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January 24, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform the community of updated positive case information: An individual associated with Eric L. Knowlton School has tested positive for COVID-19. Close contacts have been notified. An individual associated with Noble Middle School (grades 6,7) has tested positive for COVID-19. Close contacts have been notified. Out of an abundance of caution, one class (not a team), will be participating in remote learning on 1/25 and 1/26/21. There are a few other positive cases to report but due to the timing, these cases do not have impact on close contacts/contact tracing in the school setting: One individual at North Berwick Elementary School One individual at Eric L. Knowlton School One individual at Noble High School Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and please do not send your child to school if he/she has been tested and you are awaiting results. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our entire school community for open communication and efforts in safeguarding students from entering buildings when someone at home, or the student directly, is displaying symptoms. Keeping our school buildings safe and open is a community effort and we appreciate the continued vigilance. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

January 22, 2021 Dear Noble Families, Please let this serve as an update on Winter Sports. Much to our surprise there has been a very recent modification in the guidelines for athletics. The Noble Athletic Department has worked diligently to collect as much information as possible and integrate that information into the Noble High School COVID -19 Protocols. After careful consideration, here is the schedule for Noble High School Indoor Track, Cheering, Basketball, Hockey and Wrestling: January 27-29, 2021 Orientation by Sport and Cohort Week of February 1, 2021 Skills, Drills, and Conditioning February 8-19 2021 Skills, Drills, and Strategic Practicing per sport* *At this point in time there are no final plans for gameplay, which have the potential to disrupt our efforts to protect cohorts and limit cross-community exposure. MSAD #60 will consider the implications of resumption of activities after the Maine School Board Association and Maine School Management Agency issues additional guidance. The Noble High School Athletic Department will send out additional sport-specific information over the course of the next few days. Again, this was an unexpected development and we can’t stress enough the need for Noble Athletes to follow all the Health and Safety Guidelines provided by the Maine DOE, CDC, and the Athletic Department. Stay well, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, January 7, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person at Noble High School on January 7, 2021 at 6:30 pm, with all members present virtually except Ms. Manley. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to go into executive session pursuant to 1 MRSA §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Negotiations. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:30 pm. Out at 7:03 pm. Ms. Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: Ms. Jennifer England of North Berwick shared this: Will the high school be extending its remote learning schedule? York County positivity rates are frightening, the new COVIS-19 variant is in New England, and many of our district families have struggled with positive cases over the break. I am hoping the board makes the safest possible decisions for teachers, students, and families as we enter what scientists and doctors are describing as the darkest period of the virus. Thank you. Ms. Jennica Osborne of North Berwick shared this: I have concerns about our students returning to school next week in the hybrid model due to the recent holidays/vacation/uptick in cases/family visits. We were one of the families affected by the 12/15 close contact exposure at NMS and spent 10 days (through the holidays) in quarantine. I request that we delay the return to school and continue with the red model until at least 1/18 week. Thank you. Ms. Manley joined the meeting at 7:15 pm. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to accept the minutes of December 17, 2020 as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Hopper, Ms. Schaeffer and Mr. Doiron who abstained and the motion passed. Update for the student representatives to the board. We have students that we are in contact with and hopefully will be with us at the next board meeting. Ms. VanCampen, Business Manager, shared with the board the budget timeline for FY22. She reviewed the budget timeline. The Superintendent then shared with the board several donations for the food service and the backpack programs. Backpack Program Jacqueline and Sean Doughterty $500 Omni Services $2,000 Kim Talon and Family $1,253 cash donation and several boxes of food Community Lunch Program The Raymond and Elaclaire Gosselin Foundation $2,000 Harvest Goddess $2,000 Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Schaeffer to gratefully accept the very generous donations to our school programs. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Susan Macri, Special Education Director, shared with the board the instruction provided to our students in the remote world for our special education students. She shared the general overview of services and focused on the emphasis and importance of individualizing instruction based on specific needs. The board members asked some specific questions and Ms. Macri answered those. Ms. Amy Creighton, Director of Nursing for the district shared with the board an update on the recent cases throughout the past couple of weeks over our holiday break. The board discussed whether or not we would return to our hybrid model starting with January 11th. Board members expressed their concerns about returning and also about not returning. The overall sense is that as long as we are keeping on top of things and making decisions rapidly, then we can go forward with the plan to return on Monday, January 11th. Attendance update. The staff ranged from 98% to 99%. The student range was 92%-99%. Still strong numbers for attendance at all levels. Transportation: Ms. Brenda Cravens shared with the board that we have a driver who has tested positive for Covid 19 and unfortunately two other drivers were in close contact so they are unable to work at this time. However, she was able to navigate the situation and is able to assure that we will have transportation all set for Monday. We are also able to add in students within 24/48 hours particularly at the elementary level. Athletics: We are currently still in the yellow and therefore can’t have actual athletics. However the coaches will still be reaching out to students to maintain connections etc. The Superintendent shared with the board the addendum to the Support Staff Contract to add the bus monitors. Ms. Potter made the motion and Ms. Hagenbuch seconded it to approve the addendum to the support staff contract. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: Ms. Schaeffer shared with the board that she will not be running again at the end of her term in the spring. Ms. Potter also shared that she would be retiring from the board in the spring after 18 years. We will miss them both immensely and appreciate their years of service. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:21 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

Date 1/18/21 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, During these difficult times where we are seeing the impact of Covid-19 in our communities, we understand the worry and concerns that present themselves. We want to let you know that our staff and students continue to do a tremendous job following the health and safety guidelines. We also are working diligently to provide information to our community as quickly as possible. With that, we also need to provide the appropriate information that is given from the CDC in a rather formal way when we have a positive case. This letter is to inform you that there has been an individual associated with Hanson School who has a positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test result. There is another individual associated with Noble High School who also has a positive Cornonavisrus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test result. Students and staff considered close contacts will be participating in school remotely until January 26, 2021. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with these individuals and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 10 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. 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 as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. As we see an increase of positive cases throughout the state, we would also like to take this opportunity to stress how important it is that students and staff do not come to school as they await test results. We want to remain “open for school” for our students and staff as long as we can in the safest manner possible. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link January 21, 2021 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. Minutes of January 7, 2021 Professional Development Update Donation 162 Yards of Fabric to NHS Theater Program- D. Andrew Earle Updates Educational Programming Remote and Hybrid Shifts to date Transportation Attendance 7. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 8. Other 9. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING December 17, 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person at Noble High School on December 17, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present virtually except Mr. Doiron, Ms. Hopper and Ms. Schaeffer. Ms. Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: None at this time. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept the minutes of December10, 2020 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The board then reviewed the district monthly financial report. No questions were asked and the board appreciated the update. Ms. Amy Creighton, Director of Nursing for the district shared with the board an update on the recent cases throughout the past week. We had several scenarios that needed to be addressed. The fact that we had moved to remote learning already, the impact has been less than what would have occurred had we all been in person. She also reiterated that the rules are shifting in terms of hard and fast facts and what should happen from the CDC point of view. She also shared with the board that we will continue to provide information to families of any positive cases of COVID-19 throughout the December Break. This is important because of our commitment to notify the school community each time we are made aware of a positive case and it is also necessary in order to be sure that close contacts of a positive case have been notified. Our notification format will be a bit different over break as we will likely send out only one letter. That letter will list a specific district location, a teacher/team name, or bus number and include specific information regarding quarantining if identified as a close contact. This will ensure we do not inadvertently miss notifying a close contact. The initial contact method (Messenger) will remain the same. Attendance update. The staff ranged from 95% to 98%. The student range was 86%-98%. Still strong numbers for attendance at all levels. School nutrition update: The food bags are being prepared and will be sent out early next week for distribution to all families who signed up. Transportation: With remote learning, obvious lesser needs for transportation. However, Sanford Regional Technical Center is in session and we will be sending our students via school transportation Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Athletics: We are currently still in the yellow and therefore can’t have actual athletics. However the coaches will still be reaching out to students to maintain connections etc. The board asked questions about programs that provide supports for specialized instruction. The board is interested in having some mini presentations from groups in the future. The Superintendent shared with the board the name of Erin Frazier as a candidate for a special education position at the Knowlton School. Ms. Neubert made the motion and Ms. Potter seconded the approval of Ms. Erin Frazier as special education teacher at the Knowlton school. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett shared her thanks to the administration and all the staff for the hard work and making it to Christmas break! Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 7:38 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

January 14, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, During these difficult times where we are seeing the impact of Covid-19 in our communities, we understand the worry and concerns that present themselves. We want to let you know that our staff and students continue to do a tremendous job following the health and safety guidelines. We also are working diligently to provide information to our community as quickly as possible. With that, we also need to provide the appropriate information that is given from the CDC in a rather formal way when we have a positive case. This letter is to inform you that there has been an individual associated with North Berwick Elementary School who has a positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test result. Students and staff identified as close contacts will be participating in school remotely until January 22, 2021. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a healthcare facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 10 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. 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 as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. As we see an increase of positive cases throughout the state, we would also like to take this opportunity to stress how important it is that students and staff do not come to school as they await test results. We want to remain “open for school” for our students and staff as long as we can in the safest manner possible. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

January 10, 2021 Dear Noble Community; Welcome 2021! The purpose of this communication is to share some updates and reminders as we head into our hybrid learning model tomorrow (Monday, January 11, 2021). Thank you for continuing the strong communication with school-based nurses and administrators regarding general illness and COVID-19 diagnosis. Our district needs the continued commitment from all families and staff around symptom screening and the following of the Health and Safety Guidelines to remain open in the hybrid learning model. Reports from the Maine CDC at the state level show that schools remain safe places for students and staff. MSAD #60 wants to continue with that trend heading into the next several weeks, therefore, we ask for our entire school community to follow guidelines below: Quarantine for 10 days upon returning to Maine from travel to other states. New Hampshire and Vermont are the only two current states where quarantining is not required. Please see this link for more information: COVID-19: Travel | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Airborne Disease Surveillance Epidemiology Program | MeCDC Please do not send your child to school if anyone in the household (including your child) is awaiting results for COVID-19 or tested positive for COVID-19. Please keep your child home from school to monitor symptoms if your family or child has been identified as a close contact to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Please monitor your child for illnesses each and every day and do not send your child to school if he/she has any symptoms. Here is a reminder on symptom screening: https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Pre-Screening%20Tool_11.pdf We completely understand how busy family life is on a daily basis and how challenging it is to make last minute shifts in schedules if a child shows any symptoms of illness. That said, it is imperative to refrain from sending a child to school with symptoms. There are well over two thousand students and staff in district buildings each week. We all need to work together to make sure we are doing our part to mitigate exposure for everyone. There were a number of positive cases reported to school-based nurses and administration during the December break. Due to the timing of the cases it was not necessary for the district to send out communication about close contacts or quarantining. The plan to have four days of remote learning for all kindergarten through grade twelve students leading into break went a long way for things to settle down and we want to keep numbers trending down rather than up. Your partnership is crucial in this process. NOBLE is a fantastic community. We can do this! Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais

January 6, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform you that we have an individual associated with the MSAD #60 Transportation Department who has tested positive for COVID-19. Students and staff considered “potential” close contacts of this individual have been notified and per the guidance of the CDC, and out of an abundance of caution those close contacts will be participating in remote learning until January 18, 2021. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. Please do not send your child to school if he/she is ill, awaiting test results, or if someone in the household has tested positive for COVID-19. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this very fluid situation. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link January 7, 2021 Executive Session 6:30 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order Executive Session 1 MRSA §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Negotiations- Administration Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. Minutes of December 17, 2020 Appointing Student Representative to Board Budget Timeline Discussion Backpack Donation $500 Jacqueline & Sean Dougherty 7. Updates Educational Programming Special Education Services School Nutrition Transportation Athletics Attendance 8. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 9. Other 10. Adjournment

The SRRF Bid Opening will begin at 2pm on December 22, 2020. Link Information can be found below. Jennifer Flewelling is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: SRRF Time: Dec 22, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95635831732?pwd=WnNQdWtuTUJWUE5VQlkvenBHTUsyQT09 Meeting ID: 956 3583 1732 Passcode: AVW7z5

December 21, 2020 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform you of latest COVID-19 case information for MSAD #60. An individual associated with Noble High School has a “presumed positive case”, an individual associated with North Berwick Elementary School has a CDC confirmed case, and an individual associated with Noble Middle School (Grade 7 White Team) has a CDC confirmed case. In two of these instances the individuals were not in school during what would be considered the infectious period therefore the tracing of close contacts did not need to occur. It was necessary to identify close contacts for the third case. Students and staff considered “potential” close contacts of this individual have been notified and per the guidance of the CDC. Please note that starting on December 23, 2020 written communication regarding cases will look a bit different. Currently, the district sends two written letters out once there is a confirmed positive case. One letter is sent to just those students/staff identified as close contacts and the other letter is sent out to the entire district community. Should it be necessary for us to contact the community regarding a positive case during break due to the fact that close contacts need to be notified, one letter will be sent out to the school district community. That letter will include a bit more specificity and may list a teacher/team by name, a bus number, or any other pertinent information. The goal for doing this is to ensure that close contacts are all notified. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We ask for continued assistance as we head into December Break. Please email District Head Nurse, Amy Creighton, (amy.creighton@msad60.org) if you or your child receives a positive COVID test result. Please include your child’s first and last name, grade level, and school in the email. Thank you in advance for your efforts to assist the district as we navigate cases during the next few weeks. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais

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The SRRF Bid Opening will begin at 2pm on December 22, 2020. Link Information can be found below. Jennifer Flewelling is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: SRRF Time: Dec 22, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95635831732?pwd=WnNQdWtuTUJWUE5VQlkvenBHTUsyQT09 Meeting ID: 956 3583 1732 Passcode: AVW7z5

December 17, 2020 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform you that we have an individual associated with Hussey School and another individual associated with Noble High School who have tested positive for COVID-19. The CDC has confirmed the cases. These two individuals were not in school during the infectious period therefore, it was not necessary for the school district to contact trace. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this very fluid situation. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

December 16, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that there has been an individual associated with the North Berwick Elementary School who has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have notified those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 10 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

December 15, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to share that there has been an individual associated with the Noble High School grade 8 (Eagles Team) who has a potential positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) case. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have notified those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 10 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. To shift gears a bit, Maine is expected to get snowfall from Wednesday night until Thursday. Due to the fact that Thursday is already a remote day for students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade, we will not call a “snow day” due to the weather. You can count on Thursday being remote. The exception to this is high school students who participate in Sanford or Somersworth programs. Students/families participating in either program will be contacted should weather impact the schedule. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

December 14, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, During these difficult times where we are seeing the impact of Covid-19 in our communities, we understand the worry and concerns that present themselves. We want to let you know that our staff and students continue to do a tremendous job following the health and safety guidelines. We also are working diligently to provide information to our community as quickly as possible. With that, we also need to provide the appropriate information that is given from the CDC in a rather formal way when we have a positive case. This letter is to share that there has been an individual associated with the Noble Middle School (grades 6,7) who has a potential positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) case. Due to the potential impact to staff, the entire Maroon Six Team will need to participate in school remotely until January 11, 2020. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 10 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. We have also been notified of a positive COVID-19 case at Noble High School, however; this individual was not in school during their infectious period, so there were not close contacts involved at 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 as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

December 13, 2020 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform you that we have an individual associated with the Mary Hurd Academy who has tested positive for COVID-19. Students and staff considered “potential” close contacts of this individual have been notified and per the guidance of the CDC, and out of an abundance of caution, the students and teachers will be participating in remote learning until we return to the in-person hybrid schedule on January 11, 2021. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If your child is awaiting test results please keep them home from school. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this very fluid situation. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link December 17, 2020 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. Minutes of December 10, 2020 Nov 2020 Board Financial Summary Updates Educational Programming School Nutrition Transportation Athletics Attendance 6. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 7. Other 8. Adjournment

December 11, 2020 Dear Noble Community; This is sent to inform you of several additional changes to our school calendar. As you know, our district participated in remote learning for grades K-12 in the four days leading up to the November Thanksgiving break. At that time, those four days of remote learning provided students and staff with a safe instructional situation and also provided the necessary time needed in order for District Representatives to notify families about “presumed positive” cases and get feedback from families regarding any student/family symptoms. It also mitigated the possibility of individuals being in the school setting during an “infectious period”. That model proved to allow us the lead time needed to deal with communication revolving around a myriad of cases and in large part assisted in allowing our school buildings to be able to reopen following the Thanksgiving break. With that in mind, and being aware of current conditions, we will move to full remote learning for the four days leading up to the scheduled December break (December 17, 18, 21, and 22, 2020). Those additional remote learning days will not only provide students and staff a longer break from in-person instructional contact but it will also provide the necessary time period for the District to be able to inform families, when necessary, of potential positive COVID direct contact, prior to the scheduled Holiday Beak in order for proper steps to be taken. If your student attends SRTC you will be receiving communication regarding that schedule. That said, as this remains an extremely fluid, day-by-day, situation, should we have an influx of cases in particular buildings or across the entire district between now and December 17, 2020 we may still need to move to remote learning prior to December 17th. We will keep you informed should that need to occur! Additionally, after significant review of the Health and Safety Guidelines and watching the upward trend of recent positive cases after Thanksgiving, students will begin school after the Holidays in a fully remote model on January 4, 2021. In-person hybrid instructional model will resume on January 11, 2021. At that time, your child will follow his/her established hybrid schedule. We recognize that this continues to be a very challenging time for everyone in the community and the schools. Our decisions try to take everything into consideration and are not made lightly as we strive to balance the health and safety of our students and staff with the need to be consistent in our instructional programming and keep schools open when Health and Safety Guidelines dictate. We also recognize the immense cooperation from our community. Many Thanksgiving gatherings and plans leading up to December break were changed or modified by community members and staff to help alleviate potential positive cases in the school settings across the district. This proved incredibly helpful and significant to get us where we are right now. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher(s), school counselor, nurse, or building administration if you need assistance with anything from academics to health and wellness and anything in between. We will continue to provide updates and health and safety reminders as we head into the latter part of December. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING December 3 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person at Noble High School on December 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present both live and virtually. Ms. Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: Ms. Laura Cashell, North Berwick shared: Could you please share ways community members can make donations to the Backpack Program? Is there a link through My School Bucks or an online way to make donations? I'm asking in case community members would like to donate rather than give a gift during the holiday season for example. Thank you! Ms. Potter made the motion to accept the minutes of Nov. 5 and Nov 17, 2020 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Tiffany Roberts, state legislator joined the board for a conversation about what our community needs are and what she could do to support us. We discussed the need for increased support in regards to truancy as well as financial needs. Donations for the backpack program were shared. Apex Net out of Berwick donated $1000 and the West Lebanon Community Ladies Circle donated $612. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept the two donations towards our back pack program. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Amy Creighton, Director of Nursing, gave an overview of the process that is undertaken with each and every one of the cases that come forward. The board discussed the many variations of how to handle things going forward. Attendance update...Lowest attendance at NMS this week, 87-90. All other schools have been pretty consistent except the dip at the Middle School. Remote and the absences…. Extrapolating the data regarding attendance. In each grade level class there are one to two students who are not attending consistently. This is similar to what is in person. School Nutrition… all of the snow day packs have been distributed to families. Transportation Update.. Two drivers are coming back and we are still looking for more drivers and bus monitors. Pick ups 15-20 minutes for parent pick ups at the elementary schools. “PIK MY KID’ app provides minute by minute data for parents. Athletics… MPA is still hammering out the Winter athletics… VERY tentative date of December 7th as a start date. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms Neubert to accept the retirement letter of Ms. Susan Macri, special education director. All members voted in favor with congratulations and the motion passed. Lebanon 5th grade teachers, Mr. Loranger, Ms. Ricard, Ms. Whitney and Ms. Crosman sent a lovely letter to the fifth grade parents and spread a lot of joy to the families. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to go into executive session for contract negotiations. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:56 pm. Out at 9:36pm Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 9:37 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING November 19, 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person at Noble High School on November 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present virtually. Ms. Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: Mr. Jeremiah Mulligan shared the following: I have three children in the district and one that graduated last year. Today I am writing in regards to my Junior, Dylan. He is taking Building Trades at Sanford this year. He loves the class, and it has been great for him to get out of the house and attend some in-person learning there everyday at Sanford. You should also know that I am the Building Trades teacher at Dover High School, so I am well aware that this class cannot be taught properly virtually, at best online learning for this class is substandard. Last night my wife and I got an email stating that since Noble is pivoting to remote learning, Noble would no longer allow it’s students to attend SRTC classes in person. I don’t understand the reasoning for this. Noble is now fully remote so my son will no longer be entering Noble High School, or come into contact with any other Noble students. He would be driving from my house to Sanford High School and back to my house. With all of that being said my question is why is he not allowed to attend SRTC? I would also strongly urge the administration to reconsider this decision and allow our Noble students to attend their SRTC classes in person. I believe this is not a decision that should be made by the district, but each family should be able to decide whether or not they feel comfortable sending their child to Sanford for these classes since these classes are still being taught in-person. We just want what is best for our child, and we know that he will be getting a better education if he physically attends this class. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Schaeffer to table the minutes of November 5,2020. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. SRTC update...a few local districts are meeting remotely due to Covid numbers. Ms Beauvais was meeting as one of the sending Districts to discuss the parameters as to when Districts would send students and when they would keep students remote. Transportation Update.. The District currently does not have a waiting list. Things are fairly status quo to this point. Pick ups 15-20 minutes for parent pick ups at the elementary schools. “PIK MY KID’ app provides minute by minute data for parents. Check in on Athletics… MPA is still hammering out the Winter athletics… VERY tentative date of December 7th as a start date... Ms Beauvais explained the reasoning as to why we made the determination to go remote until November 30th. Additionally she shared the ELKS investigation of what could potentially be an outbreak. The increase in absences for both staff and students. We felt it was prudent to move to all remote until November 30th. This morning we met with representatives from the CDC, DOE and DHHS and they shared their feelings that we have handled things very well. The board talked about the situation, the approach and how to increase communication going forward. Ms Mallett noted that she was contacted by Tiffany Roberts. State legislator is looking for some information and conversation with the board and the administration. All agreed that a Zoom call will be the best platform to meet. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to go into executive session for contract negotiations. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 7:55 pm Out at 8:40 pm. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to go into executive session for contract negotiations. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:41 pm. Out at 8:47 pm Ms. Corliss made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session for All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:48 pm. Out at 8:55pm Ms. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:55 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING November 5, 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person at Noble High School on November 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present. Virtually present: Ms. Manley, Ms. Schaeffer, Ms. Corliss and Ms. Hagenbuch. Ms. Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: None at this time Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to accept the minutes of October 15, 2020 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Assistant Superintendent introduced Lucas Monroe, a senior at Noble High School. This summer Lucas created, collaborated with others, collected and delivered masks to all of the schools in various sizes to accommodate the need for our students and staff. Thank you Lucas for your dedication and support! The board then reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding with the board of directors regarding Covid-19 specific situations. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to approve the MOU. All members voted in favor, except Ms. Hopper, who abstained. The motion passed. The Superintendent discussed with the board the notion of moving to remote learning for inclement weather rather than calling full snow days. We surveyed our staff to determine that a majority believe that the District should limit the number of snowdays. MSAD #60 will have 2 snow days and there are any other inclimate days, those days will be District remote days. The Superintendent then shared an educational update: Ms Beauvais noted that the Star Assessments have been completed for all students grades 2-10 both remote and hybrid. We will be analyzing the data as we go. We are preparing our district newsletter and it will focus on Literacy K-12. We are also providing staff with the Distance Learning Playbook and the administrative team will also work through the Administrators District Learning Playbook as well. This will hopefully provide more support to our staff as we navigate these strange times. The playbooks align well with The Skillful Teacher which a large portion of our staff and admin team have taken the course. Nutrition... In October we provided 2300 meals for breakfast per week and 4300 per week for lunch. About 310 students are receiving remote meals weekly. (Those meals vary depending on how many days they are in school). Our free and reduced lunch percentages are 25% (down from 27% last year). Transportation… Our bus referrals are lower this year than in the past. There are currently no students on the waitlist. New students are generally able to be placed on a bus within 24-48 hours. Elementary runs are more filled than the middle and high school runs. Athletics… approximately 220 students are participating in fall sports. Teams are playing against very locally placed teams. All teams will be able to play under the lights. Football is currently 1-0, girls soccer is 3-0, field hockey tied their first game and is playing tonight. Maddox Johnson has qualified for the state meet. Golf Team had some exhibitions but their season had come to a close earlier than it had been scheduled to. Attendance: In this current week, our lowest number of attendance across the district was 91%, highest was 99%. The average attendance is 98%. For staff the attendance is still very strong. Enrollment: Our elementary enrollment is 1265 Middle School… 479 High school 1279. Ms. Mallett shared with the board her experience at the Maine School Board conference on Friday, October 30th. The keynote speaker was excellent. She shared overviews of her sessions and spent some time on the MSBA resolutions that were agreed to. Ms. Hagenbuch shared some of the overviews of her sessions as well. She spent quite a bit of time in a special education session. Resignations: The Superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Melissa Ortiz, Occupational Therapist. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to accept the resignation of Ms. Ortiz. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Superintendent’s Report: We have another current situation with one classroom at the Hussey School under quarantine. This occurred over the weekend primarily on Sunday Nov. 1st and impacts a classroom. We were able to isolate the students who are impacted and minimize the whole school impact. We have had 8 cases in total, 2 that didn’t impact students at all. The organization between the administration, the nursing staff, the teachers has been incredible. It has made our positions much easier to navigate these very difficult situations. We have our process down with the standard operating procedures. Other Business The Superintendent discussed with the board the plan going forward between Thanksgiving and the New Year and what the board would like to think about regarding increased travel etc. for our community members. The board members suggested that we stick to the current plan to remain in our hybrid model and adjust if necessary based on what is occurring in the community. The board discussed this and agreed that we should stick to the plan at this point and go forward with continuing in our hybrid program. If we do indeed go out, it will be for an extended period of time. Ms. Mallett shared that the information that was shared at the workshop was very well presented and very helpful and informative. Thank you to the high school administrators for doing it in such a thorough way. The plan sounds great and is very much appreciated. She has also heard from other community members that it was also very helpful. Noble High School is implementing changes to the hybrid plan. Mr. Doiron reiterated the information and asked about a timeline. The Superintendent noted that the leadership team had met this week and the full staff meeting will be on Monday and the plan will be shared with staff. Parents will be informed next. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to go into executive session for a personnel matter pursuant to 1 MRSA 405 (6)A. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:39 pm. Out at 9:04 Ms. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 9:05 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

December 10, 2020 Dear Noble Community: Please be aware that each and every time we receive notification of a positive case within the school district we remain steadfast in our commitment to notify all community members in a timely manner. We will continue that practice moving ahead. With that in mind, we would like to inform you that due to the close proximity of cases at each school: Knowlton School, Noble High School, and Noble Middle School (No. Berwick gr. 4, District grade 5); the CDC has opened an “outbreak investigation” for these three schools. Due to the timing of Thanksgiving Break some of these positive individuals are included in our “count” but were not physically present while infectious. Today we met virtually with representatives from the Maine CDC and the Department of Education as a routine part of the procedure outlined by the state when a school has been identified as having an outbreak. We will continue to follow the health and safety procedures which are currently in place in the district as we monitor the influx of cases within our community. Additionally, today, we have been notified of four additional cases associated with our district who have tested positive for COVID-19. One individual has not been in any school or district building, one at the Vivian E. Hussey School, one at the Noble Middle School (No. Berwick gr. 4, District grade 5), and one at Noble High School. The CDC has developed Standard Operating Procedure criteria for case/outbreak investigations and we are working with the state team as they move through their process. The state team has been impressed with our procedures and protocols with each case to date and complimented us on our efficiency and transparency. Of note, during Dr. Shah’s daily update he will mention the investigation naming Knowlton School, Noble High School, and Noble Middle School (No. Berwick gr. 4, District grade 5) specifically either this afternoon or Friday. Again, this is a routine part of the investigation process yet we wanted to bring this to your attention. School districts across York County are grappling with the same challenges we face each and every day. We will continue to remain vigilant throughout this process. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

December 8, 2020 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform the community of an updated positive case. An individual associated with the Noble Middle School building (No. Berwick Grade 4 and District Grade 5) has tested positive for COVID-19. Per the guidance of the CDC, and out of an abundance of caution, the students and teachers in the classroom will be participating in remote learning until December 17, 2020. Students and staff considered “potential” close contacts of these individuals have been notified. Here is additional information from the Maine CDC and the school district as we move ahead: On Friday, December 4th, Maine CDC changed their quarantine period for individuals known to be close contacts to positive cases of COVID-19 to 10 days. Individuals identified as close contacts prior to 12/4/20 at 3:30pm will be required to complete a 14 day quarantine period, and those identified after 3:30 on 12/4/20 will follow the new policy of 10 days. Maine CDC continues to recommend a COVID-19 test between days 5 and 7 for those who have been exposed, though a negative test will not change the duration of the 10 day quarantine. Maine has also applied the 10 day quarantine to the state's travel mandate. Traveling to a non-exempt state will require a 10 day quarantine or a negative COVID-19 test upon returning to Maine. Maine CDC Director, Dr. Shah’s, daily update on Monday, December 7, 2020, indicated that processing testing results is taking longer than in previous months. This is due to the increase in testing. Please do not send your child to school if you are awaiting results for your child or anyone in the household. Please do not send your child to school should anyone in the household have symptoms. With the cases increasing daily we ask for everyone’s continued assistance. If your child, or someone in the household is awaiting test results, it is of great importance that the information is communicated to the school nurse directly rather than a teacher or staff member. Below you will find the school contacts for easy reference: Noble High School (Grades 6-12) 676-2175, Amy Creighton Noble Middle School (No. Berwick Grade 4, District Grade 5) 698-1320, Katherine Grant North Berwick Elementary School (Kindergarten-Grade 3) 676-9811, Jen Hamel Lebanon and Hanson Schools (Kindergarten-Grade 4) 457-1299, Taryn Frizzell Knowlton School (Grades 3, 4) 698-1188, Samantha Hill Hussey School (Kindergarten-Grade 2) 698-4465, Maghen Ward Thank you for your continued support and assistance. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link December 10, 2020 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. Minutes December 3, 2020 January Calendar Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation Other Adjournment

December 5, 2020 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform the community of updated positive case information: An individual associated with Noble High School has tested positive for COVID-19. Per the guidance of the CDC, and out of an abundance of caution, the students and teachers in the Multiple Pathways program will be participating in remote learning until December 17, 2020. An individual associated with Noble Middle School (grades 6,7) has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the potential impact to staff, the entire GRAY 7 team will need to participate in school remotely December 8, 9, 14, 15, 2020. An individual associated with Eric L. Knowlton School (ELKS) has tested positive for COVID-19. Students and teachers in the classroom will move to remote learning until December 17th. Students and staff considered “potential” close contacts of these individuals have been notified. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and please do not send your child to school if he/she has been tested and you are awaiting results. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. We would also like to take this opportunity to let you know that there will be a change to our December schedule. At this time, the last “in-person” student day will be December 18, 2020. December 21 and 22, 2020 will follow the remote schedule. We will keep you updated should there be any other changes moving forward. Thank you for your continued support and assistance. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

December 4, 2020 Hello! I hope this email finds you well. Anxiety. I am willing to bet that anxiety is in some way part of all of our lives, especially now. If this is true for you or someone you care about, please know you are not alone and the attached flyer might interest you! The flyer is for a virtual event to be held Tuesday, December 15 from 6:30-8:30 will live stream a documentary called Angst followed by a panel discussion. About the event: Angst is a film-based education program designed to raise awareness around anxiety, with an emphasis on youth and families. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, experts, and parents. Our goal is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. I have not yet seen the film but a colleague of mine said it left her feeling inspired and hopeful. Something we could all use right now! Spots are limited so sign up now if you would like to attend! Again, it is virtual so make popcorn, curl up on your couch, relax and learn about anxiety:) This film is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Here is the registration link as well: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GqAu0R_rTfmPs5BDFyTq3g Erin Dickson School Health Coordinator MSAD 60

December 2, 2020 Good Evening, In keeping with our transparent communication with the community, we are informing you that while our schools were not in session from Thursday, November 19 to Monday, November 30, 2020, we were recently made aware of several individuals associated with our buildings who became positive for COVID-19. Three cases have been confirmed by the CDC and two are awaiting confirmation at this time. Individuals who tested positive are associated with Noble High School, Noble Middle School (No. Berwick, grade 4 and district, grade 5) and Knowlton School. Because the timing of these cases occurred when school was not in session, contact tracing in the schools was not indicated by the CDC. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

November 28, 2020 Greetings, This letter is to confirm we will return to in-person learning as scheduled on Monday, 11/30/20. We ask for your continued assistance with this. Our immediate goal is to safely keep the district open for in-person learning until December break. In order to do that we need the help of the entire community. We are at a critical juncture in dealing not only with COVID-19 but with December colds and the very early stages of flu season. If each family and staff member continues to be vigilant and cautious we will likely be able to reach our goal. Again, with safety as our top priority, we can’t stress enough the importance of following the Health and Safety Guidelines each and every day. Face masks/coverings, social distancing, and frequent handwashing are three very critical pieces of the Health and Safety Guidelines. The daily health screening is also imperative. Please screen your child for symptoms daily and don’t send your child to school should symptoms be present. If you visited with anyone over the last several days who was not, or is currently not feeling well, please be extra cautious and keep your child home from school to monitor for any potential symptoms. We recognize the challenges of juggling work and child care and appreciate your diligence during these next several weeks. In keeping with our commitment to notify the community about positive cases, we have the following update. An individual associated with Noble High School, an individual associated with the Noble Middle School building (No. Berwick fourth graders and the district fifth graders), and an individual associated with Sanford Regional Technical Center have all tested positive for COVID-19. Because we did not have in-person learning on the days leading up to Thanksgiving break, there were no close contacts identified within the school settings for these three recent cases. We will continue to send notifications out with the most up-to-date information on any identified positive cases. We will continue to keep you posted if something changes. Thank you all for your support as we navigate this challenging time. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link December 3, 2020 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. Minutes of November 5, 2020 and November 19, 2020 4. Tiffany Roberts Maine Representative District 6 (Tentative) 5. Donations Backpack Program APXnet- $1,000 West Lebanon Community Ladies Circle- $612 6. Covid Protocol Update 7. Updates Educational Programming School Nutrition Transportation Athletics Attendance 8. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 9. Superintendent Report 10. Other Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions- Teacher Contract 11. Adjournment

MSAD 60 Newsletter November 2020

November 21, 2020 Dear Noble Community, This letter is to inform you that another individual associated with Noble High School has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the fact that this is the third positive case within a 14 day period, Noble High School now meets the criteria for an outbreak investigation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The individual associated with Noble High School was not in school during the infectious period, therefore, no close contacts needed to be contacted. We are on track to open all schools, including Noble High School, on November 30, 2020. The CDC has developed Standard Operating Procedure criteria for case/outbreak investigations and we are working with the state team as they move through their process. Of note, sometime next week, during Dr. Shah’s daily update, he will mention the investigation naming Noble High School specifically. Again, this is a routine part of the investigation process yet we wanted to bring this to your attention. We will continue to remain vigilant throughout this process and ask that you do the same. It is paramount that we all continue to actively follow the Health and Safety Guidelines including the daily screening tool. Please refer to that tool every day and do not send your child to school if she/he displays any symptoms of illness. We understand the challenges keeping a sick child home has on work and other responsibilities, but we need to have our students continue in-person learning in our hybrid model as long as possible. We need everyone’s commitment to do that. Just as important, if your child is being tested for COVID-19, please be in contact with your school nurse and please keep your child out of school while awaiting test results. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

November 20, 2020 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform you that we have an individual associated with Noble High School who has tested positive for COVID-19. This person was not present in school during a time when they would have been considered infectious per the criteria from the Maine CDC. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying our community that we had this case. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this very fluid situation. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

November 19, 2020 Dear Noble Community: Please be aware that each and every time we receive notification of a positive case within the school district we remain steadfast in our commitment to notify all community members in a timely manner. We will continue that practice moving ahead. With that in mind, we would like to inform you that due to the close proximity of three cases at Knowlton School, the CDC has opened an “outbreak investigation.” The CDC has developed Standard Operating Procedure criteria for case/outbreak investigations and we are working with the state team as they move through their process. The state team has been impressed with our procedures and protocols with each case to date and complimented us on our efficiency and transparency. Of note, during Dr. Shah’s daily update he will mention the investigation naming Knowlton School specifically either this afternoon or Friday. Again, this is a routine part of the investigation process yet we wanted to bring this to your attention. School district’s across York County are grappling with the same challenges we face each and every day. We will continue to remain vigilant throughout this process. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

November 17, 2020 Dear Noble Community; This letter is sent to inform you that the district has another positive case at the Knowlton School. Due to a consistent uptick in positive cases in our community we have made the hard decision to take a pause to in-person learning and go fully remote starting on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 we will run a regular Wednesday schedule to allow staff and families to prepare for the start of remote learning the following day. We will return to our in-person hybrid learning plan on Monday, November 30th. Our staff have been prepared for the possibility of this quick pivot to remote learning and it has been part of our larger district plan. We had hoped to make it to Thanksgiving break but we hope this pause provides a break in the cycle. While we realize this schedule shift is a challenge for many families and students, the NOBLE teachers and staff have worked hard preparing lessons, activities, and assignments specifically for this situation in order for our students’ to continue to receive the best quality educational programming. Based on your child’s grade level, there may be a combination of work packets, reading materials, and technology devices coming home this afternoon. Please look for those materials. Thank you in advance for your assistance as we navigate this change. It is the best decision for the health and safety of our students and staff at this time. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

Date 11/16/2020 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to inform you that there has been an individual associated with Hussey School who has a positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test result. This impacts a small number of students and staff who will be participating in school remotely until November 30, 2020. These notifications have been more frequent, over the last week, as cases across the state increase. We are fortunate in almost every situation to date, that the case impacts a localized group of students and staff rather than an entire school building. We will continue to take each and every situation as they come and diligently assess keeping the health and safety of all our students and staff at the forefront of our response. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 14 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. 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 as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. As we see an increase of positive cases throughout the state, we would also like to take this opportunity to stress how important it is that students and staff do not come to school as they await test results. We want to remain “open for school” for our students and staff as long as we can in the safest manner possible. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link November 19, 2020 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. Minutes of November 5, 2020 4. Financial Summary 5. Disposition of Surplus Computers 6. Updates Educational Programming School Nutrition Transportation Athletics Attendance 7. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 8. Superintendent Report 9. Other Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions- Teacher Contract Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions- Administrative Contract Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(A) Evaluation of Official/ Appointee/ Employee 10. Adjournment

Date 11/15/2020 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, During these difficult times where we are seeing the impact of Covid-19 in our communities, we understand the worry and concerns that present themselves. We want to let you know that our staff and students continue to do a tremendous job following the health and safety guidelines. We also are working diligently to provide information to our community as quickly as possible. With that, we also need to provide the appropriate information that is given from the CDC in a rather formal way when we have a positive case. This letter is to share that there has been an individual associated with MSAD #60 who has a positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test result. This positive case impacts a small number of students and staff who will be participating in school remotely until November 30, 2020. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 14 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. 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 as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. As we see an increase of positive cases throughout the state, we would also like to take this opportunity to stress how important it is that students and staff do not come to school as they await test results. We want to remain “open for school” for our students and staff as long as we can in the safest manner possible. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING October 15, 2020 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually and in person at Noble High School on October 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm, with all members present except Ms. Corliss and Ms. Hopper. Virtually present: Ms. Manley, Ms. Schaeffer, and Ms. Hagenbuch. Ms. Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: None at this time Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms.Neubert to accept the minutes of October 1, 2020 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared with the board the lease purchase agreement for the 3 new full size buses and 1 new Mini. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Potter to authorize lease purchase of three (3) new 77 passenger school buses and one (1) new mini school bus in the principal amount of $339,706.00. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared an educational update. Regarding absenteeism for staff and students, we are remaining in the mid to high 90th percentiles as we have been for the past several weeks. Each K-5 elementary school has a 30 minute special each day with a two week rotation. North Berwick, Hussey School and the Knowlton School… have art, music, PE, library and computer. Lebanon has art, music, PE, library and second step. The ⅘ building has art, music, PE and computer that is rotated through so that they have a special everyday. In the elementary remote program, there are no dedicated specialists but teachers are integrating high leverage practices to address the arts and PE into their programming. We also have one computer specialist who is developing (in addition to coding) programming for our remote learners. The focus of remote learning is on reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. Parent feedback from the quarantining situation at the 4 / 5 school was very positive and affirms that the work that the district is doing to lay out appropriate policies and procedures in regards to the pandemic is well received and followed. We have another current situation with one classroom in North Berwick under quarantine. This occurred on October 13th. We were able to isolate the students who are impacted and minimize whole school impact. The Superintendent then shared with the board the intent to retire letter of Ms. Jana St. Germaine (effective June 30, 2021). Ms. St. Germaine has been in the district for 31 years teaching in Lebanon. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept the retirement letter of Ms. St. Germaine with regret and best wishes. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. There will be a board workshop on October 29th at 6:00 pm to focus on the hybrid program at the 8-12 level. Superintendent’s Report: The Superintendent shared with the board that all building safety plans have been submitted and the annual concurrence pages are signed. Transportation is still waiting on a signature or two but it is in progress. The Superintendent shared with the board the recent professional development that was provided on Friday October 9th. We focussed on trauma informed practices, self care at the elementary level and at the high school the focus was self care and implicit bias. Bethany Cunningham was the trainer for the self care piece. Mallory Cook, from Leaders for Just Schools, was the speaker for the implicit bias training. MSBA workshop on October 30 and 31, Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to nominate Ms. Mallett as the delegate representing the district this year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. She also encouraged other folks to attend as well. We will send the information to any board member who may wish to attend. We will follow up with subcommittees in the near future. Facilities and Finance: Mr Doiron and Ms Potter Building Construction: Mr Doiron, Ms Neubert and Ms Hagenbuch Policy Committee: Ms Schaeffer and Ms Hagenbuch Negotiations: Ms Corliss and Ms Hopper Code of Conduct: Ms Schaeffer Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 7:50 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

Date 11/10/2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, During these difficult times where we are seeing the impact of Covid-19 in our communities, we understand the worry and concerns that present themselves. We want to let you know that our staff and students continue to do a tremendous job following the health and safety guidelines. We also are working diligently to provide information to our community as quickly as possible. With that, we also need to provide the appropriate information that is given from the CDC in a rather formal way when we have a positive case. This letter is to share that there has been an individual associated with Knowlton School who has a positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test result. This positive case impacts a small number of students and staff who will be participating in school remotely until November 30, 2020. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 14 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. 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 as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. As we see an increase of positive cases throughout the state, we would also like to take this opportunity to stress how important it is that students and staff do not come to school as they await test results. We want to remain “open for school” for our students and staff as long as we can in the safest manner possible. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

November 9, 2020 Dear Noble Students, Families and Staff; As the school district continues to stay vigilant and committed to sharing information regarding all positive COVID-19 cases we have an update. There is an individual associated with Noble High School who tested positive for COVID-19 over this weekend. We were contacted by the Maine CDC about this positive case. The individual was NOT at Noble High School during the infectious period therefore we have no modifications to class schedules for grades six through twelve. We just want to continue to share COVID-19 information with school community members. Thank you, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

November 9, 2020 Dear Noble Community; The end of November and December brings several holidays that many of our families and staff recognize and celebrate. We realize that some families and staff may even gather together with those they have not been in contact with over the course of the last eight months. We also realize that several of the increases of COVID-19 cases in the State of Maine have been identified as associated with such gatherings. This is written with the hope that we can keep our schools open for as long as possible. We are asking for your cooperation and awareness as we enter the Holiday Season. Please consider, if possible, strategic planning of holiday gatherings especially if you are traveling to those states not on the “Keep Maine Healthy” exemption list. Currently, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts are the only three states exempt from needing to quarantine after travel to and from those states. Finally, as another preemptive measure, please do not send your child back to the school setting after any of the holidays if you know someone was not feeling well or developed symptoms around or right after a gathering. Again, we are asking for your assistance so that all of our schools can remain open as long as possible. With the approaching holiday season and continued uptick of positive cases across our state, and specifically in York County, we are asking all families to formulate plans in the event that a school or the entire district needs to close down and pivot to full remote learning. While we will work diligently, again with everyone’s help, to try to avoid those situations, the reality is that we may be faced with the tough decision to close down for a period of time. Ideally it would be our preference to be able to provide a few days notice for such events, but in all likelihood, there may be little notice that we are able to provide. Our students, families, and staff continue to do a remarkable job following the Health and Safety Guidelines. Masks/face coverings, social distancing, and proper hand hygiene are front and center in each school building and are of highest priority. Please continue giving these three items attention and emphasis through ongoing discussions at home. Our staff will regularly reinforce these guidelines while children are in school. It is of utmost significance to keep your child out of school if he/she has been tested for COVID-19 and is awaiting test results. We can not stress the importance of this measure enough as we work to mitigate possible exposure to COVID-19 to others in the school environment. In closing, I have worked in MSAD #60 for the last twenty-one years and the pandemic has caused us to change how we approach every facet of the school experience. Seeing the ongoing support and commitment from families and staff to follow the Daily Screening Tool, the Health and Safety Guidelines, and school-specific procedures just reinforces what a great community NOBLE is! Thank you for your continued help. Audra Beauvais

November 6, 2020 Dear NOBLE Community; With the colder temperatures comes increased opportunities for inclement weather. This includes Snow Days or days when a town or school building experiences power outages. Prior to this year, Snow Days/Inclement Weather Days were made up in June at the end of our school calendar. An unintended “silver lining” as a result of our Hybrid Plan is that we can now count a Snow/Inclement Weather Day as a “remote” student day as long as we provide an opportunity for students to have lunch as part of the instructional day. That means we can “count the day” as a learning day and do not need to make it up in June. That said, our first two “official” Snow/Inclement Weather days will follow the traditional model. We want our students to experience the “magic” of the snow day experience as these last several months have been challenging! When we announce the Snow Day, again for the first two inclement weather days, it will mean no in-school or remote learning for any students in the district. After the second Snow/Inclement Weather day we will then move to a remote model for Snow/Inclement Weather Days. More details on remote Snow Days be forthcoming but we want this correspondence focused on meals. Our School Nutrition Director, Abbey Pelletier, has been working to creatively solve the question, “How do we provide lunch when students are home for an inclement weather day?” The most streamlined solution is to offer families an opportunity to sign up for shelf-stable meals to be stored at home and used on those Snow/Inclement Weather days. Over the next day or two, please be on the lookout for a registration form sent directly from the School Nutrition office. This form will allow families to sign up for shelf-stable meals to be used in the event of a Snow/Inclement Weather Day. In order to be prepared for an unexpected weather related remote learning day, starting next week, students at all grade levels will transport their devices to and from school daily. To summarize: The School Nutrition Office will be sending out a form for families to sign up for shelf-stable meals to be used for Snow/Inclement Weather Days. This is open to any family and totally optional. All students will be transporting their school district issued devices to and from school daily so we are prepared for any weather event. The first two “Snow Days” will follow our traditional model with no staff or students in the schools or learning remotely. After the second “Snow Day”, all others will automatically become a remote learning day and students are expected to be present for online instruction. Attendance will be taken. More information to follow with specifics on the Remote Snow Days. Please contact the School Nutrition Office at your child’s school should you have additional questions. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link November 5, 2020 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. Minutes of October 15, 2020 4. Lucas Monroe- Mask Donations 5. Memorandum of Understanding- Teachers Union re: COVID 19 6. Snow Days 2020-21 7. Updates Educational Programming School Nutrition Transportation Athletics Attendance 8. MSBA Fall Conference Update- Denise Mallett 9. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 10. Superintendent Report 11. Other Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/ Appointees/ Employees 12. Adjournment

November 3, 2020 Dear Noble Community, Good afternoon. We are writing to let you know that there is an adult who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) associated with the Noble High School building. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a “potential” close contact of the individual who has tested positive. At this time, the close contact list does not include students. The CDC will also be following up with close contacts as contact tracing begins. Please continue to monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms every day. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person and please, stay home if you are feeling sick. We also can’t stress enough that if your child has been tested for COVID-19, please keep your child home as you await test results. With the recent uptick in cases across the state, we need to continue to be vigilant. We want to remain “open for education,” and we need everyone’s assistance to do so. Below is the information we include in all our COVID-19 community letters, for your review: 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, 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. Thank you, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

Date 11/1/2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, During these difficult times where we are seeing the impact of Covid-19 in our communities, we understand the worry and concerns that present themselves. We want to let you know that our staff and students continue to do a tremendous job following the health and safety guidelines. We also are working diligently to provide information to our community as quickly as possible. With that, we also need to provide the appropriate information that is given from the CDC in a rather formal way when we have a positive case. This letter is to share that there has been an individual associated with Mrs. Tracy Roberts’ First Grade Class at Hussey School who has a positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test result. Students and staff associated with Mrs. Tracy Roberts’ classroom will participate in school remotely until November 16, 2020. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a healthcare facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 14 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. 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 as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. As we see an increase of positive cases throughout the state, we would also like to take this opportunity to stress how important it is that students and staff do not come to school as they await test results. We want to remain “open for school” for our students and staff as long as we can in the safest manner possible. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

Date 10/27/2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, During these difficult times where we are seeing the impact of Covid-19 in our communities, we understand the worry and concerns that present themselves. We want to let you know that our staff and students continue to do a tremendous job following the health and safety guidelines. We also are working diligently to provide information to our community as quickly as possible. With that, we also need to provide the appropriate information that is given from the CDC in a rather formal way when we have a positive case. This letter is to share that there has been an individual associated with the Noble Middle School (grades 6,7) who has a potential positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) case. Due to the potential impact to staff, the entire White Six Team will need to participate in school remotely until November 16, 2020 (four in-person days are now moved to remote). There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a health care facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. School representatives have contacted those directly who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 14 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. 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 as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools