticipate 97-99 % attendance for staff. Mondays continue to be a heavy duty contract tracing day for our schools. Tuesday is also busy but not quite as busy as Mondays. The rest of the week remains steady. Ms. Adina Hunter, director of the Excel Program, discussed with the board her sabbatical request for second semester January, 2023-June 2023. Mr Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the sabbatical request of Ms. Hunter. Employment. Gwen Davis as teacher in the Literacy Lab at Noble High School and Robyn Hayes as Special Education Teacher at Nobel Middle School. Ms Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the nominations of Ms. Davis and Ms. Hayes. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: Assistant Superintendent Sue Austin reported on the Code of Conduct meeting that had happened earlier in the day. Ms. Neubert and Ms. Hagenbuch attended the meeting along with representation from each of the schools. The current climate regarding student behavior was discussed, both good and not so good. Specific areas discussed were supports and consequences of behaviors and are we being consistent when behaviors are happening. Ms. Austin also spoke about the Restorative Justice practices that are being implemented at the middle and high school levels. Executive session: Mr. Doiron made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session for support staff negotiations pursuant to 1 MRSA 4056B. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:07 pm. Out at 8:32 pm. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagnebuch to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 8:33 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Minutes of February 3, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF February 3, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on February 3, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. with all members present except Ms Travers. Mr. Doiron joined the meeting at 7:30 pm. Mr. Doiron left the meeting at 7:35 pm. Public Input: None at this time. Ms. Elva Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session pursuant to 1 MRSA 405(6)(B) Expulsion of a Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:35 pm Out at 7:20 pm. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to expel the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The board reviewed the minutes from January 20, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Whalen and Ms. Hopper who abstained and the motion passed. The board reviewed the minutes from January 27, 2022. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Whalen and Ms. Hopper who abstained and the motion passed. Student Report: Student council is meeting regularly and is discussing events ahead for the end of winter and spring. Also discussing prom. Beginning of the first semester has gone well. There were a lot of folks who missed their midterms due to covid, but the administration developed a schedule for makeups and it seemed successful. Policy second reading of JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition. Ms. Whalen noted that it would be great to share this particular policy with the public as it clearly addresses the health and wellness of our students. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve the Wellness policy as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Education Programming: Student attendance, low of 83% and high of 95% Staff attendance, low of 89% and high of 95% Employment: Ms. Katie Reilly, NHS Gr. 11 ELA teacher, requested a leave of absence for the 2022/2023 school year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the leave of absence. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent put forward the resignation of Ms. Stephanie Ciccanesi, Hussey School Literacy Coach. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to accept the letter of resignation of Ms. Ciccanesi. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: None at this time. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen to go into executive session Pursuant to 1 MRSA 405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:00pm. Out at 8:11 pm Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve an honorarium of $350 for all staff to acknowledge their hard work throughout the year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:14 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Community Letter 2.27.2022
February 27, 2022 Dear M.S.A.D. #60 Community; The purpose of this letter is to share some updates as we head into school tomorrow. Just a reminder that we typically see a spike in positive COVID-19 cases when students and staff head back to school from a holiday or scheduled break. Please monitor your student for the below symptoms and keep your them home from school following the flow chart accompanying this correspondence: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache This past Friday, the federal CDC released changes to some of the COVID-19 guidelines. The Maine CDC is working through those changes, along with state specific data, and will communicate updated recommendations based on the above factors. Once released, the district will review guidelines and respond accordingly. In the meantime, please continue with current daily procedures which include; daily symptom checking, frequent hand washing, wearing masks on the school bus and during the school day. If your student tested positive COVID-19 during break, please contact the school nurse for further information. We greatly appreciate the efforts of our entire school community. Continued information will be provided throughout the school week. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Board Meeting February 17, 2022
There were technical difficulties recording the February 17, 2022 Board Meeting. Below is the draft minutes of that meeting. Included with the minutes is a presentation by the Director of Nursing, Amy Creighton as well as a letter signed by 275 parents/community members urging the district to “return to normal.” Our apologies for the technical difficulties. The next scheduled Board Meeting is March 3, 2022 at 7:00pm. Draft Meeting Minutes February 17, 2022
- JL
NEPN/NSBA Code: JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition The health of children is of the utmost importance to the future of our society. Healthy eating and daily physical activity can improve academic performance, attendance, mood, alertness and behavior issues. MSAD 60 is committed to providing a school environment that supports student wellness, healthy food choices, nutrition education, and regular physical activity. MSAD 60 believes that students who learn and practice healthy lifestyles in their formative years may be more likely to be conscious of the importance of good nutrition and exercise as adults, practice healthy habits, and reduce their risk of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. Nutrition Standards MSAD 60 will provide the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program through the USDA. Meals served through the district’s School Nutrition Program shall comply with national school lunch and/or breakfast standards for meal patterns, nutrient levels, calorie requirements for the ages/grade levels served as specified in 7 CFR 210.10 or 220.8, as applicable. The district will use the following best practices and requirements to ensure a quality program for students: ● Schools will use nontraditional breakfast service to increase participation, such as breakfast served in the classroom. ● Free drinking water is always available during mealtimes and throughout the school day. ● Food service lines will be structured with smarter lunchroom strategies in mind. ● Local foods will be purchased when seasonally available. ● Food served in the cafeteria will meet all Smart Snack Guidelines and no competitive food sales will occur during the school day. ● Nutrition information will be made available to students and families. Parents will be notified of the availability of breakfast, lunch and summer food programs and encouraged to determine their eligibility for reduced or free meals. Meal benefit applications will be mailed home to all families at the beginning of the school year. The application is also available on the district’s website. Schools will use electronic POS systems that protect a child’s eligibility status from staff and students. Students will not be overtly identified or shamed in any way regarding their account balance. Student’s will be served a reimbursable meal of their choice regardless of account balance. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Professional Standards for State and local Nutrition Programs are followed to ensure that professional development in the area of food and nutrition is provided for food service directors, managers and staff. Administrators are encouraged to use the following best practices concerning the scheduling of school meals: ● Provide students with at least 20 minutes to eat after sitting down for lunch. ● Schedule meal periods at appropriate times (e.g., lunch should be scheduled between 10:30 and 1 p.m.). ● Do not schedule tutoring, club, or organizational meetings or activities during mealtimes, unless students may eat during such activities. ● Have a closed campus policy. Do not provide permission for students to leave for the purpose of obtaining lunch. ● Schedule lunch periods to follow recess (in elementary schools). ● Provide access to students for hand washing or hand sanitizing before they eat meals or snacks. Nutrition Education Nutrition education topics will be integrated within the K-12 comprehensive health education curriculum. Nutrition education will be aligned with the content standards of Maine’s system of Learning Results and federal learning objectives. Nutrition Education should focus on skills students need to adopt and maintain healthy eating behaviors. Students shall receive consistent nutrition messages throughout the schools, including classrooms, cafeteria, and home-school communication. Nutrition Environment Competitive Foods and Beverages: All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students outside of reimbursable school meals are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores and for in-school fundraisers. All competitive foods must comply with the USDA Smart Snacks in Schools Standards as well as all applicable state and federal standards. Culinary Education: The Smart Snacks nutrition standards do not apply to the culinary education programs’ curriculum, nor do they have any impacts on foods sold to adults at any time or to students outside of the school day. However, if the culinary education program sells food to students on campus during the school day, it must comply with the Smart Snacks nutrition standards. Food as Reward: In order to reinforce nutrition education and establish healthy attitudes toward eating, staff are discouraged from using food as reward or incentive for academic performance or good behavior and food will not be withheld for punishment. Classroom Celebrations: Staff may conduct healthy school parties. All foods and beverages served as part of classroom activities or celebrations should meet USDA Smart Snack Standards. Notices shall be sent to parents/guardians either separately or as part of a school newsletter, reminding them of the necessity of providing healthy treats for students and/or encouraging the use of non-food treats for classroom birthday or award celebrations. Food and Beverage Marketing: School-based marketing of foods and beverages, such as through advertisements in school publications, school buildings, athletic fields, and other areas accessible to students shall support the goals of the wellness policy. Fundraising: Student organizations will be encouraged to engage in fundraising projects that are supportive of healthy eating and student wellness. If food items are sold they should meet the MSAD 60 nutrition standards. Assurance This policy serves as assurance that MSAD 60 guidelines for reimbursable meals are not less restrictive than regulations and guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act. Physical Education MSAD 60 will offer k-12 physical education opportunities that include the components of a quality physical education program. Physical education shall equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for lifelong physical activity. The district discourages exemptions from PE due to taking other courses or training. Physical education instruction is required to be taught by a certified teacher who is endorsed to teach physical education and is aligned with the national and state physical education standards. Time allotted for k- high school physical education will be consistent with the state laws. Adaptive physical education is offered in order to meet the needs of all students. Health and Physical Education curriculum will be analyzed according to the District curriculum review schedule to determine if it is meeting the needs of students and following current recommended practice within the state. Physical Activity School programs are intended to build and maintain physical fitness and to promote healthy lifestyles. MSAD 60 will strive to provide all students developmentally appropriate opportunities for physical activity beyond physical education classes. The district shall have the opportunity for all K-12 students to participate in extracurricular physical activity through intramural and interscholastic sports programs that meet the needs, interests and abilities of all students. All elementary school students will have at least 20 minutes each day for supervised recess, preferably outdoors, during which school personnel should encourage moderate to vigorous physical activity. MSAD 60 strongly discourages the use of physical activity (i.e. running laps, push-ups or withholding recess and physical education) as punishment. The use of physical activity, such as extra recess and activity break is strongly recommended for use as a reward. The schools should encourage parents to support their children’s participation in physical activities, including available before- and after-school programs. Wellness Promotion Students can learn healthy lifestyle habits by observing food and physical activity patterns of school personnel and other adults who serve as role models. In order to send consistent messages to students, all adults in the school environment are encouraged to make healthy food choices and engage in physical activity. The district shall work through the District Wellness Team to find no and low cost ways to support and promote student and staff wellness. Implementation, Evaluation and Communication The Superintendent/designee shall oversee implementation of this policy. Every three years the district wellness committee will review the latest national recommendations pertaining to school health and will update the wellness policy accordingly. A triennial progress report with information about each school’s wellness related activities will be posted on the district website. The report will include an assessment on compliance, the extent to which our wellness policy compares to model wellness policies, and progress made in achieving goals. Appointment and Role of the Wellness Committee The Board shall appoint a district-wide Wellness Committee that represents all school levels and will be comprised of the following: A. Board Member B. School Administrator C. School Nutrition Director or designee D. Student Representative E. Parent Representative F. Community Representative G. Health and Counseling Services H. School Nurse I. Physical Education Teachers The Wellness Committee shall meet at least 3 times per year and serve as an advisory committee in regard to student wellness issues and will be responsible for making recommendations related to the wellness policy, wellness goals, administrative or school regulations and practices, or raising awareness of student health issues. With the prior approval of the Superintendent/designee, the Wellness Committee may survey parents, students and the community and/or conduct focus groups or community forums. The Wellness Committee shall provide periodic reports to the Superintendent/ designee and, as requested, to the Board. Adopted: June 22, 2006 5 Amended: September 24, 2009 Revised: May 15, 2014 Revised: July 24,2017 Revised: February 2, 2022
- Agenda for February 17, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link February 17, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:30pm Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/ Appointees/Employees Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of February 3, 2022 Student Report Budget Timeline Financial Summary January Educational Programming Employment Other Public Input 11. Adjournment
- Minutes of January 27, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF January 27, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on January 27, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members present except Ms Travers, and Ms. Hopper. Mr. Doiron, Ms.Stanton, Ms. Manley, Ms. Hagenbuch were present remotely. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student all members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:36 pm. Out at 7:12 pm. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to expel the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 7:28 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Minutes of January 20, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF January 20, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on January 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Ms Travers, Mr. Doiron, Ms. Hopper and Ms.Stanton. Ms. Mallett was present remotely. Public Input Statement- Chair Nancy Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: None at this time. The board reviewed the minutes from January 20, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuchb to approve the minutes. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Student Report: None at this time. Donation to the backpack program: $2000 donation from Omniservices. We are very grateful for the support. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to gratefully accept the donation of $2000 from Omniservices. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Financial Summary for the Month of December. All on track for the spending and revenue for this fiscal year at this point. Educational Programming: Mr. AJ Dufort, principal of Noble High School, shared with the board an update on midterm finals at the high school. He noted that there are a number of students who are absent during this mid term period due to Covid. He would like to use Wednesday, January 26, 2022 as an exam make up day for grades 9-12. Exceptional studies and grade 8 students would attend school as usual on that day. The Board expressed their support for this creative approach for exam makeup. Weekly rate has been relatively low for Covid cases. We are anticipating more cases based on visitations over break. Student attendance, low of 83% and high of 94% Staff attendance, low of 80% and high of 95% Employment: Hiring of Nicole DiBenidictus for 10th grade math at Noble High School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the recommendation of Ms. DiBenedictis as 10th grade teacher. The Board then discussed the resignation of Ms. Kaiulani Anderson-Andrei, 3rd grade Hussey School. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley to accept the resignation of Ms. Kaiulani Anderson-Andrei. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared a letter of retirement from Ms. Lisa Corain, 2nd grade teacher at North Berwick Elementary School. She has been with us for 33 yrs and 38 yrs in education in total. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and seconded Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff. In at 7:32 out at 7:48. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into Executive Session to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees. In at 7:48 out at 8:10 Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/ Appointees/Employees. In at 8:10 Out at 8:35 Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(C) Condition of Property. In at 8:35 Out at 8:43. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagnebuch to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 8:45 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Bus Bid 3.4.2022
February 1, 2022 Dear Potential Bidders: The Board of Directors of MSAD #60 invites your firm to bid on the bus detailed below. The bid opening will be on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Office, 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, ME 03906. Bids may be mailed to MSAD #60, 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, ME 03906. Please use this form and enter your bid amounts below and add your contact information. Clearly list the amounts you are bidding for each vehicle. Please submit this bid document in a sealed envelope clearly marked “MSAD #60 Bus Bid Document”. The vehicles are located at the MSAD #60 Bus Garage out behind Noble High School in North Berwick for viewing. If you have questions please contact Jeremiah Cyr at 676-2855. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any bid that serves the best interest of the District. Regards, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools Bus # 21 2010 International IC Vin# 4drbuaan3ab244403 77 Pass Bus, Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, mileage 196,298 Runs and Drives, As is, Where Is BID AMOUNT: ____________________________ Bus #48 2011 International IC Vin# 4drbuaan0bb290482 77 pass Bus, Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, mileage 182,150 Runs and Drives, As is, Where is BID AMOUNT: ____________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________ Signature of Bidder Date Printed Name of Bidder_______________________________________ Bidder’s address and phone #__________________________________ _________________________________________________________
- Agenda February 3, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link February 3, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of January 20, 2022 and January 27, 2022 Student Report Policy Second Reading JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition 6. Educational Programming 7. Employment 8. Other 9. Public Input Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/ Appointees/Employees 10. Adjournment
- School Home Communication
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- Agenda January 27, 2022
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link January 27 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 6:30pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Adjournment
- Minutes of January 6, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF January 6, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on January 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. with all members present except Ms Travers. Mr. Doiron and Ms.Stanton were present remotely. Mr. Doiron made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 5:35 pm Out at 6:00 pm. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:02 pm. Out at 6:33 pm. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to expel the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:37 pm. Out at 7:28 pm. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to expel the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 7:31 pm. Out at 7:59 pm. Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Rebeca Hopper shared the public input statement. Public Input: Ms. Christina Brown, of North Berwick, shared her concerns regarding the NBES students going into the Knowlton school and her concerns about the emotional well being of the students. She shared that she understands the space constraints but she is hoping that the NB students will have their own NB teachers and classrooms and not be integrated with the Berwick kids for typical classrooms. She noted that recess and lunches seemed appropriate for integration. The board reviewed the minutes from December 16, 2021. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hopper to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Mallett who abstained and the motion passed. Student Report: None at this time. Policy First Reading JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition (tabled to next meeting). KF Facilities Use Form Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to make the change to policy KF to increase the event manager fee from $30 to $32. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Educational Programming Weekly rate has been relatively low for Covid cases. We are anticipating more cases based on visitations over break etc. Student attendance, low of 84% and high of 93% Staff attendance, low of 89% and high of 96% OSHA tracking of staff who are vaccinated: Currently this is at the supreme court level and a decision has not been made yet. If the mandate goes through, we are in the process of developing the tracking system. The board then discussed the North Berwick Elementary School fifth graders moving to the Knowlton school. There was some discussion about the mixing or non mixing of the towns. There are pluses and minuses on both sides. The board felt that it would be good to hear from Ms. Keniston, ELKS principal and Mr. Archambault, NBES principal as to their opinions. We will schedule them to come to a meeting to discuss it in the near future. Mr. Doiron made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session for support staff negotiations pursuant to 1 MRSA 4056B. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:58 pm. Out at 9:23 pm. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagnebuch to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 9:24 Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais