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NEPN/NSBA Code:  GBEB STAFF CONDUCT WITH STUDENTS The M.S.A.D. #60 Board of Directors expects all staff members, including teachers, coaches, counselors, administrators and others, to maintain the highest professional, moral and ethical standards in their conduct with students.  For the purposes of this policy, staff members also include school volunteers. The interactions and relationships between staff members and students should be based upon mutual respect and trust; an understanding of the appropriate boundaries between adults and students in an educational setting; and consistent with the educational mission of the schools. The district recognizes that MSAD #60 staff may have appropriate and healthy personal relationships with students and other staff that exist outside of and that are separate from relationships that develop at work.  Staff are expected to maintain clear and discrete boundaries between work-related and personal relationships. The following guidelines are expected to be followed by all staff in order to ensure that all work-related relationships are appropriate and professional. Possible Violations Examples of unacceptable conduct by staff members that are expressly prohibited include but are not limited to the following: * Any type of sexual or inappropriate physical contact with students or any other conduct that might be considered harassment under the board's policy on Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students; * For non-guidance/counseling staff, encouraging students to confide their personal or family problems and/or relationships.  If a student initiates such discussions, staff members are expected to be supportive but to refer the student to appropriate guidance/counseling staff.  In either case, staff involvement should be limited to a direct connection to the student's school performance. * Sexual banter, allusions, jokes or innuendos with students; * Asking a student to keep a secret; * Disclosing personal, sexual, family, employment concerns, or other private matters to one or more students; * Addressing students with terms of endearment, pet names or otherwise in an overly familiar manner; and * Permitting students to address you by your first name, nickname or otherwise in an overly familiar manner during school hours. Before engaging in the following activities, staff members are expected to be sensitive to the appearance of impropriety in their conduct with students and use discretion when: * Being alone with individual students out of public view; * Inviting or allowing students to visit the staff member's home; * Visiting a student's home, unless on official school business; * Maintaining personal contact with a student outside of school by telephone, computer (such as e-mail, Instant Messenger social networking sites like Facebook and My Space), or letters (beyond homework or other legitimate school business); * Exchanging personal gifts (beyond the customary student-teacher gifts); and/or * Socializing or spending time with students (including but not limited to activities such as going out for meals or movies, shopping, traveling, and recreational activities) outside of school-sponsored events except as participants in organized community activities. Staff members are expected to be sensitive to the appearance of impropriety in their conduct with students.  Staff members are encouraged to discuss issues with their building administrator or supervisor whenever they are unsure whether particular conduct may constitute a violation of this policy. Reporting Violations Students and/or their parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to notify the principal (or other appropriate administrator) if they believe a teacher or other staff member may be engaging in conduct that violates this policy. Staff members are required to notify promptly the appropriate building administrator or superintendent if they become aware of a situation that may constitute a violation of this policy. Disciplinary Action Staff violations of this policy shall result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.  Violations involving sexual or other abuse will also result in referral to the Department of Health and Human Services and/or law enforcement in accordance with board's policy. Policy to the Included in Handbooks This policy shall be included in all employee, student and volunteer handbooks. Cross Reference:  ACAA - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students JLF-Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Adopted: April 10, 2008 Revised: October 19, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  GBAA NEPOTISM POLICY Nepotism Employment It shall be the policy of MSAD 60 Board not to employ as school unit staff any person who is a member of the immediate family of a Board member or of the Superintendent. Immediate family of Board members or the Superintendent who are employed by the school unit on the date of adoption of this policy are not affected by this paragraph. By Maine law (20-A M.R.S.A. § 1002(2)), a Board member’s spouse is precluded from employment under any circumstances in any public school within the jurisdiction of the Board to which the member is elected. Supervision and Evaluation No person shall be employed in or assigned to a position that is within the administrative supervision of a member of his/her immediate family, nor in a position in which he/she is supervised or evaluated, in whole or in part, by a member of his/her immediate family. Exceptions In extraordinary circumstances, the Board may approve an exception to the prohibitions on the employment of immediate family so long as the candidate is qualified for the position to which he/she has applied, the hiring is in the best interest of the school system and its students, and the candidate is not the spouse of a Board member. Definitions For the purpose of this policy: A. “Immediate family” means spouse, brother, sister, parent, step-parent, child, step-child, or any person who lives in the same household. B. “Administrative supervision” refers to the authority of a person in the position of principal or higher. Legal Reference: 20-A M.R.S.A. § 1002 Cross Reference: BCB - Board Member Conflict of Interest Adopted: October 8, 1990 Revised: February 1, 2001 Revised: October 19, 2017

NEPN/NSBA CODE:  EHB SCHOOL RECORDS RETENTION POLICY Proper retention of school records is essential to conduct the business of the schools, to protect the legal interests of the schools, students and employees, and to comply with state law and regulations concerning document retention.  It is also important for purposes of efficiency and management of physical and digital storage resources that unneeded records be disposed of on a timely basis. The Board will comply with all applicable laws and rules concerning the routine retention, storage and disposal of records, as well as its preservation obligation when litigation is threatened or pending.  The Superintendent is responsible for implementing this policy and for developing appropriate administrative procedures and guidelines for managing school department records consistent with the applicable laws and rules.  The Superintendent may delegate specific responsibilities to administrators or other school staff as he/she deems appropriate. Employees shall be informed of this policy and the accompanying procedures/guidelines through a means determined by the Superintendent and are expected to comply with them. Legal Reference: 5 M.R.S.A.§ 91 et. Seq. Maine State Archives Rules Chapter 10 (Rules for Disposition of Local Government Records. Maine Department of Education Rule Chapter 125 (Basic School Approval Rules) Cross Reference: JRA – Student Education Records and Information GCSA – Employee Computer and Internet Use Adopted: January 13, 2011

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EFE COMPETITIVE FOOD SALES-SALES OF FOODS IN COMPETITION WITH THE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM MSAD #60 supports good nutrition as part of a school environment that contributes to student health and encourages positive food choices and eating habits. The Board believes that nutrition influences a student's ability to take full advantage of the school system's educational program and is, therefore, related to student achievement. The Board also recognizes that proceeds from the sale of foods and beverages outside of the School Lunch Program ("competitive foods") are a significant source of funds for student activities that MSAD #60 might not otherwise be able to provide. The Board has adopted this policy to govern the sale of foods and beverages on school property. RESTRICTION ON SALE OF COMPETITIVE FOODS Maine Department of Education Rule Chapter 51 mandates that any food or beverage sold at any time on school property of a school participating in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs shall be a planned part of the total food service program (1) of the school and shall include only those items which contribute both to the nutritional needs of children and the development of desirable food habits, and shall not include foods of minimum nutritional value as defined in applicable federal guidelines (2), except as provided for by school board policy in certain circumstances. 1.  According to DOE Rule Chapter 51(1)(b), the "Total Food Service Program" includes the federal Milk Program as defined in 7 C.F.R. subsection 215; the federal Breakfast Program, which means the federal program under which a breakfast that meets the nutritional requirements set forth in 7 C.R.F. subsection 220 is offered; the National School Lunch Program (including the After School Snack), which means the federal program under which the school operates a nonprofit lunch program that meets the requirements of 7 C.F.R. subsection; or any combination of these programs. 2.  "Foods of minimal nutritional value" as defined in 7 C.F.R. subsection 210.11 means: (a) In the case of artificially sweetened foods, a food which provides less than 5 percent of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for each of the eight specified nutrients pre serving; (b) in the case of all other foods, a food which provides less than 5 percent of the RDI for each of the eight specified nutrients per 100 calories and less than 5 percent for the RDI for each of eight specified nutrients per serving. The eight nutrients to be assessed for this purpose are: protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, calcium, and iron. This definition is applicable to foods that are part of the total food service program of the school, and foods and beverages sold at food sales, school stores, and in vending machines. A list of "Categories of Foods Minimal Nutritional Value" is in Appendix B to 7 C.R.F. Part 20 (National School Lunch Program). As allowed by Rule Chapter 51, the Board permits the sale of food and beverages outside the total food program to: 1. School Staff 2. Attendees at school-sponsored events held on school property 3. The public at community events held on school property in accordance with the Board's facilities use policy. 4. In State-approved instructional Career and Technical (CTE) Programs if consistent with the requirement that these programs not include foods of minimal nutritional value as defined in applicable federal regulations. FUNDS FROM SALES OF COMPETITIVE FOODS Funds from all food and beverage sales made at any time on school property shall accrue to the benefit of the school's non-profit school food service program, except that funds raised through authorized sales outside the total food service program shall accrue to other sponsoring schools or approved student organizations in accordance with applicable policies, cash-management procedures and administrative directories. Legal Reference: CH 51 (Dept. of Educ. Rule) (Child Nutrition Programs in Public Schools and Institutions) Cross Reference: KF- Community Use of Facilities Adopted September 22, 2005 Revised: May 15, 2014

NEPN/ NSBA Code: EEBB-R USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES ON SCHOOL BUSINESS- Procedures These procedures apply to personally owned vehicles driven by employees on behalf of the School District . No student is permitted to operate a private owned vehicle on behalf of the District. A. The following procedures have been established to encourage safe operation of vehicles, and to clarify insurance issues relating to drivers and the School District . All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle registration, and provide a copy of each to the School District. Motor Vehicle Records may be checked prior to approving any request. Driving privileges will be suspended or terminated if the record indicates an unacceptable number of accidents or violations. The employee’s supervisor must be notified of any change in license status or driving record. B. When operating a personal vehicle for School District  business: Permission for such use must be approved by the Superintendent of Schools in writing and in advance. The request for such use must include the Request Form provided with these regulations. For any students being transported, the Parent/Guardian Permission Form- (EEBB- R2) provided with these regulations must be completed in advance, with copies to be carried with the driver and placed on file in the Principal’s office. The driver’s Personal Auto Liability insurance is the primary payer. The School District’s insurance is in excess of that coverage. The driver must carry, at a minimum, the following insurance limits: a) Liability $50,000/ $100,000 b) Property Damage $25,000 c) Medical Coverage $2,000 Evidence of current insurance coverage is to be provided to the School District  in advance of the trip, by a copy of the driver’s insurance policy declaration page or a Certificate of Insurance. The School District  is not responsible for any physical damage to the vehicle. The driver must carry collision and comprehensive coverage. For employees, mileage and tolls will be reimbursable upon returning to work. C.  In the event of an accident, the driver is expected to: a) Contact police department b) Comply with public safety personnel instructions c) Take necessary steps to protect his/her own life and the lives of others d) Not assume or admit fault. Others will determine liability and negligence after thorough investigation. e) Report the accident to the School District  as soon as possible. Legal Reference: Title 29-A, Chap 13, Section 1605 Cross Reference: EEBB-R – Use of Private Vehicles on School Business Administrative Regulation EEBB-R1- Employee Request to Transport students by Personal Vehicle EEBB- R2- Parent/ Guardian Permission for Students to be transported by Personal Vehicle Adopted: January 12, 2017

NEPN/ NSBA Code:  EEBB Student Transportation in Private Vehicles Since school buses are one of the safest forms of transportation, they should be used to transport students to and from all school sponsored events to the maximum extent possible.  However, the Board recognizes that it is sometimes impossible or impractical to provide school bus transportation and therefore authorizes the use of privately owned vehicles to transport students when, in the opinion of the building principal and with the written approval of the Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designee, it is the most practical or only method of transportation available. The Superintendent will establish procedures to ensure that any private vehicle used to transport students is in good working order and that the driver has a valid driver’s license and insurance coverage that meets or exceeds all requirements of the law.  Specifically: 1. Private vehicle shall be defined as a privately owned vehicle designed to carry a driver and a maximum of nine passengers, have a current and valid registration, have operable seat belts for all passengers, and have a current state safety inspection for the state in which it is registered. 2. Driver shall be defined as a school employee who is at least 21 years old, holds a valid U.S. driver’s license, and has no outstanding driving violations or a history of violations. 3.The driver agrees to hold the School District, its Board of Directors and employees harmless from any claims, suits, or causes of action arising from any accident or incident occurring during or as a result of transporting the student(s). 4.The driver shall be the owner/operator of the vehicle and meet the following minimum State of Maine insurance requirements: ·  Liability:  $50,000/$100,000 ·  Property Damage: $25,000 ·  Medical Coverage: $2,000 5. Parents may not transport their own children to or from school sponsored events outside the District but may not transport other student(s).  Exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis with approval of the building principal or his/her designee. 6.In case of emergency, real and imminent danger to persons or property, students may be transported in private vehicles without complying with the above provisions. Legal Reference: Title 29-A, Chap 13, Section 1605 Cross Reference: EEBB-R – Use of Private Vehicles on School Business Administrative Regulation EEBB- R2- Parent/ Guardian Permission for Students to be Transported by Personal Vehicle Policy Adopted:         March 12, 1987 Policy Amended:       October 19, 2000 Policy Amended:       January 12, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EEAG MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT #60 BUS IDLING POLICY MSAD #60, in an effort to reduce exposure time for students to exhaust fumes and diesel particulates, has implemented the following procedures. The intent of this policy is to restrict the idling of buses for extended periods in proximity to school buildings. A.  Loading 1. All buses are prohibited from idling while loading students at any school. 2. Lights will be activated without the engine running. 3. Driver's will not start engines until all buses are loaded and doors are closed. B.  Unloading 1. Buses may leave engine running when unloading at school. C.  Warm/Pre-Trip 1. Buses will be allowed to idle fifteen (15) minutes in the bus yard or at the home location to accommodate warm up and pre-trip. 2. If temperatures call for a need to defrost, thirty (30) minutes will be allowed. D.  Exceptions 1. Buses will be allowed to idle at schools when the temperature falls below 20 degrees and/or the windows need defrosting. E.  Field Trips, Vocational School and Athletic Bus Runs 1. Buses will follow the same policy for Loading, Unloading and Warm Up/Pre Trip with the same Exceptions allowed, unless posted otherwise. 2. While waiting during these bus runs, if temperature warrants bus idling, the driver will make every effort to move the bus away from school/building and students/residents whenever possible. Adopted: January 5, 2006 Revised: February 27, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EEAF SPECIAL USE OF SCHOOL BUSES a. Requests for rental buses by organizations will be submitted to the Transportation Director. b. Either party may cancel approved requests within 24 hours of date of rental.  Cancellations made by the group or organization after the 24 hour deadline will be charged any driver costs or vehicle costs incurred. Fees will be based upon driver wages, fuel cost and overhead. c. Any damages caused by individuals riding the bus shall be incurred by the renter.  This shall include the cost of cleaning the bus. d. Only drivers employed by MSAD #60 who are properly licensed by the State of Maine will be allowed to operate a district vehicle. e. Groups renting our buses will need to show proof of adequate insurance. Adopted: January 7, 1988 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: March 1, 2007 Revised: February 27, 2014

EEBB-R1 EMPLOYEE REQUEST TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS BY PERSONAL VEHICLE- Form The following information must be provided to the Superintendent of Schools prior to approval being granted for employees to transport students by personal vehicle: 1. Employee making request: ______________________________________________ 2. Proposed driver, if other than employee:____________________________________ 3. Date(s) of requested travel:______________________________________________ 4. Destination:__________________________________________________________ 5. Reason for Trip:_______________________________________________________ 6. Proposed Itinerary, with approximate times of travel:  _______________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 7. Vehicle to be driven: Make/Model: Year: ________________________________ 8. Insurance Provider: _________________________________________________ 9. Policy Number:____________________________________________________ You must provide with this request: _____ One copy of the proposed driver’s current license. _____ One copy of the Declaration page or Certificate of Insurance from the driver's insurance provider, showing appropriate levels of current coverage. _____ One copy of vehicle registration _____ A list of all students to be transported. By signing this document, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the Employee Vehicle Use Procedures (EEBB-R) and will comply with all items noted therein. _______________________________           ________________________ Employee’s Signature                                                           Date

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EEAEAA DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS In accordance with the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, in addition to other pertinent state and federal laws promulgated to effectuate a drug and alcohol free workplace, the Board of Directors is committed to an alcohol and controlled substance testing program for school bus drivers, in addition to any other employees who drive vehicles to transport eight (8) or more passengers, including the driver. The purpose of the testing program shall be to help prevent accidents, injuries and deaths resulting from the misuse of alcohol and controlled substances by drivers performing safety-sensitive functions. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the implementation of an alcohol and drug testing program consistent with federal regulations and may, from time to time as he/she may deem necessary, revise administrative procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with federal/state mandates. Legal References: 49 CFR Part 382 26 MRSA §681(8)(B); 685(2); 689 Adopted: December 21, 1995 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: March 6, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EEA STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The Board will provide transportation for all students living beyond a reasonable distance from their school or from a scheduled bus stop as the board has determined.  This distance is defined as one-half of a mile. Distance shall be measured by the shortest public road from the residence to the bus stop or school door.  In cases questioned, distance will be measured and established by the Superintendent. BUS STOPS: a. Bus stops will be designated for groups of students living near each other.  Students in grades 6-12 will not be required to walk more than .5 tenths of a mile along a bus route to a bus stop. b. Students in grades 1-5 will not be required to walk more than .3 tenths of a mile along a bus route to a bus stop. c. Kindergarten students will be picked up along the bus route at the closest point to their home. d. Authorized bus stops will be located so as to load and unload students with the most safety allowed by road conditions.  The distance between stops may vary according to safety factors. If possible, students will be loaded and unloaded so that it is not necessary for them to cross a main highway to reach their homes. e. Buses will be provided by the district to accommodate after school activities as approved by the Superintendent.  The routes will not replicate normal runs, but rather provide service to designated stops within each town. Late buses may not accommodate the needs of all students.  It will be the responsibility of the parents or childcare provider to arrange transportation for students who need a stop outside the late bus route. f. Bus stops will be determined each year  by the Transportation Director after consulting with the driver. Requests for exceptions to routine bus stops may be made in writing to the Transportation Director. The Transportation Director (or designee) will review the request and provide a written decision within 10 days of receipt of request.  Appeals to the MSAD #60 Superintendent on the Transportation Director’s decision can be made by submitting a written request within 10 days of receiving the Transportation Director's decision. All decisions rendered by the Transportation Director shall remain in effect unless changed by the Superintendent. The decision made by the Superintendent shall be final. g. It is the responsibility of the parent or caregiver to have the student at the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled arrival of the bus. h. A caregiver is defined as a person/persons providing care to children other than their own that will require transportation to and/or from school. EXCEPTIONS: Exceptions to the above distance shall be made for the following reasons only: a. Health Exceptions to established walking distances may be made for students with disabilities as required by their IEP. Exceptions may also be made to accommodate a student’s need for transportation with written documentation from the student’s physician. b. Kindergarten Students No kindergarten student will be left "unattended" at a bus stop. "Unattended" is defined as "not in the custody of a parent, guardian or older sibling."  In cases where the student would be "unattended" the bus driver will keep the student on the bus and request further instruction from the Transportation Director or his/her designee. c. Hazardous Walking Conditions Hazardous walking conditions shall be defined as those which would place a child of a given age in a situation of greater than normal or average danger.  Age shall be considered in making this decision. Safety, not sidewalks, will be the determining factor. The Transportation Director will decide when transportation will be provided under the hazardous walking conditions provision. ASSIGNMENT OF BUSES: a. In order to properly assign students and avoid unnecessary overcrowding on the buses, it will be the responsibility of the caregiver (i.e. daycare provider), prior to the start of each school year, to provide a list in writing, of all students who will require transportation to and/or from school to the Transportation Director. A routine bus route will be established for each student. The Transportation Office shall be notified of any and all changes. b. Each student riding a school bus shall always ride from the designated bus stop to school and from school to the designated bus stop.  Deviations from the routine will only occur for emergency purposes. (See examples on Bus Route link on district website) c. For scheduled early release days and events which may lead to any early dismissal, parents must have provisions for daycare already in place. d. Bus drivers shall not permit any person, other than a pupil, teacher, school administrator, mechanic, police officer or emergency personnel to enter or ride the bus without consent of the Transportation Director. PASSENGER SAFETY: a. MSAD #60 will make every effort to accommodate the needs of students, however over-sized object such as, large instruments, large school projects, skateboards, skis, etc. will only be allowed when, in the judgment of the driver, there is sufficient space to transport them safely. Large objects in the laps of students or in the aisles can lead to the possibility of student injury from the objects becoming airborne or causing the passive restraint system to not function as designed. b. Student use of personal and district-owned electronic devices is at the discretion of the driver. c. The use of cameras, including camera phones, is strictly prohibited on the bus. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 5401 Cross Reference: JICC – Student Conduct on School Buses Adopted: November 21, 2002 Revised: March 1, 2007 Revised; March 13, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MANAGEMENT The school unit shall provide transportation services for elementary and secondary students in accordance with Board policies and applicable laws.  The major priorities of the school unit’s transportation program are to provide safe, comfortable transportation for students in the most efficient and economical manner feasible. BUS ROUTES: a. Bus routes will be limited to State and accepted town roads, which are properly maintained and approved for safe bus travel by the Transportation Director.  All roads must have a suitable turnaround. LIMITATION OF ACCESS: a. MSAD #60 buses shall not enter any public or private way that is determined to be unsafe for bus passage or does not provide adequate turnaround facilities. b. The road shall be capable of allowing two vehicles to pass each other safely under all weather conditions with a minimum of a 15 foot wide traveled way. c. The road must be continuously maintained and failure to maintain the road which causes more than normal abuse of vehicles will result in suspension of services until the road is restored to a drivable condition in the judgment of school officials. REMOTE LOCATION: If a student resides in a location removed from and inaccessible to schools or a public highway, the student's parents shall be responsible for providing transportation to a public highway or responsible for paying board for the student to be within walking distance of a school. Failure of a parent to provide transportation or board shall be considered a violation of the truancy law. (Title 20 Chapter 215) Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 5401 Chapter 215 Cross Reference: EEA – Student Transportation Services EEAEA – Student Transportation Employee Requirements, Training and Responsibilities Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: March 1, 2007 Revised: January 30, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  ED MATERIAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Proper management of the school unit’s materials, supplies and equipment—both instructional and non-instructional—is the general responsibility of the Superintendent. The Superintendent may delegate particular resource management duties as he/she deems appropriate. The Superintendent shall establish procedures as necessary for the proper control of materials, supplies and equipment.  Controls shall include an inventory system, maintenance records and records of materials/equipment assigned to students or staff members for personal use.  Staff and students are expected to exhibit reasonable care for school property issued for their use. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: January 30, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  ECE TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROLS Driving and parking on school property are privileges granted by the Board of Directors to persons who have reasons to be in the schools or on school property. The Superintendent/designee, in cooperation with local public safety officials, shall develop a plan to accommodate the flow of traffic on school roadways and appropriate traffic regulations. The Superintendent/designee is responsible for assigning parking areas for staff, students and visitors to the schools and for developing appropriate parking regulations. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: January 30, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  ECB PEST MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOL FACILITIES AND ON SCHOOL GROUNDS The Board recognizes that structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for people and school unit property, but that use of some pesticides may raise concerns among parents, students and staff.  It is therefore the policy of MSAD #60 to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and procedures for the control of structural and landscape pests. A copy of this policy shall be kept in every school and made available upon request to staff, parents, students and the public. IPM is a systematic approach to pest management that combines a variety of methods for managing pests including monitoring; improved horticultural, sanitation and food storage practices; pest exclusion and removal; biological control; and pesticides. For the purpose of this policy, "pests" are populations of living organisms (animals, plants or microorganisms) that interfere with use of school facilities and grounds. "Pesticide" is defined as any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pests and any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant. The objective of the school unit's IPM program is to provide effective pest control while minimizing pesticide use. The goals of the IPM program include managing pests to reduce any potential hazards to human health; preventing loss or damage to school structures or property; preventing pests from spreading beyond the site of infestation to other school property; and enhancing the quality of life for students, staff and others. The Superintendent and/or designee shall develop and implement a Pest Management Plan consistent with the following IPM principles and procedures: A.  Appointment of an IPM Coordinator The Superintendent/designee will appoint an IPM Coordinator for the school unit.  The IPM Coordinator will be the primary contact for pest control matters and will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the IPM plan, including making pest control decisions. The IPM Coordinator will consult with the building principal and/or Superintendent before a decision is made to do a pesticide application for which notice is required and before providing notification of the planned application. The IPM Coordinator's responsibilities may include: 1. Recording and monitoring data and pest sightings by school staff and students; 2. Coordinating pest management with pest control contractors; 3. Recording and ensuring that maintenance and sanitation recommendations are carried out where feasible; 4. Ensuring that any pesticide use is done according to the school unit's Pest Management Plan and Chapter 27 Me. Dept. of Agriculture Board of Pesticides Control Rules ("Standards for Pesticide Applications and Public Notification in Schools"); 5. Making the school system's pest management policy available in every school building; 6. Having available for parents and staff a copy of the Maine regulation pertaining to pesticide applications in schools (Chapter 27 Me. Dept. of Agriculture Board of Pesticides Control "Standards for Pesticide Applications and Pesticide Notification in Maine Schools") and a record of prior pesticide applications and information about the pesticide used. 7. Initiating and coordinating notification of parents and staff of pesticide applications according to the school unit's notification procedure and posting notification signs as appropriate; and 8. Recording all pesticides used by either a professional applicator or school staff and maintaining other pest control data. B. Identification of Specific Pest Thresholds Routine inspection and accurate information of pests are needed to recognize potential problems and determine when action should be taken. Action thresholds for specific sites will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the IPM Coordinator in consultation with the building principal and/or Superintendent, and if necessary, with the advice of a professional pest control expert. As pest management objectives will differ from site to site (e.g.: maintaining healthy turf and specific playing surfaces on athletic fields, carpenter ant control in buildings, or maintenance of ornamental plants), differences should be considered before setting an action threshold. C. Pesticide Applicators Any person that applies pesticides in school buildings or on school grounds, including school personnel, must process a Maine pesticide applicators license and should be trained in the principles and practices of IPM.  All pesticide use must be approved by the school unit's IPM Coordinator. Applicators must follow state regulations and label precautions and must comply with the IPM policy and pest management plan. D. Selection, Use and Storage of Pesticides Pesticides should be used only when needed. Non-chemical pest management methods will be implemented whenever possible to provide the desired control. The choice of using a pesticide will be based on a review of other available options (sanitation, exclusion, mechanical means, trapping, biological control) and a determination that these options have not worked or are not feasible.  When it has been determined that a pesticide must be used to achieve pest management goals, the least hazardous effective pesticide should be selected. Application should be conducted in a manner that, to the extent practicable should be selected. Application should be conducted in a manner that, to the extent practicable using currently available technology, minimizes human risk. Decisions concerning the particular pesticide to be used and the timing of pesticide application should take into consideration the use of the buildings or grounds to be treated. Pesticide purchases should be limited to the amount expected to be used for a specific application or during the year. Pesticides will be stored and disposed of in accordance with label directions and state and federal regulations. Pesticides must be stored in an appropriate, secured location not accessible to students or unauthorized personnel. E. Notification of Students, Staff and Parents of Use of Pesticides A notice will be provided to staff, students and parents within the first two weeks of the school year briefly explaining the school unit's IPM/pesticide use policy including provisions for notification to parents and staff of specific planned pesticide applications in school buildings or on school grounds. When required by regulations, the school will notify staff, students and parents/guardians at least five days in advance of planned pesticide treatments in the school or on school grounds, including playgrounds and playing fields. When required by regulations, signs will be posted at each point of access to the treated area and in a common area of the school at least two working days prior to the application and for at least 48 hours following the application in accordance with applicable Maine Board of Pesticides Control regulations. F. Recordkeeping When a pesticide has been used, record pertaining to the application including labels and material safety data sheets will be maintained at the school site for two years following application. Records are to be completed on the day the pesticide is applied. Pest surveillance records should be maintained to verify the need for pesticide treatments. Legal Reference: 7 MRSA §601-625 22 MRSA §1471 - 1 -1471 -X Ch. 27 Me. Dept. of Agriculture Board of Pesticide Control Rules (Standards for Pesticide Application and Public Notification in Schools) Cross Reference: EBAA - Chemical Hazards Adopted: October 16, 2003 Amended: January 30, 2014

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EBCC BOMB THREATS The Board recognizes that bomb threats are a significant concern to M.S.A.D. #60. Whether real and carried out or intended as a prank or for some other purpose, a bomb threat represents a potential danger to the safety and welfare of students and staff and to the integrity of school property.  Bomb threats disrupt the instructional program and learning environment and also place significant demands on school financial resources and public safety services. These effects occur even when such threats prove to be false. Any bomb threat will be regarded as an extremely serious matter and be treated accordingly.  The Board directs the Superintendent to react promptly and appropriately to information concerning bomb threats and to initiate or recommend suitable disciplinary action. A. Conduct Prohibited No person shall make, or communicate by any means, whether verbal or non-verbal, a threat that a bomb has been, or will be, placed on school premises.  Because of the potential for evacuation of the schools and other disruption of school operations, placement of a bomb or of a “look-alike” bomb on school premises will be considered a threat for the purpose of this policy. B. Definitions 1. A “bomb” means an explosive, incendiary or poison gas bomb, grenade, rocket, missile, mine, “Molotov cocktail” or other destructive device. 2. A “look-alike bomb” means any apparatus or object that conveys the appearance of a bomb or other destructive device. 3. A “bomb threat” is the communication, by any means, whether verbal or nonverbal, that a bomb has been, or will be, placed on school premises, including possession or placement of a bomb or look-alike bomb on school premises. 4. “School premises” means any school property and any location where any school activities may take place. C. Development of Bomb Threat Procedures The Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for developing and implementing procedures specific to bomb threats as part of M.S.A.D. #60’s Crisis Response Plan.  These procedures are intended to inform administrators and staff of appropriate protocols to follow in the event that a bomb threat is received and should include provisions to address: 1. Threat assessment (for the purpose of identifying a response that is in proportion to the threat, in light of what is necessary to ensure safety); 2. Building evacuation and reentry (including selection of potential alternative sites for those who are evacuated); 3. Incident “command and control” (who is in charge, and when); 4. Communications contacts and mandatory bomb threat reporting; 5. Parent notification process; 6. Training for staff members; and 7. Support services for students and staff. The initial bomb threat procedure will be subject to approval by the Board. The Superintendent/designee will be responsible for overseeing a review or evaluation of bomb threat procedures prior to the Board’s required annual approval of the school unit’s Crisis Response Plan, or following implementation of the procedure in response to a specific threat. D. Reporting of Bomb Threats A student who learns of a bomb threat, the intention of a bomb threat, or the existence of a bomb on school premises must immediately report such information to the building principal, teacher, the School Resource Officer or other employee in a position of authority. An employee of M.S.A.D. #60 who learns of a bomb threat, or the intention to make a bomb threat, shall immediately inform the building administrator.  The building administrator shall immediately take appropriate steps to protect the safety of students and staff in accordance with the school unit’s bomb threat procedure, as developed under Section C, and inform the Superintendent of the threat. All bomb threats shall be reported immediately to the local law enforcement authority, as provided in the bomb threat procedures. The Superintendent shall be responsible for reporting any bomb threat to the Department of Education within two business days of the incident.  Reports will include the name of the school, the date and time of the threat, the medium used to communicate the threat, and whether or not the perpetrators have been apprehended. E.  Student Disciplinary Consequences Making a bomb threat is a crime under Maine law.  Any student suspected of making, intending to make or participating in a bomb threat shall be reported to law enforcement authorities for investigation and possible prosecution. Apart from any penalty imposed by law, and without regard to the existence or status of criminal charges, a student who makes a bomb threat shall be subject to disciplinary action by the school. The administration may suspend and/or recommend for expulsion any student who violates this policy.  Such violation will be considered deliberately disobedient and deliberately disorderly within the meaning of 20-A M.R.S.A. subsection 1001(9) and will be grounds for expulsion if found necessary for the peace and usefulness of the school. In addition, a student who is found after hearing by the Board to have brought a bomb to school, shall be expelled from school for at least one year in accordance with 20-A M.R.S.A. §1001(9-A) and Policy JICIA, except that the Superintendent may modify the requirement for expulsion based on individual circumstances. A student who has been identified through the IEP process as having a disability and whose conduct in violation of this policy is related to the disability shall be disciplined as provided in Policy JKF. F. Aiding Other Students in Making Bomb Threats A student who knowingly encourages, causes, aids or assists another student in making or communicating a bomb threat shall be subject to the disciplinary consequences described in Section E of this Policy. G. Failure to Report a Bomb Threat A student who fails to report information or knowledge of a bomb threat or the existence of a bomb or other destructive device in a school building or on school property may be subject to disciplinary consequences, which may include suspension and/or expulsion. H. Staff Disciplinary Consequences An M.S.A.D. #60 employee who makes or communicates a bomb threat will be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities and will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Disciplinary action taken shall be consistent with collective bargaining agreements, other employment agreements and Board policies. An M.S.A.D. #60 employee who fails to report information or knowledge of a bomb threat or the existence of a bomb on school premises will be subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment. I. Civil Liability M.S.A.D. #60 reserves the right to bring suit against any individual responsible for a violation of this policy and to seek restitution and other damages as permitted by law. J. Lost Instructional Time Instructional time lost as a result of a bomb threat will be rescheduled at the earliest appropriate (or practicable) opportunity, as determined by the Board. Time lost may be rescheduled on a weekend or vacation day, or after what would normally be the last day of the school year, except on days when schools must be closed as required by law. K. Notification Through Student Handbooks All student handbooks shall address M.S.A.D. #60’s bomb threat policy and procedures and explain the educational consequences of bomb threats.  In addition, student handbooks shall notify students and parents that bomb threats violate board policy and civil and criminal law. Legal References: 18 U.S.C. §921; 8921 17-A M.R.S.A. § 210 20-A M.R.S.A.§ 263; 1001(9); 1001(9-A); 1001(17); 1001(18) Cross References: EBCA – Crisis Response Plan JKD - Suspension of Students JKE – Expulsion of Students JKF – Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities JICIA – Weapons, Violence and School Safety Adopted: September 22, 2005 Revised: December 5, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  EBCA CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN The School Board hereby adopts the MSAD #60 Crisis Response Plan. The Superintendent and building administrators shall be responsible for ensuring that the plan is implemented in each school and evaluated annually.  It is understood that specific procedures may vary from school to school due to differences in school facilities and the ages of students. Any substantive changes in the plan shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent. Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: November 7, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  DN SCHOOL PROPERTIES DISPOSITION The Superintendent is authorized to determine, through procedures he/she develops, when personal property (supplies, materials, equipment), as distinguished from real property, is obsolete or no longer of use to the school unit and to declare it surplus. The Board is to be informed of any property declared surplus by the Superintendent prior to its disposal. Procedures for disposal of all surplus personal property shall be in accordance with the following: A. All member municipalities are to be informed in writing of property declared surplus and are to have first option to purchase.  The charges for municipal purchases shall be determined by the Superintendent after consultation with the Board. B. Surplus property, including books, to be offered for sale shall be disposed of by sealed bid, public auction, or public sale.  Public notice of any sale of surplus property shall be given at least one week in advance of an auction, sale or opening of sealed bids. C. Library books, textbooks and instructional materials are to be disposed of by a means most likely to offer promise of continuing educational benefit, first to citizens of the school unit, then to others. D. Any surplus property which is offered for sale and is not sold may be disposed of in a manner deemed advisable by the superintendent, including donation to non-profit agencies. E. Any property determined to be worthless, or for any reason is considered to be inappropriate for sale, shall be disposed of in a manner the Superintendent deems appropriate after so informing the Board, with recycling as a priority where feasible. F. Any school unit identification that has been applied to the surplus property shall be removed or, if not possible to remove, be further identified to indicate the intended disposition and surplus nature (i.e., “SOLD BY”, “SURPLUS”). All revenues which result from the sale of surplus property shall be credited as miscellaneous income except in any instance where law requires that it be credited to a specific account. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §7 Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 20, 2013 Revised: June 18, 2015

NEPN/NSBA Code:  DJH PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING: PROCUREMENT STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT Conflict of Interest All employees of MSAD #60 shall perform their duties in a manner free from conflict of interest to ensure that the school unit’s business transactions are made in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and in a manner that maintains public confidence in the schools. No employee of MSAD #60 shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract supported by federal funds or in any other transaction in which the school unit is a party if he/she has a real or apparent conflict of interest in the transaction. A conflict of interest would arise when the employee or any member of his/her immediate family, his/her (business) partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of these parties has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for the award. For the purpose of this policy, “immediate family” is defined as spouse, brother, sister, parent, son or daughter. Conflict of Interest Disclosure All employees with real or apparent conflicts of interest as defined above must disclose the conflict of interest to the Superintendent who will investigate the circumstances of the proposed transaction.  The Superintendent will exercise due diligence in investigating the circumstances of the transaction and, if necessary, will make reasonable efforts to find alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement that would not give rise to a conflict of interest.  If the Superintendent determines that the proposed transaction is in the best interest of MSAD #60 and is fair and reasonable, he/she may proceed with the transaction. In the event that the Superintendent may have a conflict of interest, an ad hoc subcommittee of the Board will investigate and make a determination regarding the transaction. Staff Gifts and Solicitations MSAD #60 employees are prohibited from accepting money or things of material value from persons or entities doing business with, or desiring to do business with, the school unit.  Employees may accept unsolicited items of nominal value such as those that are generally distributed by a company or organization through its public relations program. Employees of MSAD #60 who violate this code of conduct may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment and, if appropriate, referral to law enforcement. Dispute Resolutions A bidder or respondent to a request for a proposal (RFP) may protest a procurement or contract award if he/she believes that it was made in a manner inconsistent with Board policy, specifications, or law or regulations.  A protest must be submitted to the Superintendent in writing within five business days after receipt of notification of the award being made, with all documents supporting the protest. The Superintendent shall review the protest and supporting documents and render a decision in writing within 20 business days of receipt of the protest. The Superintendent may also convene a meeting with the bidder or respondent to attempt to resolve the problem. If the bidder or respondent is not satisfied with the Superintendent’s decision, he/she may appeal to the Board.  The Superintendent will provide reasonable notice to the bidder or respondent of the time for the Board’s consideration of the protest. The Board’s decision shall be final. Legal Reference:   34 CFR 74.40-74.48; 80.36 (Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Commissioner’s Administrative Letter No. 6, June 18, 2006 (Fiscal Compliance) Cross Reference:  BCB - Board Member Conflict of Interest DJ - Bidding/Purchasing Requirements GBI - Staff Gifts and Solicitations KCD - Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools Revised:   October 13, 2016

NEPN/NSBA Code:  DGA AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES The Superintendent shall be authorized to sign all school unit checks. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 20, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  DFA REVENUES FROM INVESTMENT The Superintendent shall have authority to invest district funds. Adopted:  March 12, 1987 Revised:   October 19, 2000 Revised:  June 20, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  DBG BUDGET ADOPTION PROCESS Adoption of the annual budget is to be accomplished prior to June 30 for the fiscal year beginning July 1.  The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing a complete calendar of budget process deadlines. The budget shall include, in addition to operating expenses and expected income for the ensuing year, the sums required for meeting bonds falling due, interest on the bonds and on other obligations, rentals and other fixed charges.  These proposals shall be thoroughly explained and voters shall be given an opportunity to be heard. Only those amounts pertaining to operating expenses, reserve or contingency funds, or capital outlay expenditures shall be subject to change by the voters. Legal Reference:  20-A MRSA §§ 1304 et seq., 15617 et seq. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 20, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  DB ANNUAL BUDGET The Board recognizes that financial resources and the proper management of same are fundamental to the support of school programs and operations.  With this in mind, the Board will develop and present an annual operating budget as directed by applicable laws. The annual budget will be for a 12-month period covering the fiscal year July 1 through June 30. The Board shall designate the Superintendent as its budget officer, but he/she may delegate portions of such responsibility as appropriate.  The three general areas of responsibility of the budget officer are budget preparation, budget presentation and budget administration. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §1301 20-A MRSA § 15617 et seq. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 20, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  DA FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS/PRIORITY OBJECTIVES The Board recognizes that money and money management comprise the foundational support of the whole school program.  To make that support as effective as possible the Board intends: A. To encourage advance planning through the best possible budget procedures; B. To explore all practical and legal sources of dollar income; C. To guide the expenditure of funds so as to achieve the greatest educational returns; D. To require maximum efficiency in accounting and reporting procedures; and E. To maintain a level of per student expenditure needed to provide high quality education. As trustee of local, state and federal funds allocated for use in education, the Board has the responsibility to protect the funds and to use them wisely. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 20, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  CB SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT A primary function of the Board of Directors is to select a Superintendent of Schools.  To select a Superintendent, a majority vote of all members of the Board shall be required.  The Board may award a contract of up to five years in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine. The Superintendent shall be executive officer of the Board.  In addition, under Maine statutes he/she shall serve as secretary ex officio to the Board.  He/she shall attend all meetings and have the right to speak on all subjects, but shall have no vote. The Superintendent shall administer and supervise the public educational system of the town.  He/she shall have discretionary authority, subject to later approval by the Board, to act upon all emergency matters and those as to which his/her power and duties are not specifically set forth or limited. The Superintendent shall devote his/her entire working time to the duties of the position.  He/she may, without violation of the provisions of this section, perform educational functions outside the town with the approval of the Commissioner of Education and the Board. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 1001, 1053 Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 6, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  CA ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS The administration of the schools is responsible, within the guidelines established by Board policy, for directing the school programs and supporting staff and students to meet the school unit’s educational goals. The Board shall rely on its chief executive officer, the Superintendent, to provide the professional leadership for the administration. Administrative organization is designed with all schools as part of a single school unit subject to Board policies implemented through the Superintendent.  All administrators are expected to administer their school or area of responsibility in accordance with Board policy and administrative procedures. However, the mere execution of directives is not construed as effective administration.  Vision, initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and consideration and concern for staff members, students and parents are essential to effective administration of the schools. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 6, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BGF SUSPENSION OF POLICY In the event of unusual circumstances, any section or sections of Board policies, including its own operating procedures, may be suspended by a majority vote of Board members present at any regular or special meeting.  This does not apply to any section of a Board policy which is established by law, regulation or contract. Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised:          May 16, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BG-R POLICY ADOPTION PROCEDURE The following procedure shall be used to adopt, review, revise or delete Board policies: A. Individual Board members, the Superintendent, and other school staff and interested parties should submit policy suggestions and concerns to the Superintendent. B. The Board and Superintendent shall review and research each suggestion in accordance with Board policies and prepare draft policies as appropriate.  Under normal circumstances, policies will be considered in a two-reading process. C. At an appropriate stage in the process, the Board shall contact the representative teacher organization to meet and consult regarding any proposed new or changed educational policy. To the fullest extent practical, the Board shall also discuss the proposal with other groups affected by the policy. D. A new policy, revision, or deletion of a policy shall be placed on the agenda of a regular Board meeting (first reading).  Board members shall receive the policy and recommendations in advance of the meeting date. Discussion may take place on the substance of the policy.  Any changes to the policy agreed to by consensus or formally adopted amendment shall be made prior to the second reading. E. At the next regular meeting, the policy shall be placed on the agenda for second reading and action. Amendments may be introduced and acted upon. If the main motion does not pass by a majority vote of the full Board, the process for that policy is ended unless further consideration of the policy is tabled to a specific date. F. Immediately upon approval, policies/revisions/deletions shall be disseminated.  Policies deleted and changed shall be recalled. The Superintendent/designee shall ensure that all policy manuals are kept up-to-date. Legal Reference: 26 MRSA § 965.1,C Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: May 16, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BG BOARD POLICY PROCESS The Board of Directors considers policy development its chief function. It is the intent of the Board to develop written policies to serve as the framework for the successful and efficient functioning of the school unit. The Board accepts the definition of policy set forth by the National School Boards Association: School Board policies are statements that set forth the purposes and prescribe in general terms the organization and program of a school system. They create a framework within which the Superintendent and the staff can discharge their assigned duties with positive direction. They tell what is wanted. They may also indicate why and how much. Policies should define clearly the goals and objectives of the school system, allow for the flexibility that is vital in day-to-day operations, reflect the board’s vision, define roles and responsibilities (who is supposed to do what), and include measurable outcomes. It is the Board’s intention that its policies serve as sources of information and guidance and direction for people who are interested in or connected with the schools.  All updated policies will be posted on the district website and the complete policy manual shall be available for public inspection at the Superintendent’s Office during regular business hours. The policies of the school unit are framed and are meant to be interpreted in terms of federal and state statutes, rules of the State Board of Education and Department of Education and other regulatory agencies within the local, county, state and federal government.  The policies are also framed and are meant to be interpreted in terms of those educational objectives, procedures and practices which are broadly accepted by leaders and authorities in the public education field. Changes in needs, conditions, purposes and objectives will require revisions, deletions and additions to the policies of the current Board and those of the future.  The Board will welcome suggestions for ongoing policy development. The development of draft policies shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent. Action on Board policy proposals will be taken by the Board. Adopted:  March 12, 1987 Revised:  October 19, 2000 Revised:  May 16, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEDG MINUTES The Superintendent, in his/her function as Board Secretary, shall ensure that accurate records are kept of all meetings of the Board. Minutes of all meetings shall be mailed to all Board members, the media and other designated persons with the next regular meeting agenda.  Board minutes are made available for public inspection after Board approval. Legal Reference:  20-A MRSA § 1055 Adopted:  March 12, 1987 Revised:  October 19, 2000 Revised:  May 2, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEDF VOTING METHOD Voting shall be by a show of hands with members indicating “yes”, “no”, or “abstain”.  All members’ votes shall be recorded in the minutes. Any Board member can request a roll call vote whenever they deem an issue warrants it.  The Board will honor such a request. The names of the members shall be called and each member shall respond “yes”, “no”, or “abstain”. Maine public officials are obliged to vote openly; thus, secret ballots are not to be used by the Board of Directors. A motion shall be declared carried upon the affirmative vote of the majority of the members present, unless otherwise required by law or Board policy. Adopted:  October 19, 2000 Revised:  September 5, 2002 Revised:  May 2, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEDD RULES OF ORDER Except as otherwise provided by law, by regulations of the Department of Education, or by Board policy, Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised (latest edition available) shall be used to resolve procedural uncertainties. Adopted:  March 12, 1987 Revised:   October 19, 2000 Revised:   May 2, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEDC QUORUM Unless otherwise required by law or Board policy, a majority of the full membership of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for purposes of taking action. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §1257 Adopted:  October 19, 2000 Revised:  May 2, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEDB AGENDA PREPARATION AND DISSEMINATION The Superintendent, in cooperation with the Chairperson, shall prepare an agenda for each meeting.  Board members, school staff and members of the public may submit written requests including e-mail that items be placed on the agenda a minimum of two (2) days prior to the meeting.  The request must include supporting documents and information. The Superintendent and Board Chairperson shall make the final decision regarding placement of items on the agenda. Agendas and supporting information will be mailed to each Board member on the Friday prior to the regular Thursday meeting. Copies of the regular meeting agenda and minutes of the previous meeting are delivered to the Assistant Superintendent and each school.  Copies are mailed to the Board’s student representatives, representatives of each town, union representatives, the local media, and interested parties who have requested same.  Individuals may obtain copies of the agenda at the regular meeting or at the Superintendent’s Office prior to the meeting. Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: May 2, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEDA NOTIFICATION OF BOARD MEETINGS It shall be the policy of the Board of Directors to announce all meetings publicly.  Except in the event of rare emergencies, such announcement will be made by the Superintendent/ designee in a minimum of three (3) business days to allow public attendance and shall be disseminated in a manner reasonably calculated to notify the general public. Whenever possible, Board members shall receive notice of special or emergency meetings at least 24 hours in advance.  Such notice shall include the date, time, location and purpose of the meeting. The Superintendent/designee shall, whenever practical, notify local representatives of the media by the same or faster means as used to notify Board members. Legal Reference:   1 MRSA § 401 et seq. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: May 2, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEC-E EXECUTIVE SESSION LAW I. To Enter Executive Session, a Board Must: A. Start with a public meeting; B. Have a public recorded vote of 3/5 of members present and voting; and C. State the precise nature of business in motion to enter executive session. The nature of each matter must be stated if more than one. II. Restrictions During Executive Session A. Only matters stated in the motion may be considered. B. No official actions shall be finally approved. C. No public record shall be kept. III. Items Which May Be Discussed In Executive Session A. Discussion or consideration of employment, appointment, assignment, duties, compensation, evaluation, resignation, disciplining, promotion, demotion or dismissal of public officials, appointees or employees or the investigation of charges or complaints against persons, subject to the following conditions: 1. Only when public discussion could be reasonably expected to cause damage to the reputation or violate the individual's right to privacy; 2. Person charged or investigated has right to be present; 3. Person charged or investigated may request in writing that the investigation be conducted in open session. Such requests must be honored; and 4. Any person bringing charges shall be permitted to be present (does not specify participation). B. Discussion or consideration of suspension or expulsion of a student, the cost of whose education is paid from public funds.  The student and legal counsel (and parents or guardian if student is a minor) shall be permitted to be present if student, parents or guardian so desire. C. Discussion or consideration of the condition, acquisition or the use of real or personal property only if premature disclosure would prejudice the bargaining position of the body or agency. D. Board discussion of labor contracts and proposals and meetings may be held in executive session. (Negotiations between the representatives of a public employer and public employees are closed unless opened by agreement of both parties.) E. Consultations between a body or agency and its attorney concerning legal rights, pending litigation, and settlement offers, when premature public knowledge would give the Board substantial disadvantage. F. Discussion of records made, maintained or received by the body or agency, when access by the general public is prohibited by statute. Legal Reference: 1 MRSA § 405 Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: April 24, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEC EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Except as provided by law, all meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open to the public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend the meetings.  The Board may hold executive sessions upon recorded vote of 3/5 of the members present and voting, and any motion to go into executive session shall indicate the nature of the business of the executive session.  Deliberations may be conducted in executive sessions only on those matters defined in the law. No final action shall be taken in executive session. By its very nature, the subject matter of executive sessions is confidential.  It is expected that all parties to such discussions will respect the need for confidentiality. Legal Reference: 1 MRSA § 401 et seq. Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: April 24, 2013

NEPN NSBA Code:  BEA SCHOOL BOARD USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION Use of electronic communication by school board members should conform to the same standards of judgment, propriety and ethics as other forms of school board-related communication.  Board members should be aware that electronic communication and electronic communication attachments received or prepared for use in board business or containing information relating to board business are likely to be regarded as public records which may be inspected by any person upon request, unless otherwise made confidential by law.  Board members shall comply with the following guidelines when using electronic communication in the conduct of board responsibilities: A. The School Board shall not use electronic communication as a substitute for deliberations at Board meetings or for other communications or business properly confined to Board meetings. B. Board members should avoid reference to confidential information about employees, students or other matters in electronic communications because of the risk of improper disclosure.  Board members should comply with the same standards as school employees with regard to confidential information. Legal Reference: 1 MRSA §401 et seq. 20-A MRSA § 6001-6002 20 USC §1232g Cross Reference: JRA - Student Educational Records Adopted: November 18, 2004 Revised: April 11, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BE BOARD MEETINGS All meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open to the public, except executive sessions, as provided by law. Regular Meetings The Board of Directors will generally hold regular business meetings on the first and third Thursday each month beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Regular meetings are held in the Paul Johnson Library at Noble High School. Special Meetings A special meeting may be called by the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of the Board at their discretion, at the request of the Superintendent, or at the request of any three members of the Board of Directors.  No business shall be transacted except that for which the meeting is called. Emergency Meetings An emergency meeting is any meeting called with fewer than four days’ notice.  Such a meeting may be called by the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or Superintendent.  No business shall be transacted except that for which the meeting is called. Informational Meetings The Board may, at its discretion, hold informational meetings on topics of interest or in preparation for regular Board meetings.  No official action shall be taken at informational meetings. Executive Sessions Executive sessions of the Board shall be called in accordance with state law and at such time and place as required for discussion of matters permitted by statute.  No final action may be taken on topics while in executive session; all actions of the Board are required by law to be in a public meeting. Legal Reference: 1 MRSA § 403 et seq. 20-A MRSA § 1001 Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: September 6, 2012 Revised: April 24, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BDD BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIP The Board of Directors believes that the development and adoption of policies for the district is the most important function of a Board and that the execution of the policies should be the function of the Superintendent. Delegation of its executive powers by the Board to the Superintendent provides freedom for the Superintendent to manage the schools within the parameters of the Board’s policies and frees the Board to devote its time to policymaking, planning and appraisal functions. The Board holds the Superintendent responsible for the administration of its policies, the execution of Board decisions, the operation of school programs and facilities, and for keeping the Board informed about school operations and problems. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 1001; 1051 Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: April 24, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BDA BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Reorganization shall be effected at the first regular meeting of the Board following the start of the new fiscal year on July 1st.  At this meeting, there shall be an election for the ensuing year of a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. The organizational meeting shall be called to order by the Superintendent, who shall preside until the Chairperson has been elected by a majority of the Board. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 1251 Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: May 28, 2002 Revised: January 17, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code: BCC NEPOTISM It shall be the policy of the Board of Directors that the immediate family of any MSAD #60 supervisory employee shall not be employed by the District in any permanent capacity falling under the supervision of such employee.  Current employees as of January 17, 2013 notwithstanding. Immediate family shall be defined as; spouse, child, domestic partner of said supervisory employee. The superintendent shall have the right to waive this policy given an alternative and appropriate option for supervision of the employee. Adopted:  October 18, 1990 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised:  January 17, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BCB BOARD MEMBER CONFLICT OF INTEREST A Board member shall not have any direct or indirect pecuniary interest (as defined by law) in a contract with the school unit, nor shall he/she furnish directly any labor, equipment, or supplies to the unit. In the event that a Board member is employed by a corporation or business, or has a secondary interest in a corporation or business which furnishes goods or services to the schools, the Board member shall declare his/her secondary interest and refrain from debating or voting upon the question of contracting with the company. It is not the intent of this policy to prevent the school unit from contracting with corporations or businesses because a Board member is an employee of the firm.  The policy is designed to prevent the placing of Board members in a position where their interest in public schools and their interest in their places of employment (or other indirect interest) might conflict, and to avoid appearances of conflict of interest even though such conflict may not exist. A Board member may not, during the time the member serves on the Board and for one year after the member ceases to serve on the Board, be appointed to any civil office of profit or employment position which has been created or the compensation of which has been increased by the action of the Board during the time the member serves on the Board. No member of the Board or spouse of a member shall be employed in any public school within the unit. Board members may not candidate for employment in the district in the district until one year after Board membership is terminated. Code of Conduct for Federally Funded Procurements. When a Board member participates in the selection, award, or administration of a contract that is supported by federal award, the Board member shall also comply with Policy DJH- Purchasing and Contracting: Procurement Staff Code of Conduct. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA§ 1002 et seq., § 1051 7 MRSA § 3104 30-A MRSA §§ 2251, 2604 et seq. Cross Reference: DJH Purchasing and Contracting: Procurement Staff Code of Conduct Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: January 17, 2013 Revised: September 24, 2014 Revised June 15, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BAA BOARD SELF-EVALUATION The Board of Directors shall conduct a self-evaluation on a biannual basis in accordance with the National School Board Association evaluation standards. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: February 14, 2013

NEPN/NSBA CODE: ADF SCHOOL UNIT COMMITMENT TO LEARNING RESULTS The MSAD #60 Board of Directors hereby adopts the system of learning results and the Maine Department of Education’s applicable rules.  The learning results system is intended to serve as a foundation for education reform and to promote and provide assessment of student learning, accountability and equity.  The Board recognizes that the legislative intent of the learning results system is to provide children with schools that reflect high expectations and create conditions where these expectations can be met. The Board understands that implementation of the learning results system has broad implications for the school unit, including curriculum, budget, professional development, student assessment, professional evaluation, and graduation requirements.  Therefore, the Board is committed to examining its policies to ensure that they are consistent with the intent and goals of the learning results system. The Board will also ensure that there is alignment between the system of learning results and programs developed by MSAD #60. The Board directs the Superintendent to develop a plan and timeline for implementing the learning results system, and any appropriate administrative procedures.  The Board further directs the Superintendent to report to the Board on a regular basis on progress toward implementing the learning results system. Legal References: 20-A MRSA §§ 6208-6209 L.D. 1536, Chapter 51 Resolves Chapter 131 (Maine Dept. of Ed. Rules) Adopted: April 9, 1998 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: September 8, 2015

ADC-R Procedure USE and POSSESSION of TOBACCO PRODUCTS and ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS STUDENTS: Administrators in all buildings will be responsible for communicating the consequences of the tobacco policy to their students.  Students will be made very well aware of the consequences of bringing tobacco to the school grounds and this will be strictly enforced.  Administrators will attach their regulations to this policy in their school’s policy manual. Grades K-7 First Offense:  A written notice will be sent to the parent or legal guardian regarding the tobacco violation that shall be signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to school.  The school administrator will hold a conference with the student who has violated the tobacco policy and the student will be referred to the school nurse for further assessment. Second Offense:  A written notice will be sent to the parent or legal guardian regarding the tobacco violation that shall be signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to school.  The school administrator will hold a conference with the student who has violated the tobacco policy and the student will be referred to the school nurse for further assessment.  The student will also be referred to the police with the confiscated material. In addition, the student will be issued a detention that should include a tobacco prevention education component.  The student will be given resources for available cessation programs. Third Offense:  A written notice will be sent to the parent or legal guardian regarding the tobacco violation that shall be signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to school.  The school administrator will hold a conference with the student who has violated the tobacco policy and the student will be referred to the school nurse and school counselor for further assessment.  The student will also be referred to the police with the confiscated material. The student’s record will be reviewed and acted on by administration to determine if suspension and/or community service is required.  A police report will be filed and processed for action. Grades 8-12 First Offense:  1-day suspension. A report will be filed with the police department documenting the violation for possible court proceeding and the student will be provided information about smoking cessation programs. Second Offense: 2-day suspension. A report will be filed with the police department documenting the violation for a possible court proceeding and the student will be provided information about smoking cessation programs. Third Offense: 4-day suspension. A report will be filed and processed for court action.  High School students will be referred to the Discipline Review Team and the student will be provided information about smoking cessation programs. After the Third Offense: The student’s record will be reviewed and acted on by the Superintendent and School Board for possible expulsion and/or long-term suspension.  A police report will be filed and processed for action and the student will be provided with information about smoking cessation programs. STAFF: Faculty and staff are included in provisions of the state law, which prohibits tobacco use on school property and school vehicles.  Those staff members violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary actions outlined in the employee manual.  These actions will also be attached to this policy in the school’s policy manual.  Any investigation into violations of this policy by staff will follow due process as outlined in the applicable union contract. First Offense:  Written warning by the appropriate administrator.  In addition, staff members will also be given access to local smoking cessation program at district expense. Second Offense:  A one day suspension without pay, a formal written reprimand by the appropriate administrator will be placed in the personnel file and the staff member will be referred to a smoking cessation program at their expense. Third Offense:  The staff member will be required to meet with the Superintendent to discuss incidents.  In addition, a referral to a smoking cessation program will be given and they may be subject to a possible suspension without pay or dismissal. VISITORS: Visitors must comply with the regulations set forth in this policy by the MSAD #60 School Board.  Smoking or the use of tobacco on school property by visitors is prohibited. This includes non-school hours and all functions, athletic or otherwise, that take place on school property. Anyone found smoking or using tobacco products will be informed of the school tobacco-free policy and asked to refrain from use while on school property.  If the visitor does not comply, they will be asked to leave school property. If the visitor refuses to leave, law enforcement will be called. Legal References: 22 MRSA Subsection 1578-B Me. PL470 (An Act to Reduce Tobacco Use by Minors) 20 USC 6081 (Pro-Children Act of 1994-Goals 2000) Adopted: December 8, 1994 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: June 26, 2003 Revised: March 17, 2011 Revised: December 4, 2014 Revised: December 28, 2016

NEPN/NSBA: ADC USE and POSSESSION of TOBACCO PRODUCTS and ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS MSAD #60 is a tobacco-free zone. In order to promote the health, welfare and safety of students, staff and visitors and to promote the cleanliness of all facilities, the Board prohibits smoking and all other use of tobacco products and electronic vaporizers commonly used for nicotine delivery (including but not limited to e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, vape pens, or similar devices, herbal cigarettes, dip and chew) in school buildings, on school property, on school buses or in any other School District  vehicle, at all times and by all persons. Employees and all other persons are also strictly prohibited, under law and Board policy, from selling, distributing or in any way dispensing tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems to students.  Employees may not use tobacco products or electronic nicotine delivery systems at any time while supervising students, whether on or off school property. Legal References: 22 MRSA § 1578(B); 1580(A)(3) Me. PL 470 (An Act to Reduce Tobacco Use By Minors) 20 USC §4301 et seq. (Pro-Children Act of 2001) ADOPTED:   December 8, 1994 REVISED:     October 19, 2000 June 26, 2003 March 17, 2011 December 4, 2014 January 8, 2015 January 12, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code: ADAA SCHOOL SYSTEM COMMITMENT TO STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR The MSAD #60 School Board believes that promoting ethical and responsible behavior is an essential part of the school unit’s educational mission. The Board recognizes that ethics, constructive attitudes, responsible behavior, and “character” are important if a student is to leave school as a “responsible and involved citizen,” as described in the Guiding Principles of the Maine Learning Results. The Board also recognizes that Maine law requires the adoption of a district-wide student code of conduct consistent with statewide standards for student behavior developed by the Commissioner of the Department of Education in compliance with 20-A MRSA § 254(11). The Board seeks to create and maintain a school climate in which ethical and responsible behavior can flourish. The Board believes that instilling a sense of ethics and responsibility in students requires setting positive expectations for student behavior as well as establishing disciplinary consequences for behavior that violates Board policy or school rules. Further, the Board believes that in order to teach ethical and responsible behavior, adults who interact with students must strive to model and reinforce ethical and responsible behavior. To that end, the Board supports an active partnership between schools and parents. Recognizing that collaboratively identified core values are the foundation for a school culture that encourages and reinforces ethical and responsible student behavior, the Board is committed to the establishment and implementation of a process for identifying shared values and setting and enforcing standards for behavior, including prescription of consequences for unacceptable behavior. The process for identifying such shared values will invite and include the participation of Board members, school administrators, staff, parents, students, and the community. Core values will be reviewed periodically, with opportunity for public participation. The Board will direct the Superintendent/designee to develop a process to assess school system progress toward achievement of an ethical and responsible school culture. Following the identification of core values, the Board, with input from administrators, staff, parents, students, and members of the community, will adopt a Student Code of Conduct consistent with statewide standards for student behavior that shall, as required by law: A. Define unacceptable student behavior; B. Establish standards of student responsibility for behavior; C. Prescribe consequences for violation of the Student Code of Conduct, including first- time violations, when appropriate; D. Describe appropriate procedures for referring students in need of special services to those services; E. Establish criteria to determine when further assessment of a current Individual Education Plan (IEP) is necessary, based on removal of the student from class; F. Establish policies and procedures concerning the removal of disruptive or violent students from a classroom or a school bus, as well as student disciplinary and placement decisions, when appropriate; and G. Establish guidelines and criteria concerning the appropriate circumstances when the Superintendent/designee may provide information to the local police or other appropriate law enforcement authorities regarding an offense that involves violence committed by any person on school grounds or other school property. The Student Code of Conduct will be reviewed periodically by the Board, with input from administrators, staff, parents, students, and members of the community. Students, parents, staff, and the community will be informed of the Student Code of Conduct through handbooks and/or other means selected by the Superintendent/designee. Ethics and Curriculum The Board encourages examination and discussion of ethical issues within content areas of the curriculum, as appropriate. The Board also encourages schools to provide students with meaningful opportunities to apply values and ethical and responsible behavior through activities such as problem solving, community service, peer mediation, and student government/leadership development. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 254, 1001(15) Adopted:  January 8, 2015

NEPN/NSBA Code: ACAD HAZING Maine statute defines injurious hazing as "any action or situation, including harassing behavior that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any school personnel or a student enrolled in a public school." Injurious hazing also includes any activity expected of a student as a condition of joining or maintaining membership in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses or endangers a student, regardless of the student's willingness to participate in the activity. It is the policy of the Board that injurious hazing activities of any type, either on or off school property, by any student, staff member, group or organization affiliated with this school unit shall be prohibited at all times. “Harassing behavior” includes acts of intimidation and any other conduct that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of a student or staff member. “Acts of intimidation” include extortion, menacing, direct or indirect threats of violence, incidents of violence, bullying, statements or taunting of a malicious and/or derogatory nature that recklessly or intentionally endanger the mental or physical health of another person, and property damage or theft. No administrator, faculty member, or other employee of the school unit shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate injurious hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in injurious hazing activities. Persons not associated with this school unit who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to ejection from school property and/or other measures may be available under the law. Administrators, family members, students and all other employees who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate measures. In the case of any organization affiliated with this school unit which authorizes hazing, penalties may include rescission of permission for that organization to operate on school property or to receive any other benefit of affiliation with the school unit. These penalties shall be in addition to any civil or criminal penalties to which the violator or organization may be subject. The Superintendent shall assume responsibility for administering this policy. In the event that an individual or organization disagrees with an action-or lack of action- on the part of the Superintendent as he/she carries out the provisions of this policy, that individual or organization may appeal to the Board. The ruling of the Board, with respect to the provisions of this policy, shall be final. This right to appeal does not apply to student suspensions of 10 days or less or to matters submitted to grievance procedures under applicable collective bargaining agreements. A copy of this policy shall be included in all school, parent, and employee handbooks or otherwise distributed to all school employees and students. Legal Reference: 20-MRSA §6553 Cross Reference: ACAA - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students ACAB - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Employees JICIA - Weapons, Violence and School Safety Adopted: April 13, 2006 Revised: December 4, 2014 Revised: November 7, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code:  AB THE PEOPLE AND THEIR SCHOOL UNIT The public schools belong to the people. The people exercise their proprietorship through the elective process at the national, state and local levels. They elect state and federal representatives who establish the framework of laws within which the schools operate. The people elect a Board of Directors to represent them to determine local educational policy. The Board is mindful that its members are accountable to the people through the elective process. The Board also believes that accountability for the effectiveness of the school unit is a responsibility shared by the Directors, the Superintendent, students, teachers, administrators, and the people. Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: October 19, 2000 Revised: December 4, 2014