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March 31, 2020 Dear NOBLE students, families, and staff, I hope this email finds you well. While we all try to navigate uncharted waters, it's important that we continue to look for ways to hopefully improve the unknown challenges ahead of us. We cannot yet project when or if school will return to “normal” this year, but we can acknowledge the stressful impact students, families, and staff are experiencing as a result of so many factors right now. With the majority of these factors out of our control, District Administration is constantly working on strategies to hopefully help make our sudden switch to remote life more manageable. To that end, this email concerns a change in the 2019-2020 calendar. Changes involving April break and the remaining calendar are being made in an attempt to: 1. continue the flow of education for students so that we do not lose them from the remote system after a typical spring break, 2. end the school year as early as possible in June to allow for significant cleaning and disinfecting of all touch surfaces (it's hard for Kevin's department to keep up at this time, as more custodial staff are under self-quarantine), and 3. allow students and families to have a longer summer break to recoup physical and emotional energy. The end of the 2019-2020 calendar will be as follows. April 17 & 20, Patriots Day and the preceding Friday, will be no student /staff days. That allows a four-day respite. April 21, 22, 23, and 24 will be remote school student /staff days. May 22 & 25, Memorial Day and the preceding Friday, will be no student /staff days. That allows a second four-day respite. The K-11 school year, whether we return to school or not this spring, will end on June 10 (half day). Graduation is still scheduled for June 12. (What graduation will look like at this moment in time remains to be determined.) Later this spring I will write a waiver to Commissioner Makin requesting two days. (The Commissioner has already stated her intention to be flexible regarding waiver days.) I regret any difficulties this communication may cause some families or employees; however, this decision is made with the best of care for over 3,500 people. The most important thing is that we remain physically healthy. Sanity comes next! I thank you in advance for your understanding of the goals for these calendar changes and the positive intentions behind our efforts. STAY NOBLE! Be well, Steve Connolly Superintendent of Schools

NEPN/NSBA Code:  GBEC DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE The Board of Directors recognizes that alcoholism and drug dependency are treatable diseases.  Left untreated, they may result in serious personal and family problems. At the same time, the Board is also seriously concerned about the effects of alcohol and drug dependency upon an employee’s job performance and ability to serve as a role model for our students. The Board believes strongly that all employees and students should be able to work and learn in an environment free from alcohol and drug abuse.  Accordingly, the Board expects all employees to report for work and to perform their duties in a manner which does not jeopardize the health, safety and well-being of co-workers and students. No employee shall distribute, dispense, possess, use or be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, malt beverage or fortified wine or other intoxicating liquor.  Nor shall an employee unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, anabolic steroid or any other controlled substance (as defined in schedules I through V of section 202 of the federal Controlled Substance Act [21 USC § 812]; by regulation at 21 CFR, § 1300.11 through 1300.15; and in 17-A MRSA, § 1101).  This applies before, during and after school hours, at school or in any other school system location, defined as follows: “School system location” means in any school building or on any school premises; in any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transports students to and from school or school activities; off school property at any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the school unit; or during any period of time such employee is supervising students on behalf of the school system or otherwise engaged in school unit business. Any employee who suspects that he/she may have an alcohol or drug dependency problem is strongly encouraged to contact his/her supervisor to seek voluntary diagnosis and treatment.  The employee will be provided confidential referral services to an outside agency upon request and assisted in determining the extent to which insurance coverage to help pay for such services is available.  All voluntary referrals shall be kept confidential. Any illegal use, possession, furnishing, selling or provision of assistance in obtaining alcoholic beverages or scheduled drugs not covered by the preceding paragraph may, depending upon the circumstances, constitute sufficient grounds for discipline, up to and including dismissal.  Referrals under foregoing paragraphs of this policy will not preclude disciplinary action under this paragraph, depending on the circumstances. As provided in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, any employee is required to notify the school unit of a criminal or civil conviction for a drug violation occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction.  In turn, the Superintendent, within 10 calendar days of learning of such a conviction, is to give written notification to the U.S. Department of Education and to any other federal agency from which the unit receives grant funds. Appropriate personnel sanctions shall be taken against any employee who violates the terms of this school unit’s drug and alcohol policy, up to and including termination. Any employee who violates the terms of this policy may be allowed to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by the Board.  If such employee fails to satisfactorily participate in such program, the employee shall have appropriate personnel sanctions taken against him/her, up to and including termination. Implementation The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing and administering appropriate procedures to implement this policy. Communication A copy of this policy is to be given or mailed to all current employees and to new employees at the time of their employment and is to be posted in appropriate locations throughout the school system. Legal Reference: 21 U.S.C. § 812 (Controlled Substances Act) 21 C.F.R. §§ 1300.11-1300.15 Fed. P.L. 101-226 17-A MRSA § 1101 Cross Reference: JICH - Drug and Alcohol Use by Students Adopted: August 31, 1989 Revised: February 1, 2001 Revised: October 13, 2016

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EF 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 creating a healthy school environment that supports the development of lifelong wellness practices to promote physical activity and healthy eating. In order to improve the health of children the district will follow the criteria established for: 1. Nutrition Education 2. Physical Education 3. Nutrition Standards 4. Opportunities for physical activity 5. Staff and student wellness 6.Monitoring of policy 1) Nutrition Education Nutrition education topics will be integrated within the K-12 comprehensive health education curriculum.  Nutrition education will be consistent with Maine health education standards. Instructional activities shall stress the appealing aspects of healthy eating, be developmentally appropriate and based on theories proven effective by published research.  The curriculum will be designed to help students learn: nutritional knowledge including but not limited to the benefits of healthy eating, essential nutrients, nutritional deficiencies, principles of healthy weight management, the use and misuses of dietary supplements and safe food preparation, handling and storage. nutrition-related skills including but not limited to planning a healthy meal, understanding and using food labels, and critically evaluating nutrition information, misinformation and commercial food advertising, and how to assess personal eating habits, set goals for improvement, and achieve those goals. 2) Physical Education MSAD 60 will offer 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. Physical education instruction shall be aligned with the federal statutes and the State of Maine laws. 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. 3) Nutrition Standards Maine Department of Education Rule Chapter 51 mandates that any food or beverage sold at any time on school property of a school participating in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs shall be a planned part of the total food service program of the school and shall include only those items which contribute both to the nutritional needs of children and the development of desirable food habits, and shall not include foods of minimal nutritional value as defined in applicable federal regulations, except as provided for by school board policy in certain circumstances. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reimbursable school lunch and breakfast program will: be appealing to children served in a clean and pleasant setting meet the minimum nutrition requirements established by local, state, and federal statutes and regulations provide nutrition education for students and families use the healthy food and beverage guidelines (see appendix A) for all ala carte items 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. 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. Snacks and meals should be scheduled at least 1.5 hours apart. Nutrition Standards in Other Venues This policy applies to sales of foods and beverages at any time on school property by any person, group or organization. As allowed by Rule Chapter 51, the Board permits the sale of food and beverages of minimal nutritional value outside the total food program: To school staff To attendees at school-sponsored community events held on school property (i.e., school-sponsored events which are open to the public) To the public at community events held on school property in accordance with the Board’s facilities use policy In State-approved instructional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs In order to be consistent with the nutrition messages taught in the classroom and to support people who want to make healthy food choices, meals and snacks served or sold on school property outside of the USDA reimbursable school lunch and breakfast program, should adhere to the following guidelines: Beverages When soda is offered, juice is also available. When juices are served, 100% fruit juice choices are offered. Water is always available as a beverage choice. 1% fat or skim milk is offered as a beverage. When serving coffee and tea, reduced-fat milk will be a choice along with half-and-half or creamer. Snacks and entrees Fresh fruit and vegetable choices are offered. When chips are offered, baked varieties and/or pretzels are available. When more than one entrée is offered, one will be vegetarian. When pizza is offered, a vegetable option is available. When a variety of breads are offered, at least one choice will be whole grain. Cooked foods should be baked, broiled, steamed, grilled or poached not fried. School Parties Staff may conduct healthy school parties. 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 for Incentives or Rewards 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.  If foods are used as reward they should meet the healthy food and beverage guidelines outlined above. Food for Fundraising When foods and beverages are sold to raise funds for schools or student activities, students, staff, parents, or school-sponsored organizations involved in such sales are requested to include at least some healthy food choices. (Appendix A). Funds from all food and beverage sales made at any time on school property shall accrue to the benefit of the school’s non-profit school food service program, except that funds raised through authorized sales outside the total food service program shall accrue to the sponsoring school or approved student organization in accordance with applicable policies, cash-management procedures and administrative directives, or to the sponsor of a community event that is held on school property in accordance with the Board’s facilities use policy. According to State and Federal regulations food and beverages outside of the school’s food service program are not to be sold on school property during school hours. Physical Activity Opportunities The district shall have the opportunity for all K-12 students of 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 discourages the use of physical activity (i.e. running laps, push-ups or withholding recess and physical education) as punishment. Maintaining Staff and Student Wellness 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. Policy Maintenance and Review The Superintendent shall be responsible for enforcement of this policy. These rules are subject to ongoing administrative review and modification as necessary to help assure compliance with the purpose and intent of the MSAD 60 Local Wellness Policy. A District Wellness Team shall be established to provide ongoing review and evaluation of the policy.  The Superintendent shall appoint a member of the administrative team to organize the team and invite appropriate district stakeholders to become members of the District Wellness Team.  The team may include representatives from the following areas: health education physical education health services food service counseling/psychological/and social services administration parent, student and community organizations Adopted: June 22, 2006 Amended: September 24, 2009 Revised: May 15, 2014 ​ * According to DOE Rule Chapter 51 (1)(b), the “Total Food Service Program” includes the federal Milk Program as defined in 7 C.F.R. § 215; the federal Breakfast Program, which means the federal program under which a breakfast that meets the nutritional requirements set forth in 7 C.F.R. § 220 is offered; the National School Lunch Program (including the After School Snack), which means the federal program under which the school operates a nonprofit lunch program that meets the requirements of  7 C.F.R.§ 210; or any combination of these programs. ​ ** “Foods of minimal nutritional value” as defined in 7 C.F.R. § 210.11(a)(2) means: (a) In the case of artificially sweetened foods, a food which provides less than five percent of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for each of the eight specified nutrients per serving; (b) in the case of all other foods, a food which provides less than five percent of the RDI for each of eight specified nutrients per 100 calories and less than five percent of the RDI for each of eight specified nutrients per serving.  The eight nutrients to be assessed for this purpose are: protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, calcium, and iron. This definition is applicable to foods that are part of the total food service program of the school and to foods and beverages sold at food sales, school stores, and in vending machines. A listing of “Categories of Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value” is in Appendix B to 7 C.F.R. Part 210 (National School Lunch Program). ​ APPENDIX A Healthy Food and Beverage Guidelines Item Maximum Portion Entrees Consistent with National School Lunch Program Yogurt (not frozen) 8 oz. Snacks/Sweets, Chips, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, jerky, etc. 1.25 oz. Category Beverages Items Not Allowed Soft drinks Fruit punch Iced tea Other beverages containing caffeine (except chocolate milk) or added sugar Juices containing less than 25% real juice. Allowable Items Low fat or nonfat milk Soy milk Rice milk Flavored milk Sports Drinks Juices containing at least 25% real juice. Bottled water Fortified water Category Snacks, desserts, Grain foods *Excessive Portions More than 30% total calories from fat (excluding fat from nuts, seeds, peanut butter) More than 10% of calories from saturated fat More than 35% by weight of sugar (excluding sugars occurring naturally in fruit and dairy products) Candy – candy flavored ice cream Regular chips Chewing gum Allowable Items *Appropriate Portions. Lower fat grain foods (preferably whole grain with at least 2 gm fiber) Examples: Popcorn Some chips Some granola bars Some crackers Page 5 of 6 Pretzels Lowfat/low sugar baked goods Low sugar cereal Bakery items that are school-made and meet USDA guidelines Snacks or desserts with naturally occurring nutrients. Examples: Pudding Trail mix of grains/nuts/seeds and/or dried fruit 100% fruit pops lower sugar/fat cookies such as animal crackers, oatmeal raisin and fig bars. Ice cream with limited added ingredients (caramel, chocolate crunch etc.) and sold after 10 a.m. only. * Portion Limits

NEPN/NSBA Code: EEAEAA-R DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE The Board of Directors is committed to the establishment of an alcohol and controlled substance testing program that meets all applicable requirements of the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, in addition to pertinent state laws and regulations. The purpose of the testing program shall be to help prevent accidents and injuries resulting from the misuse of alcohol and controlled substances by drivers performing safety-sensitive functions. The following administrative procedure represents a summary of the main provisions found in federal regulations promulgated to effectuate drug and alcohol testing of bus drivers. The following procedure in no way attempts to modify said regulations which should always be referred to when questions as to implementation of this policy/ procedure arise. The complete text of the regulations is available in the MSAD #60 Central Office. The Superintendent and Transportation Director are the designated Alcohol/Drug Testing Administrators. I. APPLICABILITY All persons operating a commercial motor vehicle in commerce in any state and subject to the commercial driver’s license requirements mandated under both federal and state laws, including the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, shall be subject to the drug and alcohol testing provisions herein contained. II. IMPLEMENTATION The Superintendent is responsible for implementing a drug and alcohol testing program which complies with procedures set forth in Title 49 Parts 40, 382, 390 and 395 of the Federal Code of Regulations. Such testing program shall include pre-employment/pre-duty drug testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty and follow-up testing. This school unit shall provide parties subject to testing with written notice of materials and information available to them as required by Part 382. III. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Controlled substances in this policy/procedure refer to those covered by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP), and synthetics. IV. SAFETY-SENSITIVE FUNCTION Safety-sensitive function(s) in this policy/procedure refer to functions defined in 49 CFR §382.107 and §395.2 (On-Duty Time, paragraphs (1) through (6)). V. PROHIBITIONS All drivers subject to this policy shall be prohibited from: A. Using any alcohol while on duty and six (6) hours prior to going on duty; B. Possessing alcohol while on duty; C. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty while having an alcohol concentration of 0.01 or greater; D. Using any alcohol for eight (8) hours following an accident, or until he/she undergoes a post-accident alcohol test, whichever occurs first; E. Refusing to submit to a required alcohol or controlled substance test(s); F. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty when using any controlled substance, except when use is pursuant to the instructions of a physician who advised the driver that the substance does not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle; and G. Reporting for duty, remaining on duty, or performing a safety-sensitive function, if the driver tests positive for a controlled substance. VI. REQUIRED TESTING A. Pre-Employment Testing. Prior to the first time a driver performs a safety-sensitive function for the school unit, the driver shall undergo testing for controlled substances. However, no driver shall be subjected to pre-employment controlled substance testing prior to having been offered a position. Employment is conditioned upon a verified negative controlled substance test result. B. Post-Accident Testing. As soon as practicable following an accident, each surviving driver will be subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing as follows: 1. Any driver performing safety-sensitive functions with respect to the vehicle if the accident involved loss of human life; 2. Any driver who receives a citation under State or local law for a moving violation arising from the accident; and a. Causes bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident; or b. Should one or more motor vehicles incurring disabling damage as a result of the accident, require a motor vehicle to be transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other motor vehicle. 3. In addition, the following provisions will also apply. a. Alcohol. If a test required under this section is not administered within two (2) hours following the accident, the school unit shall prepare and maintain on file a record stating the reasons the test was not promptly administered. If a test is not administered within eight (8) hours following the accident, the school unit shall cease attempts to administer the test and shall prepare and maintain the same record. Records shall be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) upon request of the Associate Administrator. b. Controlled Substances. If a test required by this section is not administered within thirty-two (32) hours following the accident, the school unit shall cease attempts to administer the test and shall prepare and maintain on file a record stating the reasons the test was not promptly administered. Records shall be submitted to the FHWA upon request of the Associate Administrator. C. Random Testing. All drivers subject to this policy/procedure will be subject to random and unannounced alcohol and controlled substance testing throughout the year. The minimum annual percentage rate for testing of bus drivers is as follows: 1. Random alcohol testing shall be a minimum of 10 percent of the number of driver positions each selection period; and 2. Random controlled substance testing shall be a minimum of 50 percent of the number of driver positions each selection period. 3. The school unit conducts random testing for alcohol and/or controlled substances through a consortium with the Maine Motor Transport Association. The number of drivers to be tested is based on the total number of drivers covered by the consortium who are subject to random testing at the same minimum annual percentage rate under 49 CFR Part 382 or any Department of Transportation random testing rule. D. Reasonable Suspicion Testing. All drivers subject to this policy/ procedure shall submit to alcohol and controlled substance testing when a Program Administrator has reasonable suspicion to believe that the driver has violated the prohibitions found in Part V. of this procedure, with the exception of Part V. B. regarding alcohol possession. The school unit shall base its determination that reasonable suspicion exists requiring the driver to undergo such testing on observations concerning appearance, behavior, speech or body odors of the driver. When controlled substances are at issue, observations may include indications of the chronic and withdrawal effects of controlled substances. In addition, the following provisions also apply. 1. Alcohol. Alcohol testing will be performed only if the aforementioned observations are made during, just preceding, or just after the period of the work day that the driver is required to be in compliance with this policy/procedure. If a test required under this section is not administered within two (2) hours following the reasonable suspicion determination, the school unit shall prepare and maintain on file a record stating the reasons the test was not promptly administered. If a test required under this section is not administered within eight (8) hours following a determination that reasonable suspicion exists, the school unit shall cease attempts to administer an alcohol test and shall state in the record reasons for not administering the test. The school unit shall submit to the FHWA records of tests required by this section that were not completed within eight (8) hours according to the mandates of 49 CFR §382.307 (3). 2. Controlled Substances. The school unit shall, within twenty-four (24) hours or before the results of the controlled substances test are released, whichever is earlier, create a written record of the observations leading to a controlled substances test which shall be signed by the supervisor or school unit official making said observations. E. Return-to-Duty Testing. Prior to returning to duty requiring the performance of safety-sensitive functions when a driver has engaged in conduct prohibited under this policy/procedure, the driver shall undergo a return-to-duty alcohol and/or controlled substances test(s) as appropriate. Drivers found to have engaged in prohibited conduct under the alcohol provisions of this policy/procedure will not be permitted to return to duty unless the subsequent alcohol test reveals a result less than or consistent with federal and state standards. In cases involving controlled substances, a verified negative result is necessary before a driver may return to duty. F. Follow-up Testing. In the event that a driver has been found to have been in violation of the prohibitions herein contained and is identified as requiring assistance in resolving problems associated with alcohol and/or controlled substances, the school unit shall require the driver to submit to at least six (6) unannounced follow-up alcohol and/or controlled substances tests during the first twelve (12) months after returning to duty. Follow-up tests will be unannounced and may continue for up to sixty (60) months after returning to duty. Follow-up alcohol testing shall be conducted only when the driver is performing, just before, or just after ceasing to perform safety-sensitive functions. VII. REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING All drivers who are required by federal regulations to submit to drug/alcohol testing must do so immediately upon being directed to submit to the test(s). A driver’s refusal to submit to testing will subject the driver to immediate removal from the performance of safety-sensitive functions. In addition, failure to comply with Federal regulations or this procedure is grounds for disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Any of the following actions on the part of a driver constitutes a refusal to submit to a test: A. Failure to provide adequate specimens/samples of substance(s) undergoing testing, including but not limited to breath and urine, without a valid medical reason; B. Engaging in conduct which obstructs the testing process; and C. Refusal by an employee to complete and sign testing forms. VIII. TRAINING FOR SUPERVISORS This school unit has assigned Program Administrators who are designated to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to undergo testing under Part 382, with at least sixty (60) minutes of training on alcohol misuse and receive at least an additional sixty (60) minutes of training on controlled substances. Training shall cover the physical, behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse and use of controlled substances. IX. ENFORCEMENT This school unit, in its independent authority as an employer, shall subject any driver who violates this policy/administrative procedure or Federal regulations to potential disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, except to the extent that any state or federal law requires otherwise or the Superintendent determines that compelling mitigating circumstances exist. In addition, any driver who refuses to submit to a post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty or follow-up test(s) shall not perform or continue to perform safety-sensitive functions. Furthermore, no driver tested and found to have an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater but less than 0.04 shall perform or continue to perform safety-sensitive functions including driving a commercial motor vehicle until the start of the driver’s next regularly scheduled duty period, but not less than twenty-four (24) hours after the test was administered. X. RECORDS Employee drug and alcohol tests and results shall be maintained under strict confidentiality in a secure location with controlled access and released only in accordance with law. A driver, upon written request, shall receive copies of any records pertaining to his/her use of drugs or alcohol, including any records pertaining to his/her drug tests. Records shall be made available to subsequent employers or other identified persons only when expressly requested in writing by the driver. XI. NOTIFICATIONS Each driver shall receive educational materials prior to the school unit’s commencement of alcohol and controlled substances testing. Such material will explain the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 Part 382, and contain a copy of the Board’s policy and administrative procedures for meeting these requirements. Representatives of employee organizations shall be notified of the availability of this information. The school unit shall also include in the package of informational material submitted to each driver, a statement certifying that he/she has received the informational material. The school unit shall maintain the original signed copy of the statement on file. In addition to the aforementioned items, the school unit shall also make available to drivers and representatives of employee organizations information which shall identify:Food A. The person designated by the school unit to answer questions about the materials; B. The procedures that will be used to test for the presence of alcohol and controlled substances; protect the driver and the integrity of the testing processes, safeguard the validity of the test results, and ensure that those results are attributed to the correct driver; C. Information concerning the effects of alcohol and controlled substances on an individual’s health, work, and personal life; signs and symptoms of an alcohol or a controlled substance(s) problem (the driver’s or co-worker’s); and available methods of intervening when an alcohol or controlled substances problem is suspected, including confrontation, referral to any employee assistance program and/or referral to management; and This school unit and shall make available the following information: A. The results of pre-employment controlled substance test(s) if the applicant requests such results within sixty (60) calendar days of being notified of the disposition of the employment application; and B. The results of random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug tests if the results are verified positive. The school unit shall also tell the driver which controlled substance(s) was verified as positive. XII. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Drivers shall inform their supervisors if at any time they are using a controlled substance which their physician has prescribed for therapeutic purposes. Such substance may be used in conjunction with duty only if the physician has advised the driver that it will not adversely affect his/her ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. XIII. REFERRAL, EVALUATION, & TREATMENT A. Referral. A driver who has engaged in conduct prohibited by this policy/procedure shall be advised by the school unit of resources available to the driver in evaluating and resolving problems associated with the misuse of alcohol and use of controlled substances. The information the bus driver receives will include: names, addresses, and telephone numbers of substance abuse professionals, counseling and treatment programs, in addition to information relating to his/her responsibility with regard to payment of such services. B. Evaluation/Treatment. A driver who engages in such prohibited conduct shall be evaluated by a substance abuse professional who shall determine what assistance or treatment, if any, the employee needs in resolving controlled substance(s) use. XIV. RETURN TO DUTY If a school unit has not discharged a driver due to his/her engagement in prohibited conduct under this policy/procedure, the bus driver must, prior to returning to safety-sensitive duties: A. Undergo return-to-duty testing and obtain an alcohol concentration level of less than 0.02 and/or a verified negative test for controlled substances; B. Have been evaluated by a substance abuse professional; and C. Have followed prescribed and/or recommended treatment. XV. OTHER POLICIES/PROCEDURES Nothing contained in this administrative procedure shall prevent the Board from establishing and enforcing independent policies/procedures relating to the possession, being under the influence of, distribution, sale or use of alcohol or controlled substances or any misconduct associated therewith and the penalties for violation of those policies/procedures, up to and including dismissal. Legal References: 49 CFR Parts 40, 382, 390, 395 Title 26 MRSA §§ 681(8)(B); 685(2); 689 Adopted: December 21, 1995 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: March 6, 2014

NEPN/NBSA Code:  EDC USE OF DISTRICT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT I. Use of District owned vehicles District-owned vehicles shall be for official use only and shall be properly marked. Vehicles owned by the district may not be used for personal purposes. There are employees who are authorized to commute to and from work in a district vehicle for bona fide noncompensatory business reasons. Each employee having the use of such a vehicle shall have included in his or her gross income a value for commuting as required by law. II. Use of Tools and Equipment Personal or commercial use of school property and equipment on or off district premises is prohibited. School and district equipment, including tools, computers, copiers, fax machines, and other technical equipment shall be operated only by authorized personnel for education-related purposes. Copy machines may not be used for any volume work that is not school or district related. Employees may use district copy machines to make a maximum of five (5) copies for non-school use provided that the copies are made outside of contract hours and paid for at the standard commercial rate. 2. Employees shall not produce personal materials using school or district equipment without express authorization in writing from the principal or immediate supervisor. The employee making the request for use of district equipment accepts full and unconditional responsibility for any equipment damage and/or loss and will reimburse the district within a reasonable time for the applicable repair/replacement cost. All authorized personal use of equipment by employees shall take place outside of regular contract hours. 3. Incidental personal use of computers/laptops is permitted per policy GCSA Employee Computer and Internet Use Policy and policy GCSA Employee Computer and Internet Use Policy Rules. A. Employees using District tools and equipment must use all safety devices associated with any tool or piece of equipment and observe OSHA regulations. B. The employee is to use tools and equipment in an appropriate and safe manner. C. The employee will report any problems to the supervisor and abide by any maintenance schedules. D. Reckless use, deliberate abuse, or sabotage of District tools or equipment is prohibited and will subject the offender to disciplinary actions. Adopted: September 24, 2009 Revised: February 6, 2020

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EBAA CHEMICAL HAZARDS The Board is committed to providing a safe environment for students and employees. It is the policy of the MSAD #60 Department to follow safe practices in regard to the storage and handling of hazardous chemicals in its schools. The school unit will comply with all applicable Maine and federal laws and regulations concerning hazardous chemicals. The Superintendent/ designee has responsibility for the safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals in schools, the development of required written plans, the designation of a Chemical Hygiene Officer, and ensuring that staff is trained with respect to chemical hazards found in the workplace. Written plans shall include information regarding proper purchasing, labelling, storage, training, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals. The Superintendent will appoint an employee of the school unit as Chemical Hygiene Officer for the MSAD #60 School Department. The Chemical Hygiene Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing a Chemical Hygiene Plan, to be reviewed annually, that includes procedures relevant to the identification, purchase, storage, inventory, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals used in science laboratories; maintenance of safety data sheets (SDS) for laboratory chemicals; and ensuring that employees with science/laboratory responsibilities are provided appropriate training on the specific hazards associated with the chemicals being used in school laboratories and how to read the SDS for these chemicals. The person appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer must be an employee of the MSAD #60 School Department, preferably a science teacher or another staff member who is knowledgeable about the chemicals being used in school laboratories and stored in the schools. HAZCOM (HAZARD COMMUNICATION) STANDARDS The school unit will comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, as adopted and enforced by the Maine Department of Labor, which requires a written hazard communication (HazCom) plan, including a listing of chemicals being used in the schools; training of employees that handle these chemicals; and, for all employees, where safety data sheets (SDS) are located, and how to read them. This standard applies to hazard communications for hazardous chemicals such as those used in cleaning and disinfection, which may be found in custodial and food service areas, among other locations. A. MSAD #60 will obtain SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for all hazardous chemicals utilized in the school unit.  Copies of the SDS will be available for inspection during regular business hours in each building where the chemicals are used. B. SDS will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis by the building administration. C. SDS for new products put into use in MSAD #60 will be reviewed and employees who may be exposed to the product shall receive appropriate training as necessary. Employee Training and Information Program A. All employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals shall be given a list of hazardous chemicals utilized in MSAD #60 and a copy of this policy. B. All employees whose work involves hazardous chemicals are required to attend a training program before commencing work.  Training will also be provided whenever a new chemical the employees have not been trained on is introduced into their work area. Employee attendance at each required training program must be documented. C. MSAD #60’s training program shall be conducted in compliance with applicable laws/regulations and include the following elements at a minimum: 1. An explanation of applicable laws and/or regulations; 2. Identification of work/storage areas where hazardous chemicals are present: 3. Description of methods for detecting the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in work/storage areas; 4. Explanation of potential health problems associated with hazardous chemicals in the workplace; 5. Explanation of how to read an SDS, product labels and other documents related to hazardous chemicals and where in the facility the SDS may be found; 6. Explanation of methods to protect employees from hazardous chemicals, including the purpose, proper use and limitations of personal protective equipment; and 7. Explanation of emergency procedures. Purchase of Hazardous Chemicals MSAD #60 will establish a Hazardous Chemical Screening Process for the review and approval of purchases of hazardous chemicals needed for instructional and service purposes.  The process will be implemented under the supervision of the Superintendent/designee, in consultation with school employees in areas in which hazardous chemicals are to be used. Requests for purchases of hazardous chemicals shall include at least the following information: 1. The common and chemical name of the chemical; 2. The amount of the chemical needed for the year; 3. The storage requirements, instructional use and waste disposal procedures for the chemical; and 4. The amount and age of any existing quantities of the chemical. MSAD #60 shall order quantities that are expected to be fully consumed under normal conditions within two years of purchase, or if the hazardous chemical has a shelf life of less than two years, a quantity that is expected to be consumed within the shelf life period. Storage of Hazardous Chemicals Hazardous chemicals will be stored in accordance with specifications described in SDS and with applicable laws and regulations. All hazardous chemicals and products shall be labeled as required by law/regulations.  Containers that are not properly labeled shall not be allowed in MSAD #60. LABORATORY SCIENCE CHEMICALS The school unit will comply with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1450, as adopted and enforced by the Maine Department of Labor, which addresses science laboratory chemicals. This standard applies to science laboratory chemicals commonly found in chemistry and biology laboratories in schools. Product Disposal MSAD #60 shall dispose of hazardous chemicals properly.  When required by law/regulations, hazardous chemicals shall be disposed of through an agency licensed by the State.  When it is necessary to store hazardous chemicals prior to removal from school property, storage shall be in an approved tank or building. Annual Review This policy shall be reviewed by the Superintendent/designee on an annual basis. Legal Reference: 29C.F.R. §1910.1200 26 M.R.S.A. §565 Me. Reg. Ch. 2 §12-179 Me. Reg. Ch. 161 (Dept. of Ed. Rule) Cross Reference: EBCA – Crisis Response Plan Adopted: January 2, 2003 Revised: October 18, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEDBA AGENDA FORMAT The order of business at regular Board of Directors’ meetings shall be as follows: A. Call to order and attendance; B. Flag salute; C. Approval of previous minutes; D. Public input; E. Agenda items; F. Superintendent’s report; G. Other business; and H. Adjournment. The order of business may be altered or items added or deleted from the agenda by a majority vote of Board members present. Adopted:  March 12, 1987 Revised:  October 19, 2000 Revised:  May 2, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BBAA BOARD MEMBER AUTHORITY AND DUTIES Members of the Board of Directors have authority only when acting as a body legally in session.  The Board shall not be bound in any way by any statement or action on the part of an individual Board member, including the Chairperson, except when the Board has delegated this authority through an adopted policy or by a majority vote of the Board. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 1001-1003 Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: January 17, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BA BOARD OPERATIONAL GOALS The Board of Directors is committed to providing all students equal but not necessarily identical opportunities to achieve commensurate with their abilities.  The Board will meet its legal obligations to provide a vision and policies of the district while maintaining an awareness of concerns. The Board will employ a Superintendent who will execute the policies of the District. The Board commits itself to the following operational objectives: A. Provide strategic leadership for the school unit; B. Interpret the educational needs and aspirations of the community, and meet them through the formulation of policies which serve the best interests of the students; C. Provide sufficient guidance to the Superintendent to implement the goals and objectives of the school system as set forth in the Board policy manual; D. Maintain effective communication with the constituencies served by the schools; and E. Evaluate Board policies and the educational program to ensure that goals and objectives are met. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: February 14, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  ADA SCHOOL UNIT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Board recognizes its responsibility to set goals for the efficient operation of the school unit.  In discharging this responsibility, the Board will strive to ensure that the resources of the unit are directed toward meeting the educational needs of each eligible student. The Board will develop annual goals based on input solicited from a variety of sources.  These goals will be shared with the community, the staff, and the students. The administration shall develop appropriate objectives designed to achieve the stated priorities.The Board will regularly evaluate progress toward meeting the goals and will adopt appropriate policies designed to facilitate their accomplishment. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 4511.3, A Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: January 8, 2015

Hello, If your family is experiencing financial hardship or a change in income, we ask that you please submit a meal application at www.myschoolapps.com. Your meal application is completely confidential and secure. We would like to continue to be a resource to families during this time and by submitting an application you can help the school nutrition program qualify for a variety of programs that will continue to benefit children and the community! Even if your child does not participate in the meal program, your application can help us increase our funding for classrooms and the nutrition program. Please submit one today! Meal applications are valid for one school year and are accepted at any point during the school year. In the meantime, we would like to remind families that meals are available FREE to any child under the age of 18 on Monday/Wednesday/Friday at Noble High School, Noble Middle School, Hanson Elementary from 11-12. It does not matter which school your child attends, they can receive a meal at any of these locations. Those who participate in the backpack program will be able to pick up their backpacks at any of our locations on Fridays as well. Should your family not have access to reliable transportation to get you to a meal site, please fill out this survey and we can coordinate with the transportation department to have a meal delivered: https://forms.gle/8ZkZ4dYBdErq7MGX8 Meal Site Locations Pick up times: 11 am-12 pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday Noble High School 100 Noble Way North Berwick, ME Noble Middle School 46 Cranberry Meadow Road Berwick, ME Hanson Elementary 53 Upper Guinea Road Lebanon, ME Please feel free to contact the food services department via email or phone call. Contact info: abbey.pelletier@msad60.org or jennifer.allain@msad60.org 207-676-2234 x 5 Best, Abbey Pelletier Food Service Director

Please review the information below if you are in need of internet service or need assistance troubleshooting your home internet connection. COVID-19 Internet Access Guidance for Families without Internet If your family qualifies for free and reduced lunch: OTT/Otelco is providing free home internet access for 60 days for PK-12 students who qualify under the National School Lunch Program for free or reduced meals. To request this service, complete the form on Otelco’s website or call OTT/Otelco at 1-833-OTELCO1. If you have a PK-12 student or teacher in your household: Spectrum is providing free home internet and WiFi for 60 days for any household with a PK-12 student or teacher that has not subscribed to Spectrum internet in the last 30 days. To request this service, call Spectrum at 1-855-243-8892. If you currently have Verizon Wireless as a cell phone service provider: Verizon is offering 15GB additional Mobile Hotspot data to nearly all plans, to be used between 3/25/20-4/30/20. Please refer here to learn more. If you currently have T-Mobile as a cell phone service provider: All T-Mobile customers as of March 13, 2020 who have plans with data will automatically have unlimited smartphone data through May 13 (excluding roaming). No action required. T-Mobile postpaid and Metro customers on plans with HotSpot data can add 20GB (10 GB / month for two months) of Smartphone Mobile HotSpot at no extra charge. (excludes Prepaid T-Mobile Connect) Please refer here to learn more If you currently have Sprint as a cell phone service provider: Current customers can receive unlimited data for 60 days with metered data plans. They are providing 20GB of Mobile Hotspot data free to customers with hotspot-capable devices. Please refer here to learn more Study from car initiative: Many school districts in Maine are providing internet access from the parking lot. School districts have created guests networks that can be accessed from the parking lot. Please refer here to learn more If you are concerned about being able to make internet payments during this pandemic: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued guidance for providers limiting or eliminating service termination, late fees, and other access supports. Read full guidelines here. Network Issues at home? Here are some basic things to try: 1) Reboot your modem and router by unplugging them from power for 30 seconds. 2) Check to see how many devices are on your network. Streaming movies, music, games, and other content can use up your bandwidth fast. 3) How old are your modem and router? If your router is a few years old, it may not be keeping up the technologies your newer devices have access to or the demand of added devices. 4) You can check your speed and compare it to what the speeds you are paying for using a site like https://fast.com/. Keep in mind wireless speeds almost never reach full data speeds. If you are able to plug directly into your modem or router with an ethernet cable, this would be the best way to test the actual speeds you are receiving from your Internet service provider. 1-5 Mbps - Streaming audio (Spotify) or slow web browsing 5-10 Mbps - Normal web browsing, shopping, or social media 10-20Mbps - Streaming Video (Netflix, Youtube, etc) 25-50Mbps - 4K Video streaming or online gaming 50+ Mbps - Large file downloads (all speeds are per person using the network) Example: 3 people streaming 4K Netflix would need a minimum 75Mbps connection. 5) Make sure devices are within proximity of their wireless router or Verizon hotspot and have a good signal. Moving between floors, lots of walls, or poor position can reduce wireless speeds and signal strength.

Mr. Connolly reads- Skippyjon Jones.

Agenda March 10, 2020 Minutes March 10, 2020

Agenda March 24, 2020

March 23, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians of students with Special Education Services, First and foremost I hope that you and your families remain healthy. I suspect that you are feeling the stress of this difficult situation. The commissioner of education sent out a video message where she reminded everyone to BREATHE. I will repeat that message. Take care of yourselves first so that you can take care of your families. And please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you need something that we are not providing. The purpose of this letter is to assure you that we will do all we can to continue to provide your child with the special education services they need to make progress toward meeting their IEP goals. I realize that I am stating the obvious when I say that this will look very different than what was planned during your child’s IEP meeting. Below is a list of some of the issues I have been focusing on and a brief statement of how it is being addressed: Specialized Instruction: we will follow the same virtual learning model as the regular education instruction as much as is possible. Some of the unique learning needs may not be able to be met through this method so packets of materials, phone calls, and video conferencing with teacher & parents may be utilized. Related Services: Our occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapist and social workers have set up Google classrooms of their own and are also collaborating with teachers on their Google classrooms. These providers have also been in touch with many parents to assist them in working with their child in the home setting. Modifications and accommodations: All modifications and accommodations will be in place for your child. If you are finding there is something else they need to be successful, please let their case manager know. Behavioral Assistance: Our BCBAs will continue to be involved in behavioral programming for our students. We suspect there may be some additional behavioral concerns for families, we will assist in any way we can. Reach out if you need our support. IEP meetings: We will hold as many meetings as we can virtually. If you are not comfortable having the meeting virtually, we will reschedule when school is back in session. Each student will be “invited” to the meeting through Google Calendar. Parents can go to this invitation and join the meeting. If you need assistance figuring this out, we will provide that assistance. Annual Reviews: We hope to hold as many annual reviews as possible. Three Year Reevaluations: If we have sufficient information to make an eligibility determination we will hold the meeting. If we don’t have the information we need, we will wait until we return to complete assessments and then have the meeting. New Referrals: If assessments have been completed we will hold the meeting. If assessments are not completed we will reschedule. If a referral came into the office after March 12th, it will be addressed when we return to school. 20 day reviews will be held. Due to limited access to the office, It is likely that paperwork will not be mailed in as timely a manner as usual. If you would like paperwork emailed to you, please email michelle.tache@msad60.org and she will email you the requested documents. Please know that we are doing all that we can to continue to provide services during this difficult time. We recognize that this will look very different than planned and will likely change as we learn more about virtual learning and how it impacts our students. Once we are able to return to school, we will look at the impact the closure had on each of our students and determine what is necessary for each student. By now, you should have heard from your child’s special education teacher (case manager) either by phone, email or video conference. If you have not, please get in touch with me so that I can follow up and make sure that you are contacted. If you have any questions or need anything please do not hesitate to contact me by email (susan.macri@msad60.org). Susan Macri Director of Special Education

Kindergarten Screening at North Berwick Elementary School, Hussey School and Hanson School will be postponed until further notice. Parents can still register their child online at here.

During this time of school closure, MSAD #60 is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students.

Mr. Connolly reads- There's No Place Like Space

Here is the first post in the, "MSAD 60 Reads" series. Mr. Connolly reads- Goofy Joke Book! Mr. Connolly reads- There's No Place Like Space

Special thanks to Berwick Community TV for Recording this event.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting March 19, 2020 Executive Session 6:00 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:50pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student 6:00pm Executive Session Pursuant 1M.R.S.A. §405(6) (D) Labor Contract Discussion - Teacher Contract 6:30pm Call to Order 1.Flag Salute 2.Public Input Statement-Vice Chair 3. Public Input- please call 207-676-2234 ext1 and leave a message during this time: this message will be played during the meeting. Include your name and what town you reside in at the beginning of the message or your statement will not be played. 4. Minutes of March 5, 2020 . 5. Student Report 6. Remote Learning 7. Financial Summary February 2020 8. Current Budget Draft Update Superintendent **** Board Budget Workshop**** 9. Superintendent Search Update- Questions for the Candidates 10. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 11. Other 12. Public Input- please call 207-676-2234 ext1 and leave a message during this time: this message will be played during the meeting. Include your name and what town you reside in at the beginning of the message or your statement will not be played. 13. Adjournment

March 18, 2020 Dear NOBLE community, As the COVID-19 picture changes daily, we are also working daily to keep you informed as soon as practical. These changes are undoubtedly causing substantial interruptions to many aspects of our daily lives. This can be especially stressful for our students and community members who are facing disruptions to their normal routines. MSAD 60 will do whatever we can within our means to minimize these issues. The following text is excerpted from Education Commissioner Makin’s recent superintendent communication. As you know, Governor Mills provided a recommendation that Maine schools cease classroom-based instruction as soon as practicable and for the duration of our state of civil emergency (which is for 30 days, but could be re-established for as many times as the situation warrants). Based on this requirement, school closures will be extended through Sunday, April 26, 2020. We will communicate further information as to whether this time will be extended as needed. We will continue to provide updates for families regarding meals for any student 18 years of age or younger, remote learning, free fun opportunities for families (national zoo virtual tour, a district fitness challenge, Discovery Channel), and supports. Any operational procedures will be emailed by individual building Principals and Directors. Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding during this very trying time. It is comforting to know and see how our communities rally together to overcome difficult times. We have no doubt that we will overcome this situation with care, patience and support for one another. Things will be different for a while, but we will get through this together! Be well, Steve Connolly Superintendent of Schools (a.k.a. The Cat in the Hat)

Hello, Food services will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch to ANY student under the age of 18. We will have 3 pick-up sites where bagged meals containing breakfast and lunch will be available from 11 am-12 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Students will be eligible to take two days worth of meals at time of pick up (except on Friday). Students must be present in the car at time of pick up. Families will be asked to remain in the car at time of pick up and the meals will be handed off to you. The sites available for pick up include Noble High School, Noble Middle School, and Hanson Elementary School. Those who participate in the backpack program will be able to pick up their backpacks at any of our locations on Fridays. Should your family not have access to reliable transportation to get you to a meal site, please fill out this survey and we can coordinate with the transportation department to have a meal delivered: https://forms.gle/8ZkZ4dYBdErq7MGX8 You may also contact the food services department via email or phone call as well. Contact info: abbey.pelletier@msad60.org or jennifer.allain@msad60.org 207-676-2234 x 5 Meal Site Locations Noble High School 100 Noble Way North Berwick, ME Pick up will occur in the horseshoe located at the front of the school Noble Middle School 46 Cranberry Meadow Road Berwick, ME Pick up will occur on the side of the building where student drop off occurs Hanson Elementary 53 Upper Guinea Road Lebanon, ME Pick up will occur at the front of the school in the horseshoe We would also like to remind families that they are able to submit meal applications at any point during the school year. Please submit an application at https://www.myschoolapps.com. Thank you, Abbey Pelletier, Food Service Director abbey.pelletier@msad60.org 207-676-2234 x 5

March 16, 2020 Dear NOBLE Community, We are working to ensure school communication with families will be helpful during the shutdown. Examples of communication that will be coming out soon: Technology resources and tips, Sample student “school schedules,” Meal programs and learning packets (parking lot pick up, or other options), Opportunities for a family member to schedule a time to come in to collect items from schools that may be needed at home, Updates on cancellations /postponements, and Staff Youtube book readings and saying hello to students to keep the personal connection going. Schools and departments will be sending out specific information applicable to your child(ren) and will be available via phone or email. (“Office hours” will be posted.) Please be looking for their communications. Administrators, teachers, and educational technicians have been working on remote learning plans over the past few days /weeks. Most of the work is ready for dissemination. All systems should be up and running by Thursday morning. In the meantime, I offer the following suggestions: Forty minutes reading per day (shared reads with mom or dad are great fun). Checking out some of the built in apps on the iPads that our youngest students have brought home. Try Lexia. What a great resource! One hour of physical activity per day (outdoors when possible). Searching for links to free resources that are opening up during the COVID-19 outbreak (Discovery Education Experience [coming soon], ORIGO Education math videos and fluency builders, and nytimes.com that has, What’s going on in this picture? Film Club Documentaries and daily writing prompts. We are in uncharted territory. We are working hard to do the best for each family, student, and employee that we possibly can. Once again, We thank you for your support and patience. Personally, I want to thank the many citizens and staff who have sent communications expressing positive support for our efforts. Your kind words are appreciated. Regards, Steve Connolly

March 15, 2020 Dear Noble Community, After careful consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic that has now reached Maine, I am notifying all families that MSAD 60 schools will be closed for a two-week period, March 16 through 27. All school activities are suspended. Additionally, all outside facility uses will be suspended during this time. While we have no presumed or confirmed cases in our district or close proximity (false Facebook rumor), MSAD 60 will be doing our part to disrupt the potential exponential growth of COVID-19 cases in Southern Maine. I know this decision creates significant hardship for some families, but the alternative would likely be far worse. All employees will report to their schools/departments at 8:00 AM on Monday, March 16, as previously planned. Staff will work that day to complete long-term preparation for remote and off-site learning as well as to continue cleaning of facilities and transportation. The district's Central Office along with each school's Principal's offices will post hours of operation and will operate with essential staff but will be closed to the public unless otherwise notified. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, we intend to ensure that students will stay on track toward graduation, and younger students will continue to receive most services and as seamless as possible learning; however, we need your support to make that happen. Please work with your child(ren) to set “schoolwork” hours and work expectations. Individual building principals will be sharing each school’s plan for remote/online learning with students and families. Also on March 18, we plan on food delivery to anyone who qualifies for free or reduced meals (almost 900 students). We will coordinate delivery with the Transportation Department - a “knock and drop” that will be announced via School Messenger. If you are not receiving School Messenger communications, please contact your child’s school. There are many pieces to this incredible dilemma that still need to be considered. Please bear with us as we work toward making the best decisions in a most difficult situation. It is possible that this closure will extend beyond the current projected timeline. It is important that all families practice and enforce strict social distancing during this time. If we want to prevent the need to keep our schools closed for a more prolonged period of time, it will be incumbent upon us all to make the sacrifices required to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. School leaders will continue to share updated information regularly, so please watch for these. Additionally, both the national CDC site and the state of Maine CDC have a wealth of information to assist families in staying up to date and continuing to learn more about the virus. One article that might be helpful more immediately on social distancing is LINKED HERE. Please be safe. We will continue to communicate regularly with our families during this closure. Thank you in advance for your support. Regards, Steve Connolly Superintendent of Schools

March 13, 2020 Dear MSAD 60 Families, We have been in regular contact with the CDC and other health representatives regarding COVID-19. As you may be aware, Governor Mills has requested suspension of gatherings of 250 or more. During the press conference Governor Mills told us that this case of COVID-19 does not necessitate the closure of Maine schools at this time; however, local condition is a factor each district will need to consider. Today was less than an easy day in our schools. While student attendance throughout the district ranged from 86 to 90%, there were 66 absent staff members across most departments - teachers, food service, custodial, drivers - for various reasons. March usually ranks as the highest absentee month each year (typical colds, strep, and flus), but we are experiencing an unusual spike in adult absenteeism right now. Those adults may be sick themselves with the typical winter illnesses, but additionally, some staff have compromised immune systems. Others may have college-age students who have been sent home from those institutions. Many of those returning college students who attend out of state schools are coming home with directives to self quarantine. This has caused several staff members additional home issues with which they must grapple. Due to several factors, I have decided that Monday, March 16 will be a “Teacher Workshop Day”. Teachers and educational technicians will report to schools /departments to complete their plans for distance learning in the event of any extended school closure. This is not an overreaction, this an opportunity to be fully prepared. Other staffs will report to their departments to begin a more indepth cleaning protocol. As soon as we have any different information that affects MSAD 60’s operation we will send out a communication to you through the School Messenger system. If we close schools I will send you information about our plans and a timeline for closure. Your school principals will also provide information about learning details. Please continue to prevent the spread of illness. Wash your hands, cough into your sleeve, stay home if you are sick, consult with your health care provider and monitor information available through the CDC https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/. If you have questions about COVID-19, please call 211. If you have questions about your personal health, please call your healthcare professional. Thank you in advance for helping us follow through with our Strategic Plan Focus Area Four: Healthy and Safe Schools Support Success. We are all doing our part to keep students and staff healthy. If you have questions, I would ask that you contact your child’s principal by school phone or email. I will also be available at the Central Office. Below, please find suggested technology guidelines for K-5 students from Technology Director Chris Russo. Best regards, Steve Connolly Superintendent of Schools Dear MSAD 60 Parents of K-5 Students, In the event of a future extended school closure we will begin sending home your child's school-issued computer/iPad and the charger starting today. We realize that this is likely the first time your child will be responsible for transporting a computer to and from school each day. These are extraordinary circumstances. Here are some guidelines that will help you and your student with this new responsibility. iPads - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Students: 1. We will ask that the iPad goes back and forth to school with your child each day. 2. In order to protect the screen, please “sandwich” the student iPad between the additional books which are also being sent home. The cases which we use do not have screen protection, as this was not originally intended to be a take home device. 3. Charging cords - please keep the charging cord at home until further notice. 4. Charging - please charge the device overnight. The devices will hold enough charge to get students through the school day. 5. Please establish a location for your child to use the device at home. While in school, students use their desks as their workstation. At home, a table, counter space, etc. could be designated as the workstation. The purpose of designating a space is to limit damage to the device and to help your student “work from home” if needed. 6.There is a filtering system on the device. No filter is 100% effective, and students should only use the devices in a supervised, common area. In addition, the iPads do not have a web browser on them. By design, student use is limited to approved Apps only. Your child is already familiar with the apps he/she may access (i.e. Lexia, Epic, and Google apps). 7.If the device is damaged or you need technical support please email the Technology Help Desk at Techsupport@msad60.org Chromebooks - 2nd Grade through 5th Grade 1.We will ask that the Chromebook goes back and forth to school with your child each day. 2.We realize that the Chromebooks do not have cases. Please do your best to help your child protect the Chromebook while it is in transit. 3.Your child should carry the Chromebook in his/her backpack. 4.Charging cords- Please keep the charging cord at home until further notice. 5.Charging- Please charge the device overnight. The devices will hold enough charge to get students through the school day. 6.Please establish a location for your student to use the device at home. While in school, students use their desks as their workstation. At home, a table, counter space, etc. could be designated as the workstation. The purpose of designating a space is to limit damage to the device and to help your student “work from home” if needed. 7.There is a filtering application on the computer. It filters content based on category and is on at all times. No filter is 100% effective and students should only use the devices in a supervised, common area. 8.If the device is damaged or you need technical support please email the Technology Help Desk at Techsupport@msad60.org As a district, we have been sending devices home with students in grade 6-12 for many years. Inevitably, some devices may be damaged in the process of transporting them or using them at home. We will address damage through the tech HelpDesk on a case by case basis. Please notify us as soon as possible about any damage. We just ask that students use the devices for educational purposes only and treat them carefully. Families would only be charged for device repair/replacement in the event of willful damage or loss of the device. In advance, we thank you for your help and support during this situation. Sincerely, Chris Russo Director of Technology Techsupport@msad60.org

MSAD #60 uses School Messenger as the district's messaging system for parent/family communications. You can access your school messenger account and settings here: http://go.schoolmessenger.com

Agenda February 28, 2020 Minutes February 28, 2020

Hello, This coming Thursday, March 12th, we will have a Superintendent Candidate Night at the Hanson School in Lebanon beginning at 6:00 pm. The candidates will be sharing (one at a time!) a short overview regarding their experience and why they are interested in being Superintendent here in MSAD 60. After this initial overview, we will open up the floor to questions from the community. Each candidate will have a total of a half hour of time and there will be exit tickets available for folks to provide feedback to our school board hiring committee.  The approximate times of presentations will be as follows (I pulled the three candidates names out of a hat in this order! 6:00 Robert Kahler 6:40 Audra Beauvais 7:30 Scott Reuning Please join us for this unique opportunity to meet the candidates for our next Superintendent! Susan Austin Assistant Superintendent MSAD #60

March 9, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian: We understand that the Novel Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, is causing much anxiety in our community, country and the world. MSAD 60 is working to provide you with the most up to date information on this rapidly evolving situation. Following is a brief overview of the current situation. For more information and FAQ’s, we recommend you visit https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19 What is Known · The virus causing COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified and causes a respiratory illness ranging from a mild cold-like illness to severe pneumonia. · Most (81%) of people diagnosed with COVID-19 in China had mild disease, including most children. · Similar to influenza, the people who are most likely to have severe disease and complications from COVID-19 are older individuals (>60 years old) and those with other medical conditions like heart and lung disease or diabetes. · There is no vaccine or treatment currently available for COVID-19 but the National Institutes of Health is evaluating treatments and developing a vaccine already. · Currently, there is NO confirmed community spread of COVID-19 in Maine, meaning the virus is not being spread from person-to-person. However, experts predict there will eventually be community spread. Our schools are preparing for when/if this happens. How The Virus Spreads · COVID-19 is believed to spread primarily the same way the common cold or flu spreads—through respiratory droplets that are produced when someone coughs or sneezes. · People who are most at risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 are those who have been in close contact (within about 6 feet) with someone who has the disease. · People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest). · Some spread of the virus might be possible before a person has symptoms; there have been reports of this with COVID-19, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. What You Can Do Now · Keep children home when they are sick. o Students (and parents/guardians) who are ill, especially with acute respiratory symptoms (not allergies or chronic conditions), should stay home. · Teach your children to always cover their cough and sneezes with a tissue or elbow. · Remind them to wash their hands with soap and water (or use hand sanitizer) after they touch their face, use the restroom and before they eat. · Tell children to avoid touching their mouth and nose since that is how germs get into the body. · Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects (everyday household disinfectants are fine) o Enhance cleaning of high touch surfaces like door knobs, toilet handles, and sink handles. · Plan for when community spread occurs. o Ensure you have a plan to designate a caregiver, such as a family member or neighbor, for a sick child(ren) if you can’t stay home. o Know your child’s school plan to communicate with you when needed, such as robocalls, email or checking their website. Because most people with COVID-19 have mild disease, the likelihood that we will be closing schools is very low, but not zero. In the highly unlikely chance that a decision to close school due to a COVID-19 outbreak is made, it is important for parents/guardians to have a plan for who could take care of your child. We are receiving updates as The Maine Department of Education is working directly with Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor this evolving situation. We will continue to provide new information to the community as things change. Sincerely, Steve Connolly

March 3, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian: We understand that the Novel Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, is causing much anxiety in our community, country and the world. YOUR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT is working to provide you with the most up to date information on this rapidly evolving situation. Following is a brief overview of the current situation. For more information and FAQ’s, we recommend you visit https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19 What is Known · The virus causing COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified and causes a respiratory illness ranging from a mild cold-like illness to severe pneumonia. · Most (81%) of people diagnosed with COVID-19 in China had mild disease, including most children. · Similar to influenza, the people who are most likely to have severe disease and complications from COVID-19 are older individuals (>60 years old) and those with other medical conditions like heart and lung disease or diabetes. · There is no vaccine or treatment currently available for COVID-19 but the National Institutes of Health is evaluating treatments and developing a vaccine already. · Currently, there is NO confirmed community spread of COVID-19 in Maine, meaning the virus is not being spread from person-to-person. However, experts predict there will eventually be community spread. Our schools are preparing for when/if this happens. How The Virus Spreads · COVID-19 is believed to spread primarily the same way the common cold or flu spreads—through respiratory droplets that are produced when someone coughs or sneezes. · People who are most at risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 are those who have been in close contact (within about 6 feet) with someone who has the disease. · People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest). · Some spread of the virus might be possible before a person has symptoms; there have been reports of this with COVID-19, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. What You Can Do Now · Keep children home when they are sick. o Students (and parents/guardians) who are ill, especially with acute respiratory symptoms (not allergies or chronic conditions), should stay home. · Teach your children to always cover their cough and sneezes with a tissue or elbow. · Remind them to wash their hands with soap and water (or use hand sanitizer) after they touch their face, use the restroom and before they eat. · Tell children to avoid touching their mouth and nose since that is how germs get into the body. · Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects (everyday household disinfectants are fine) o Enhance cleaning of high touch surfaces like door knobs, toilet handles, and sink handles. · Plan for when community spread occurs. o Ensure you have a plan to designate a caregiver, such as a family member or neighbor, for a sick child(ren) if you can’t stay home. o Know your child’s school plan to communicate with you when needed, such as robocalls, email or checking their website. Because most people with COVID-19 have mild disease, the likelihood that we will be closing schools is very low, but not zero. In the highly unlikely chance that a decision to close school due to a COVID-19 outbreak is made, it is important for parents/guardians to have a plan for who could take care of your child. We are receiving updates as The Maine Department of Education is working directly with Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor this evolving situation. We will continue to provide new information to the community as things change. Sincerely, Steve Connolly

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Agenda November 11, 2019 Minutes of November 11, 2019

Agenda January 22, 2020 Minutes of January 22, 2020

Agenda December 16, 2019 Minutes of December 16, 2019

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING February 27, 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine on February 27, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present except Ms. Neubert and Ms. Beal. There were 80 people in the audience. Ms. Mallett, Vice Chair shared the explanatory statements regarding public input. Public Input: None at this time. Mr. Connolly introduced Mr. Aaron Watson, MSAD 60 Athletic Director, to present a sports update. The focus specifically on the Noble wrestling and track accomplishments. Click this link for Mr. Watson’s details regarding these accomplishments. Mr. Watson introduced Mr. Kevin Gray, Noble’s head wrestling coach. Mr. Gray introduced several of his accomplished athletes. Mr. Gray thanked his assistant coaches, the community and the local fire and police departments for their support. Mr. Connolly congratulated all the coaches and athletes. The minutes of January 16th were reviewed. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to accept the minutes of January 16th. All members voted in favor except Mr. Doiron who abstained and the motion passed. Student Report: Ms. Caitlyn McCabe and Mr. Sam Grant shared their student report. Click this link for their report. Budget Presentation Workshop: Mr. Connolly presented updates to the budget. Superintendent Budget Presentation 2020-2020 New Positions Formal meeting stopped for 30 minutes for the Board members to ask for clarification or questions of the school administrators. VW Settlement Funds/State Bus Subsidy - Mr. Connolly shared the Maine DOT’s decision to replace one of the two buses that we submitted for consideration under the VW Settlement Funds application. Click here to review the letter from the State of Maine. Mr. Connolly notified the Board that the NBES PTO donated $329 to the Backpack program. Each month North Berwick Elementary chooses a word of the month. Empathy was December’s word. The PTO held a holiday family event that asked families to make monetary or food donations for the Backpack program as an entry fee to the event. The Board thanked North Berwick Elementary School and PTO. Ms. Schaeffer shared an update on the Superintendent Search. Interviews took place on February 26, 2020. Six candidates were interviewed by 20 people consisting of Board members, staff, community members and students. The 20 interviewers met prior to the interview date to finalize the questions to be asked during the interview. The next steps are: 1) Each of the three finalists will tour the schools in the district and participate in question and answer community event, 2) The Board will meet on March 19, 2020 to review questions they will ask during the final interviews, 3) Final interviews will be held the week of April 6, 2020, 4) The Board will vote to approve the final candidate on April 16, 2020. Mr. Connolly presented the building committee update. He and Mr. Moore met with CHA to review spacing, insuring square footage and population studies. The census data for Lebanon and North Berwick seemed reasonable. The census data for Berwick posed a problem indicating that the student population would only increase by seven between now and 2029, this seems unrealistic given the growth Berwick has seen to date. Ms. Mallett asked what information is being used to compile the data. Mr. Connolly answered that the census determination is based on live births, permits, economy and property being built. The other factors for Berwick are the 55+ community (only 1 member of the household has to be over 55) slated to go in across the street from Hussey School and the Prime Tanning renovation which includes apartments. The current plan for the district: 1) First floor wing at NBES connecting to current building, 2) Relocate district wide services from Hussey to NBES. The District does not want to be in the middle of a 20 year bond and have to increase the building again. The decision to put the referendum on the major construction in the district on September 15, 2020 was due to not being ready for the June vote and the November vote would be too late to book contractors. The District will be on the hook for $329,000 in fees if the bond does not pass, if it does pass the fees are rolled into the project cost. Mr. Connolly shared the results of the School Revolving Renovation Fund. There are 4 projects for a cost of $1.8 million of which the state will cover $1 million. Leaving a $730,000 bond that will go out for vote in June. Bill Stockmeyer, Drummond Woodsum attorney, will share sample language to assist in writing the bond for vote. Mr. Doiron inquired about the projects we received through RRF. Sprinklers will need to be installed. The asbestos abatement at NMS is planned for this summer. A grant was received to help complete Phase 3 at NMS. Updates to the music, cafe, chorus, locker administrative area and library at NMS are planned for summer 2021. All attempts will be made to reduce the cost to the towns for any projects that absolutely need to be done. Mr. Connolly presented the 2020-2021 Calendar for Board approval. Our calendar is six days out of sync with SRTC because of the election day on November 3, 2021. The district will seek an exemption for being over the five day maximum. The teacher association has reviewed the proposed calendar. Mr. Doiron commented that several parents have complained to him about the Thursday schedule. He inquired if there has been consideration for Teacher workshop days once per month. Mr. Connolly responded that the current State language for teachers accountability to scores and curriculum work warrant the weekly work. It also always teachers the opportunity to meet with colleagues weekly to make current updates to instruction and develop consistent plans district wide. In addition a once per month workshop day would impact the budget substantially due to an increase in teacher paid days to 185 per year instead of 181 and extend the student calendar. 2020-2021 School Calendar Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by and Ms. Corliss 2nd, Vote 7-0. Mr. Connolly shared MSAD 60’s Guidelines regarding ED 1684- Food Shaming Bill ED 1684- Food Shaming Bill MSAD 60 Guidelines Students who may owe a balance are eligible to receive the regular meal offered. Food Service does not have to provide a la carte items as those are not reimbursed unlike the regular meal. Mr. Doiron inquired how much debt is incurred for unpaid balances. Ms. Van Campen responded that $7,627 was transferred last year to cover the outstanding balance. Green Truck Farm has donated $2,500 to assist with outstanding balances. The District budgets $25,000 towards food service needs, i.e. equipment needing to be replaced and covering outstanding balances. Ms. Mallett asked if there is a mechanism in place to encourage families to apply for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. Mr. Connolly responded that efforts were made in the past to contact families, but this did not seem to increase the number of applications received. The food service department is currently seeing record a higher number of applications than in the past. Mr. Connolly asked for Board approval of the retirement of physical education teacher Rebecca Good after 36 years of dedicated service at Noble Middle School. We wish her the best. With much regret Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to accept Ms. Good’s retirement, Vote 7-0. Mr. Connolly asked for Board approval of physical education teacher David Sprague after 38 years of dedicated service at Noble Middle School. We wish him the best. With much regret Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to accept Mr. Sprague’s retirement, Vote 7-0. Mr. Connolly asked for Board approval of the leave of absence for the remainder of the school year of teacher Kristine Rickard at Lebanon Elementary. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to accept Ms. Rickard’s leave of absence, Vote 7-0. Mr. Connolly asked for Board approval to hire Sarah McGonigle to teach second grade at Hussey School. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by and Ms. Corliss 2nd to approve Ms. McGonigle’s employment, Vote 7-0. Mr. Connolly shared NMS word of the week. Students talked to him about how they have a word each week they learn and are challenged to use. These seemingly small things make a big difference for student literacy. Ms. Deb Butler elaborated (recent NMS word of the week) that there is a contest for students to hear staff use the word during the week. Ms. Mallett shared an update from her recent Berwick Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting. A regional economic development group has been hired to gather census data such as where are people working, tax revenue, what kind of jobs are available. This data will be used as the Prime Tanning development begins. The plan stands to offer a lot of retail space and some residential. There is concern with the disconnect of the data gathered and actual growth. In the fall a meeting will take place to discuss the future growth and development of the District towns. Ms. Mallett and Mr. Doiron commented on the Costa Rica trip and what a great experience it was for the students and the outstanding efforts by the teachers who organized and attended. Ms. Schaeffer made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 9:54 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Connolly Secretary of the Board

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting February 27, 2020 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 9:30pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Call to Order 1. Flag Salute 2. Public Input Statement-Vice Chair 3. Public Input 4. Sports Update 5. Minutes of January 16, 2020 . 6. Student Report 7. Budget Presentation Workshop * Board Budget Workshop 8. VW Settlement Funds / State Bus Subsidy 9. NBES PTO Backpack Donation $329 10. Superintendent Search Update 11. Building Committee Update 12. School Revolving Renovation Fund Results 13. 2020-2021 Calendar Approval 14. MSAD 60 Guidelines to ED 1684- Food Shaming Bill 15. Guidance for School Board Chairs and Superintendents During Public Comment at School Board Meetings 16. First Reading JJIBC-R (nr) Student Activity/ Booster Fund Cash Handling Procedure. 17. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 18. Other - NMS Guest Chef NMS Word of the Week: Week 1 - Elaborate, Week 2 - Analyze, Week 3 - Compose Berwick Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting Update- Denise Mallett 19. Public Input Continued 20. Adjournment

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting March 5, 2020 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:30pm AGENDA Call to Order 1. Flag Salute 2. Public Input Statement-Vice Chair 3. Public Input 4. Minutes of February 26, 2020 . 5. Rebecca Manning Community Outreach Coordinator 6. Financial Summary 7. Administrators’ Presentation Proposed Decision Sheet Topics 8. Superintendent Search Update 9. Building Committee Update 10. Second Reading JJIBC-R (nr) Student Activity/ Booster Fund Cash Handling Procedure 11. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 12. Other *****Board Workshop***** 13. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING January 16, 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine on January 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present except Mr. Doiron. There were 9 people in the audience. Ms. Mallett, Vice Chair shared the explanatory statements regarding public input. Public Input: None at this time. The minutes of December 19th were reviewed. Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept the minutes of December 19th. All members voted in favor except Ms. Potter who abstained and the motion passed. The minutes of January 2, 2020 were reviewed. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Beal to accept the minutes of January 2, 2020. All members voted in favor except Ms. Schaeffer, Ms. Manley, and Ms. Hopper who abstained and the motion passed. Mr. Kelton Smith, student at Noble High School, shared with the board a powerpoint presentation in regard to extending the student lunch period. Ms. Denise Van Campen introduced Ms. Amy Chasse from RKO, Runyon Kersteen Ouellette, our accounting firm, who then shared with the board the audit that was conducted and a financial overview of the district. (insert the powerpoint here) She shared with the board the general process of what an audit looks for and noted that the district had no findings which means that all information presented to the board is accurate. There are some internal control comments that will be shared and modifications may be made going forward in a few areas in relation to activity accounts. Ms. Chasse then walked through the documents and took questions. Ms. Jen England shared with the board a presentation regarding the Multiple Pathways program at Noble High School that she directs. She gave a history of the program, described the students who thrive there as well as the wonderful staff who support the students. The board asked many questions regarding the programming and shared the positive feedback that they have received over the course of time regarding MP. The board then reviewed the second reading of Policies. ADC(r)-Use and Possession of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. As well as the Procedure. The board discussed the policy and procedure. Ms Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Beal to approve policy ADC(r). All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to approve procedure JJE Student Fundraising and the approval form as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Board then discussed policy JICK, Bullying. There were some edits needed regarding quotation marks (those were removed). Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept policy JICK as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The board then held first readings of the following policies: EDC-Use of District Vehicles and Equipment EHB-School Records Retention JJIBC/KLA Relations with Booster Clubs The Superintendent shared the resignation of educational technician Faye McDounough who worked at the Hussey School. We wish her the best. Ms. Corliss made the motion and Ms. Beal seconded to accept the generous donation from Omni of $563.62 towards the back pack program. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The board expressed their sincere gratitude for this very supportive donation. The assistant superintendent shared that she has followed up with Ms. Dudley about the idea of a race liaison. The assistant superintendent will be connecting again with Ms. Dudley in the next week if they can make a connection and will share information at a future board meeting. Ms. Beal asked about the potential of Blizzard Bags for the District and/or state of Maine. At this point we are aware some districts have opted to pilot Blizzard Bags, but we have not heard any updates on that. The major holdup that we recall is the requirement that teachers be readily accessible for students if we are able to count those days. Ms. Beal also asked about the potential referendum vote focused on construction in September of this year and wanted to understand the reasoning why we were voting separate from the November national election. Ms. Beal shared that she was speaking on behalf of several citizens who brought this concern to her attention. Ms. Potter noted that she and Mr. Connolly had explained the reasoning behind this at a Lebanon Selectmen’s meeting. Mr. Connolly shared that the logic behind this is to be sure that the citizens have a clear understanding of the expenditures in regards to the elementary school renovations, etc. and have the ability to vote on it singly. Also, the timeline for summer scheduling of work requires an earlier start than a November referendum. Second Public input: Ms. Terry Wright shared with the board an update regarding top ten videos that were provided… in the top five was our Dec. 19th 2019 school board meeting. She shared some statistics regarding the data. Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:49 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Connolly Secretary of the Board

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING January 2, 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine on January 2, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present except Ms. Schaeffer, Ms. Manley and Ms. Hopper. There were 5 in the audience. Ms. Mallett, Vice Chair shared the explanatory statements regarding public input. Public Input: None at this time. The minutes of December 19th were tabled until the next board meeting. The student report was presented by Sam Grant: Holiday parade Planning for winter pep rally and spirit week Sent out a poll to students to vote on favorite spirit week days - using that to help decide on days - also will be used to raise participation in pep rally Wellness Club - led by Maddie Momenee - helps students calm down, destress and spend some time in their day where they don’t have to think - great success for people that have gone The Superintendent shared with the board a clip from WCSH 6’s Varsity Club where Noble Senior Jared Kinsey, 3 sport athlete (soccer, wrestling and lacrosse) was featured. Great job Jared! The Superintendent then shared with the board a preliminary draft calendar for the 2020-21 school year. Selection Process for new Superintendent was then discussed. The assistant superintendent shared with the board a consolidated timeline of both the Superintendent Search and the District Budget. They then discussed allocating funds for the process and advertising for the position. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to approve up to $2500 of funds to begin the process of the Superintendent search. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared with the board the recommendation that the board have a workshop with Drummond Woodsum to discuss board/superintendent relationships in early July. The board directed the Superintendent to book that workshop. The Superintendent updated the board on two resignations. Ms Nicole Tibbetts, daytime custodian at NHS will be leaving on January 24th. We wish her well. He also shared the resignation of Ms. Kristalyn Keenan, occupational therapist at NBES. We wish her the best. The assistant superintendent shared that she has followed up with Ms. Dudley about the idea of a race liaison. She will be connecting with her in the next week and will share information at the next board meeting. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 7:58 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Connolly Secretary of the Board

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting February 6, 2020 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:20pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 4. Minutes of January 16, 2020 . 5. Student Report 6. Rebecca Manning 7. Attendance Update- Influenza 8. VW Settlement Funds 9. NBES PTO Backpack Donation $329 10. Superintendent Search Update 11. Building Committee Update 12. School Revolving Renovation Fund Results 13. MSAD 60 Guidelines to ED 1684- Food Shaming Bill 14. Guidance for School Board Chairs and Superintendents During Public Comment at School Board Meetings 15. First Reading JJIBC-R (nr) Student Activity/ Booster Fund Cash HandlingProcedure. 16. Policy Second Reading EDC(nr)- Use of District Vehicles and Equipment EHB(nr)- School Records Retention JJIBC/KLA(nr)- Relations with Booster Clubs 17. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 18. Other - NMS Guest Chef NMS Word of the Week: Week 1 - Elaborate, Week 2 - Analyze, Week 3 - Compose Berwick Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting Update- Denise Mallett 19. Public Input Continued 20. Adjournment Executive Session Pursuant to Negotiations 1M.R.S.A. §405(6) (D) Labor Contract Discussion - Teacher Contract- Superintendent CO Conference Room 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 January 16, 2020 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:20pm AGENDA Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 4. Minutes of December 19, 2019 and January 2, 2020 . 5. Extending Student Lunch Time- Student Kelton Smith 6. Student Report 7. Audit Report- Amy Chasse 8. Multiple Pathways Program Update- Jennifer England 9. Financial Summary December 10. Policy Second Reading ADC(r)-Use and Possession of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ADC-R(r)- Use and Possession of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Procedure JJE (nr)- Student Fundraising Activities JJE-E (nr)- Fundraising Approval Form JICK (r)- Bullying 11. Policy First Reading EDC(nr)- Use of District Vehicles and Equipment EHB(nr)- School Records Retention JJIBC/KLA(nr)- Relations with Booster Clubs 12. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 13. Other 14. Public Input Continued 15. Adjournment 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 December 19, 2019 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:10pm Board Workshop 8:15pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Teacher Labor Contract Proposal Discussions Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 4. Minutes of December 2, 2019 5. Student Report 6. Financial Summary November 7. Building Committee Update 8. Selection Process for New Superintendent Hiring Committee Pros/Cons of Working with MSMATimeline 9. Policy Second Reading ADC(r)-Use and Possession of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ADC-R(r)- Use and Possession of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Procedure JJE (nr)- Student Fundraising Activities JJE-E (nr)- Fundraising Approval Form JICK (r)- Bullying 10. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation Interim Assistant Special Education Director 11. Other 12. Public Input Continued 13. Adjournment Board Workshop: Superintendent Hiring Discussion

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting December 5, 2019 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 7:20pm Executive Session 7:30pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Teacher Labor Contract Proposal Discussions Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 4. Minutes of November 21, 2019 5. Bus Replacement Update 6. NEASC Commission on Public Schools Update 7. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 8. Other 9. Public Input Continued 10. Adjournment Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F)Information of Confidential Records

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting November 21, 2019 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 7:45pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Teacher Labor Contract Proposal Discussions Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 4. Minutes of November 7, 2019 5. Student Report 6. Tri-Town Bookmobile Update Laura Cashell, Project Coordinator 7. School Properties Disposition 8. Building Committee Update 9. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 10. Other 11. Public Input Continued 12. Adjournment Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A)Evaluation of Officials 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 November 7, 2019 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 7:35pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions: Teacher Association Central Office Conference Room Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 4. Minutes of October 17, 2019 5. MSBA Follow Up Denise Mallett 6. Policy Second Reading AC(r)- Nondiscrimination/ Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ACAA(r)- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students ACAB(r)- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees ACAD(r)- Hazing 7. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 8. Other 9. Adjournment

SOUTHERN MAINE REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA Monday, October 21, 2019 10:00 AM Location: Peoples’ Choice Credit Union, 23 Industrial Park Road, Saco (Third floor) Representatives Invited: ​ Philip Potenziano (RSU 21), Steve Marquis (RSU 21), Dawn Pooler (RSU 21), Jeremy Ray (Dayton & Biddeford), Andrew Dolloff (Yarmouth), Carl Landry (SAD 55), John Suttie (RSU 23), Larry Malone (RSU 57), Matt Nelson (Sanford), Steve Connolly (SAD 60), Dominic DePatsy (Saco) Call to OrderRoll CallConsent Items-approval of minutes of the September 23, 2019 meetingNew Business Administration Executive Director- OPENFunding FY 19 Budget Close-outIncome/Expense reportOld Business Ideas for Innovation or new services Spirit SeriesPublic CommentAdjournment

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting October 17, 2019 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 7:45pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions: Teacher Association Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 4. Minutes of October 3, 2019 5. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 6. Student Report 7. Sabbatical Report- Tim Lounsbury 8. Financial Summary 9. Emergency Plan Update 10. Policy Second Reading KF(nr)- Community Use of School Facilities KF-A(nr)- Facilities Use Fee Schedule and Contract KF-E1(nr)- Facilities Use Form KF-E2(nr)- Hussey Auditorium Event Requirements JICH-R(nr)-Student Substance Abuse Administrative Procedure JLCDA- Medical Marijuana In Schools 11. Other 12. Public Input Continued 13. Adjournment

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting October 3, 2019 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:00pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:10 pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 4. Minutes of September 5, 2019 5. Student Report 6. Electronic Communication 7. Schedule a Facility and Finance Meeting 8. MSBA Proposed Resolutions 9. Policy Second Reading KF(nr)- Community Use of School Facilities 10. Policy First Reading JLCDA- Medical Marijuana In School AC- Nondiscrimination/ Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ACAA- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students ACAB- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees ACAD- Hazing 11. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 12. Other 13. Public Input Continued 14. Adjournment