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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING March 19, 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine on March 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm, with all members present except Ms. Corliss. There were 4 people in the audience. Ms. Beal made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to go into executive session for 405 6B readmission of a student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:02 pm. Out at 6:34 pm. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to readmit the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to go into executive session for 4056D, negotiations with the teachers association. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:42 pm. Out at 7:00 pm The public meeting had 20 in the audience Ms. Mallett, Berwick Board Member shared the explanatory statements regarding public input. Public Input: Ms. Jaime Halbmaier-Stuart, Lebanon teacher and resident, shared with the board the appreciation that she and other teachers have regarding the support given to them and to their students as they are adjusting to the online learning format. Parents and Administrators have been very supportive She did ask about accountability for students being on line and completing their work and was hopeful that there might be more guidance in the future. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to table the minutes of Feb. 27th, 2020 until the next meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Sam Grant shared the student report for this week. It has been difficult and stressful. However there is a lot of support and students are able to utilize google classroom etc. There is a lot of teacher support and the students feel like they can maintain their connections with staff and peers. This is a tough situation for all students but particularly the seniors. The superintendent and principals gave an overview of remote learning at this point. Mr. Mike Archambault gave a tip of the hat to technology, as did Ms. Patti Gilley and Ms. Audra Beauvais. They discussed the food distribution, the packet distribution as well as the moving into the SeeSaw applications and Google Classroom. The technology department has really gone above and beyond. Teachers are continuing to meet and work together virtually. Ms. Abbey Pellietier shared with the board the food distribution beginnings. The back pack program will also be beginning tomorrow thanks to the transportation program providing delivery. Andrew Elwell, co principal at MHA shared more information about the back pack program, thanked a lot of people and shared that the volunteerism has been outstanding to watch. He also told the board that MHA was ready to go remote on Monday. Mr. Chris Russo, technology director, shared with the board the incredible amount of positive momentum he is seeing with the staff, teachers, admin, everyone has been unbelievable. For a group of teachers to retool over basically 72 hours and be up and running for their kids almost immediately has been phenomenal to watch. Mr. Russo did state clearly that we should be able to end the need for snow days going forward now that we have this capability. Ms. Michelle Keniston, from ELKS, noted how impressed she is with the teachers with regards to google classroom etc. All of her teachers were ready to roll on Monday. Parent interaction has gone through the roof and is overwhelmingly positive. The level of collaboration has been outstanding. Mr. Joe Findlay, principal of NHS, shared that this might have been the longest week of his career! However, the staff and students are now prepared for full on remote learning on Monday. One more time, shout out to technology, for their incredible support and hard work. Ms. Ali Kearney, assistant principal at NHS, also wanted to send a positive thank you for the technology staff and the work that has been done. She noted that they have been pushing out the need to take care of “self-care” for our staff, students and community members. Susan Macri, special ed. Director, shared an update from the land of special education. There have been over 40 remote IEP meetings. Staff and students are working hard and she will be sending out a note to all parents about students making appropriate conferences MIke Roberts, Principal of NMS, also shared support for the technology department and how awesome the attitudes have been. The communication that is out to the district has been incredibly positive and we feel like we are in great shape going forward. Ms. Denise Van Campen shared and the superintendent shared with the board the financial summary for February. We are unsure as to how the Covid-19 shut down will impact us going forward. Stay tuned for adventure. The Superintendent then shared with the board a budget summary after adjustments have been made. The board went into a “workshop” style session regarding the budget needing to be presented to the community. The board asked a few questions regarding specific cuts or also the impact of this current crisis. Many of the questions are not answerable at this time as there are so many unknowns. We are currently thinking it will balance out, but we don’t know for sure. We can’t count on it at this time, one way or the other. Mr. Doiron asked about any other current revenue increases aside from the Title V funds that have been reinstated at some level. The board then reviewed the decision sheet one by one to determine which of these to cut or keep. The board felt it was important to keep the van and the half time guidance position in Lebanon. They also felt like it was important for us to keep the Knowlton School Fountas and Pennell kits. The insurance deductible is one that we can cut. The board then discussed reducing the supply budgets but not as deeply. The board discussed the MHA garage and settled on reducing the amount to $30,000 to get the project started. The Assistant Superintendent then shared with the board an update on the superintendent’s search. We have had feedback provided through exit tickets from the three candidate’s visits and will share that with board members. Currently our plan is to do the interviewing virtually on April 9th. Other… Ms. Schaeffer shared that she received an email for MSBA to extend the current e-rate to more households. She is encouraging folks to sign this to support technology at this time. Mr. Doiron noted that as a parent and as a school board member, thank you to our admin and our staff for all the hard work and keeping this going. So appreciated. Ms. Beal wanted to send out a shout out to parents for the hard work that they are doing in these difficult times. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Beal to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 9:05 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Connolly Secretary of the Board

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JICH STUDENT USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, TOBACCO AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES In order to promote the highest possible standards of learning, as well as the physical, social and emotional well-being of students, this policy is designed to aid students in abstaining from the unlawful use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and other Prohibited Substances (as defined below); provide for early intervention when use is detected or a student seeks help; and provide consequences for policy violations. This policy is also intended to support and encourage students to meet the standards for ethical and responsible behavior identified in the Student Code of Conduct. Student compliance with this policy is mandatory.  Any school staff member who has reason to suspect that a student has violated this policy is required to report the incident to an appropriate administrator as soon as possible. This policy shall be disseminated through student-parent handbooks and reviewed with students in assemblies or other appropriate forums. Prevention The School Department will provide students with information and activities focused on abstaining from the use of Prohibited Substances.  Such information and activities will address the legal, social and health consequences of use of Prohibited Substances and will provide information about effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use Prohibited Substances. The School Department will work in partnership with students, parents, social service organizations and local law enforcement to reduce risks for students where possible. Intervention MSAD #60 schools provide assistance through appropriate school staff, such as social workers, substance abuse counselors and guidance counselors, to intervene and counsel students who are involved with Prohibited Substances and to assist students in continuing their education.  Information will be provided, as appropriate, about outside programs and resources that are available to assist students. Prohibited Conduct Students are prohibited from consuming, possessing, furnishing, selling, receiving, buying, manufacturing or being under the influence of prohibited substances before, during and after school hours: At school, in any school building or on any school premises; In any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport 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; and At any time or place if the student’s conduct directly and substantially interferes with the operation, discipline or welfare of the schools. STUDENTS ARE ALSO PROHIBITED, AT SCHOOL OR DURING SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, FROM OFFERING OR ACCEPTING TO FURNISH, SELL, RECEIVE OR BUY PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES OFF SCHOOL PREMISES. Students who participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities are subject to additional rules and sanctions (see Board Policy JJJ). Prohibited Substances The term “Prohibited Substance” shall include, but not be limited to: Alcohol (ethyl alcohol, “EtOH”); Scheduled drugs (as defined in 17-A MRSA § 1101); Controlled Substances (as defined in the federal Controlled Substance Act, 21 USC § 812); Tobacco products of any kind; Electronic vaporizer devices, including but not limited to e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, vape pens, or similar devices; Prescription drugs not prescribed for the student and/or not in compliance with the Board’s policy on administering medications to students (see Board Policy JLCD); Any substance possessed or used for ingestion to produce an intoxicating effect (including but not limited to aerosols, paints, solvents and glue); Steroids or any substance listed on the Maine State Chapter 223: Health, Nutrition, and Safety §6621. Paraphernalia – implements used for distribution or consumption of a Prohibited Substance; or Any look-alike drug or substance that is described as or is purported to be a Prohibited Substance defined in this section. Consequences for Policy Violations The consequences for violations of this policy and other information concerning implementation of this policy are contained in the accompanying administrative procedure, JICH-R. Legal Reference: 21 USC § 812 (Controlled Substances Act); 21 CFR Part 1300.11-15 21 CFR Part 1300.11-15 Title IV- 21st Century Schools (20 USC § 7101 et seq.) (Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act) 17-A MRSA § 1101 42 USC § 290dd-2; 42 CFR 2.1 et seq. 42 CFR § 2.1 et seq. 20 USC § 6081 (Pro-Children Act of 2001) 20-A MRSA §§ 1001(9); 4008; 6621 et seq. 22 MRSA § 1578-B Me PL 470 (An Act to Reduce Tobacco Use by Minors) Cross Reference: GBEC – Drug-Free Workplace IJNDB/IJNDB-R – Student Computer and Internet Use JICH-R – Administrative Procedure for Student Use of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, and Other Prohibited Substances JICIA – Weapons, Violence and School Safety JKD – Suspension of Students JKE – Expulsion of Students JJJ – Extracurricular Substance Abuse JLCD – Administering Medication to Students JRA – Student Records Adopted: January 4, 1996 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised: December 1, 2005 Revised: November 16, 2006 Revised: November 10, 2016

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JICFA STUDENT HAZING Maine statute defines injurious hazing as “any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of a student enrolled in a public school.” It is the policy of the Board that injurious hazing activities of any type, either on or off school property, by any student, staff member, group or organization affiliated with this school unit, are inconsistent with the educational process and shall be prohibited at all times. No administrator, faculty member, or other employee of the school unit shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate injurious hazing activities.  No student, including leaders of students organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in injurious hazing activities. Persons not associated with this school unit who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to ejection from school property and/or other measures as may be available under the law. Administrators, faculty members, students, and all other employees who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate measures. In the case of an organization affiliated with this school unit which authorizes hazing, penalties may include rescission of permission for that organization to operate on school property or to receive any other benefit of affiliation with the school unit. These penalties shall be in addition to any civil or criminal penalties to which the violator or organization may be subject. The Superintendent shall assume responsibility for administering this policy.  In the event that an individual or organization disagrees with an action—or lack of action—on the part of the Superintendent as he/she carries out the provisions of this policy, that individual or organization may appeal to the full Board.  The ruling of the Board, with respect to the provisions of this policy, shall be final. A copy of this policy shall be included in all school handbooks or distributed to all school staff and students as deemed appropriate by the administration. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 6553 Adopted: November 12, 1992 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised: June 1, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JICEC STUDENT DISTRIBUTION OF NON-SCHOOL MATERIALS It is beneficial to the basic educational mission of the school for students to express their own views concerning a wide variety of topics and issues and share them in an appropriate manner with other students in the school.  Students’ rights to express their views in the school, however, must be exercised responsibly and with consideration for the special characteristics of the school environment. The school has a duty to ensure students views are expressed in a manner that is consistent with the basic educational mission of the school. The following rules shall apply to student distribution of non-school materials on school premises. A. Distribution Limited to Student-Prepared Materials Student expression of their own views in their own words or through preparation of their own materials can have educational value.  Materials that are not prepared by students, however, may not provide such educational benefit, and the schools shall not be used by outside individuals or groups to further their goals through communication with students and/or staff.  All materials must meet the guidelines delineated in Section D. B. Copy for Principal 24 hours in advance of the time. A copy of the materials shall be provided to the principal at or before the time distribution is to begin, along with the name of the student or students who are distributing the materials. The principal shall determine whether the materials comply with the guidelines of this policy and shall consult with the Superintendent and legal counsel if necessary. The school's determination that the material complies with the guidelines does not imply approval of its contents by the school, the administrators of the school, the Board of Directors, or the individual reviewing the material submitted.  The distributors and authors of the material shall be solely responsible for its contents. C. Guidelines - see section F Materials distributed on school premises shall not include expression that: (see Section G for definitions) 1. Is obscene to minors; 2. Is libelous; 3. Is pervasively indecent or vulgar, if distributed in the high school or junior high school; contains any indecent or vulgar language, if distributed in the elementary schools; 4. Advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law; 5. Constitutes insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injures or harasses other people (e.g., threats of violence or harassment based on race, religion, ethnic origin, handicap or gender); 6. Presents a clear and present likelihood that it will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities, or will cause/promote the commission of unlawful acts or violation of Board/school policies/rules; 7. Expresses religious beliefs or points of view that students would reasonably believe, due to the content or format, to be sponsored, endorsed or given official imprimatur *1 by the school; and/or 8. Is deemed inappropriate to the age and emotional maturity of students. D. Time, Place and Manner of Distribution Students may distribute materials at any entrance or exit to the school before and after school and in a location in the cafeteria designated by the principal during all lunch periods.  Students shall not distribute materials in a manner which disrupts any school activity or blocks or impedes the safe flow of traffic within corridors and entranceways of the school. No students or staff members shall be compelled or coerced to accept any materials.  Students who distribute materials shall be responsible for cleaning up materials thrown on the grounds and within school buildings. E. Compliance with Policy Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action. F. Policy Definitions 1. Obscene to minors is defined as: a) The average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find that the written material, taken as a whole appeals to the prurient *2 interest of minors; b) The material depicts or describes sexual conduct in a manner that is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community; and/or c) The material, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value for minors. 2. Minor means any person under the age of 18. 3. Libel is a false statement about a specific individual that tends to harm the individual’s reputation or to lower him/her in the esteem of the community. 4. Distribution means circulation or dissemination of materials by means of handing out free copies, selling or offering copies for sale and accepting donations for copies.  It includes displaying materials in areas of the school which are generally frequented by students. 5. Materials include any form of communication including but not limited to writing, printing, recorded tape, film, video, computer disk, and amplified voice.  For purposes of this policy, “materials” include tangible objects bearing no verbal communication or messages that are nonetheless distributed for the purpose of communication or expression. Cross Reference: JICE – School-Sponsored Student Publications KHC – Public Distribution of Non-School Materials *1 A person's acceptance or guarantee that something is of good standard *2 Encouraging interest in sexual matters Adopted: November 12, 1992 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised: June 1, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JICE SCHOOL-SPONSORED STUDENT PUBLICATIONS School-sponsored student publications are any publications approved by the school, supervised by school staff members and designed to impart particular knowledge or skills to student participants and audiences.  These include but are not limited to the yearbook, the student newspaper, and the literary magazine. Administrators and staff shall exercise control of school-sponsored publications to assure that the participants learn whatever lessons the activity is designed to teach, that readers or listeners are not exposed to material that may be inappropriate for their level of maturity, and that the views of the individual writer or speaker are not erroneously attributed to the school. To the extent deemed educationally appropriate by teachers or advisors for school-sponsored publications, student editors shall have initial responsibility for determining content.  Advisors and administrators shall give substantial and due regard to the judgment of student editors and to the educational value of the decision-making process. However, an advisor or administrator may override a student editor’s decision if they deem content to be inconsistent with the educational goals of the schools.  Factors that advisors and administrators should consider in determining whether content is appropriate include but are not limited to: A. The educational objectives of the school-sponsored activity (for example, teaching accuracy and fairness are legitimate educational objectives of the student newspaper); B. The privacy and reputation of individuals and staff; C. The emotional maturity of the intended audience;KHC D. Whether the material might reasonably be perceived to advocate alcohol use, drug use, or irresponsible sex; promote hostility, disorder, violence; inhibit the rights of others; or disrupt the functioning of the school; E. Whether the contents are obscene or constitute “hate” literature that attacks ethnic, religious or any other group; F. Whether the content might be attributed to the school rather than the views of an individual; and G. Any other factors as appropriate to the materials and/or particular situation. Cross Reference: JICEC – Student Distribution of  Non-School Materials KHC – Public Distribution of Non-School Materials Adopted: November 12, 1992 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised: June 1, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JICC STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES Parents are responsible for the supervision of students before boarding and after leaving the bus at the end of the day.  Once on the bus the student becomes the responsibility of the district. Because a school bus is an extension of the classroom, the Board shall require students to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom behavior. If a student does not conduct him/herself properly on the bus, the problem will be brought to the attention of the building principal by the bus driver.  The building principal will inform the parents immediately of the misconduct and request their cooperation in correcting the student’s behavior. Students who become a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have their riding privileges suspended by the principal.  Any damage caused by students will be incurred by the student and the student's family. *Refer to Code of Conduct in Student Handbooks Legal Reference:   20-A M.R.S.A. §5401 Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revision: May 16, 2002 Revised: March 1, 2007 Revised: November 16, 2017

NEPN/NSBA CODE:  JHB TRUANCY I. Definition A student is habitually truant if the student: A. Is subject to the compulsory attendance law; and B. 1. Is at least seven years of age and has not completed grade six and has the equivalent of seven full days of unexcused absences or five consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year; or 2. Has completed grade six and has the equivalent of 10 full days of  unexcused absences or seven consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year. II. Attendance Coordinators The Board shall appoint one or more attendance coordinators in accordance with state law. III. Truancy Procedure As required by law, the following procedure shall be followed when a student is habitually truant: A. The principal, upon determining that a student is truant, shall notify the Superintendent of the student’s truancy within five school days of the last unexcused absence. B. Within five school days of notification, the Superintendent/ designee will refer the student who has been determined to be truant to the school’s student assistance team. C. The student assistance team will meet to determine the cause of the truancy and assess the effect of the student’s absences, as well as any future absences for the student. If it is determined that a negative effect exists, the student assistance team shall develop an intervention plan to address the student’s absences and the negative effect of these absences. 1. Frequent communication between the teacher and the family; 2. Changes in the learning environment; 3. Mentoring; 4. Student counseling; 5. Tutoring, including peer tutoring; 6. Placement into different classes 7. Evaluation for alternative education programs; 8. Attendance contracts; 9. Referral to other agencies for family services; and 10. Other interventions including but not limited to referral to the school attendance coordinator, student assistance team, or dropout prevention committee. Failure of the student or the student’s parents to appear at scheduled meetings does not preclude school administrators from implementing a plan to address a student’s truancy. D. As part of correcting the problem informally, the Superintendent/designee shall require the student and his/her parents to attend one or more meetings with the student’s teacher or other school personnel designated by the Superintendent.  The purpose of the meeting(s) is to reinforce the plan referenced in Paragraph A or to develop an alternative plan. Such meetings may involve others including but not limited to case managers, therapeutic treatment providers, and representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Corrections.  The Superintendent/designee shall schedule the meeting(s) at mutually convenient times. C. If the Superintendent/designee is unable to correct the student’s truancy, the Superintendent/designee shall serve or cause to be served upon the parent in-hand or by registered mail a written notice that the student’s attendance at school is required by law.  The notice shall: 1. State that the student is required to attend school pursuant to 20-A M.R.S.A. § 5001-A (the compulsory attendance law); 2. Explain the parent’s right to inspect the student’s attendance records, attendance coordinator’s reports, and principal’s reports; 3. Explain that the failure to send the student to school and maintain the student in regular attendance is a civil violation in accordance with 20-A M.R.S.A. § 5053-A and explain the possible penalties; 4. State that the Superintendent/designee may notify local law enforcement authorities of a violation of the habitual truancy statute, and, if the violation falls under Section I.B.2, may notify the Department of Health and Human Services; and 5. Outline the plan developed to address the student’s habitual truancy and the steps that have been taken to implement that plan. D. Prior to notifying local law enforcement authorities, the Superintendent/designee shall schedule at least one meeting as required in Section III.B and may invite a local prosecutor. E. If after three school days after the service of the notice described in Section III.C of this policy the student remains truant and the parent and student refuse to attend the meeting referred to in Section III.D, the Superintendent/designee shall report the facts of the unlawful absence to local law enforcement authorities. Local law enforcement may proceed with enforcement action unless the student is at once placed in an appropriate school or otherwise meets the requirements of the compulsory attendance law. F. When a student is determined to be habitually truant and in violation of the compulsory attendance law, and the Superintendent/designee has made a good faith attempt to meet the requirements of Section III.       The Superintendent/designee shall notify the Board and local law enforcement authorities of the truancy. After this notification, a local law enforcement officer who sees the truant student may transport the student to the appropriate school if the truant student is off school grounds during school hours and not under the supervision of school personnel. IV. Annual Report to Commissioner The Superintendent shall submit an annual report regarding habitual truancy to the Commissioner of Education by October 1.  The report must identify the number of habitual truants in the school administration unit in the preceding school year; describe the school unit’s efforts to deal with habitual truancy; account for actions brought to enforce the habitual truancy law; and include any other information on truancy requested by the Commissioner. Legal Reference: 20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 5001-A; 5051-A to 5054 Cross Reference: JEA - Compulsory Attendance JFC – Dropout Prevention Committee Adopted: January 31, 2008 Revised: November 16, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JFCK-R STUDENT USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES SCHOOL RULES The Board recognizes that many students possess cell phones and other electronic devices. These devices may not be used at school or during school activities in any manner that disrupts the educational process or violates Board policies or school rules. a. K-5 parents need to write a letter explaining the reason why the student should bring a cell phone to school. b. During classes and school activities, all such devices must be turned off. c. The only exception to this rule is when a staff member specifically authorizes students to use such a personal electronic device for a specific purpose (such as entering an assignment in PDA). d. If this rule is violated, the staff member will immediately confiscate the device for the remainder of the school day, and discipline may be imposed as provided below. e. Students may use MP3 players and cell phones while riding district buses at the discretion of the bus driver. f. The use of cameras or camera/video function on any device, without permission, is strictly prohibited on school grounds or while engaged in school activities. Students are required to obtain permission before photographing or taking videos of any individual. Students are also required to obtain prior permission before posting any photos or videos of individuals taken at school on social media or elsewhere. g. When on school premises, the use of personal electronic devices that violates Board policy, administrative procedure or school rule is prohibited. In addition, accessing, viewing, submitting, forwarding, downloading or displaying any materials that are defamatory, abusive, obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, sexually suggestive, threatening, discriminatory, harassing, bullying and/or illegal is prohibited. h. Student cell phones and other electronic devices may be subject to search if there is reasonable suspicion that a student is violating Board policies, procedures or school rules, or engaged in other misconduct. School administration may confiscate electronic devices for as long as necessary to complete their investigation. 1. The use of cameras, including camera phones, is strictly prohibited in locker rooms, restrooms and classrooms.  In other school locations, students are required to obtain permission before photographing any individual. 2. Any use of cellular telephones and other electronic devices that violates any Board policy, administrative procedure or school rule is strictly prohibited.  This includes, but is not limited to violations of the student code of conduct, harassment and cheating. 3. Students violating these rules will be subject to discipline, which may include: a. Exclusion of the device from school for an extended period; b. Sanctions ranging from detention to expulsion from school depending upon the nature of the offense and the student's disciplinary record. Cross Reference: ACAA- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of  Students ACAA-R- Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaint  Procedure ACAB-Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees ACAB-R- Employee Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure JIH- Questioning and Searches of Students JIH-R-Questioning and Searches of Students - Administrative Procedure JFCK- Student Use of  Cellular Telephones and Other Electronic Devices Adopted: November 16, 2006 Revised: June 21, 2012 October 18, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JFCK STUDENT USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES The Board recognizes that many students possess cellular telephones and other electronic devices.  These devices may not be used in any manner that disrupts the educational process or violates Board policies or school rules.  MSAD #60 is not responsible for damage, loss or theft of such devices. The Superintendent is authorized to develop, with input from administrators, any school rules necessary to implement this policy. Cross Reference:   IJNDB- Student Computer and Internet Use Policy                   IJNDB-R-Student Computer and Internet Use Rules JFCK-R Student Use Of Cellular Telephones and Other  Electronic Devices School Rules JIH- Questioning and Searches of Students JICIA-Weapons,  Violence and School Safety JICK-Bullying Adopted: November 16, 2006 Revised: October 18, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JFCA SCHOOL RE-ENTRY POLICY It is the belief of the M.S.A.D. #60 Board of Directors that close communication is vital for a successful reintegration of students who have been absent for an extended period of time for the following circumstances.  Therefore students who are absent for an extended period due to incarceration, substance abuse treatment, or hospitalization for a physical or mental health issue are required to attend a re-entry meeting with their parent(s) and school staff prior to returning to school.  Students dismissed from school to obtain a risk assessment for concerns involving harm to themselves or others also require a re-entry meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to ensure that the school is prepared to best meet the needs of the student. These meeting will include the student’s parent(s), an administrator, counselor, nurse, and other school staff as needed.  Meetings are required following: A long-term suspension for circumstances that warrant a re-entry plan Substance abuse treatment A hospitalization for any medical or physical ailment requiring accommodations (change in medication, mobility, accessibility, etc.) A hospitalization for a mental health issue A risk assessment An incarceration Please call your child’s Dean, Assistant Principal, or Guidance Counselor to schedule the re-entry meeting prior to your child returning to school.  Parents are asked to bring any relevant information (discharge summary, physician recommendations) needed to develop a successful re-entry plan. Students will not be allowed to return to school or attend school sponsored events until the re-entry meeting is held. Adopted:     January 5, 2012

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JFC DROPOUT PREVENTION STUDENT WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL The Board believes that a high school diploma signifies the minimum preparation for life.  Therefore, the Board strongly urges every teacher, guidance counselor, principal, parent, and citizen to exert influence to keep all students in school through high school. Dropout Prevention Committee In order to reduce the school dropout rate, the Superintendent shall establish a Dropout Prevention Committee to study the problem of dropouts, habitual truancy, and the need for alternative programs, kindergarten to grade 12.  The Committee will meet at least annually, make recommendations for addressing the problem, and submit a plan of action to the Board in accordance with the provisions in Maine law. The Committee will consider the following when developing its plan:  reasons why students drop out of school; maintenance of continuing contacts with recent dropouts in order to extend opportunities for alternate educational program, counseling, and referral; education of teachers and administrators about the dropout problem; use of human services programs to help dropouts; the Board’s policies on suspension, expulsion, and other disciplinary action; and discriminatory practices and attitudes within the unit. Committee Membership As required by law, the Dropout Prevention Committee shall be composed of the following members: A. A member of the Board selected by the Board; B. A school administrator selected by the Superintendent; C. A teacher and a school counselor selected by the teachers’ organization; D. A parent selected by the local parent group or by the Board if no such group exists; E. A school attendance coordinator from the school system selected by the Superintendent; F. A high school student selected by the Dropout Prevention Committee members selected in paragraphs A to E; G. A dropout selected by the Dropout Prevention Committee members selected in paragraphs A to E; and H. Community resident of the district selected by the Dropout Prevention Committee members selected in paragraphs A to E. The Board recognizes the importance of success as a motivator and as a factor in a student’s commitment to education.  For those students who have been identified as at risk of dropping out, every effort will be made to provide alternative instructional arrangements that take into account both the student’s need for success and the unit’s commitment to adequate minimum standards of achievement. Student Withdrawal From School In the event that students do withdraw from school, school administrators shall arrange for regular contacts to be made with them for the purpose of informing them of the process for readmission, making them aware of alternatives in the community for continuing their education and stating the unit’s willingness to assist them in their educational efforts. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 5001-A; 5102-5103 Cross Reference: JEA - Compulsory Attendance Ages Adopted: May 24, 2001 Revised: November 10, 2016

NEPN/NSBANEPN/NSBA CODE:  JFABD ADMISSION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS The Board recognizes that homelessness alone should not be a sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment. MSAD #60 will strive to ensure that homeless students are identified and provided access to the same free and appropriate public education provided to other students in the school system.  In accordance with federal and state law and regulations, the school unit will provide homeless students with access to the instructional programming that supports achievement of the content standards of Maine’s system of Learning Results and to other services for which they are eligible. Students shall not be segregated into a separate school or program based on their status as homeless, nor shall they be stigmatized in any way. I.      DEFINITIONS A.    “Homeless” students are those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and include the following: 1.     Children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals; or are awaiting foster care placement. 2.     Children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designated for or ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. 3.     Children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings. 4.     Migratory children who meet one of the above-described circumstances. B     “School of origin” means the school that the child or youth attended when permanently housed or the school in which the child or youth was last enrolled. C.    “Unaccompanied youth” refers to a youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian (e.g., runaway and “throwaway” children and youth). II.    ENROLLMENT/PLACEMENT The school unit will determine, according to the best interest of the child or youth, whether the child or youth will be enrolled in the school of origin or in the public school that non-homeless students who live in the attendance area in which the child is actually living are eligible to attend. In determining the best interest of the child or youth, the school unit will, to the extent feasible, keep the child or youth in the school of origin, unless doing so is contrary to the wishes of the parent. If the youth is unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, the homeless liaison will assist in placement and enrollment decisions, with the views of the youth taken into consideration. The school selected shall immediately enroll the homeless child or youth, even if the child or youth is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment, such as previous academic records, immunization records, evidence of residency, or other documentation. The school unit may require a parent or guardian of a homeless child or youth to provide contact information. The school unit must provide a written explanation, including a statement regarding the right to appeal, to the parent or guardian of the homeless child or youth if the school unit sends the child or youth to a school other than the school of origin or other than a school requested by the parent or guardian. In the case of an unaccompanied youth, the homeless liaison will provide notice of the right to appeal. The enrolling school shall contact the school last attended by the child or youth to obtain relevant academic and other records.  If the child or youth needs to obtain immunizations or immunization or medical records, the parent or guardian of the homeless child or youth will be referred to the homeless liaison for assistance. III.   ENROLLMENT DISPUTES If there is a dispute concerning enrollment, the child or youth shall be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute.  The parent or guardian will be provided, in writing, with a written explanation of the school unit’s decision and the right to appeal the decision. The homeless liaison shall ensure that an unaccompanied youth is enrolled in school, pending resolution of a dispute. IV.   SERVICES Homeless students shall be provided services comparable to services available to other students in the school system including, but not limited to, transportation services; educational services for which the student meets the eligibility criteria, such as educational programs for disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, gifted and talented students, and students with limited English proficiency; vocational and technical programs; preschool programs; before and after school-care programs; and school meals/nutrition programs. V.    TRANSPORTATION Homeless students are entitled to transportation to their school of origin or the school where they are to be enrolled.  If the school of origin is in another school unit and the student is enrolled in MSAD #60, or if a homeless student’s school of origin is in MSAD #60 but he or she is enrolled in a different school unit, the school systems will coordinate the transportation services necessary for the student, or will share the responsibilities and costs equally. VI.   RECORDS Any records ordinarily kept by the school, including immunization records, medical records, academic records, birth certificates, guardianship records, and evaluations for special services or programs, regarding each homeless student, shall be maintained so that records may be transferred when a student enters a new school system.  Access to records will be available to parents and students in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). VII.  HOMELESS STUDENT LIAISON A.    The Superintendent shall designate an individual to act as the school unit’s Homeless Student Liaison.  The school unit shall inform school personnel, service providers and advocates working with homeless families of the duties of the school unit’s Homeless Student Liaison. B.    The Homeless Student Liaison will be responsible for ensuring that: 1.   Homeless children and youths are identified by school personnel and through coordination activities with other entities and agencies; 2.   Homeless children and youths enroll in and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in schools within the school unit; 3.   Homeless families, children, and youths receive educational services for which they are eligible, including Head Start, Even Start, and preschool programs administered by the school unit, and referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health services, and other appropriate services; 4.   The parents or guardians of homeless children and youths are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their children and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children; 5.   Public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youths is disseminated where such children and youths receive services, such as schools, family shelters, and soup kitchens; 6.   Enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with law; 7.   The parent or guardian of a homeless child or youth, and any unaccompanied youth, is fully informed of all transportation services, including transportation to the school of origin, and is assisted in accessing transportation to the school the student will be attending; 8.   Unaccompanied youths are assisted in placement or enrollment decisions and provided notice of the right to appeal; and 9.   Children or youths who need to obtain immunizations or immunization medical records receive assistance. Legal References: 42 U.S.C. § 11431-11435 20-A MRSA §§ 1(13-A), 261, 5161-5164, 5207(7) Ch. 14 (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rules) Maine State Plan for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Adopted: September 22, 2016

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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting April 2, 2020 Executive Session 6:00 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:15pm AGENDA Executive Session Pursuant 1M.R.S.A. §405(6) (D) Labor Contract Discussion - Teacher Contract 6:00pm with Attorney Campbell Badger Call to Order Flag Salute Public Input Statement-Vice Chair 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. BCTV is going to attempt to stream this meeting. 4. Minutes of March 5, 2020 and March 19, 2020 . 5. Student Report 6. Remote Learning Update 7. Budget Discussion 8. Adult Education Budget 9. Food Service Budget 10. 2019-20 School Calendar Revisit 11. Town Meeting and BVR Updates 12. Superintendent Search Update- Questions for the Candidates 13. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 14. Other 15. Public Input Continued- 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. 16. Adjournment

April 1, 2020 Dear NOBLE community, I hope you are all fairing physically and emotionally well. I want to thank you for your flexibility and support during the COVID-19 epoch. I applaud students, families, and staff for your continued optimism, words of support and encouragement, and efforts to do your part to reduce the potential spread of the virus. Governor Mills has extended the shelter in place order through May 1, 2020. That means the earliest possible date schools could reopen is Monday, May 4. In the potential that schools could restart on that date, we are adjusting our cleaning protocols. Starting Monday, April 6 we will move to a “clean and close” protocol. That means that classrooms and hallways will be fogged with hospital-grade disinfectant, which air dries. Then pods, classrooms, hallways, etc. will be closed, so that custodial staff do not have to continuously redouble their efforts. Also in Governor Mills’ communications, her agency shared the Department of Homeland Security’s posting of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. I wish to thank and tip my cap to our Essential Services Providers: custodians, food service, transportation, payroll, technology, human resources, administrators, and others who are performing their civic duty. A sincere THANK YOU to our frontline employees. You are keeping schooling viable! Lastly, following is a reminder of the changes to the spring school calendar: 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. In closing, be well and STAY NOBLE! Regards, Steve Connolly Superintendent of Schools

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JFAA ADMISSION OF RESIDENT STUDENTS The school unit shall admit as students those of legal school age whose parents or guardians legally reside within the unit.  Adequate proof of residence shall be required. The Board reserves the right to verify residency through appropriate means for any enrolled student or any family applying for enrollment. “Residence” means bona fide residence—one’s actual residence maintained in good faith—and does not include a temporary or superficial residence established for the purpose of free school attendance in this system.  It shall be considered the place where important family activity takes place—the place where the family eats, sleeps, relaxes and plays. It is a place which can be called a “home.” While it is possible for an individual to maintain property and pay taxes in more than one location or community, for purposes of student eligibility for school attendance, “residence” shall mean where the custodial parent maintains a home and where the student spends the majority of their time. Guardianship shall be substantiated by a copy of a court order or probated will appointing the resident as guardian of the student.  No student shall be accepted for enrollment or allowed to continue in enrollment on the basis of guardianship established by a power of attorney. Resident students entering school for the first time shall be admitted upon presentation of an original birth certificate to the Principal, along with a record of required inoculations and pertinent health records.  Photocopies shall be made and retained in the student’s file. New resident students who are transferring into the school system shall be admitted on the basis of age, immunization  and academic records received from the previous school.  However, original documentation may be required if deemed necessary to appropriately determine a student’s eligibility for enrollment and assignment. Legal Reference: 18-A MRSA § 5-201, et seq. 20-A MRSA §§ 5202 et seq., 6002 Maine Commissioner of Ed. Administrative Letter No. 13, 10/9/97 Adopted: May 24, 2001 Revised: November 1, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JEA COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE AGES Under state law, full-time school attendance is required of all children from their 7th to their 17th birthday except: A. A person who graduates from high school before their 17th birthday; B. A person who has: 1. Reached the age of 15 years or completed the 9th grade; and 2. Permission to leave school from that person’s parent; and 3. Been approved by the principal for a suitable program of work and study or training; and 4. Permission to leave school from the Board of Directors or its designee; and 5. Agreed in writing with that person’s parent and the Board of Directors or its designee to meet annually until that person’s 17th birthday to review that person’s educational needs. When the request to be excused from school has been denied pursuant to this paragraph, the student’s parent may appeal to the Commissioner; C. A person whose absence is excused under 20-A MRSA subsection 5051. The parent of a habitual truant who has been denied a waiver of this paragraph may appeal to the Commissioner in accordance with MRSA subsection 5051, (2) (E) (habitual truancy); or D. A person who has matriculated and is attending an accredited, post-secondary, degree-granting institution as a full-time student.  An exception to the attendance in public school under this paragraph must be approved by the Commissioner. Alternatives to Attendance at Public Day School A. Equivalent instruction alternatives are as follows: 1. A person shall be excused from attending a public day school if the person obtains equivalent instruction in: a) A private school approved for attendance purposes pursuant to 20-A MRSA §2901; b) A private school recognized by the department as providing equivalent instruction; c) A home instruction program that complies with the requirements of 20-A MRSA § 5001-A(3)(A)(4); or d) Any other manner arranged for by the Board of Directors and approved by the Commissioner. 2. A student shall be credited with attendance at a private school only if a certificate showing the name, residence and attendance of the person at the school, signed by the person or persons in charge of the school, has been filed with the school officials of the administrative unit in which the student resides. 3. The following provisions apply to home instruction programs: a.  The student's parent/guardian must provide a written notice of intent to provide home instruction that meets the requirements of 20-A MRSA § 5001-A(3) (A)(4)(a) simultaneously to the school officials of the administrative unit in which the student resides and to the Commissioner within 10 calendar days of the beginning of home instruction. b. On or before September 1 of each subsequent year of home instruction, the student's parent/guardian must file a letter with the school officials of the administrative unit in which the student resides and the Commissioner stating the intention to continue providing home instruction and enclose a copy of one of the forms of annual assessment of the student's academic progress described in 20-A MRSA §5001-A(3) (A)(4)(b). c. Dissemination of any information filed under 20-A MRSA § 5001-A(3)(A) is governed by the provisions of 20-A MRSA § 6001 (dissemination of information); the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 USC § 1232g (2002); and the federal Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, 20 USC § 1401-1487 (2002), except that "directory information" as defined by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is confidential and is not subject to public disclosure unless the parent/guardian specifically permits disclosure in writing or a judge orders otherwise. Copies of any information filed under 20-A MRSA § 5001- A(3)(A) must be maintained by the student's parent/guardian until the home instruction program concludes. The records must be made available to the Commissioner upon request. d. If the home instruction program is discontinued, students of compulsory school age must be enrolled in a public school or an equivalent instruction alternative as provided for by law. The receiving school shall determine the placement of the student.  At the secondary level, the principal of the receiving school shall determine the value of the prior educational experience toward meeting the standards of Maine's system of Learning Results. B.  A person may be excused from attendance at a public day school pursuant to 20-A MRSA §5104-A or § 8605 (other public or private alternative programs). Excusable Absence A person's absence is excused when the absence is for the following reasons: A. Personal illness; B. An appointment with a health professional that must be made during the regular school day; C. Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required during the regular school day; D. A family emergency; or E. A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose which has been approved. Compulsory education is essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people and the continued prosperity of our nation.  Maintaining regular student attendance is necessary to achieve the goal of an educated citizenry. Public schools should ensure the rights of access for all school-age persons to an appropriate educational opportunity and, when necessary, should develop alternatives to regular school curricula for those children and youth at risk of becoming dropouts and those who may have left school. Parents are responsible for the attendance of students who are under 17 years of age.  The Board shall work with families in an effort to ensure compliance. Secondary school pupils 20 years of age or more will not be admitted to the school system without prior Board approval. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 5001-A, et seq. Ch. 125.23 B,5,1 (Maine Dept. of Ed. Rule) Cross Reference: IHBG - Home Schooling Cross Reference: JFC - Student Withdrawal From School/Dropout Prevention Committee\ Adopted: January 15, 2004 Revised: November 20, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IMDB FLAG DISPLAYS In accordance with Maine state law, the United States and Maine flags are to be displayed from the public school buildings of this school unit every school day and on appropriate occasions.  Further, the American flag is to be displayed in every classroom in each public school in the unit. The Superintendent is responsible to furnish each school and facility accordingly, and to recommend to the Board annually the amount of expenditure necessary to provide sufficient flags and flagstaffs.  This Board shall appropriate the necessary funds. It shall be the duty of instructors to impress upon the youth by suitable references and observances the significance of the flag, to teach them the cost, the object and principles of our government, the inestimable sacrifices made by the founders of our nation, the important contribution made by all who have served in the armed services of our country since its inception, and to teach them to love, honor and respect the flag of our country that costs so much and is so dear to every true American citizen. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 1055, 4805 Cross Reference: IMDA - Patriotic Exercises Adopted: February 1, 2001 Revised: September 17, 2015

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IMDA PATRIOTIC EXERCISES Maine state law requires display of and instruction about the American flag in the classrooms of our schools. To foster appreciation and respect for our nation and its symbol, the Board of Directors requires that on each morning and other appropriate occasions in every school, the Pledge of Allegiance is to be given by all students and staff.  It is the responsibility of the Superintendent through the Principal to ensure that this policy is adhered to, but he/she may determine the manner in which it will be done, such as through an intercom or by the individual classroom teacher. Students who object to participating in the flag salute as a matter of conscience shall be excused from doing so upon submission of a request in writing and signed by a parent/ guardian, which provides evidence of sincere conviction.  Such excusal shall not intimidate nor embarrass the student. An excused student may stand, remain seated or arrangements can be made so that he/she may leave the room during the Pledge. When in the presence of staff and students conducting a salute, an excused student shall have appropriate respect for the others’ participation. A teacher may also be so excused, but is not released from the responsibility of regular supervisory duty of covering a classroom of students, nor of appropriate participation in teaching the curriculum including patriotic songs and holiday-based instructional activities. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 1055, 4805 Cross Reference: IMDB - Flag Displays Adopted: February 1, 2001 Revised: September 17, 2015

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IMD PERIOD OF SILENCE A one-minute period of silence may be made available in the schools prior to classes for reflection or meditation. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 4805 Adopted: February 1, 2001 Revised: September 17, 2015

NEPN/NSBA Code: IMBB EXEMPTION FROM REQUIRED INSTRUCTION The Curriculum of MSAD #60 is designed to include statutory requirements and other areas of study deemed appropriate by the professional staff and the Board. The curriculum includes topics and materials that are age and ability appropriate to the students. The Board acknowledges that from time to time individual students may be exposed to some ideas and materials with which they or their parent(s)/legal guardian disagree, but such disagreement alone is not a sufficient basis to exempt a student from the prescribed curriculum. Exemptions from the required curriculum should be minimized because they can detract from the overall instruction provided to the class as a whole and the educational objectives sought to be achieved by the curriculum. The Board recognizes, however, that there could be topics in the curriculum which may be objectionable to individual students and/or parent(s)/legal guardian based on their particular, sincerely held religious, moral or philosophical beliefs. Exemption from instruction which infringes on such beliefs may be requested by the parent(s)/legal guardian. Requests for exemption from instruction must be made in writing to the building Principal and are subject to the approval of the Principal. The Principal shall notify the Superintendent as soon as possible of any request for exemption from instruction and of his/her decision. If the Principal denies an exemption request, the parent(s)/legal guardian may appeal to the Superintendent, whose decision shall be final. In considering requests for exemption, factors that the Principal should consider may include: A. Whether the course of instruction is required by state law or school policy; B. Whether an exemption will adversely affect the instruction provided to other students; C. The educational importance of the material or instruction from which exemption is requested: D. Evidence regarding the sincerity of the belief on which the request is based; E. Whether the school has a legal obligation to accommodate the exemption request; and F. Other factors that bear upon the particular request. When a student is exempted from a portion of the regular curriculum, the staff will make reasonable efforts, within the scope of existing resources, to accommodate alternative instruction for the student. Alternative instruction may be provided by the school or through approved independent study. Any alternative instruction shall be approved in advance by the Principal in consultation with the classroom teacher, and shall meet the standards and objectives of the part of the curriculum that is being replaced. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 6209 LD 1536 Chap. 51 Resolves Chap. 127 and 131 (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rules) Cross Reference: ADF – School District Commitment to Learning Results IJJ – Instructional and Library Material Selection IMB – Teaching About Controversial/Sensitive Issues IMBAA – Alternatives to Biological Dissection Adopted: October 17, 2002 Revised: October 1, 2015

NEPN/NSBA Code:  ILD EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: STUDENT SUBMISSION TO SURVEYS, ANALYSES, OR EVALUATIONS In this policy, “surveys, analyses, or evaluations” refer to methods of gathering data for research purposes. No student shall be required as part of any program wholly or partially funded by the U.S. Department of Education to submit to any survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning: A.  Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; B.  Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family: C.  Sex behavior or attitudes; D.  Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; E.  Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; F.  Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyer, physicians, and ministers; G.  Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parents; or H.  Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program) without the prior written consent of the student’s parent/guardian, or of the student, if he/she is 18 years of age or older. All instructional materials, including teachers’ manuals, films, tapes, or other supplementary material which will be used in connection with any such survey, analysis, or evaluation shall be available upon request for inspection by the student’s parent/guardian.  For the purpose of this policy, “instructional material” does not include academic tests or assessments. A parent may inspect, upon request, a survey created by a third party before the survey is administered or distributed to a student. The Superintendent/designee will be responsible for implementing any procedures necessary to protect the privacy of participating students and to provide parents with access to surveys within a reasonable time before administration or distribution. MSAD #60 will notify parents of this policy at least annually at the beginning of the school year and within a reasonable time of any substantive change in policy.  Insofar as practicable*, MSAD #60 will also directly notify parents annually at the beginning of the school year when surveys, analyses, or evaluations are scheduled or anticipated.  Parents shall have the opportunity to opt their child out of participation in any survey, analysis, or evaluation. Students who are 18 years of age or older may opt out of such survey, analyses, or evaluations. * “Insofar as practicable” acknowledges that there may be circumstances in which a research request is made or is approved only after the school year has begun.  When this occurs, MSAD #60 should notify parents far enough in advance for them to access surveys and related instructional materials and to opt their children out, if desired. Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. § 1232(h) Cross Reference: JRA – Student Educational Records Adopted: February 20, 2003 Revised: September 17, 2015

NEPN/NSBA Code:  ILA STUDENT ASSESSMENT/ LOCAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM A "local assessment system" is defined as a coordinated collection of assessments administered to students that, as a whole, provides information on individual students, the school, and the school administrative unit with respect to achievement of the content standards of the system of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and Maine's Learning Results. Through this policy, the Board adopts and directs the Superintendent to implement, the MSAD #60 Local Assessment System.  The Superintendent shall be responsible for reviewing the Local Assessment System for compliance with applicable statutes and rules and for certifying to the Commissioner that it is in compliance with Maine Department of Education standards. The purpose of the Local Assessment System is to provide information that will be used to guide and enhance classroom instruction, monitor student progress, and certify student achievement with respect to the school system curriculum and Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and Maine's Learning Results.  In addition, the Local Assessment System is designed to provide valid and reliable information on student achievement in order to evaluate educational programs and practices and to make informed decisions related to curriculum and instruction, professional development, and the allocation of resources to better meet students' needs. The following general principles apply to the Local Assessment System. A. Assessment will be aligned with the curriculum and with the performance indicators of the content standards of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and Maine's Learning Result. B. The Local Assessment System will use multiple measures of student learning for each grade.  The assessment measures should be developmentally appropriate for the age span. C. The system is intended to provide for a fair and equitable opportunity for students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. D. The system will include at a minimum classroom, school, school administrative unit, and state level of assessment.  Regional and commercially produced tests may be used, but commercially produced tests may not carry a majority of the weight in determining student performance. E. A commercially produced test may not be the only measure of student achievement. F. Effort shall be made to see that testing contributes to the learning process rather than detracts from it. G. Accommodations may be made in an assessment based on the needs of a student as established in the student's Individualized Education Plan or Section 504 plan. The Superintendent, through the Director of Teaching and Learning, will be responsible for the design of the Local Assessment System.  The Board expects that there will be input from teachers and administrators in the development and refinement of the System. The Board recognizes that teachers and school administrators will be primarily responsible for administering assessments and for collecting, organizing, and interpreting information.  School personnel should be appropriately trained to develop, use, and adapt assessment data. The Superintendent will be responsible for ensuring that provisions are made for review and analysis of information obtained through the Local Assessment System and for appropriate instructional intervention when individual students or groups of students fail to achieve performance standards. The Superintendent will be responsible for implementing a record-keeping and reporting system that will be used to provide understandable information to the Board and to students, parents, teachers/professional staff, administrators, and the community. Data will be presented in a way that conveys school and school unit performance on the content areas of the system of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and Maine's Learning Results and allows for comparison to statewide performance. The Board will annually review the tests of the Local Assessment System. Legal Reference: 20-A M.R.S.A. §6201-6205 Ch. 127 §§ 2, 4 (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rules) Adopted: December 4, 2003 Revised: May 29, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IKE PROMOTION, RETENTION AND ACCELERATION OF STUDENTS It is the intent of the Board that all students receive appropriate instruction in a progressive and sequential manner.  Therefore, the grade placement of each student will be made on an individual basis, understanding that the level of instruction at each grade is not a single level of instruction but rather a series of levels intended to meet the individual learning needs of student assigned to that grade level. In some cases, a student may benefit from an additional year at his or her current school.  The transition from one building to another can be particularly challenging for students who have experienced academic difficulties.  As required by Maine Chapter 127, M.S.A.D. #60 is developing a Local Assessment System consisting of common grade level assessments and classroom indicators to measure progress toward grade level standards. Promotion from grade to grade will be based on progress towards these standards. Students who are not making adequate progress will not be promoted to the next grade level building unless there are extenuating circumstances, (a learning disability, the numbers of times a student has already been retained, etc.). These decisions will be considered on an individual basis using a team approach. Team members may include teachers, specialists, and administrators who have worked with the student, and the student's parents/guardians. If consensus is not reached regarding grade level assignments, it shall fall upon the principal to make the final decision.  Students who have been retained who show evidence of catching up and meeting the standards may be eligible for promotion during the school year. All M.S.A.D. #60 schools provide a range of supplemental services in reading, writing, and math.  A plan for continuation of supplemental services and interventions (such as summer school, after school programs, etc.) will be established to assist students in meeting grade level standards. Parents will be notified as early as possible that retention is being considered.  Parents dissatisfied with any placement decision may appeal to the Superintendent of Schools. Legal Reference: CH. 125.23, B, 5, 1 (Maine Dept. of Ed. Rule) Cross Reference: IK - Academic Achievement Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: February 1, 2001 Revised: April 3, 2003 Revised: May 30, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IJOC SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS The Board supports the use of community resources, including volunteers, to complement and support instructional programs and extracurricular activities in the schools.  Volunteers work in partnership with, under the supervision of, and at the request of school administrators and staff. The purposes of the volunteer program are to: 1. Assist teachers in providing more individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students; assist staff with school projects; supervise or chaperone student activities; and perform clerical work; 2. Build an understanding of and support for school programs among interested citizens; and 3. Strengthen school/community relations. Prospective volunteers must complete an application form and confidentiality agreement. Reference and criminal background checks, including sex offender registry checks, will be performed for all prospective volunteers who will work regularly in the schools or in potentially unsupervised settings with students. Applications will be screened and approved by the Superintendent and school principal. The Superintendent and school principal are authorized to use their discretion to terminate the services of a volunteer if they determine it is in the best interests of the school department. The school principal must approve all volunteer assignments before volunteers begin work.  The supervising staff member is responsible for giving volunteers a clear understanding of the duties, procedures and expectations necessary to perform their assignments. All volunteers who are approved to work with students and/or in support of school programs are expected to comply with the following requirements. 1. Volunteers shall attend any required volunteer orientation/training sessions provided by the school department. 2. Volunteers will work with students under the immediate supervision and direction of authorized school staff. 3. Volunteers shall perform only such duties and tasks specifically approved and assigned by an administrator or supervising staff member. 4. Volunteers must keep all student and staff information strictly confidential.  Volunteers may not access, review, disclose or use confidential student or staff information without specific authorization from a school administrator. This requirement applies even after a volunteer stops performing services for the schools. 5. Volunteers will conduct themselves in a professional manner and comply with all Board policies, school rules and directions from school personnel. 6. In accordance with Maine law, a member of the Board or a member's spouse may not serve as a volunteer when he/she has primary responsibility for a curricular or extracurricular program or activity and reports directly to the Superintendent or a school administrator. M.S.A. D. #60 will bear the costs for criminal background checks. Legal Reference:  20-A MRSA § 1002 Adopted: August 23, 2007 Revised; September 17, 2015 ​ ​ VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM The following information is requested to help us coordinate volunteer services and to ensure student safety. Full Name:__________________________________________________________ Permanent Address:___________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________ E-mail Address:______________________ Date of Birth (required for background check): _____________________________ Area(s) of interest in volunteering: _______________________________________ Children in MSAD #60 (names, grades and school): ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Do you have some special skills or interest that you'd like to share with our students?: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ References:  List three persons who can comment on your character and abilities whom we may contact: Name Address Phone Relationship _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND: The following information is asked of all individuals who volunteer to work with our children to help insure the safety of our students. Have you ever been charged with or investigated for sexual abuse or harassment of another person? Yes __ No __ Have you every been convicted of a crime (other than a minor traffic offense)? Yes __ No__ Have you ever entered a plea of guilty or "no contest" (nolo contendere) to any crime (other than a minor traffic offense)? Yes __ No __ Has any court ever deferred, filed or dismissed proceedings without a finding of guilty and required that you pay a fine, penalty or court costs and/or imposed a requirement as to your behavior or conduct for a period of time in connection with any crime (other than a minor traffic offense)? Yes __ No __ If you answered YES to any of the previous questions, provide full details below, including with respect to court actions, the date, offense in question, and the address of the court involved (attach additional page(s) if necessary). _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ If you have lived outside of Maine, please identify the states and dates: _______________________________________________________________________ Refusal to provide information for reference and/or criminal records checks and/or providing false or misleading information on this registration shall constitute sufficient reason to deny approval to serve as a volunteer or termination as a volunteer in MSAD #60. I understand that MSAD #60 performs reference and criminal background, including sex offender registry checks, on all volunteers and I authorize persons and entities contacted by the school department in connection with this application to provide information about me.  I expressly waive in connection with any request for or provision of such information, any claims, including without limitation, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy, or interference with contractual relations that I might otherwise have against the school department, its agents and officials or against any provider of such information.  I further understand that I am approved as a volunteer, that I will be required to sign a Volunteer Agreement and attend a Volunteer Orientation. _______________________________ ________________ Applicant Signature Date _____________________________________________________________________ OFFICE USE ONLY _____ Application reviewed for completeness _____ References checked (attach documentation) _____ Criminal record checked (attach documentation) Application approved: __________ Application denied: ____________ Date: ________________________ VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT FORM I understand that as a volunteer in MSAD #60 that ALL student and staff information is confidential.  I agree not to access, review, disclose or use confidential student or staff information without specific authorization from a school administrator. I also understand that even when I am no longer a volunteer in the schools, any confidential information I have learned must continue to be kept confidential.  I understand that any breach of these confidentiality requirements will result in my immediate termination as a volunteer and may result in legal action against me. I understand that I must comply with all Board policies and school rules applicable to school staff as well as all directions from school administrators and staff while serving as a volunteer.  I further understand that my authorization to serve as a volunteer may be terminated at the discretion of the Superintendent and school principal at any time if they determine it is in the best interests of MSAD #60. _________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Volunteer Date _________________________________ Printed Name

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IJOB OVERNIGHT TRIPS The MSAD #60 Board of Directors supports overnight activities for students if they serve an educational purpose, are well planned and are considered safe for all involved. Overnight activity requests have to carry the support of the building principal and should be turned in to the Superintendent in writing a minimum of three weeks prior to the proposed activity. If the request is routine, then the Superintendent will use his/her discretion in making the decision as to approve or not to approve. If, in the judgment of the Superintendent the request is not routine, then he/she will discuss the request with the Board Chairperson and they will decide whether:  1) it be approved; 2) it not be approved; or 3) it be placed on the upcoming agenda for a Board decision. The Superintendent will inform the Board of approved overnight activities at the next regularly scheduled meeting after it has been approved. Adopted: June 6, 1996 Revised: February 1, 2001 Revised: June 1, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IJO EXTERNAL CREDITS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES: The M.S.A.D.#60 Board of Directors recognizes the value of student learning outside the public school system. The purpose of this policy is to accommodate students who are making a serious effort to develop high-level capabilities and to allow them to be involved in programming that is either not offered by the school district or is at an advanced level beyond that offered by the school district. Noble High School Students may receive up to a total of four non-grade bearing elective credits for courses or programs experienced in non-school settings.  These credits may not replace graduation requirements. These experiences must: Be pre-approved by the school principal, parent, and subject area coordinator Be taught and supervised by a qualified, licensed professional or certified instructor Reflect more than 120 hours of direct instruction and/or participation for one credit (60 hours for a ½ credit.) Be verified in writing by the instructor or coach Have a product/portfolio review and approval by the subject area coordinator. Credits may be earned in: Health:  Students may receive 1/2 credit for Health related training such as an Emergency Responder (Fire or Rescue) Fine Arts: One Fine Arts credit may be granted to students participating in a formal music, dance, ballet, theater, or art program beyond those offered by Noble High School. Physical Activities:  ½ credit for Personal Fitness may be granted for activities not offered at NHS such as: Martial Arts, competitive skiing or snowboarding, AAU sports, competitive swimming, Gymnastics, Equestrian, Tennis, or Scuba which meet the requirements listed above. Passage of a fitness test administered by the Phys. Ed. Department is required. Foreign Language: Students may receive up to two elective credits for a language not offered by Noble High School. To determine proficiency, MSAD#60 will use the SAT administered by the College Board, the STAMP assessment, or tests administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL). Other:  Students may receive one elective credit for participating in a leadership program such as Junior ROTC, or People to People OR in an unpaid apprenticeship/internship in a vocational trade. Activities used to meet the community service requirement may not be used for credit. Adopted: April 29, 2010

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IJND-R SCHOOL SYSTEM WEBSITE/ WEB PAGES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE A. Website Purpose The purpose of M.S.A.D. #60's official Website is to provide general information about our school system as well as information about educational programs, extracurricular activities and school events.  This Website is intended to support the educational mission of the schools, to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities for students and staff, and to inform the larger community about our schools. B. Website Structure The Website includes the following content areas: 1. System-wide information (such as Central Office, Technology, Transportation, Facilities, Food Service); 2. School Board information (such as members, officers, committees, meeting agendas, minutes and policies); 3. School-wide information for each school; 4. Individual department, grade level and/or classroom information (which may include student work and/or teacher-created work and resources); 5. Information about school-sponsored extracurricular organizations; 6. Information about school events and activities; and 7. Contact information for School Board members and school staff. C. School Unit Authority and Webmaster Responsibilities M.S.A.D. #60 reserves the right to approve all Website content and to edit, delete, or modify any web page content as it sees fit to comply with the intended purposes of the Website and these guidelines. The Superintendent shall designate a Webmaster, who is responsible for maintaining the Website, approving all material to be posted on the site, and monitoring all Website activities for compliance with Board policies, applicable laws and regulations, and these guidelines. D. Website Content 1. M.S.A.D. #60's Website does not create, nor is it intended to create, a public or limited public forum.  All materials placed on the Website must serve the educational mission of the school. 2. Website content is limited to school-sponsored information and activities.  No personal student or staff web pages, blogs or other interactive features are permitted on the Website. 3. Web page content must comply with Board policies, administrative procedures and school rules. 4. All materials placed on the Website must meet academic standards for proper spelling, grammar, content, accuracy and appearance. If the Webmaster is unsure whether particular material is appropriate for the Website, he/she shall consult with the Superintendent, whose decision shall be final. E. Confidentiality of Student Information. 1. The Website shall be in compliance with all applicable state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations. 2.  At no time shall personal information about students (such as home address, telephone number, e-mail address, birth date, social security number, etc.) or any other information made confidential by state or federal law appear on the Website.  The Website will not include any information that indicates the physical location of students at any given time, other than attendance at a particular school or participation in school activities. 3. Student information and photographs  may only be published on the Website if the student's parent/guardian has signed the Student Publication / Media Permission Form.  For purposes of these guidelines, student information includes name, class rosters, awards/honors received, and team/extracurricular activity participation lists. The Student Publication / Media Permission Form will stay on record for the duration of the students’ tenure in MSAD #60. Parents wishing to update their forms may contact their student’s school and request a change. F. Confidentiality of Staff Information 1. At no time shall personal information about staff appear on the Website (including home address, home telephone number, home e-mail address, birth date, social security number, etc.) 2. Because the school unit's Website is maintained in part to enhance communication with students and their families, the school e-mail addresses and/or telephone numbers of staff are published on the Website. G. Copyright 1. Appropriate permission will be obtained before any copyrighted or trademarked material is used on the Website. No copyrighted material may be reproduced, transmitted or stored on M.S.A.D. #60's Website without obtaining permission from the copyright owner. 2. Students shall retain the copyright on materials that they create. 3. An appropriate copyright notice will appear with all copyrighted material published on the Website. 4. Except for the above exceptions, all web pages and content on the Website are the property of and owned by M.S.A.D. #60. H. Website Design and Accessibility The Webmaster is authorized to develop standards for the design and appearance of M.S.A.D. #60's Website.  These standards will include measures to make web pages accessible to persons with disabilities. School unit information available on the Website will also be made available to the public in alternative ways upon request. I. Advertising The M.S.A.D. #60's Website will not include any advertising, nor will it include any selling activities outside of publicity for school-sponsored and/or approved fundraising activities. J. Links to External Sites 1. The M.S.A.D. #60 Website will not include links to any personal Websites of students or staff. 2. The Website may include links only to Websites that have demonstrated educational value to students, staff and/or the community, as deemed appropriate by the Webmaster. 3. The Website shall include a disclaimer informing users that links are provided as a convenience, and that M.S.A.D. #60 does not endorse these sites or have any responsibility for the content of these sites. K. Additional Requirements 1. The Website shall inform users about how to contact the Webmaster. 2. The Webmaster will provide information to school users regarding technical requirements for publishing material on the Website. Cross Reference: IJND MSAD #60 Website Adopted: May 15, 2008 Revised: December 6, 2012, November 16, 2017 ​ MSAD #60 Student Publication / Media Permission Student’s Full Name: __________________________________________________ I give permission for individual and/or group photographs or video footage including my son/daughter to be published on MSAD #60’s Websites during his/her enrollment in MSAD #60. ____ YES            ____ NO I give permission for my son/daughter’s name to be included with school articles, photographs, student writing, or video footage published on MSAD #60’s Websites. ____ YES            ____ NO Parent / Guardian Signature: ____________________________  Date: _______________

NEPN/NSBA Code: IHCDA POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS RULE 1. The intent of this rule is to set the requirements for student participation and the allowable costs for post-secondary level courses taken before high school graduation. 2. Students may take courses at eligible post- secondary instructions within Maine, which include the University of Maine System, the Vocational Technical College System and Maine Maritime Academy. 3. To be eligible for this option, students must meet the following criteria a. follow the individual college's application for early study; if applicable, or the individual college's requirements for "special student". b. maintain at least a B average in his or her courses overall; c. must be enrolled in at least one course at Noble High School; d. meet with a guidance counselor and draw up a plan to show how the course will meet graduation requirements. (The same course must not be available at Noble High School). e. provide evidence of parent or guardian approval. f. Exceptions must strictly meet the requirements for exceptions under the state Post Secondary Enrollment law, Title 20-A, Part 3, Chapter 208-A,§ 4772-A A secondary school student who does not meet the requirements of section 4772,§2 is eligible under this chapter if that student: 1.  Enrolled as junior.  Is enrolled in grade 11 or higher in the student's school unit: 2.  Recommendation. Has received a recommendation to take a post secondary course or courses at an eligible institution from the student's school administration; and 3.  Approval.  Has been approved for participation in a course or courses by an eligible institution. 4. Graduation credits for courses taken under this option will be determined as follows: a. The course must meet for one semester or its equivalent. b. The student must earn a passing grade. c. Graduation credits awarded may not exceed one-half credit for each three-credit semester course. 5. Financial assistance: a.  MSAD #60 will pay tuition costs (at the University of Southern Maine rate) and comparable textbook costs when a student is taking a college course to fulfill Noble High School's graduation requirements and a comparable course is not offered at Noble High School. b.  Limit-six credit hours per semester. Adopted:  February 8, 1990 Revised: February 28, 2996, Revised: November 19, 1998: Revised: February 1, 2001 Revised: December 1, 2005, Revised: November 16, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  IGA CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION As defined in Maine Department of Education rules, “curriculum” means MSAD #60’s written document that sets forth the learning expectations for all students for all content areas of Maine’s system of Learning Results, as well as for other content areas as specified by the Board. The MSAD #60’s curriculum shall reflect continuous, sequential and specific instruction aligned with the content areas of the Learning Results including the knowledge and skills described in the “Parameters for Essential Instruction” and the “Guiding Principles” of the Learning Results. Through its curriculum, the schools will provide courses and/or learning experiences that support multiple pathways for learning, accommodate variety of learning styles, provide multiple options for students to demonstrate proficiency, and prepare students for responsible citizenship and success in a global society. The Board recognizes that curriculum development, review and evaluation is an ongoing process, and that programs and practices may need to be adjusted or revised to meet educational standards, to reflect community aspirations and values, and to serve the best interests of students. In development, revision and evaluation of curriculum, the Board expects that: A. School administrators and staff will be sensitive to initiatives such as the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and other changing conditions that may require modifications in curriculum. B. All programs will be subject to ongoing review and evaluation to ensure that they meet the instructional needs of students. C. The school system will undertake intensive curriculum revision as needed. D. The Superintendent/designee will take the lead in the ongoing curriculum development and review process and in aligning the alignment of curriculum with educational standards and with advances in knowledge, educational research and “best practices.” E. Curriculum development and revision will be achieved with appropriate involvement of administrators, instructional and support staff, students, parents, community and the Board. MSAD #60’s curriculum shall reflect continuous, sequential and specific instruction aligned with the content areas of the Learning Results knowledge and skills and the 21st Century Learning Expectations. The Board will review and adopt (approve) all curriculum guides, course descriptions and courses of study prior to their implementation. The Superintendent/designee is expected to develop plans and timelines as necessary for the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum. The Superintendent is expected to make recommendations to the Board, consistent with Board policy, in regard to professional development, instructional materials and the resources needed for curriculum implementation. The Superintendent will report annually, or as otherwise requested, to the Board on the status of the curriculum. Legal Reference:   20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 1001(6), 4701-4729, 6209 Me. Dept. of Ed. Rule Chapters 125, 127 Cross Reference:  ADF-School Unit Commitment to the Learning Results IHA–Basic Instructional Program IJJ-Instructional and Library-Media Materials Selection IL–Evaluation of Instructional Programs Adopted:   September 22, 2016

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.

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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