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NEPN/NSBA CODE: BED REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS The MSAD #60 Board of Directors allows members of the Board to participate in a public meeting of the Board by remote methods in limited circumstances as provided in 1 MRSA §403-B. For the purpose of this policy, “remote methods” means telephonic or video technology allowing simultaneous reception of information and may also include other means necessary to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Remote participation by board members cannot be by text-only means such as email, text messages, or chat functions. Members of the Board are expected to be physically present for board meetings except when being physically present is not practical. Circumstances in which physical presence for public meetings is not practicable include: 1. The existence of an emergency or other issue that requires the Board itself to meet by remote methods. An emergency may be a State-declared emergency, where there has been a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor that applies to the school unit, or a local emergency (e.g., adverse weather conditions) or urgent issues requiring Board action. The Board Chair, in consultation with the Superintendent, will determine whether there is a local emergency or urgent issue that requires a remote meeting of the Board. 2. Illness, or other physical condition, or temporary absence from the area governed by the Board that causes a Board member to face significant difficulties traveling to and attending in person at the designated physical location of the Board meeting. Prior notice of the Board member’s absence and the reason for it, with indication that the Board member plans to participate remotely, should be communicated to the Board Chair as far in advance of the meeting as practicable. 3. The area of the Board’s jurisdiction includes geographic characteristics that impede or slow travel, including but not limited to severe weather conditions. The opportunity for the public to comment at Board meetings (20-A MRSA §1002(20)) applies to remote public meetings.The Board allows for public participation/public input during the remote meeting, by submission of written comments to the Superintendent’s Office prior to the start of the meeting to be read during the meeting. Comments should be submitted 24 hours in advance. Individuals with disabilities seeking a reasonable accommodation should contact the Superintendent’s Office as far in advance of the Board meeting as practical. Members of the public participating in public meetings of the board are expected to comply with the guidelines for public participation provided in the Board’s policy BEDH, or in such rules as the Board may develop specifically for remote meetings. Notice of all Board meetings is required (1 MRSA § 406). When the public may attend by remote methods, notice must include the means by which members of the public may access the meeting using remote methods. The notice must also identify a location for members of the public to attend in person. The Board may not determine that public attendance at a meeting will be limited solely to remote methods except under the conditions in subparagraph 1 above (emergency or urgent issue meetings). A member of the Board who participates remotely in a public meeting of the Board is considered present for purposes of a quorum and voting. All votes taken during a public meeting of the Board using remote methods must be taken by roll call vote that can be seen and heard if using video technology, and heard if using only audio technology, by the other members of the board and the public. The Board will make all documents and other materials to be considered by the Board available, electronically or otherwise, to members of the public who attend remotely to the same extent customarily available to members of the public who attend public meetings of the Board in person, as long as additional costs are not incurred by the Board. Remote participation is not permitted for meetings where voters of the School Administrative Unit meet to vote as a legislative body, such as budget meetings. Legal Reference: 1 MRSA § 403-B, 406 20 MRSA §1001(20) Cross Reference: BEC – Executive Session BE – Board Meetings BEDA – Notification of Board Meetings BEDB – Agenda BEDD – Rules of Order BEDH – Public Participation at Board Meetings BIC – Board Member Compensation KE – Public Concerns and Complaints Adopted:September 2, 2021

November 22, 2021 Good Afternoon, This notification is sent to inform you that school will be held remotely on November 29 and 30, 2021 for all kindergarten through grade twelve students. This decision was made after reflection of current data, as discussed in the notification sent out Saturday, November 20, 2021. We ask for your assistance as we head into November break. Please continue to monitor your student for any symptoms over the next several days. It is very important that students do not return to school on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 if they are symptomatic. There has been an increase in the number of students attending school with symptoms across each school building. That puts our student body and staff in a position to not only be considered a close contact, but also at risk for developing symptoms themselves. There is an uptick in positive cases across the state and we would like to keep the cases in our district at bay, but we need your help to do so. Here are the most prevalent symptoms to monitor in your student: COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache • shortness of breath/ difficulty breathing Please be looking for further correspondence regarding the schedule or other school based information from your school administrator and/or your student’s teacher. In the meantime, should you require chargers for the technology device your student will be using, please reach out directly to the classroom teacher. The Athletic Department at Noble Middle School and Noble High School will also provide additional information. Finally, meals will be provided for the two remote days. Below is information and sign up form for families who wish to participate. Please note that there are three pick up locations. Meals will be available for pick up from 3 locations from 11:00-12:30 am. Noble High School (bus drop off circle) Noble Middle School (student drop off by kitchen door) Hanson Elementary (student drop off by kitchen door) Meal sign-up is required. Students do not need to be with you at the time of pick up, but we will require their names as proof of enrollment at MSAD 60. Unfortunately, at this time we can no longer provide meals to students who are not enrolled at MSAD 60. Monday Meal Sign Up: https://forms.gle/zgk9JmCxf59sLvwX6 Tuesday Meal Sign Up: https://forms.gle/BWB9hu939uCdAntKA Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

NEPN/NSBA Code: BEDH PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS The Board of Directors welcomes the public and media to all of its regular and special meetings. The Board of Directors desires to hear the viewpoints of its District’s citizens, and therefore, may provide Public Input item on its agenda for this purpose. To enable the public to make statements to the Board in an orderly and efficient manner, the Board has adopted the following rules for Public Input: A. Public Input is the only time provided in the agenda when members of the public may speak before the Board, subject to the limitations herein and the Chairperson’s authority over the meeting. The Chairperson may, at his or her sole discretion, allow a member of the public to speak outside of Public Input. B. Public Input must be expressed politely and respectfully, focused on issues, and not personalized. Sources may be required for numerical and other claims. C. If a group wishes to be heard under Public Input, it must be represented by a spokesperson. The Chairperson can decide if anyone else can speak for the group. D. When recognized by the Chairperson, the speaker will stand, give their name, and state their reason for speaking. The recognized person will then have three minutes in which to make a statement to the Board.The statement must be factual to the best knowledge of the speaker, to the point, and delivered in an orderly and respectful manner. The Board will not debate with the speaker. E. The Chairperson will decide whether a statement is appropriate for Public Input. The Chairperson has the power to withdraw recognition of a speaker, if the Chairperson determines a statement is inappropriate for Public Input. F. Statements concerning subject matter that falls under the law regarding Executive Sessions (for example, matters involving personnel, contract negotiations, or that could cause public embarrassment for an individual or group) cannot be made during Public Input. Such statements must first be brought to the Chairperson or Superintendent privately. Adopted: January 10, 1991 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: May 2, 2013 Revised: November 18, 2021

NEPN/NSBA Code: KE PUBLIC CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS Parents, students or other citizens with complaints or concerns regarding any aspect of MSAD #60 or an employee thereof shall be encouraged to seek a resolution at the lowest possible level. The only exceptions are complaints that concern School Board actions or operations. Such complaints should be addressed to the Board Chair. If the complaint cannot be resolved at the lowest level, the person initiating the complaint may appeal the decision to the next level (i.e., Supervisor of Buildings, Grounds & Transportation, Principal, Special Education Director, Assistant Superintendent). If the complaint cannot be resolved at any lower level, it may be appealed to the Superintendent. If the complaint remains unresolved at the Superintendent’s level, the person making the complaint may request that the matter be placed on the agenda of the next regular School Board meeting. The Board Chair shall determine whether the complaint should be placed on the agenda. Complaints should not be presented or accepted under Public Input. At all levels of the complaint process, school employees are required to inform the person making the complaint of his/her right to appeal the decision to the next level. Some decisions are school/ department- based and may not be appealed to different levels (i.e. class/ team placement, IEP/504 team determination, school bus routes/ stops). This policy shall not be utilized by employees for matters or grievances relating to any term or condition of their employment. Such matters shall be addressed through established channels for grievances. Cross Reference: BEDB – Agenda Preparation and Dissemination Adopted: November 1, 2001 Revised: December 6, 2018 Revised: November 18, 2021

NEPN/NSBA Code: BCA BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS Having accepted the challenge of service on the MSAD #60 Board of Directors, I accept the principles set forth in the following code of ethics to guide me in helping to provide free public education to all the children of my school unit within the State of Maine. A. I will view service on the Board of Directors as an opportunity to serve my community, state, and nation because I believe public education is the best means to promote the welfare of our people and to preserve our democratic way of life. B. I will at all times think of children first and base my decisions on how they will affect children, their education, and their training. C. I will make no disparaging remarks, in or out of the Board meetings, about other members of the Board or their opinions. D. I will remember at all times that as an individual I have no legal authority outside the meetings of the Board, and that I will conduct my relationship with the school staff, the local citizenry, and all media of communications on the basis of this fact. E. I will recognize that my responsibility is not to operate the schools but to see that they are well operated. F. I will seek to provide education for all children in the community commensurate with their needs and abilities. G. I will listen to all citizens but will refer all complaints to the proper authorities, and will discuss such complaints only at a regular meeting after failure of administrative solution. H. I will support a decision graciously once it has been made by the majority of the Board. I. I will not criticize employees publicly, but will make such criticism to the Superintendent for investigation and action, if necessary. J. I will make decisions openly after all facts bearing on a question have been presented and discussed. K. I will refuse to make promises as to how I will vote on a matter that should properly come before the Board as a whole. L. I will not discuss the confidential business of the Board in my home, on the street, or in my office, the place for such discussion being the School Board meeting. M. I will confine my Board action to policy making, planning, and appraisal, leaving the administration of the schools to the Superintendent. N. I will welcome and encourage cooperation and participation by teachers, administrators, and other personnel in developing policies that affect their welfare and that of the children they serve. O. I will endeavor at all times to see that schools have adequate financial support within the capabilities of the community and state, in order that every child may receive the best possible education. P. I will resist every temptation and outside pressure to use my position as a Board member to benefit myself or any individual or agency apart from the total interest of the school unit. Q. I will endeavor to attend every regular and special Board meeting. If I find that this is not possible for an extended length of time, I will give consideration to resigning from my position on the Board. R. I will recognize at all times that the Board of Directors of which I am a member is an agent of the state, and as such, I will abide by the laws of the state and the regulations formulated by the Maine Department of Education and by the State Board of Education. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: January 17, 2013 Revised: November 18, 2021

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BBA SCHOOL BOARD POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Board of Directors shall have general charge of all the public schools of this unit and shall exercise such other responsibilities as specifically provided by law. The Board shall concern itself primarily with defining policy, for the District, rather than with executing policy.  The execution of the Board’s policies shall be performed by the Superintendent and his/her staff, who shall be held responsible for the effective administration and supervision of the entire school system. The Board functioning within the framework of laws, court decisions, opinions of attorneys’ general and other mandates from the state and national levels of government, and recognizing the authority of the state, fulfills its mission as the governing body by acting as follows in the execution of its duties.  The Board: A.  Enacts policy; B.  Selects, employs and evaluates the Superintendent; C.  Provides for the planning, expansion, improvement, financing, construction and maintenance of the physical plant of the school system; D.  Prescribes the minimum standards needed for the efficient operation and improvement of the school system; E.  Requires the establishment and maintenance of records, accounts, archives, management methods and procedures incidental to the conduct of school business; F.  Approves the budget, financial reports, audits, major expenditures, payment of obligations, and policies whereby the administration may formulate procedures, regulations, and other guides for the orderly accomplishment of business; G.  Estimates the funds necessary from taxes for the operation, support, maintenance and improvement of the school system; H.  Adopts courses of study; I.  Provides staff and instructional aids; J.  Evaluates the educational program to determine the effectiveness with which the schools are achieving the educational purposes of the school system; K.  Provides for the discussion of information relating to the schools necessary for creating a well-informed public; and L.  Approves/disapproves personnel nominations from the Superintendent and determines (where appropriate via collective bargaining) compensation and working conditions of all staff. Legal Reference;    20-A MRSA §1001                                                                   20-A MRSA § 1476 )RS) Adopted:       January 17, 2013 Revised: November 18, 2021

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF November 4, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on November 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Travers, Ms. Stanton and Ms. Mallett. Public Input: None at this time The board reviewed the minutes from October 21, 2021. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the minutes of October 21, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Neubert who abstained and the motion passed. Donation: Bubba Frye’s has made a $500 donation to the Backpack Program. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the $500 donation. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Building Project Voting results: The Superintendent shared the results for certification with the board. Berwick Y 702 N 1,273 Lebanon Y 599 N 823 North Berwick Y 573 N 1055 Y 1874 N 3151 Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hopper to certify the vote. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent discussed the direction that the building committee is looking at regarding next steps. The board discussed the difficulty with getting the information out to the public. There was discussion of using Facebook, Twitter or perhaps mailings. Weekend Facility Use: The Superintendent shared that the Noble High School is in good custodial shape to allow weekend building use.. After speaking to Mr. Moore, we believe that events at the elementary schools will also happen, with the disclaimer that if an illness or emergency happens and we do not have coverage, the event may be cancelled. With the increased expense of custodial staff, most likely a fee to the organizations will be charged. Educational Updates: Superintendent Beauvais reported some updates: Josie Chadbourne has been named 2021-22 SMAA Field Hockey Co Coach of the year! The football team has a semi final game on Friday night. Anthony Prak was featured in the Sentinel for outstanding National Merit Scholarship Program. Karli Kruse, a NHS senior, provided for her National Honor Society project she cleaned up the courts Tennis. Aaron Moore has hopes for a future team. The Superintendent proposed a change in notification of COVID cases. A realtime dashboard will be created that students, staff and parents can use to see the number of reported cases per week. This will cut down on “Messenger overload” . Ms Beauvais updated Staff and Student attendance in the past two weeks: student range was a low of 78% present to 96% present. Staff Attendance ranged from 91% present to 97% present. York Hospital has contacted us to set up vaccine clinics for afterschool for ages 5-11. The thought would be to hold this at Noble Middle Schools and would be an after school event. Parents would have to bring their children. Employment: Retirement: We would like to publicly acknowledge their dedication and commitment to our schools. Thank you so very much. Sandy Gray Vivian E Hussey School, Educational Technician - 25 years. Rhonda Bachelder Lebanon Elementary School, Educational Technician- 24 years. Resignation: Shawna Street NBES Guidance Counselor. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to accept the resignation of Ms. Shawna Street. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: Mr. Doiron asked the question about storm days and whether or not we will be able to be remote for some of them. Currently we are not able to provide the work around so that we can get meals to students prior to a snow day for it to count. We will continue to utilize traditional snow days until such a time when we can figure out the meal options. North Berwick Democrats had a meeting last night and they shared that they would like to be involved in helping to spread the word about the schools and would like to be supportive. Ms. Hagenbuch made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 7:51 pm Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

November 20, 2021 Dear Noble Community; This letter is to provide you with some updated information as we head into Thanksgiving break. The school district has been handling a steady stream of positive COVID cases since the first week of school in September. In fact, since September 6, 2021, our building/district administrators, school nurses, and district head nurse, Amy Creighton, have processed over 120 positive cases. This is significant as the total number of cases processed last year was 140 again, that was for the entire year. Processing a case means verification of positive status, contact tracing, notifying families of close contact status, completing the reports/notification to the CDC, and sending out follow up informational letters. All this takes a significant amount of time. Since the start of the school year, there have been some notable trends. Typically, Mondays and Tuesdays are heavy days for processing cases. The weekend and early Monday morning seem to be the times that school staff receive confirmation of positive cases and then the processing of the case(s) begins. That can take a few hours or a full day depending on the amount of cases a school is dealing with. Currently all schools are dealing with some form of active cases. That summary brings me to this next statement of notification. Please be aware that we are strongly considering having students and staff participate in remote learning November 29, 30, 2021. Based on November break being a heavy travel time, and a number of positive cases we are waiting to receive confirmation on for this upcoming week, we anticipate even higher positivity rates at the conclusion of break. Being remote on those two days would allow ample time for buildings to collect information on positive cases, focus on procedures and notification, and provide additional time for symptom monitoring for families and staff. The symptom monitoring is another important reason for going remote. We understand the added burden that quarantining puts on families and allowing an additional two days for symptom monitoring would likely cut down on the amount of community quarantining that will need to occur between now and December break. I want to state again that we are strongly considering this option but we also wanted to provide ample time for families to know this information as a consideration in order to begin making plans should this come to pass. We will look at the trends on Monday, November 22, 2021, have a final consultation with the CDC/DHHS and send out further information Monday afternoon. Again, this letter is to provide families lead time to begin thinking about remote learning for November 29, 30, 2021. We recognize that significant coordination for families needs to occur for a two day shift to learning and we wanted to send this out over the weekend as preliminary notification. Please be looking for the updated correspondence in the afternoon on Monday, 11/22/21. Thank you for your assistance as we continue to navigate this situation. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

November 15, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, York Hospital will be hosting a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine clinic for 5-11 year old students on Wednesday, November 17th and Wednesday, December 8th at Noble Middle School Gym from 3:45-6pm. An additional clinic will be held at Hanson School on Friday, November 19th and December 10th from 3:30- 5pm. The Pfizer vaccine is a two dose series available for children ages 5+ authorized by the Food and Drug Administration under an Emergency Use Authorization. If you are interested in signing your child up for this optional vaccine, please review the attached documents and bring the completed registration form on each day of the clinic (a new form will be needed on each vaccination day). Paper copies will be made available at your child’s elementary school if you would like your student to bring one home ahead of time. If your child participates in this clinic, or has already received their two doses of the covid-19 vaccine, providing a copy of their vaccine card to the school nurse will help when performing contact tracing in future covid cases in our schools. Once your child is "fully vaccinated" (14 days after their last dose), they will no longer need to be considered as a "close contact" and will not need to quarantine if exposed to Covid-19. Proof of vaccination can be faxed to the Noble Health Center (207) 676-2204, emailed to amy.creighton@msad60.org, or a paper copy can be brought in or mailed to 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, ME 03906. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools Vaccine Information Fact Sheet Form Ages 5-11 Vaccine Consent Form Ages 5-11 MSAD 60 Dosage Count Form

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link November 18, 2021 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of November 4, 2021 October Financial Summary Policy Second Reading BBA SCHOOL BOARD POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BCA BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS KE PUBLIC CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS 6. Facilities and Finance Update 7. Educational Programming 8. Employment 9. Other 10. Public Input 11. Adjournment Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/ Appointees/ Employees 10min Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff 15 min

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF October 21, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on October 21, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Travers, Ms. Mallett, Ms. Neubert. The student representative was absent. Public Input: Ms. Jere Basko of Lebanon, shared her concerns regarding critical race theory, what is being taught to students in regards to DEI, etc. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent shared with Ms. Basko that they would set up a separate meeting to talk to her more in depth about this topic. The board reviewed the minutes from October 7, 2021. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the minutes of October 7, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Business Manager, Denise Van Campen, shared the financial summary for the month of September. She gave the overview and noted that we are right on track. The only area that we are spending aggressively is in the area of transportation for athletics. This is due to the lack of spare drivers who can do the athletic runs and therefore we need to hire outside charters to get the teams to their games. The board then had a discussion regarding continuing live streaming or allowing it to be recorded and put it out later. The board members talked back and forth about whether to continue it or not. There were members of the board who felt that due to the disruptive nature of the meetings it would be beneficial to allow the recording of the meeting and have it be delayed by 24 hours. Other members felt that it doesn’t make much of a difference. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to delay the airing of the board meetings by 24 hours going forward. All members voted in favor except Mr. Doiron and the motion passed. The Superintendent then discussed with the board the membership of the Facilities and Finance Committee. Mr. Doiron, Ms. Manley will continue to be on the committee and we will follow up with Ms. Neubert to determine if she’d like to continue on the committee. Members scheduled a meeting for the Facilities and Finance Committee on November 10, 2021. The Building Committee will meet on November 3, after the Bond Referendum. The Superintendent provided some educational updates: The board discussed the pool testing program more thoroughly to determine if they should consider it further. An updated survey went out and the following results were gathered. Pool Testing Survey: After this last survey the number of supportive responses were as follows: NBES: 47 of 301 students, Lebanon Schools: 43 of 412, Hussey: 60 of 372, ELKS: 25 of 201, NMS: 55 of 458 students, NHS: 155 of 1243 students. In reviewing these results the board felt that they had done their due diligence in regards to investigating parent interest in the program. It is apparent that more are not interested and therefore we will discontinue the conversation, Employment: Nomination of Jason McCann as a Special Education Case Manager at NMS. Deinse Nadeau, North Berwick Elementary School Response to Intervention and Ms. Karlita Gerry as the NBES Behavioral Interventionist. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nominations of Ms McCann, Ms. Nadeau, Ms. Gerry. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Doiron made the motion to accept the leave of absence of Ms. Shawna Street of North Berwick Elementary School. No board member seconded. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to not accept the leave of absence request of Ms. Shawna Street. All members voted in favor, except Mr. Doiron and the motion passed. Other Business: Ms. Stanton shared with the board the delegate information and the changes that were being discussed. She asked for folks to review the information and give her feedback prior to her need to vote. Ms. Hagenbuch asked about the mailing that went out about the construction project and the referendum vote in November. Those did get mailed out and there are quite a few areas of all of the towns that received their mailing, but there were also areas of the towns that did NOT receive their fliers. Mr. Doiron asked about the utilization of the school buildings for afterschool and weekend activities for outside communities. We will work with our administrative team next week to talk this through one more time. There is concern about using the buildings on the weekends when staff is not as available. Ms. Hagenbuch asked about the shortage of educational technicians and how we can help. Can we utilize volunteers more in terms of prepping materials? Perhaps PTOS would be willing to volunteer. Ms. Stanton expressed her dismay about the North Berwick Selectman’s decision to recommend a “no” vote on the Building Referendum. Mr. Doiron asked about changing lunch menus. He asked if it is possible to get the information to the families. Ms. Van Campen shared that the Food Service Director is having daily memos about products that are not being delivered and they have to change the menus daily. Ms. Hubbell, the Nutrition Director will share some information about this difficulty shortly with the board. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff In at 8:12 pm. Out at 8:30 pm Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session pursuant to Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/ Appointees/ Employees In at 8:30 pm. Out at 8:55pm Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen to go into executive session for Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/ Appointees/ Employees. In at 8:56 pm. Out at 9:06 Ms. Hagenbuch made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 9:07 pm Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

York County Emergency Management Agency is Hosting Covid- 19 Pediatric Vaccine Clinic 1364 Main St. Sanford, ME Walk-Ins Only Starting November 12th Fridays - 3pm-7pm Sundays - 8am-4pm The clinic will be open for 5- to 11-year-old children only. We will have boosters available for parents/ guardians accompanying children to the clinic. Pfizer Pediatric vaccines will be the only vaccine available for children. The building is at the old Marshall’s building, in the Shaw’s Plaza, next to Dollar Tree. For questions, our office can be reached 207-324-1578

November 8, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, Have you had enough of these phone calls? This letter is sent to inform the the Noble community of a change in the way MSAD #60 reports updated case information. In order to streamline the process, the Technology Department created a “COVID-19 Dashboard” on the district web page. The dashboard will be updated with positive case information, by school, as cases are confirmed. This will replace the Community Letters sent via Messenger/text each time MSAD #60 has confirmed positive cases. To access the information, head directly to the district web page: https://www.rsu60.org/ and click on the “COVID-19 Dashboard.” There are two views of cases, a graph and the actual case numbers by school. Please note that the process for identifying and notifying families of close contacts will remain the same. That process has not changed. The intent in streamlining this notification process is to have school-based information not get lost in the high volume of Community Letters going out on a weekly basis. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

November 1, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual associated with Hanson School has tested positive for COVID-19. Three individuals associated with Knowlton School have tested positive for COVID-19. One individual associated with Hussey School has tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting• muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link November 4, 2021 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of October 21, 2021 Donation: Bubba Fryes: $500.00 Backpack program Election Results/ Building Committee Update Weekend Building Use Educational Programming Employment Public Input Other Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF October 7, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on September 2, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Lovejoy and Ms. Travers. The student representative was absent. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6) Student…. . All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:17 pm. Out at 6:45 pm. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6) policy review…. . All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:46 pm. Out at 7:02 pm. Ms. Lovejoy joined the meeting remotely at 7:03 pm Public Input: Ms. Jamie Webber, a resident of North Berwick, shared her support of the board and thanked the board for doing the difficult work related to dealing with Covid-19. She thanked the board for their hard work and decision making under very trying circumstances. Thank you. Elizabeth Chasse, of Berwick, shared her thanks for the hard work that the board is doing during this time. She shared her concerns regarding the unkindness and disrespect particularly showed at past board meetings as well as at the The board reviewed the minutes from September 16, 2021. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the minutes of September 16, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Lovejoy who abstained, and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the delegation of assembly requests for Maine School Board Association and the October 23 conference. Ms. Mallett shared her support of attending the conference and noted how much she has been able to learn over the years that she attended. Ms. Whalen noted her interest. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to nominate Ms. Whalen as MSAD 60’s delegate for the school board assembly. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Assistant Superintendent gave a quick overview of the American Recovery Plan funds that were allotted to MSAD 60. The completed application was submitted on September 29th. The board will review and ask any questions at the next meeting. Ms. Denise Van Campen, business manager, shared with the board the 2021/2022 Budget Timeline. The board asked specific questions about the biennial budget and whether or not the 55% will still be in place for the coming year. At this point, it seems that it will stay in place. The board then discussed the members of the finance and facilities committee and determining if we are up to date on members. Members discussed options. Currently members will discuss their availability and determine memberships. Ms. Van Campen updated the board on Changes to the Participating Local District (PLD) Consolidated Plan. The board had a lengthy discussion regarding the PLD changes and whether or not to opt in. It is an option, not a mandate. Members asked questions of Ms. Van Campen as well as each other. The board determined at this time that they would not like to offer this new option. Educational Summary: Ms. Amy Creighton, Director of School Nursing, shared with the board an overview of recent COVID information here in the district and throughout the state. Conversations surrounding pooled testing occurred as has happened in the past. Examples: Case at the high school: 35 close contacts, 26 of those close contacts were masked… 10 were already vaccinated… 9 were bus exposures and needed to be quarantined. Case at the elementary level: 9 close contacts, 4 at lunch, 5 were masked in a classroom. The board discussed the pool testing program more thoroughly to determine if they should consider it further. Ms. Mallett shared her belief that it would be beneficial for the district but Ms. Hagenbuch shared that she felt that it wasn’t cost effective for the number of parents who have expressed interest at this point. The board then held a discussion among themselves as to the best next steps in this program. Attendance: Staff Attendance: Low of 88% and high of 94% Low of 90% and high of 94% Employment: Nomination of William Barry as a special education case manager at NMS. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Mr. Barry. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Resignation of Ms. Elizabeth Mulcahey, intervention behavioralist at NBES for personal reasons. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen to accept the resignation of Ms. Mulcahey. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: Ms. Mallett shared with the board a potential option for solar Ms. Hopper shared that on Tuesday, the North Berwick Board of Selectman has decided to oppose the bond issue for the district. They would have been in favor of just the Lebanon portion rather than all three town supports in order to access potential state funding. Ms. Van Campen clarified that there is currently not even a list for an application for funding at this point. Mr. Scott Brown, of the state department, shared that there are many other districts with schools that are in need of repair. Ms. Hagenbuch asked about masking breaks within the district. The Superintendent shared that the breaks are occurring regularly and outside. The weather has been really conducive to mask breaks. The Superintendent gave an update regarding transportation: We have a new driver about to get licensed. Staffing continues to be difficult but things are settling. Actively searching for drivers as we move forward. Update on Fall Athletics at Noble 10/7: Noble Football is having one of their best seasons ever! The team is currently 4-1 and is ranked 18th in the state of Maine. Football is hosting South Portland tomorrow night at Noble High School. Tomorrow night's game is also their Senior Night. Fall Cheer is also doing their Senior Night as well! Field Hockey has played incredibly well so far this season! The team just went into overtime last night with the #2 ranked team in class A. Field Hockey will be entering into the open tournament at the end of the season. Boys and Girls Cross Country is going well! They are at Marshwood today. Golf state championships are this Saturday. Michael Billing and Cheyenne Couture qualified individually for the Boys and Girls State Championships. Girls and Boys soccer will also be entering into the open tournament at the end of the season. Both teams are sitting in the middle of the pack in the standings and are playing well. The Noble/Sanford Co-Op Volleyball team is hosting Biddeford tonight. The team is doing extremely well and tonight is also their Senior Night. Homecoming week was a massive success for Noble Athletics. Every single Varsity team won their homecoming game! The Athletic Department is looking forward to all of the post season play coming up! The board had a discussion about whether or not we continue live streaming vs. recording. Ms. Hagenbuch made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 9:33 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

October 29, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual associated with Hanson School/Lebanon Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. One individual associated with Noble High School has tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

MSAD #60 Building Projects Public Referendum Vote Lebanon Elementary School: Q: Why should taxpayers vote “yes” on the building project? A: Lebanon Elementary School was built in 1953. All systems need upgrading, the building is not ADA compliant, and there are foundation/structural issues with the building. A life expectancy of a school is 40 to 50 years. Lebanon Elementary School is 68 years old. It has surpassed expectations. While a lot of care and upkeep has gone into the building, it will take a great deal of taxpayer dollars to bring the building up to code, make all bathrooms, entrances/exits ADA compliant, and structurally sound. Right now there are fairness issues with the physical building and space for students attending Lebanon Elementary School. Q: What is the language of the actual referendum question? A: Here is the question that will appear on the ballot: “Do you favor authorizing the School Board of Maine School Administrative District No. 60 (the “District”) to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $57,489,290 for the construction and renovation project described below at District elementary schools in Berwick, Lebanon, and North Berwick? (Over 20 years).” Q: How much is the Estimated Total Bond Interest? A: $13,184,616 is the Estimated Total Bond Interest. That figure is in addition to the Principal amount listed above. Q: What exactly is the plan for the additions at Hanson Elementary School, North Berwick Elementary School, and Hussey School? A: In addition to the concerns about the actual physical Lebanon Elementary School building, the additions for all three projects involve adding more classrooms to address the new homes/apartments being built in each town as well as ADA compliance issues at all three sites. Also built into the plans is classroom space for public pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) which MSAD #60 anticipates being responsible for offering and subsidizing in the next few years (for specific site plans please visit www.rsu60.org). Q: Why did the school district put forward three projects and not just one project? A: As mentioned above, each town is seeing growth with new homes and apartments popping up. For example, North Berwick Elementary School is currently 59% above capacity and this is a huge challenge as teachers, staff, and students work with one another daily. Population increases in the towns translate to enrollment increases in the schools. All three schools are impacted by town growth. Q: I have heard that if one project gets approved the school district can then get on a list so the state will pay for the other two projects. Could you explain? A: It is true that there is a Major Capital School Construction program where districts can apply for funding, but it is not as clear cut as “adding a school to the list”. The last time applications opened for funding school projects was 2016. At that time 74 schools applied for the 126 million dollars allocated to the program. The application process takes one year to complete and up to one more year for the state to visit all the sites and make determinations. Of those 74 applications only the top few were moved ahead for funding. The state is not clear on when the next round of applications will open but Scott Brown, of the Maine Department of Education stated that it is further out than one year, potentially 2023. Once the list is opened, we would apply for funding. If selected, it would be years before the actual projects begin and up to two years beyond that for completion. There are a large number of districts in the state in need of support for building projects. No funding is guaranteed to MSAD 60. The Building Committee did review all options before determining that putting forth the three additions was appropriate. The committee absolutely understands the financial impact on the three communities, but also looked at what would occur if we are unable to secure the expansions. Each of our elementary schools in the three towns will require modular buildings to provide space to the growing student population. Just this year alone, we will need to budget for four additional classrooms in North Berwick. Berwick will continue to require the one additional modular that is in place. Lebanon will budget for one modular to meet student needs. The population of our schools is growing in all three towns annually. Modular buildings are costly, temporary, and lack water and bathroom facilities. The Building Committee felt that it would be more fiscally responsible to spend funds on the permanent additions rather than temporary structures. Q: What is the tax impact to residents in Lebanon? A: All three towns have different price breakdowns. As a taxpayer in Lebanon there would be a principal payment and an interest payment which is like a mortgage on a house. The school district would need to take a loan from the Maine Bond Bank. The first year the loan is repaid, taxpayers would make an “interest-only” payment. Please note that the calculations below are based on a $100,000 assessed property. So for a $100,000 assessed property the payment would be $53.69 for that first year. If you calculate that to a monthly figure it ends up being $4.74 per month. For the second year, the payment would be higher as it would include the Principal and Interest. That total would be $208.43. If you calculate that out it comes to $17.36 per month. Following the second year, payments decrease over the life of the 20 year loan. Conclusion: The building additions will be a long-term solution to growing populations across the three towns and aging schools. The price of these projects will become more expensive the longer we delay. Hussey Elementary School: Q: Why should taxpayers vote “yes” on the building project? A: Hussey School was built in 1990. The current building needs to be brought up to code for ADA compliance. That includes bathrooms, stairwells, railings and the elevator. In addition to being brought “up to code” Hussey School needs more classroom space to not only address increasing student enrollment but also the eventuality of public Pre-Kindergarten which will be coming in the next few years. Hussey School has struggled with space for the past few years. As a result, a temporary modular building has been put on the grounds to assist with space constraints while staff provide strong programming for the student body. Q: What is the language of the actual referendum question? A: Here is the question that will appear on the ballot: “Do you favor authorizing the School Board of Maine School Administrative District No. 60 (the “District”) to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $57,489,290 for the construction and renovation project described below at District elementary schools in Berwick, Lebanon, and North Berwick? (Over 20 years).” Q: How much is the Estimated Total Bond Interest? A: $13,184,616 is the Estimated Total Bond Interest. That figure is in addition to the Principal amount listed above. Q: What exactly is the plan for the additions at Hussey School, North Berwick Elementary School, and Hanson Elementary School? A: Not only do the the additions for all three projects involve adding more classrooms to address homes/apartments being built in each town, ADA compliance issues at all three sites, and classroom space for public pre-kindergarten, the plans also address the significant structural concerns about the actual physical Lebanon Elementary School building (for specific site plans please visit www.rsu60.org). Q: Why did the school district put forward three projects and not just one project? A: As mentioned above, each town is seeing growth with new homes and apartments popping up. For example, North Berwick Elementary School is currently 59% above capacity and this is a huge challenge as teachers, staff, and students work with one another daily. Population increases in the towns translate to enrollment increases in the schools. All three schools are impacted by town growth. Q: I have heard that if one project gets approved the school district can then get on a list so the state will pay for the other two projects. Could you explain? A: It is true that there is a Major Capital School Construction program where districts can apply for funding, but it is not as clear cut as “adding a school to the list”. The last time applications opened for funding school projects was 2016. At that time 74 schools applied for the 126 million dollars allocated to the program. The application process takes one year to complete and up to one more year for the state to visit all the sites and make determinations. Of those 74 applications only the top few were moved ahead for funding. The state is not clear on when the next round of applications will open but Scott Brown, of the Maine Department of Education stated that it is further out than one year, potentially 2023. Once the list is opened, we would apply for funding. If selected, it would be years before the actual projects begin and up to two years beyond that for completion. There are a large number of districts in the state in need of support for building projects. No funding is guaranteed to MSAD #60. The Building Committee did review all options before determining that putting forth the three additions was appropriate. The committee absolutely understands the financial impact on the three communities, but also looked at what would occur if we are unable to secure the expansions. Each of our elementary schools in the three towns will require modular buildings to provide space to the growing student population. Just this year alone, we will need to budget for four additional classrooms in North Berwick. Berwick will continue to require the one additional modular that is in place. Lebanon will budget for one modular to meet student needs. The population of our schools is growing in all three towns annually. Modular buildings are costly, temporary, and lack water and bathroom facilities. The Building Committee felt that it would be more fiscally responsible to spend funds on the permanent additions rather than temporary structures. Q: What is the tax impact to residents in Berwick? A: All three towns have different price breakdowns. As a taxpayer in Berwick there would be a principal payment and an interest payment which is like a mortgage on a house. The school district would need to take a loan from the Maine Bond Bank. The first year the loan is repaid, taxpayers would make an “interest-only” payment. Please note that the calculations below are based on a $100,000 assessed property. So for a $100,000 assessed property the payment would be $59.11 for that first year. If you calculate that to a monthly figure it ends up being $4.93 per month. For the second year, the payment would be higher as it would include the Principal and Interest. That total would be $229.11. If you calculate that out it comes to $19.09 per month. Following the second year, payments decrease over the life of the 20 year loan. Conclusion: The building additions will be a long-term solution to growing populations across the three towns and aging schools. The price of these projects will become more expensive the longer we delay. North Berwick Elementary School: Hi Bear Families, I’m writing this letter to break down the upcoming referendum benefits as well as the project’s impact on taxpayers. I hope that you will vote yes and support our school, however, I understand how important household bottom lines are. Currently, NBES has 301 students enrolled but has a capacity limit of 208 students per the 1986 building design. That means that today, NBES is 45% overcapacity. This year’s 5th-grade has the smallest number of students at 36, and our Kindergarten has the largest number of students at 66. The typical grade size has been around 50-55, but we are estimating that number to be 60 next year. This means that the net student increase next year will be about 24 students, putting our total at 325 (59.1% overcapacity). The lack of space at NBES is a huge challenge. All three towns have different price breakdowns, but for this letter, I will stick with North Berwick residents. The first point I would like to address is that there is a principal payment and an interest payment which is exactly the same as your mortgage. We need to borrow the money, and lenders make their money from interest. The information shared regarding tax increases to you includes both interest and principal. There are no hidden numbers or other trickery. The first year that the loan is repaid, taxpayers will make an “interest-only” payment which works out to be $3.39 per month for every $100,000 your house is assessed by the town. In the second year, you will see a larger jump in your tax bill, but this will be the maximum monthly payment for this project. This amount will be $13.16 per month for every $100,000 your house is assessed by the town. This number represents the $3.39 from year one plus the $9.77 in the second year. Every year after year two will have a small decrease as the balance goes down. The addition to NBES will be a long-term solution to our growing population and aging school. The price of these projects will only become more expensive the longer it gets pushed off. In the short term, we will need to add four additional classrooms for the upcoming school year, most likely by renting portable units. We will need to add one per year for four years after that. Aside from the obvious fiscal reasons why that’s a bad idea, creating a campus for students as young as four years old is deeply concerning to me. Students will need to walk potentially more than a football field to enter the building to use a bathroom, see a counselor, or access any special programming. Please vote YES on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, to support our schools! Regards, Michael Archambault Principal, North Berwick Elementary

Document to Print PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION FOR STUDENTS TO BE TRANSPORTED BY PERSONAL VEHICLE-Form The following information must be provided to the Superintendent of Schools prior to approval being granted for students to be transported by personal vehicle: 1. Name of student being transported:__________________________________________. 2. Student’s Birthdate: ____/_____/______. 3. Student’s Address:________________________________________________________. 4. Parent/Guardian Name:____________________________________________________. 5. Parent/Guardian Emergency Phone Number:___________________________________. 6. Date of Travel: ____________________. 7. Destination: _____________________________________________________________. 8. Individual providing transportation:____________________________________________. By signing this document, you are indicating that you are granting permission for your child to be transported in a personal vehicle on the date(s) indicated, and that you agree to the following: I understand that participation in trip activities could involve risk of physical injury, illness, death or property loss, and despite safety precautions, the School District  cannot guarantee safety thereof, as all risks cannot be prevented. The School District does not provide health and accident insurance for trip participants, and I understand that any medical expenses, property loss, or other personal expenditures that result during or from this travel/trip, are to be borne by the student/participant, or by their parent or guardian. I also hereby consent and give authorization to trip leaders to secure any emergency medical treatment in event I am unable to, and I agree to be responsible for the costs thereof. I further acknowledge that if I drive my own vehicle, or am a passenger in another’s private vehicle in connection with this trip/function, that the School District’s insurance does not cover such a private vehicle. I also understand that the School District  cannot be responsible for assuring the safety and reliability of such private transportation or driver, nor for any non-sponsored activities and travel that I choose to participate in before, during or after the school sponsored function, and I therefore accept the risks and responsibilities associated with such private vehicle travel and activities. In consideration of the opportunity afforded, with full knowledge and acceptance of the risks associated with this travel and the trip activities, and with full understanding of the above issues/conditions, I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the MSAD #60 School District , its faculty, staff, Board members, and agents from all form and manner of risks inherent in such travel, and from all claims and demands of any nature arising from participation in said trip. ______________________________________ _________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

October 26, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual associated with E. L. Knowlton School has tested positive for COVID-19. Two individuals associated with North Berwick Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19. One individual associated with Noble Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting• muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

October 22, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual associated with Hanson School has tested positive for COVID-19. One individual associated with Hussey School has tested positive for COVID-19. One individual associated with Noble Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

October 20, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual associated with E. L. Knowlton School has tested positive for COVID-19. One individual associated with North Berwick Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. Three individuals associated with Noble High School have tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting• muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

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October 18, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual associated with Hussey School has tested positive for COVID-19. Two individuals associated with Lebanon Elementary/Hanson School have tested positive for COVID-19. Four individuals associated with Knowlton School have tested positive for COVID-19. Six individuals associated with Noble High School have tested positive for COVID-19. There was an athletic exposure from an opposing team, all close contacts were notified. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link October 21, 2021 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of October 7, 2021 September Financial Summary Meeting Broadcast Discussion Schedule a Facility and Finance Meeting Policy First Reading: BBA SCHOOL BOARD POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BCA BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS KE PUBLIC CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS 8. Educational Programming 9. Employment 10. Public Input 11. Other 12. Adjournment Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/ Appointees/ Employees 15min Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/ Appointees/ Employees 15min Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff 15 min

October 13, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: Four individuals associated with Hussey School have tested positive for COVID-19. One individual associated with Noble High School has tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Any changes to the current situation will be relayed to our families and staff as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF Sept. 16, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on September 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Manley and Ms. Neubert. The student representative was absent. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6) Duties of the School Board. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:03 pm. Out at 6:59 Public Input: Kathy Sheedy, Berwick, shared a letter from her niece, Morgan, a senior at Noble High. She shared her belief in masking and also that she’d like to keep the masking mandate in place to ensure that we are able to stay in school. Matthew Leggett, Lebanon, shared his belief in not having the mask mandate. He asked to have people look at Texas.Gov and review those statistics. Charlie Galemmo, North Berwick, spoke of masked mandates and lower infection rates among children. He expressed his beliefs that the board did the right thing by mandating masks. Rick Pelletier, Lebanon, expressed his concerns about the mask mandate and his beliefs about parent rights. Melissa Cormier, Berwick, proparent choice. Concerned about mask breaks and how they are not being appropriately provided. Has the board looked at other approaches to address covid? Craig, of Lebanon, shared his thank you to the board for the work that they did. As a nurse, he believes masks are effective due to evidence based practices in the medical field. Ashley Richardson, Berwick, shared her belief that masks don’t work. She shared that her children are not able to pay attention in class, and were easily tired and annoyed. Cut into her childrens’ learning time. Madison , Lebanon senior at Noble High School. She shared that she believes that we should be wearing masks in school. Vaccinations are also important. She feels that she has had no issues with her learning except that when they went on remote. Amanda Turner, North Berwick, for parent choice. She shared that her son had been punished for non masking. Janelle Couture, Berwick, daughter was a Kindergarten student, last year, had a very positive experience. As a 1st grader, she is doing so well. The Board is trying to do what’s best for everyone. Mike Barker, North Berwick, shared with the board his concerns regarding masking and distancing policies. Sometimes tough questions need to be asked. The board needs to get out in front of it. Elizabeth Sawyer, Lebanon, shared her concerns about the masking of her children. In her opinion, Covid will not go away. She feels that parents should have the choice about masking. She believes parents should be allowed their child to mask and get sick or unmask and get sick. COVID is no longer preventable, we need to work on treatments. Jessica Brooks, Lebanon. Shared her concerns about her daughter. Her daughter is not allowed breathing treatments in school and denied her education. Her son does not get mask breaks. In addition to masking concerns she feels that her family is being bullied because they have different views and morals. She would like to know where it is stated in the school board policy that a confederate flag can’t be in school. Lindsay Quigley, Lebanon shared her concerns about taking parents rights away. Kyle Chandler, North Berwick, asked about why students are being discriminated against if they have not been vaccinated. He is concerned about what happens with close contacts at school and how that impacts sports. Miranda Mulligan, Berwick, shared with the board that her children are struggling because they have to wear a mask. Jasmine Rowan, Lebanon shared her concerns about how the pandemic has affected her education. Peg Wheeler, Berwick, shared her thank you to the board for keeping. Wearing masks isn’t about oneself, it's about protecting others. The board reviewed the minutes from August 19, 2021 and September 2, 2021. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the minutes of August 19, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Mallett who abstained, and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes of Sept. 2, 2021. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Educational Summary: Superintendent Beauvais asked the Principals to report how the first few weeks of school have been. Michelle Keniston, Principal of the Knowlton School in Berwick. Staff are so happy to be back in their home buildings. For the second summer in a row teachers packed up their classrooms and moved by our amazing custodial staff. Patti Gilley, Principal of Hanson and Lebanon Elementary Schools. Arrival and Dismissal routines continue to improve each day. Pick my kid has streamlined dismissal and we appreciate the support received from parents who use the app. The entire transportation Department has worked to problem solve the beginning of school glitches. Students will participate in safety presentations provided by our dedicated bus drivers. Melissa Caldwell, Principal of Hussey Elementary School, Students and Staff are working on stamina, both physically and academically, as this is the first 5 day week since March 2020. Teachers are working maximum growth and creating engaging curriculum. Michael Archambault, Principal North Berwick Elementary School, Shout out to the Custodial Staff who have put in endless hours in the buildings. Students are excited to be in school and thank you for the ongoing support from the Board and Community. Things are going really well in the K-5 land! Mike Roberts, Principal Noble Middle School, Top Ten Comments from Noble Middle School, engaged students, variety of opinions, positive intentions, positive relationships being built, students playing outside with smiles, pickup and drop off are going great, students and staff working hard and we are all tired. AJ Dufort, Principal Noble High School. Glad to be back five days per week. Enrollment is high, appreciative for late start Wednesday, building stamina of the students, teachers are helping students re-engage, establishing relationships, great to see them interacting with each other. Homecoming week is next week culminating with the fireworks Friday night. Update on Fall Athletics at Noble: Football is off to a 2-0 start! The team travels to Portland tomorrow night. If they beat Portland, they will take the first place spot in the Class B South standings. This will be the first time in a long time that Noble has held the top spot in the Football standings. Accompanying football, Fall cheer is always a pleasure to watch! Coach Davis and our cheerleaders have put a lot of time into their routines. Field Hockey was recently in the news as a team to watch. Although they are 1-2 so far, the girls have kept the games close and are always exciting to watch. Boys and Girls Cross Country is off to an amazing start. Both boys and girls teams took home the win in their first meet and have not stopped producing successful meets since. Golf is 2-2 so far this year. The team is incredibly talented and fun to watch. Girls Soccer is 2-2 so far and Boys Soccer is 1-2-1. Both teams have incredible talent on both sides of the field and are fun to watch. The Noble/Sanford Co-Op Volleyball team is 3-1! Noble currently has more than a dozen girls representing Noble. The Volleyball team plays all of their home matches at Sanford High School. Noble also offers E-Sports through Play Versus. League of Legends starts this Fall! The E-Sports team is coached by Coach Saucier, Coach McKenna & Coach Morrow. Next week is homecoming week! The Noble Athletic Department looks forward to hosting all of our homecoming games and seeing the community members who are in attendance. The Athletic Department would also like to recognize and thank all of the parents and volunteers who are a part of our programs. From running our boosters to helping out with special events, we could not do it without the support of our community. Opening Enrollment: The Superintendent shared the following Opening Day information with the Board, The Noble Antiracist Collaborative shared a presentation around the work that they are doing. Employment: Mr. Doiron made the motion and Ms. Travers seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Jayne Perkins. All members voted in favor and the motion passed Public Input.. Jocelyn of Lebanon, shared her concerns about Critical Race Theory along her concerns about masking. Ms. Lisa Powers, of Berwick, shared with the board her thanks and appreciation for the board and that the decisions were made. She shared information about masking, vaccinations, etc. Ms. Victoria Savary, shared with the board her belief about the board needing to represent the constituents and that she is pro choice. Rachel Matusky, Lebanon, shared her support and appreciation of the board. She wished that parents would use this as a teaching tool. She considers this a small inconvenience. She also spoke to the responsibility piece and encouraged parents to get involved positively. Mr. Mike Barker, shared that the flags were not flown at half mast on 9/11. Other Business: The Superintendent shared with the board the results of the pooled testing survey that was sent out. Of 407 responses 53.6% voted no and 46.4% voted yes. We will follow up with Amy Creighton and share with the board the process. Mr. Doiron made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 9:17 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

October 7, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: Three individuals associated with Noble Middle School have tested positive for COVID-19. Three individuals associated with Noble High School have tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Any changes to the current situation will be relayed to our families and staff as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link October 7, 2021 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:15pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Central Office Conference Room 6:15 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F) Information in Confidential Records; Discussion 6:30 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 15 Minutes Minutes of September 16, 2021 MSBA Delegate Nomination American Rescue Plan Budget Timeline Legislative Updates/ Review Comprehensive Emergency Plan Update Educational Programming Employment Public Input Other Adjournment

Did you know that your family may be eligible for Up to $50/month discount on broadband services as part of the FCC Emergency Broadband Program? MSAD #60 has been providing a limited number of Verizon & T-mobile hotspots as a temporary solution. The FCC has developed the Emergency Broadband Benefit as a longer term solution. Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit? A household is eligible if one member of the household:  Qualifies for the Lifeline program, including those who are on Medicaid or receive SNAP benefits;  Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, or did so in the 2019- 2020 school year;  Experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020, and the household had a total income in 2020 below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers;  Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year; or  Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program How do I apply? Visit https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

September 29, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual associated with Noble Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. One individual associated with North Berwick Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Any changes to the current situation will be relayed to our families and staff as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

September 28, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual associated with Noble High School has tested positive for COVID-19 COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Any changes to the current situation will be relayed to our families and staff as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

September 27, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: Three individuals from Hussey School have tested positive for COVID-19 COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Any changes to the current situation will be relayed to our families and staff as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

September 20, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual from Noble High School One individual from Noble Middle School Two individuals from North Berwick Elementary School One individual from Knowlton School COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough . • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Any changes to the current situation will be relayed to our families and staff as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

September 21, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: One individual from Noble Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. Noble Middle School is now considered in “outbreak status” per the CDC. Now that we are a few weeks into the school year we are noticing some trends. First, the identification of Close Contacts is different this year from last year which makes things a bit more complicated. See the below summary: Due to the fact that there is universal masking across all of the district schools, students identified as close contacts in the classroom setting may continue to attend classes but need to quarantine outside of the academic portion of the day. That includes school sponsored activities and community events/outings. Close contacts identified from the cafeteria need to quarantine for 10 days from school and community events/outings. Students identified as close contacts on the bus, within a 6ft. radius of the individual with the positive COVID-19 diagnosis, must quarantine from school and the community for 10 full days. Masking/face coverings on all public transportation is a federal mandate. The trend we are noticing is that the numbers of classroom close contacts, for the most part, have been smaller than those numbers on the bus. More and more families are opting, when possible, to drive their student to and from school to avoid quarantining due to being identified as a close contact on the bus. Finally, students identified as close contacts who are vaccinated do not need to be quarantined for community events/activities, classroom, bus, or cafeteria areas or school events (including athletics). This chart below simplifies the above information for a student identified as a close contact: Maine School Administrative District #60 fully understands the ongoing frustration parents/families are feeling based on the shift of guidelines from last year to this year. Everyone was hopeful that this pandemic would lessen over the summer months so that school districts did not need to identify and quarantine close contacts. While we understand, and share frustration, we do need to follow mandates and requirements. We assure you that the entire nursing staff and administration is doing their best to keep up with the volume and timely notification. Thank you, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF Sept. 2, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on September 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. with all members present. The student representative was absent. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6) Personnel. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:03 pm. Out at 6:36 Ms. Hopper made the motion and was seconded by Mr. Doiron to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:48 pm. Out at 7:08 pm Ms. Hopper made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to readmit the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Public Input: Remote Public Input Response Ms. Stanton made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley to adopt universal masking K-12, students, staff and faculty. All members voted in favor except Mr. Doiron, Ms. Neubert, Ms. Travers and Ms. Hagenbuch and the motion passed. The board then discussed minutes of the board of directors meetings from over the summer: June 3, 2021, June 17, 2021 June 30, 2021, July 22, 2021, Aug 5, 2021. The board reviewed the minutes of June 3, 2021. Ms. Hopper made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the minutes of June 3 as presented. All members voted in favor except Ms. Mallett who abstained and the motion passed. The board reviewed the minutes of June 17, 2021. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Lovejoy who abstained and the motion passed. The board reviewed the minutes of June 30, 2021. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the minutes of June 30. All members voted in favor except Ms. Hopper and Ms. Mallett who abstained and the motion passed. The board reviewed the minutes of July 22, 2021. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen to approve the minutes of July 22, 2021. All members voted in favor except for Mr. Doiron and Ms. Hopper and the motion passed. The board reviewed the minutes of August 5, 2021. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes of Aug 5th as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Travers who abstained and the motion passed. Opening Enrollment: The Superintendent shared the following Opening Day information with the Board, Hussey: 383 enrolled/ 92% in attendance ELKS: 205 enrolled/ 92% in attendance Hanson: 260 enrolled/ 95.47% in attendance LES: 147 enrolled/ 97% in attendance NBES 306 enrolled/ 95% in attendance NMS: 464 enrolled/ 97.7% in attendance NHS: 1266 enrolled/ 94% in attendance Staff Attendance: 8 absent of 402 (Ed Techs and Teachers) The Superintendent shared with the board that the 8th grade orientation was held virtually and was well attended. The Superintendent shared policy BED for the second reading. This policy addresses remote meetings and allows the board to vote remotely as well as discusses public input when remote and when not remote. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to approve policy BED as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Employment: The superintendent shared with the board the nomination of Ms. Lauren Lessard Shain as assistant athletic director. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the nomination of Ms. Lauren Lessard Shain as athletic director. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Updated the board on the recent hires: Tamara Dubis: NMS Spanish, Lori Coleman: Lebanon School Counselor, Jesse Sears: Noble High School MP Health and PE, John Hall NHS Social Studies, Maria Cannon- Noble High School Literacy Coach, Camilla Shaw: Knowlton School Gr 5, Krystal Hanson: Knowlton School Special Education Teacher, Jeremy Perron: NHS Social Studies, Tim Protzmann: Noble High School MP English, Kayla Peard: Noble High School Band, Barbara Schwartz: Knowlton School Special Education The Superintendent shared the Resignation of Karissa Cyr, special education instructor. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the resignation of Ms. Cyr. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared retirements of both Jeff Patten, Noble High School History and Mark Mumme, Noble High School Music. Update on remote learning opportunities for students. We have a teacher who is assigned to our K-5 students who are providing a doctor’s note and require remote learning. Currently, we have about 10 students at the time. Noble Middle School has no students at this time who are remote that are outside of the Noble Virtual Middle School. NVMS has 20 students and the program is having a very positive start to the year. Noble High School is working individually with families who require remote learning through offering Plato courses and access to YCCC courses. The vast majority of families are working with the school in a positive proactive manner. The Board asked where are we with mandated vaccines? Not at this time. Ms. Hagenbuch made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 9:43 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF August 19, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person in North Berwick, Maine on August 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Mallett. Ms. Manley and Mr. Doiron were remote and therefore could not vote at this meeting. The student representative was absent. Public Input for August 19, 2021: Public Input: Online Public Input Kate Bennington of Berwick, encourages us to let parents make the choice about whether or not to mask. Shared statistics related to covid situations for children and encouraged the board to allow Jarris Pinet, Berwick, This is America and we should have the right to choose. Brian, North Berwick, Being here makes a difference...shared statistics regarding the Covid 19 pandemic. Drew, nice to see everyone here and what’s best for kids. Here to stand up for what is right for the students and for medical freedom. Also against the weekly pool testing for students. Frank Engel, North Berwick shared a very similar conversation. Discussed the belief that we should have the option to choose whether or not to mask. Jessica of Lebanon is not in favor of pool testing and would like to have the option for students to mask, not mandated. Jason York, Berwick, in agreement with all that was stated ahead… He also shared statistics regarding mental health concerns due to the pandemic. Flint Hutchinson, North Berwick, discussed the past year and the cohorting that occurred due to the pandemic. Mr. Hutchinson shared his concerns regarding the difficulty Getting worse and more dangerous and people aren’t taking precautions. Sharing the concerns regarding the variants that are coming through. He’s very concerned about the anxiety and the increased dangers of the variants. Insert other information here: Ms Hopper made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen to mandate that all K-7 students be masked… all voted in favor except Ms. Neubert and Ms. Travers. Motion passed. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy that grades 8-12 are optional for masking. All voted in favor except Ms. Hopper and Ms. Whalen. Motion passed. Public Transportation (School buses) masking is mandated for all. Pool testing… We will revisit in the future after more surveying will be done regarding pooled testing. Policy review: Policy BED was reviewed. This is a policy regarding remote board meetings. This was considered a first reading. Ms. Travers made the motion and it was seconded Ms. Lovejoy to Assessment motion: Approval and Signing of Referendum Warrants Signing of Revised Assessment Warrants for FY22 Other: Stephanie Hagenbuch shared with the public that she understood how much of a struggle that this past year has been and that she felt the board had come to a fair compromise for this moment in time. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 pm. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

Like districts across the state and across the country, MSAD 60 is working through the controversy associated with Covid-19 and other complicated topics regarding Diversity and Equity. We are in the process of developing a frequently asked question document to allow our parents to have a place to go to find answers for these and any other general questions. Please ask your question in the form below. We will take all of the questions, consolidate those that are repeats and then develop the document that will be posted on our website. Thank you! FAQ Link

September 17, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: Six individuals from Noble High School* Two individuals from Noble Middle School Two individuals from North Berwick Elementary School One individual from Knowlton School *Due to the number of confirmed cases at Noble High School the school is identified as being in outbreak status per the Maine CDC. At this time, with the high level of community transmission and schools being in session for only three weeks, the CDC has yet to determine if any transmission is taking place across schools in the state. We ask for continued vigilance out in the community setting. With the emphasis on in-person learning, we can’t stress enough the importance of the health and safety of students and staff. Please symptom check daily and have your student stay home from school should any of the following symptoms be present: Fever Vomiting/Diarrhea Sore Throat Please do not send your child to school if you are awaiting test results. It falls to each and every one of us to keep students and staff safe and school buildings open for in-person learning. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

MSAD 60 Additions and Renovations, Public Forum 9.8.21

September 15, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This letter is to provide updated case information. Close contacts to any of these cases have been notified. Individuals associated with these schools/programs have tested positive for COVID-19: Four individuals from Noble High School Three individuals from Noble Middle School One individual from Vivian E Hussey School With the emphasis on in-person learning, we can’t stress enough the importance of the health and safety of students and staff. Please symptom check daily and have your student stay home from school should any of the following symptoms be present: Fever Vomiting/Diarrhea Sore Throat Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF August 5, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person in North Berwick, Maine on August 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Travers. The student representative was absent. Public Input for August 5, 2021. In Person Public Input: Drew Sampson of Berwick shared his thanks for the work that the district has done for his children. He shared his thoughts on the past regulations regarding Covid-19 and asked the board to reject mandatory masking due to mental health issues etc. He asked that the parents be allowed to make the decisions rather than have a mandate from the district. Brad Kelley, Berwick, shared his main concern of mask mandating. He feels that masks are not necessarily beneficial and that parents should have a right to choose whether or not their children must wear a mask. Student report: None at this time. Amy Creighton, District Director of Nursing discussed with the board updates from the US CDC. There are requirements to mask on public transportation. Currently it is recommended that all staff and students in K-13 schools mask going into the school year. Dr. Shah also encouraged universal masking in schools. In the beginning of September, Maine DHHS will be collecting staff vaccination rates. The Pool testing program was discussed and we will be putting out a survey to families to ask if they’d like to participate in the program. There is a strong recommendation for masking for unvaccinated individuals. Employment: Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the nomination of Ms. Sarah Anderson as the new assistant principal/literacy coach at North Berwick Elementary school. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the nomination of Mr. Aaron Moore as the new athletic director for MSAD 60. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. August 19th Construction Presentation is at 6 pm. There will be a postcard going out to all residents in the district prior to the meeting. There will also be follow up meetings in September within each of the schools to promote the construction projects. The Assistant Superintendent shared info about the Well Connected Grant, a $250,000 grant that was written by Ms. Erin Dickson, our school health coordinator along with her colleague Ms. Miranda Wakefield. The funding will go to support those in remote instruction to ensure health and social emotional learning. Other: None Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:11 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF July 22, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in North Berwick, Maine on July 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Mrs. Hopper and Mr. Doiron. The student representative was absent. There were 3 in the audience. Public Input for July 22, 2021: None at this time. Ms. Denise VanCampen, business manager, shared with the board the revenue return that the state has provided through the ED279. The legislature has also included a caveat for this year only, to be able to spend the funds or to return it to the towns. The district is receiving 1.2 million back from the state and the board discussed the options that are in front of us. Ms. Mallett made the motion with passion and conviction and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen to return the extra funding to the towns so that the tax assessments to the taxpayers will be lowered. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Austin, Assistant Superintendent provided an overview of the ESEA application and the use of funds for 2021/2022. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the ESEA application for 2021/2022. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the following new hires: Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to accept the new hires: Amanda Saffer- Hussey Grade 3, Elizabeth Spiller- Hussey Kindergarten, Alexandra Amicone- Hussey Kindergarten, Sarah Mossman- ELKS Grade 4, Kelsey Murray-ELKS Special Education, Glenn Hoag-MHA SE Teacher, Rebeca Allain-NMS Grade 7 Science, Cheryl Shadrick-Hanson Grade 4, Molly Jacobson-NBES Speech Therapist, Tristan White- NBES SE Teacher, Sarah Abbott- NOLA Teacher, Melissa Denick- NHS MP Teacher, Katherine Dube-NHS English, Carly Patterson- NHS Spanish. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared the resignations of the following staff: Heather Laviolette,Colleen Hill, Brooke St. Laurent, Caroline Schwab, Elizabeth Croston, Andrew Elwell, Aaron Watson Matthew Reid Ms. Elva Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to accept those letters of resignation. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Student report: None at this time. Superintendent report: The Superintendent reported that the Bus Fleet has received a Clean inspection. Next Thursday, updated health and safety precautions from the CDC. We will be meeting with the DOE and DHHS for updates. Summer programming is going really well. North Berwick and Berwick programs are working out of Hussey. Middle School and High School are working out of the high school. Lebanon is at the Lebanon Elementary School. The normal vaccination mandates have come into effect. Currently there are approximately 100 students at the high school who are outstanding in terms of immunization. Not Covid related. Other: The Assistant Superintendent shared a commitment statement regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the success of ALL MSAD #60 students. As a district, it is imperative we examine our role in addressing inequities. Our district-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) framework ensures the ongoing application of an equity and inclusivity lens in all district aspects. This essential work positions equity and inclusivity as the foundation to further the goals of our school district and lead to enduring sustainable change. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the Commitment statement. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned 7:25 pm. Workshop followed on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF June 30, 2021 A special meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually on June 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Mallett, Ms. Lovejoy, Ms. Hopper. The student representative was absent. . No public Input Student report: None at this time. The board met to discuss the hiring of two district administrators. The Superintendent shared the nomination of Ms. Nichole Ivey as assistant principal for Noble High School. Ms. Ivey has been the adult education director for both Noble and the Sanford School departments but is very interested in the K-12 population. She has met with the administrative team and all feel that she is a great fit to transfer into the position. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to approve Ms. Ivey as assistant principal for Noble High. The Superintendent then shared the nomination of Ms. Christiane Allison as District Special Education Director. S. Allison comes to us from Rochester and is very excited about joining our team. Ms. Travers made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to approve the nomination of Ms. Allson. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 5:58 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF June 17, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person in North Berwick, Maine on June 17, 2021 at 6:40 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Lovejoy, Ms. Stanton. The student representative was absent. The Superintendent brought forward our three former board members to honor them for their years of service. Ms. Linda Corliss of Berwick will be joining the Board of Selectman in Berwick and had to step down. Ms. Astrida Schaeffer of North Berwick was on the board for 3 years. Ms. Joanne Potter of Lebanon has been on the board from 2003 to 2021… 18 years. Unbelievable. Thank you for your service ladies. We appreciate you so much! Public Input: Jen England of North Berwick shared her letter of resignation along with a statement regarding her strong belief that the leadership has been silent on issues of diversity equity and inclusion in the district and in doing so have pushed her to leave her position. She spoke to another issue regarding not sharing information regarding graduation standards with the 2021 seniors as they were adjusted due to the impact of Covid-19 on instruction. She felt that those standard adjustments should have been relayed to students earlier in 2021. Other public input can be seen here. Student report: None at this time. Induction of the new board member, Victoria Travers of Lebanon. Ms. Mallett swore in the new board member and Ms. Travers joined the board. Nominations of the new board chair and vice chair. Ms. Mallet made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to nominate Ms. Neubert as board chair for the 21/22 school year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley to nominate Ms. Hopper as board vice chair for the 21/22 school year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Griffin Ivey, 5th grader, shared a presentation regarding the Confederate Flag for his culminating project for the Excel program. He gave a thorough overview of the history of the flag and what it stands for throughout American history. He asked the board to ban the flag on school property as he sees it as impacting others negatively. The board then reviewed the financial summary for May of 2021. Financial Summary May 2021 The board then had a brief discussion regarding the potential additional subsidy that would be returned to the district based on a legislative vote. The majority of the board felt that returning the extra finances to the town made the most sense. More discussion will follow at a future meeting. There was a desire on the part of the board to ensure that the funds that are returned go back to the taxpayers. The board discussed the warrant for the assessment of taxes based on the approved budget. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch that the warrant for assessment of taxes be approved by the board. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the new contract for the Superintendent of schools for the following two years. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared a donation of $1300 for the backpack program that was given by Megan, an MSAD 60 Student, and her dad. Megan biked 60 miles with her dad following her and picking up donations all along the way. Employment: Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to appoint James Winslow as assistant principal for the Multiple Pathways and 8th grade teams. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent provided an update regarding the high school principal search for Noble High. After two rounds of interviews, it was noted that we did not have a successful candidate for the position. After meeting with the current administrative team, the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent encouraged the board to hire Mr. AJ Dufort, current assistant principal for the role of Noble HS principal for the 21/22 school year. The board felt strongly that this was the appropriate move as Mr. Dufort has principal experience and is a strong leader in the district. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to appoint Mr. Dufort as principal for the Noble High School. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to approve the nominations of the following teaching staff for the 21/22 school year. Michael Hallinan: NHS English, Shannon Jenkins: NHS French, Kaiulani Anderson-Andrei: Hussey Grade 3, Jesse Young: Hussey PE, Erin Olson: LES Grade 4, Rebecca Cosgrove:Hanson Gr 3, Sarah Millett:NMS Grade 7 ELA, Abigail Ackley:NMS Grade 7. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the resignations of the following staff: Marc Bisson: NBES (.5) Assistant Principal/ (.5)Literacy, Jennifer England: NHS Multiple Pathways, Kelli McGlinn: NHS Special Education, Jordan Larrabee: NMS Special Education, Meghann Lyon: Hussey Kindergarten,Traci Hiett: NHS Guidance Secretary. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: Graduation was really positive and very NORMAL! Project Graduation was also fabulous and was very appreciated by the students who attended. Kudos to the administration, staff and supportive parents. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:22 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF June 3, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person in North Berwick, Maine on June 3, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Hopper. The student representative was absent. There were 6 in the audience. Public Input for June 3, 2021: No public Input Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept the minutes of May 20, 2021. All members voted in favor except Ms. Malett and Ms. Schaeffer who abstained and the motion passed. Student report: None at this time. The Noble Online Learning Academy (NOLA) student council shared an overview of the work that they were able to complete in the area of community service over the past year. Ms. Brigette Dumont shared with the board pictures and details of their work. They had food drives to support the food pantry, the backpack program, and the animal welfare society. They also shared a thank you to all of the teachers and supporters that they have encountered and appreciate what they have done for them. Ms. Hopper joined the meeting at 7:25 pm. Employment: The following new staff were presented to the board for approval: Catherine Brady, Heather Carver, Tylor Dupont, Jackie McGarry, Lisa Bilecki, Kelly Woodhouse, Casey Powden. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to approve all nominated staff, members voted in favor and the motion passed. Educational Update: The Superintendent shared the programming for educational recovery. Special Education: We have offered 4 hours on Thursday for anybody who is interested. Teacher or parent referral. We sent surveys out to all parents. We have about 100 students interested. It will look like a typical elementary school day. Morning meeting, some academics, some structured social activities and lunch. This is not IEP driven for most (although there are a few who are having IEP services). The plan for "true recovery" is to discuss at each IEP meeting in the fall and then make an individual plan for each child. The Elementary programs will be running regular summer school programming and support in math and language arts. The Middle School and High School will run their summer school programs to support students moving forward academically. Superintendent update: An update on Staff vaccinations: At this point approximately 33% of our entire staff (number wise) have shared that they are vaccinated. Other: Ms. Mallett shared that several of us had just attended the Noble Adult and Community Education graduation and shared her feelings about how impressed she was with the ceremony, the students and the process. She encouraged all of the board members to attend if the opportunity arises in the future. Ms. Mallett also expressed a thought of providing a mentor to new board members as they come onto the board. She asked that people be thinking about how to provide the support. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 7:41 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

September 12, 2021 Dear Families, The District is keeping up with all the latest information and recommendations from the CDC/Maine Department of Education/Maine Department of Health and Human Services in order to make the best programming and safety decisions for our students and staff. The purpose of this correspondence is to gather feedback from parents or guardians on the topic of pool testing. For those unfamiliar with pool testing, it is one of several strategies the Maine CDC/Maine Department of Education recommends as one option for school districts to address/manage COVID-19. Below is an overview of pool testing followed by a brief survey. Pool testing is complex so we would appreciate you taking a few moments to gain a better understanding of what it entails prior to completing the survey. Please complete the first two questions of the survey even if you are not interested rather than leaving it blank. Thank you. What is pooled testing? Pooled Testing involves doing ONE COVID test on multiple (think classroom or cohort) samples. Students swab themselves, once a week, and place their individual swabs in one tube or container. The samples are sent out of district, to a local lab, and results are expected within 24-48 hours. If the result is NEGATIVE, we can be confident that there are no students in the group positive for COVID-19 at that time of testing. If the result is POSITIVE, we know that at least one person in the group is positive for COVID-19 (next steps detailed below). Is student participation required? No, participation is optional. Will teachers/staff be participating? Yes, if they choose to. Is there a cost to families associated with this testing plan? No What are the benefits of pooled testing? It is an important public health surveillance tool to assess levels of COVID in our community (schools). It can identify pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals. These are people who are not aware that they have a COVID infection. It will decrease the need to quarantine whole classes/cohorts. What happens if there is a positive in the “pool”? If a positive result shows up in a particular pool, all participating students in the cohort/classroom will be tested using the BinaxNow antigen (rapid) test as soon as possible after receipt of the positive pool result. This test will be administered at school, by school personnel, and typically would happen by 48 hours after the pooled test. If there are any students in the cohort/classroom who are not participating in pooled testing, they WILL need to quarantine and be considered close contacts per the Maine Department of Education and CDC protocols. What happens when the rapid COVID test is administered? Participants who test negative will NOT need to quarantine as close contacts. Participants who test positive will need to isolate per Maine DOE and CDC guidelines the same as they did last year. If ALL rapid tests are negative, the rapid test will be repeated the next day. How will students be identified? Student names will not be included on the pool sample. The tube/container is associated with a classroom or cohort, not individual students. Students will be identified privately for results from the follow-up rapid test. If interested, should my student participate even if fully vaccinated? Yes, there is always the possibility of breakthrough infections. Can my student participate if they have had COVID? Yes, if the COVID infection was more than 90 days ago. In summary: Pooled testing in an optional strategy to gather information on case rates in a given classroom or cohort. The process occurs after parents/guardians sign up their students to participate in weekly testing. Testing occurs one time per week and results are sent back to the district within 24 to 48 hours. Students, regardless of age, would swab themselves. Teachers, or other school personnel, would support students with the process as far as blocking out time for testing, follow up, and assisting with ongoing organization. School personnel would be following up on any positive cases and communicating with families. Below is the survey which will help the district gauge parent/guardian interest in pool testing as one mitigation strategy. Thank you for your patience and support and please expect more communication from the district and/or school level as we move closer to the start of the school year. Pooled Testing Survey