Search Results

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link June 16, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:30pm Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of June 2, 2022 Nomination of Board Chair Nomination of Vice Chair Budget Ratification Student Report Financial Summary Summer Board Dates Superintendent Update Nomination of VEH Assistant Principal Employment Approval for the Superintendent to Hire Staff for Summer Other Public Input Executive Session 1 MRSA §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Negotiations- Transportation/ Custodians 14. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF May 5, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on May 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Hopper, Mr. Doiron and Ms. Mallett. Ms. Manley, and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person. The vice chair shared the public input statement. Public Input: Deanna Ryan of Cathedral Lane in Berwick shared with the board her concern regarding the elevated lead levels in the district. She shared her concerns regarding the lead levels and wanted to know what the safety plan and the action plan for the reduction of lead in our water systems for our children was going to be. The board then reviewed the Minutes of April 7, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to approve the minutes of April 7, 2022. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The board then heard from Jennifer Conners of Runyon Kersteen Ouellette, the district auditing firm, who shared a financial overview for FY 2021. The district was given a full clean audit for all tested areas. Ms. Brigitte Dumont, Ms. Sarah Abbott and Ms. Rachel Whitehead presented to the board regarding the Noble Virtual Middle School. Ms. Dumont gave a quick overview of the whys and the focus on project based learning. Financial Summary: Ms. Denise Van Campen, business manager, shared the financial summary for the month of April. Title 20-A Section 1485(4) Authorization to Transfer Funds. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley. Pursuant to section 1485(4) of Title 20-A, the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to transfer not more than 5% of the total appropriation for any cost center in the current fiscal year operating budget to another cost center or among other cost centers, provided that the total current fiscal year operating budget shall not be increased by such transfers. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent presented Mr. AJ Dufort as our nomination for principal of Noble High School for the 22/23 school year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve Mr. AJ Dufort as principal of Noble High School The superintendent presented Ms. Tina Harding as our nomination for principal of the Hussey School for the 22/23 school year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve Ms. Tina Harding as principal of the Hussey School. The superintendent presented three lists of teachers. One moving from probationary 1 status to probationary 2 status. One moving from Probationary 2 status to continuing contract and one moving from probationary 3 status to continuing contract. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms.Lovejoy to approve the lists as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Employment The superintendent shared the resignation of Mr. Tim Protzmann, math teacher at NHS. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Mr. Protzmann. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Olivia Moore, ss teacher at NHS. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Moore. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Taryn Frizzell, nurse at Lebanon Elementary Schools. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Frizzell. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Kerry Dunnington, Kindergarten Teacher at the Hanson School. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Dunnington. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Megan Singleton, speech pathologist in Berwick. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Singleton. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Kelly Litwenitz, school psychological service provider at NMS. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Litwinetz. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Ms. Kathleen Campbell, elementary teacher in North Berwick after 40 years in education. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the resignation of Ms. Campbell with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: Graduation is on June 10th. The plan is for an outdoor graduation. Superintendent Beauvais will be at the May 17th North Berwick Selectman meeting to present the FY’23 budget. May 19th we have invited the Lebanon Selectman to meet with us in Lebanon at 6 pm prior to our own board meeting. Finally, May 24th Ms Beauvais will tentatively meet with the Berwick Selectman. Educational Update; Staff attendance for April 25-May 5, 2022 ranged from 90% to 100%. Student attendance ranged from 90 % to 98%. All very strong. Other: Ms. Hagenbuch asked about Athletics fields follow up and placing information on the district website. Ms. Neubert asked about follow ups regarding the lead levels in the district water supplies. We are waiting for results from the further testing that was completed and will be developing a strategic plan from there. More to follow. Ms. Stanton made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:40 pm. Out at 9:19 pm Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 9:20 pm Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

This is a reminder from MSAD 60: June 1st and 8th are not late start or early release days.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link June 2, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of May 5, 2022, May 19 and May 26, 2022 Student Report Assistant Superintendent Contract Business Manager Contract Superintendent Contract Nomination of Assistant Principal Lebanon Education Update Employment Other Public Input Executive Session 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/Appointees/Employees Executive Session 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees 13. Adjournment

Dear Noble Community, You have likely seen the news of the horrific elementary school shooting that occurred yesterday afternoon in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts are heavy as we think about the tragic loss of lives and the impact on the families and community of Uvalde. Coming on the heels of the violence and loss of life in Buffalo, NY just last week, we are compelled to reach out to the Noble community. We understand that whenever there is school violence it causes fear for a number of students, families, and staff. It is difficult to predict how anyone will react to a traumatic event. We have numerous resources in each of the school buildings to help support students and staff if they are feeling scared or anxious. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, school counselor, or school administrator. We also remain unyielding in our commitment to ensuring the safety of everyone in our schools. We have strong measures in place to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff, and we will continue to assess and shape those measures routinely so they remain as strong as possible. If you would like some guidance about how best to talk to your children about the tragedy in Uvalde yesterday please see the attached document. This document provides some suggestions to start a conversation, but you know your child best. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

May 23, 2022 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This letter is to provide information on a current Transportation Department challenge. Due to a driver shortage, Bus 27 (Tina) will not be able to run as scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2022. We have been unable to find a substitute driver for the bus run and need to ask the assistance of families whose students ride that bus to transport them to and from school. There are a high number of drivers out on Tuesday, across all bus runs, and while this is a last resort decision, we are left with no other options at this time. When transporting your child to and from school, please be aware of the start times for arrival and dismissal at the three schools impacted by the driver shortage for Bus 27: Noble High School Drop Off: 7:00am Pick up: 2:25pm Noble Middle School Drop Off: 7:00am Pick Up: 2:20pm Hanson/Lebanon Elementary Drop Off: 8:20am Pick Up: 3:20pm We realize this causes an additional challenge to the daily routine and thank everyone in advance for the assistance. At this time all other bus routes are covered. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting May 26, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:30pm AGENDA Call to Order Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff Adjournment

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting May 19, 2022 Hanson School Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:00pm Budget Overview to Lebanon Select Board Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of May 5, 2022 Educational Programming Solar Energy Update Employment Other Public Input Adjournment

Pursuant to Policy ECB please see the attached letter.

MSAD 60 Budget Book 2022-2023

May 9, 2022 Greetings; As we enter the last stretch of the school year, there has been an increased number of students participating in after school activities. The Athletic, Music, and Theater Departments have seen high student interest and engagement. Other school sponsored groups, such as National Honor Society, continue with their timeline for selection and induction. At the lower grade levels, families are registering children for Kindergarten and may continue to do so as we head into the summer months. There has been a steady uptick in positive COVID cases and overall illnesses across the district. The numbers are not presenting as high as the last “surge” MSAD #60 experienced in the winter, but a concerning trend is that different departments and schools have a very high number of staff out. To date, administrators and school staff have done a commendable job coming up with creative ways to address the high number of staff absences, but should there remain a steady increase in staff absences it may become necessary to close a school/grade/department down for a short period of time. We know it places an increased burden on families when school isn’t physically in session so this would be a last resort, but we need to ensure we have enough staff to run programs and classes in a meaningful and safe manner. We wanted to make certain to communicate this concern with families sooner than later in order for everyone to have the opportunity to think about family plans, should we, in fact, need to have remote learning occur for a school, grade level, etc. prior to the end of the school year. We aren’t out of the woods yet. Please note that graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 10th. We are hoping for clear skies allowing graduation to be held outdoors. The last day for all Kindergarten through eleventh graders is June 15th. As is tradition, this will be a half day. More information will be forthcoming from each school. For planning purposes, the 2022-2023 school calendar is attached to this correspondence. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF April 7, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on April 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Hagenbuch and Ms. Mallett. Ms. Manley, and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:35 pm. Out at 6:54 pm. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to readmit the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The vice chair shared the public input statement. Public Input: None at this time. The board then reviewed the Minutes of March 17, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to approve the minutes of March 17, 2022. All members voted in favor except Mr. Doiron who abstained and the motion passed. The board then reviewed the Minutes of March 24, 2022. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes of March 24, 2022. All members voted in favor except Ms. Hopper who abstained and the motion passed. The board then heard from Neil Rapoza of Civil Consultants regarding the Facilities update. We are looking at options to the original building addition proposals. We have done some problem solving to look at different options throughout the school district to address the building concerns. Mr. Rapoza shared his report that looked at building renovation estimates for Lebanon Elementary School. It brings the building up to code in terms of energy, ADA, structural upgrades etc. (insert the report here). Mr Rapoza gave an overview of the costs associated with the renovations of the Lebanon Elementary Schools. We also discussed the options of creating a PreK, K program that housed students district wide to alleviate the crowding within the three towns. Much discussion ensued and we will be addressing this in the future with the Facilities and Finance committee. Educational Update; Student attendance for March 28, 2022 through April 7, 2022 ranged from 88%-95%. The staff attendance, due to illness, for the same period of time ranged from 0-8 employees. Policy First Reading IMGA Service Animals in School. The board reviewed the draft policy for IMGA Service Animals in Schools. The newest policy has some specificity that our current policy does not have. Nomination of Lebanon Elementary School Principal. Ms Heather Lafrance has been nominated for the position of principal of Lebanon Elementary School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the nomination of Ms. Heather Lafrance as Principal of Lebanon Elementary School. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Employment Superintendent Beauvais shared the request for a Leave of Absence for Laura Winslow, Noble Middle School Science Teacher. Ms. Whalen made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy. All members voted and the motion was passed. Superintendent Beauvais shared the request for a Leave of Absence for Melissa Webber. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron. All members voted and the motion was passed. Next the Superintendent shared letters of resignation effective at the end of the current school year. Bridget Wright, Noble High School English Teacher. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept this resignation. All members voted and the resignation was accepted. Alex Swed, Noble High School Wellness and Physical Education Teacher. Ms Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron. All members voted and the resignation was accepted. Drew Albert, Noble High School Music Teacher. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen. All members voted and the resignation was accepted. Lisa Buchholz, Hanson School First Grade Teacher. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron. All members voted and the resignation was accepted. Finally under employment, Superintendent Beauvais shared the retirement of Pat Mathews, Lebanon Special Education Teacher. Ms Mathews has been with MSAD 60 for 38 years and 45 years in education. Ms. Whalen made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept with regret and tremendous admiration this resignation. All members voted and the motion was passed. Ms. Beauvais shared the retirement of Lauren Brown, Noble Middle School English Language Arts Teacher. Ms. Brown has been a teacher with MSAD 60 for 17 years. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to accept with regret and admiration this resignation. All members voted and the motion was passed. Ms. Whalen made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron that the Vote entitled, “Vote to Call and Approve the Warrants for the Budget Meeting and the Validation Referendum and to Authorize the Notice of Amounts Adopted,” be approved in form presented to this meeting and that a copy of said Vote be included with the minutes of this meeting. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Disciplining of Officials/ Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions AFL-CIO. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms.Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:39 Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link May 5, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of April 7, 2022 Student Report Virtual Middle School Presentation Audit Report Financial Summary March and April 2022 Title 20-A Section 1485(4) Authorization to Transfer Funds Donation: Backpack Program North Berwick PTO $1,000 Policy Second Reading IMGA Service Animals in School 11.Nomination of Noble High School Principal 12.Nomination of Vivian E Hussey School Principal 13.Nomination of Probationary Staff 14. Employment 15. Other 16. Public Input Executive Session 1M.R.S.A§405(6)(A) Evaluation of Officials/Appointees/Employees 17. Adjournment

May 2, 2022 Good Afternoon, MSAD 60 has received free "at home" COVID test kits from the state for student and staff use. Please note that this is a voluntary resource and your student does not need to participate. Kits will be arriving at schools shortly and more information will follow regarding the distribution of the test kits. Please see the attached link for instructions on using the testing kits. Again, this is a voluntary resource from the state. You may also order additional test kits through these resources: United States Government: https://www.covidtests.gov/ State of Maine Project ACT: https://accesscovidtests.org/ Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

April 25, 2022 Dear Noble High School Families, We wanted to provide you with information that earlier today the North Berwick Police Department received a call stating there was a threat in a student backpack located in the “room 50 English class” at Noble High School. This was an identical message to one that was received by other local schools and others in Canada. It was quickly determined to be a robo call that focused on York County. There was no direct or credible threat to Noble High School at any time, however, Noble High School effectively worked through the building safety plan. We would like to thank our local police department for their communication and assistance in making sure that this was not credible. Student and staff safety are the top priority in these situations. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais

April 14, 2022 Dear Noble Community, Historically, water testing occurs for schools in the district that do not have town water. This current school year all schools, regardless of town or private well, will be/have been tested. Once results are in, the district notifies and posts results. At this writing, water has been tested in the five elementary schools and results can be found on the district web page: www.rsu60.org. Noble Middle School and Noble High School will have testing over the next week. Attached is an “Information Sheet” about lead in drinking water. This “Information Sheet” accompanies the report. Should you have further questions please contact Director of Facilities, Kevin Moore (kevin.moore@msad60.org). Friday is the official start of April break and then we head into the very busy last two months of school. May everyone be able to take advantage of the warmer weather and different pace. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools MSAD 60 Water Test Sample Results

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF March 24, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on March 24, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Hopper. Ms. Manley, Ms. Hagenbuch and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the FY 23 school budget of $45,419.138 and the local share $21,334,157. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the FY 23 Adult Education Budget of $328,328 and local share of $190,265.00. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the FY 23 School Nutrition program budget with a local share of $140,000. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: The superintendent updated the board on the Lebanon Principal Search. We will be interviewing on Wednesday the 30th. Ms. Hagenbuch and Ms. Neubert will be joining on behalf of the board. Executive session: Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to go into executive session pursuant to MRSA 405(6)(D) Discussion of Information in Confidential Records. In at 8:22 Out at 8:30 pm Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:31 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF March 17, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on March 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members attending except Ms. Stanton, Ms. Mallet and Mr. Doiron. Ms. Manley, Ms. Hopper, Ms. Hagenbuch and Ms. Travers were remote, all others were present in person. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session for Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions- AFL-CIO. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:35 out at 6:37 pm Ms. Mallett joined the meeting at 6:39 pm Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session for Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F) Discussion of Information in Confidential Records. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:37 pm. Out at 7:09 pm. Ms. Stanton joined at 7:00 pm. Public Input: None at this time. The board reviewed the minutes from March 3, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the minutes as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Student Report: “Since mask mandates have been lifted, I’ve seen a boost in morale from students, teachers, and supporting staff. It’s incredible to see everyone’s smile again and to feel truly connected to each other. My hope is that we can remain unmasked while also staying safe. Also, prom has officially been declared as May 7th. There was a meeting today after school, I unfortunately couldn’t attend but I plan to reach out to Ms Plaistead for more details!” Donations: From Atlantic Credit Union for the Access Program, which is a transitional program for students in the Special Education program led by Jessica Dapsis. (The Access Program stands for Accessing Community Connections and Empowering Students To Succeed in Life). Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to accept the $2000 donation with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Sun Life Assurance Company donated $500 for the Backpack Program. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton to accept the $500 donation for the All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:37 pm. Out at 6:59 pm. Student attendance ranged from 85% to 96%. Staff absences have been significantly reduced. Our cases are also very low. The Superintendent shared with the board a draft calendar for the 22/23 school year. There was some brief conversation. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to approve the calendar as presented.. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared the general overview of the FY23 district school budget. Employment: The superintendent shared the resignation of Ms. Melissa Caldwell. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to accept the resignation of Ms Caldwell. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Ms. Amy Mallette , guidance counselor at Noble Middle School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Travers to accept the retirement of Ms. Mallett with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Mr. Bill Fulford , 5th grade teacher at North Berwick Elementary School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the retirement of Mr. Fulford with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Ms. Nancy Day, an interventionist at the Hanson School in Lebanon. Ms. Travers made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to accept the retirement of Ms. Day with gratitude. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared with the board the list of probationary administrators and asked for them to be approved for another year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Stanton. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: Ms. Hagenbuch asked about the building use and field use and providing clarity. She felt it would alleviate the questions that are coming forward. She also asked about being able to send documentation home to families about things such as scouts, baseball etc. We will provide clarification. Ms. Denise Van Campen shared that there is a necessary change in the timeline of the budget process for the state of Maine based on information provided by the clerk at the North Berwick Town Offices. Ms. Stanton asked a question about the statistics that have been shared about reading and math in our schools. We will follow up with the board in a future presentation. Public Input: None at this time. Ms. Stanton made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 7:49 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link April 7, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:30pm Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(B) Readmission of a Student Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of March 17, 2022 and March 24, 2022 Neil Rapoza Civil Consultants Facilities Update Student Report Educational Update Policy First Reading IMGA Service Animals in School 8. Nomination of Lebanon Elementary School Principal 9. Employment 10. Vote to Call and Approve the Warrants for the Budget Meeting and the Budget Validation Referendum and to Authorize the Notice of Amounts Adopted 11. Other 12. Public Input Executive Session 1 MRSA §405(6)(A) Disciplining of Officials/ Appointees/Employees Executive Session 1 MRSA §405(6)(D)Labor Contract Discussions AFL-CIO 13. Adjournment

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link March 24, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Workshop 7:00 Meeting Start Time 7:30pm AGENDA Budget Workshop Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Board Adoption of Budget FY’22-23 District Budget Board Adoption of Budget FY’22-23 Adult Education Board Adoption of Budget FY’22-23 School Nutrition Other Public Input Adjournment

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link March 17, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:30 Executive Session 1 MRSA§405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussions- AFL-CIO 6:45 Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F) Discussion of Information in Confidential Records Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of March 3, 2022 Student Report Donation Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation $2,000 Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada $500 6. Educational Programming 7. Draft Calendar 2022-2023 8. February Financial Summary 9. Employment 10. Probationary Administrator Nominations 11. Other 12. Public Input 13. Adjournment Budget Workshop

March 7, 2022 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This letter is written as a follow up to thank the community for continued efforts around the most recent shift in COVID-19 guidelines regarding “optional masking.” As stated in the Community Correspondence last week, it is the expectation that the entire school community will be supportive of those who continue to wear a face mask/covering and those who opt not to. There are some students/staff who are immunocompromised, live with someone who is at risk of contracting COVID-19 and becoming quite ill, or aren't ready to remove their masks indoors. Our schools will be supportive of all decisions regarding the wearing of masks/face coverings. Reports from last Friday and again this morning suggest that our students and staff respect those decisions and we thank you for reinforcing that on the home front. Please contact your school nurse if your student has tested positive for COVID-19 or if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link March 10, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA ***Cost Center Budget Workshop 7pm***

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF February 17, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on February 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members attending. Ms. Stanton, Ms. Travers and Ms. Manley were remote, all others were present in person. The Vice chair shared the public input statement. Public Input: Rob Williams, of North Berwick discussed a letter of support from 275 parents (and counting) on the mitigation strategies, particularly regarding masking. He noted that the mitigation strategies are now at a place where they are causing more harm than good. He shared that society is at a place where strategies have been implemented for a long time and we should consider moving beyond those. He noted that we need to lift the heavy blanket of anxiety that has shrouded society. The longer we continue with these restrictions, the more harm there is and learning is lost. The question really is “if not now, then when?” Parent Public Input Letter Rick Pelletier, of Lebanon, shared his concerns regarding the masking in MSAD 60. He wanted to share with the board that he feels that the board is an elected board and that the will of the people needs to be adhered to. He feels that they are not doing that and therefore he announced his plan to run for school board to represent Lebanon and to address the will of the people. Alexandra Houston of North Berwick first shared her thanks and appreciation for the work that the school board has done on behalf of students and staff during this pandemic. She noted the hard choices and acknowledged the flexibility that has been provided. Her belief is that we need to stop burdening kids to protect them. The mandates served their purpose, students have met the requirements but the disruption is ongoing and needs to stop. She asked that the mandating masks should be reviewed and moved on from. Lauren Janesek, of North Berwick, encouraged the board to consider keeping the students foremost and the goal to keep the kids in school when considering removing the mask mandate. The board reviewed the minutes from February 3, 2022. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Mr. Doiron and Ms. Travers who abstained and the motion passed. The Budget timeline was discussed with the board. There will be meetings every week in March and the facilities and finance committee is meeting on Feb. 28th and March 1 to review the initial budget and then it will be presented to the board on March 3. The Financial Summary for the district was reviewed. Educational Programming: Ms. Amy Creighton, Director of Nursing, shared an update. Employment: Ms. Brooke Dunphey requested a leave of absence for the 22/23 school year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the leave of absence. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent nominated Kaitlin Libby for the position of third grade teacher at the Hussey School. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve Kaitlin Libby for the third grade position. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the resignation of Rebecca Alfredson, fifth grade teacher at the Knowlton School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to accept the resignation of Ms. Alfredson. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The superintendent shared the retirement of Ms Jackie McGarry. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the retirement of Ms. McGarry with appreciation. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared the letter of retirement of Ms. Patti Gilley principal of the Lebanon schools. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the retirement of Ms. Patti Gilly, principal of the Lebanon schools with appreciation and regret. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared a list of Administrators who are up for continuing contracts for the 22/23 school year. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the list of administrators for continuing contract. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: The Superintendent passed out the updated Wellness Policy for board members to insert into their board policy books. Public Input: Darin Thomas of North Berwick asked the board to consider ending the masking now and not wait longer. He shared his feelings that the world around our students are basically all unmasked except for school. What message of fear does this send to our children. Mr. Pelletier asked questions regarding the other aspects of health issues in society and then shared his beliefs around the need to follow the will of the people and end the masking mandate in schools. Ms. Manley left the meeting at 7:59 pm. Mr. Mike Barker of North Berwick asked the board to make the motion this evening based on the input of the public this evening, and not push it out for another meeting or two. Ms. Kate Mariscal, Berwick resident and school nurse at the Knowlton School shared her opposition to the optional masking. She asked for understanding and for supporting the continuation of the mask mandate based on supporting students who are immunocompromised. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:16 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

Good Evening, This past Wednesday, the Maine CDC released updated information regarding school Health and Safety Guidelines. Maine’s official recommendation is that mask wearing should become optional on March 9, 2022. The Standard Operating Procedures developed by the Maine CDC, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Education in the Summer of 2020 has been the document school districts across the state have used to mitigate COVID-19 in the school setting. The newest shift, of optional masking, will be incorporated into those procedures. What that means for the district is that starting tomorrow, March 4, 2022, masking will be optional in the school setting, including buses as long as local conditions are favorable. Local conditions include student/staff absenteeism rates, national CDC positivity maps, and wastewater testing results. Currently conditions are favorable for “mask optional” and we see that continuing moving forward. While we realize this is a welcome shift for a portion of our population, some may feel less comfortable. Dr. Shah has stated that someone who is vaccinated, boostered, and wearing a mask is in very strong standing not to contract COVID-19, so we encourage those families and staff who wish to continue to wear masks in the school setting to do so. Our schools will be supportive of those students/staff who continue to wear masks in the school setting. Schools will have the necessary supplies on hand for those who are in need. It is important to note that should a student/staff member test positive for COVID-19, they need to remain out of school for 5 days and can return on day 6 provided symptoms are dissipating. Upon return, on days 6-10 they will be required to wear a mask. In closing, please do not hesitate to contact the building-based nurse should you have any questions or need to report a positive COVID-19 case. The building-based nurse will be able to assist you as you navigate these most recent shifts in guidelines. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link March 3, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:45pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:45 Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F) Discussion of Information in Confidential Records Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of February 17, 2022 Educational Programming Budget Presentation Employment Other Public Input 9. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF December 16, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on December 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Ms. Travers and Ms. Mallet. Ms. Hopper and Ms.Stanton were present remotely. Public Input: None at this time The board reviewed the minutes from December 2, 2021. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes of December 2, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Stanton and Mr. Doiro who abstained and the motion passed. Financial Statement for the month of November. Ms. Van Campen, business manager, reviewed the statement for the board. Ms. Van Campen then reviewed the revised assessments for the three towns that need to be re-signed by the board. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to: All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Van Campen then reviewed the lease agreements for two large passenger buses. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to: All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Board members then discussed the situation regarding space at North Berwick Elementary School and the options that are available to address that space in the next school years. Four board members were able to take a tour of NBES, MHA and the Knowlton School to discuss options. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to have the North Berwick Elementary School 5th grade students move to the Knowlton School for the 22/23 school year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Educational Update: Student attendance from December 6- December 16, 2021 ranged between 76% to 91%. Staff attendance from December 6- December 16, 2021 ranged between 86% and 99%. Looking forward we anticipate 97-99 % attendance for staff. Mondays continue to be a heavy duty contract tracing day for our schools. Tuesday is also busy but not quite as busy as Mondays. The rest of the week remains steady. Ms. Adina Hunter, director of the Excel Program, discussed with the board her sabbatical request for second semester January, 2023-June 2023. Mr Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the sabbatical request of Ms. Hunter. Employment. Gwen Davis as teacher in the Literacy Lab at Noble High School and Robyn Hayes as Special Education Teacher at Nobel Middle School. Ms Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to approve the nominations of Ms. Davis and Ms. Hayes. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other Business: Assistant Superintendent Sue Austin reported on the Code of Conduct meeting that had happened earlier in the day. Ms. Neubert and Ms. Hagenbuch attended the meeting along with representation from each of the schools. The current climate regarding student behavior was discussed, both good and not so good. Specific areas discussed were supports and consequences of behaviors and are we being consistent when behaviors are happening. Ms. Austin also spoke about the Restorative Justice practices that are being implemented at the middle and high school levels. Executive session: Mr. Doiron made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session for support staff negotiations pursuant to 1 MRSA 4056B. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:07 pm. Out at 8:32 pm. Mr. Doiron made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagnebuch to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 8:33 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF February 3, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on February 3, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. with all members present except Ms Travers. Mr. Doiron joined the meeting at 7:30 pm. Mr. Doiron left the meeting at 7:35 pm. Public Input: None at this time. Ms. Elva Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session pursuant to 1 MRSA 405(6)(B) Expulsion of a Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:35 pm Out at 7:20 pm. Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to expel the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The board reviewed the minutes from January 20, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Whalen and Ms. Hopper who abstained and the motion passed. The board reviewed the minutes from January 27, 2022. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Whalen and Ms. Hopper who abstained and the motion passed. Student Report: Student council is meeting regularly and is discussing events ahead for the end of winter and spring. Also discussing prom. Beginning of the first semester has gone well. There were a lot of folks who missed their midterms due to covid, but the administration developed a schedule for makeups and it seemed successful. Policy second reading of JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition. Ms. Whalen noted that it would be great to share this particular policy with the public as it clearly addresses the health and wellness of our students. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to approve the Wellness policy as presented. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Education Programming: Student attendance, low of 83% and high of 95% Staff attendance, low of 89% and high of 95% Employment: Ms. Katie Reilly, NHS Gr. 11 ELA teacher, requested a leave of absence for the 2022/2023 school year. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the leave of absence. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent put forward the resignation of Ms. Stephanie Ciccanesi, Hussey School Literacy Coach. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to accept the letter of resignation of Ms. Ciccanesi. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Other: None at this time. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Whalen to go into executive session Pursuant to 1 MRSA 405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:00pm. Out at 8:11 pm Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve an honorarium of $350 for all staff to acknowledge their hard work throughout the year. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:14 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

February 27, 2022 Dear M.S.A.D. #60 Community; The purpose of this letter is to share some updates as we head into school tomorrow. Just a reminder that we typically see a spike in positive COVID-19 cases when students and staff head back to school from a holiday or scheduled break. Please monitor your student for the below symptoms and keep your them home from school following the flow chart accompanying this correspondence: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache This past Friday, the federal CDC released changes to some of the COVID-19 guidelines. The Maine CDC is working through those changes, along with state specific data, and will communicate updated recommendations based on the above factors. Once released, the district will review guidelines and respond accordingly. In the meantime, please continue with current daily procedures which include; daily symptom checking, frequent hand washing, wearing masks on the school bus and during the school day. If your student tested positive COVID-19 during break, please contact the school nurse for further information. We greatly appreciate the efforts of our entire school community. Continued information will be provided throughout the school week. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

There were technical difficulties recording the February 17, 2022 Board Meeting. Below is the draft minutes of that meeting. Included with the minutes is a presentation by the Director of Nursing, Amy Creighton as well as a letter signed by 275 parents/community members urging the district to “return to normal.” Our apologies for the technical difficulties. The next scheduled Board Meeting is March 3, 2022 at 7:00pm. Draft Meeting Minutes February 17, 2022

NEPN/NSBA Code: JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition The health of children is of the utmost importance to the future of our society. Healthy eating and daily physical activity can improve academic performance, attendance, mood, alertness and behavior issues. MSAD 60 is committed to providing a school environment that supports student wellness, healthy food choices, nutrition education, and regular physical activity. MSAD 60 believes that students who learn and practice healthy lifestyles in their formative years may be more likely to be conscious of the importance of good nutrition and exercise as adults, practice healthy habits, and reduce their risk of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. Nutrition Standards MSAD 60 will provide the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program through the USDA. Meals served through the district’s School Nutrition Program shall comply with national school lunch and/or breakfast standards for meal patterns, nutrient levels, calorie requirements for the ages/grade levels served as specified in 7 CFR 210.10 or 220.8, as applicable. The district will use the following best practices and requirements to ensure a quality program for students: ● Schools will use nontraditional breakfast service to increase participation, such as breakfast served in the classroom. ● Free drinking water is always available during mealtimes and throughout the school day. ● Food service lines will be structured with smarter lunchroom strategies in mind. ● Local foods will be purchased when seasonally available. ● Food served in the cafeteria will meet all Smart Snack Guidelines and no competitive food sales will occur during the school day. ● Nutrition information will be made available to students and families. Parents will be notified of the availability of breakfast, lunch and summer food programs and encouraged to determine their eligibility for reduced or free meals. Meal benefit applications will be mailed home to all families at the beginning of the school year. The application is also available on the district’s website. Schools will use electronic POS systems that protect a child’s eligibility status from staff and students. Students will not be overtly identified or shamed in any way regarding their account balance. Student’s will be served a reimbursable meal of their choice regardless of account balance. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Professional Standards for State and local Nutrition Programs are followed to ensure that professional development in the area of food and nutrition is provided for food service directors, managers and staff. Administrators are encouraged to use the following best practices concerning the scheduling of school meals: ● Provide students with at least 20 minutes to eat after sitting down for lunch. ● Schedule meal periods at appropriate times (e.g., lunch should be scheduled between 10:30 and 1 p.m.). ● Do not schedule tutoring, club, or organizational meetings or activities during mealtimes, unless students may eat during such activities. ● Have a closed campus policy. Do not provide permission for students to leave for the purpose of obtaining lunch. ● Schedule lunch periods to follow recess (in elementary schools). ● Provide access to students for hand washing or hand sanitizing before they eat meals or snacks. Nutrition Education Nutrition education topics will be integrated within the K-12 comprehensive health education curriculum. Nutrition education will be aligned with the content standards of Maine’s system of Learning Results and federal learning objectives. Nutrition Education should focus on skills students need to adopt and maintain healthy eating behaviors. Students shall receive consistent nutrition messages throughout the schools, including classrooms, cafeteria, and home-school communication. Nutrition Environment Competitive Foods and Beverages: All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students outside of reimbursable school meals are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores and for in-school fundraisers. All competitive foods must comply with the USDA Smart Snacks in Schools Standards as well as all applicable state and federal standards. Culinary Education: The Smart Snacks nutrition standards do not apply to the culinary education programs’ curriculum, nor do they have any impacts on foods sold to adults at any time or to students outside of the school day. However, if the culinary education program sells food to students on campus during the school day, it must comply with the Smart Snacks nutrition standards. Food as Reward: In order to reinforce nutrition education and establish healthy attitudes toward eating, staff are discouraged from using food as reward or incentive for academic performance or good behavior and food will not be withheld for punishment. Classroom Celebrations: Staff may conduct healthy school parties. All foods and beverages served as part of classroom activities or celebrations should meet USDA Smart Snack Standards. Notices shall be sent to parents/guardians either separately or as part of a school newsletter, reminding them of the necessity of providing healthy treats for students and/or encouraging the use of non-food treats for classroom birthday or award celebrations. Food and Beverage Marketing: School-based marketing of foods and beverages, such as through advertisements in school publications, school buildings, athletic fields, and other areas accessible to students shall support the goals of the wellness policy. Fundraising: Student organizations will be encouraged to engage in fundraising projects that are supportive of healthy eating and student wellness. If food items are sold they should meet the MSAD 60 nutrition standards. Assurance This policy serves as assurance that MSAD 60 guidelines for reimbursable meals are not less restrictive than regulations and guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act. Physical Education MSAD 60 will offer k-12 physical education opportunities that include the components of a quality physical education program. Physical education shall equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for lifelong physical activity. The district discourages exemptions from PE due to taking other courses or training. Physical education instruction is required to be taught by a certified teacher who is endorsed to teach physical education and is aligned with the national and state physical education standards. Time allotted for k- high school physical education will be consistent with the state laws. Adaptive physical education is offered in order to meet the needs of all students. Health and Physical Education curriculum will be analyzed according to the District curriculum review schedule to determine if it is meeting the needs of students and following current recommended practice within the state. Physical Activity School programs are intended to build and maintain physical fitness and to promote healthy lifestyles. MSAD 60 will strive to provide all students developmentally appropriate opportunities for physical activity beyond physical education classes. The district shall have the opportunity for all K-12 students to participate in extracurricular physical activity through intramural and interscholastic sports programs that meet the needs, interests and abilities of all students. All elementary school students will have at least 20 minutes each day for supervised recess, preferably outdoors, during which school personnel should encourage moderate to vigorous physical activity. MSAD 60 strongly discourages the use of physical activity (i.e. running laps, push-ups or withholding recess and physical education) as punishment. The use of physical activity, such as extra recess and activity break is strongly recommended for use as a reward. The schools should encourage parents to support their children’s participation in physical activities, including available before- and after-school programs. Wellness Promotion Students can learn healthy lifestyle habits by observing food and physical activity patterns of school personnel and other adults who serve as role models. In order to send consistent messages to students, all adults in the school environment are encouraged to make healthy food choices and engage in physical activity. The district shall work through the District Wellness Team to find no and low cost ways to support and promote student and staff wellness. Implementation, Evaluation and Communication The Superintendent/designee shall oversee implementation of this policy. Every three years the district wellness committee will review the latest national recommendations pertaining to school health and will update the wellness policy accordingly. A triennial progress report with information about each school’s wellness related activities will be posted on the district website. The report will include an assessment on compliance, the extent to which our wellness policy compares to model wellness policies, and progress made in achieving goals. Appointment and Role of the Wellness Committee The Board shall appoint a district-wide Wellness Committee that represents all school levels and will be comprised of the following: A. Board Member B. School Administrator C. School Nutrition Director or designee D. Student Representative E. Parent Representative F. Community Representative G. Health and Counseling Services H. School Nurse I. Physical Education Teachers The Wellness Committee shall meet at least 3 times per year and serve as an advisory committee in regard to student wellness issues and will be responsible for making recommendations related to the wellness policy, wellness goals, administrative or school regulations and practices, or raising awareness of student health issues. With the prior approval of the Superintendent/designee, the Wellness Committee may survey parents, students and the community and/or conduct focus groups or community forums. The Wellness Committee shall provide periodic reports to the Superintendent/ designee and, as requested, to the Board. Adopted: June 22, 2006 5 Amended: September 24, 2009 Revised: May 15, 2014 Revised: July 24,2017 Revised: February 2, 2022

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link February 17, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Executive Session 6:30pm Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA 6:30pm Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/ Appointees/Employees Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of February 3, 2022 Student Report Budget Timeline Financial Summary January Educational Programming Employment Other Public Input 11. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF January 27, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on January 27, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with all members present except Ms Travers, and Ms. Hopper. Mr. Doiron, Ms.Stanton, Ms. Manley, Ms. Hagenbuch were present remotely. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student all members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:36 pm. Out at 7:12 pm. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Mallett to expel the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Doiron to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 7:28 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF January 20, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on January 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Ms Travers, Mr. Doiron, Ms. Hopper and Ms.Stanton. Ms. Mallett was present remotely. Public Input Statement- Chair Nancy Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: None at this time. The board reviewed the minutes from January 20, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuchb to approve the minutes. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Student Report: None at this time. Donation to the backpack program: $2000 donation from Omniservices. We are very grateful for the support. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to gratefully accept the donation of $2000 from Omniservices. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Financial Summary for the Month of December. All on track for the spending and revenue for this fiscal year at this point. Educational Programming: Mr. AJ Dufort, principal of Noble High School, shared with the board an update on midterm finals at the high school. He noted that there are a number of students who are absent during this mid term period due to Covid. He would like to use Wednesday, January 26, 2022 as an exam make up day for grades 9-12. Exceptional studies and grade 8 students would attend school as usual on that day. The Board expressed their support for this creative approach for exam makeup. Weekly rate has been relatively low for Covid cases. We are anticipating more cases based on visitations over break. Student attendance, low of 83% and high of 94% Staff attendance, low of 80% and high of 95% Employment: Hiring of Nicole DiBenidictus for 10th grade math at Noble High School. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to approve the recommendation of Ms. DiBenedictis as 10th grade teacher. The Board then discussed the resignation of Ms. Kaiulani Anderson-Andrei, 3rd grade Hussey School. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley to accept the resignation of Ms. Kaiulani Anderson-Andrei. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared a letter of retirement from Ms. Lisa Corain, 2nd grade teacher at North Berwick Elementary School. She has been with us for 33 yrs and 38 yrs in education in total. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and seconded Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff. In at 7:32 out at 7:48. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into Executive Session to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees. In at 7:48 out at 8:10 Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/ Appointees/Employees. In at 8:10 Out at 8:35 Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(C) Condition of Property. In at 8:35 Out at 8:43. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagnebuch to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 8:45 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

February 1, 2022 Dear Potential Bidders: The Board of Directors of MSAD #60 invites your firm to bid on the bus detailed below. The bid opening will be on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Office, 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, ME 03906. Bids may be mailed to MSAD #60, 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, ME 03906. Please use this form and enter your bid amounts below and add your contact information. Clearly list the amounts you are bidding for each vehicle. Please submit this bid document in a sealed envelope clearly marked “MSAD #60 Bus Bid Document”. The vehicles are located at the MSAD #60 Bus Garage out behind Noble High School in North Berwick for viewing. If you have questions please contact Jeremiah Cyr at 676-2855. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any bid that serves the best interest of the District. Regards, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools Bus # 21 2010 International IC Vin# 4drbuaan3ab244403 77 Pass Bus, Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, mileage 196,298 Runs and Drives, As is, Where Is BID AMOUNT: ____________________________ Bus #48 2011 International IC Vin# 4drbuaan0bb290482 77 pass Bus, Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, mileage 182,150 Runs and Drives, As is, Where is BID AMOUNT: ____________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________ Signature of Bidder Date Printed Name of Bidder_______________________________________ Bidder’s address and phone #__________________________________ _________________________________________________________

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link February 3, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of January 20, 2022 and January 27, 2022 Student Report Policy Second Reading JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition 6. Educational Programming 7. Employment 8. Other 9. Public Input Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/ Appointees/Employees 10. Adjournment

MSAD 60 wants to make sure our families are receiving the most up to date information. Please rank these communication options in the order of preference. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBWWBgysg9GO5s4VdWix_8Hnu90ETyUz6Qn8DadoTOVTRzZg/viewform?usp=sf_link

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link January 27 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 6:30pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF January 6, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on January 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. with all members present except Ms Travers. Mr. Doiron and Ms.Stanton were present remotely. Mr. Doiron made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 5:35 pm Out at 6:00 pm. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:02 pm. Out at 6:33 pm. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to expel the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 6:37 pm. Out at 7:28 pm. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to expel the student under consideration. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 7:31 pm. Out at 7:59 pm. Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Rebeca Hopper shared the public input statement. Public Input: Ms. Christina Brown, of North Berwick, shared her concerns regarding the NBES students going into the Knowlton school and her concerns about the emotional well being of the students. She shared that she understands the space constraints but she is hoping that the NB students will have their own NB teachers and classrooms and not be integrated with the Berwick kids for typical classrooms. She noted that recess and lunches seemed appropriate for integration. The board reviewed the minutes from December 16, 2021. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hopper to approve the minutes as amended. All members voted in favor except Ms. Mallett who abstained and the motion passed. Student Report: None at this time. Policy First Reading JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition (tabled to next meeting). KF Facilities Use Form Ms. Mallett made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to make the change to policy KF to increase the event manager fee from $30 to $32. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Educational Programming Weekly rate has been relatively low for Covid cases. We are anticipating more cases based on visitations over break etc. Student attendance, low of 84% and high of 93% Staff attendance, low of 89% and high of 96% OSHA tracking of staff who are vaccinated: Currently this is at the supreme court level and a decision has not been made yet. If the mandate goes through, we are in the process of developing the tracking system. The board then discussed the North Berwick Elementary School fifth graders moving to the Knowlton school. There was some discussion about the mixing or non mixing of the towns. There are pluses and minuses on both sides. The board felt that it would be good to hear from Ms. Keniston, ELKS principal and Mr. Archambault, NBES principal as to their opinions. We will schedule them to come to a meeting to discuss it in the near future. Mr. Doiron made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to go into executive session for support staff negotiations pursuant to 1 MRSA 4056B. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. In at 8:58 pm. Out at 9:23 pm. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagnebuch to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 9:24 Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link January 20 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of January 6, 2022 Student Report Donation: Backpack Program Omni Service $2,000 Financial Summary December Educational Programming Employment Other Public Input Adjournment Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff Executive Session to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Compensation of Officials/ Appointees/Employees Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(C) Condition of Property

January 17, 2022 Good Afternoon, This correspondence is written to provide families with a further update to health and safety recommendations in the Maine Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for school districts. Before those changes are outlined, I will take one moment to provide context. There are two top priorities that the district has held clear since returning to school in September; the safety of students and staff, and keeping our students in school. Ongoing planning has, and will, continue to focus on those two priorities. As students and staff returned to school from December break we have seen a spike in positive cases across all three towns. The community spike is reflected in our school settings. This is not just the case in our three towns, but throughout New England and the United States. While this was anticipated, it does show the need for the school community to remain vigilant. Districts across Maine and the Country are managing the spike in cases in various ways. As stated above, here at Noble, our goal is to keep our students in school. Data shows the importance and benefits of students being in school and their connection with peers and staff. The Maine CDC has recently stated their concern was not just related to the impact of COVID in schools but equally, the social/emotional well being of students. All staff across the district are working toward that goal. On that same note, please be aware that there may be negative factors which may force our district to consider moving to a remote plan for a short period of time. The most impactful of those factors include a high percentage of positive COVID cases and how that affects a school district’s ability to meet the health, safety, and learning needs of students. An example of this already occurred in the district. In late November, Lebanon Elementary School and Hanson School needed to spend an additional three days participating in remote learning and they seamlessly returned to in person learning the following week. That is the context, now here is a summary of the further changes to the Maine Department of Education Standard Operating Procedure for managing COVID 19: The Maine CDC has determined these three factors to be exacerbating COVID: The Omicron variant is much more contagious than prior variants. Omicron has a shorter incubation period, and tends to spread in the early part of infection. Omicron is contributing to higher levels of community transmission, making community exposures more frequent and, consequently reducing the effectiveness of contact tracing in schools. For the near future, we are going to suspend contact tracing at MSAD #60 as stated in the revised SOP. We ask that families continue to monitor their child’s health daily and not send your children to school if they are experiencing symptoms of illness. Mask breaks must be outside. Masks may be removed indoors if students are eating or drinking. Staff and students who have tested positive for COVID 19 may return to school after 5 days if their symptoms are resolving. If a person elects to return to school 5 full days after a positive test, they will be required by the Maine CDC to wear a mask both inside and outside for an additional 5 days. In addition, students and staff returning after only 5 days must remain socially distanced from their peers by at least 6 feet while eating for an additional 5 days. That includes snack time, breakfast, and lunch. While I understand the rationale behind this change, we have challenges in the buildings to keep everyone 6 feet apart while eating. I am concerned about how students returning from quarantine may feel singled out during breakfast, snack, and lunch times as they remain distanced from friends and classmates. Due to planning and logistical challenges and the uniqueness of each building, this change to food consumption across the district fully takes effect January 24, 2022. Parents who decide to keep their child home for the full 10 days may do so and it will be reported as a fully excused absence. If you would like to have your child return after 5 days please be aware that we are required to socially distance them from their peers while eating and they will be required to wear a mask inside and outside (this includes recess). In closing, thank you for your continued vigilance in daily screening and monitoring your child for symptoms of illness. The staff of MSAD #60 is working very hard to balance many factors of this pandemic each and every day. We understand that there are many challenges faced by families and appreciate the continued support. Regards, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

Due to the forecasted storm, school will be cancelled for Friday, January 7, 2022.

Good Evening, This letter is being sent to notify the community that over the last few days there has been an increased bus driver shortage for scheduled arrival, dismissal, and activity runs. While the MSAD #60 Transportation Department has done a commendable job addressing driver shortages due to illness and other absences all year, tomorrow (Thursday, January 6, 2022) and Friday (January 7, 2022) may prove to be very challenging to get all arrival and dismissal runs covered. As a result, there may be some bus delays. Over the next few days, please utilize the “Ride 360” application for the most up-to-date information from the Transportation Department or follow this link: https://sites.google.com/msad60.org/transportation/home to sign up for the “Ride 360” application for updates as they become available. Should you not have access to “Ride 360” please check the district web page: rsu60.org for information. York County is expected to have some inclement weather on Friday. We will closely monitor road conditions for the morning and afternoon commutes and adjust schedules should that become necessary. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

January 4, 2022 Greetings; Based on recent national CDC guideline shifts, the Maine CDC along with the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services have responded to those changes by modifying the Maine Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the school setting. Quarantine Changes: Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 may return to school after five (5) days of isolation if symptoms are resolving or no longer present and must wear a mask around others for an additional five (5) days. Close Contact Changes: Students who ride the bus are no longer considered close contacts. Due to the fact that all district schools implemented universal masking early in the school year, students and staff are eligible to remain in school and school based activities even after being exposed to a positive COVID-19 case regardless of the location of the exposure. While these changes will be implemented moving forward, please be aware that we request your continued cooperation as we address positive COVID-19 cases. Below is a list of responsibilities we are continuing to implement to mitigate positive case results in the schools: Family Responsibilities: Use the daily screener to check for symptoms. Do not send your student to school should symptoms be present. Keep your symptomatic student home should they be awaiting test results. Send positive COVID-19 lab results to the school nurse. Speak with your school nurse regarding “at-home” test results for further guidance. Follow isolation criteria per the U.S. CDC. School/district Responsibilities: Seating charts and daily attendance checks on all buses. Continued utilization of seating charts in classrooms. Identification and tracing of close contacts. Notification to families regarding close contact status-students still may attend school but the notification will serve to alert families of the close contact status. Notification of a confirmed case to Maine CDC. The Maine CDC, Department of Education and Department of Human Services are continuing to refine the guidelines for schools. All updates we receive will be communicated to families and staff in a timely manner. Thank you for your continued support and diligence as we head into the winter months. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Recorded Meeting Link January 6, 2022 Noble High School Paul Johnson Library North Berwick, Maine Meeting Start Time 7:00pm AGENDA Executive Session to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A §405(6)(B) Expulsion of Student Executive Session to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) Duties of Officials/Appointees/Employees Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Input Statement-Vice Chair Public Input 21 Minutes Minutes of December 16, 2021 Student Report Policy First Reading JL MSAD 60 Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition KF Facilities Use Form 6. Educational Programming 7. Employment 8. Other 9. Public Input 10. Adjournment Executive Session Pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D) Labor Contract Discussion- Support Staff 15 min

January 2, 2022 Greetings, This letter is being sent with important reminders as we prepare to return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022. Again, our priority is the health and safety of our student body and staff. It takes the entire district working together to make sure that priority remains at the forefront as we prepare for return. If your student tested positive for COVID-19 between December 20, 2021 right up until January 3, 2022 (and beyond) please email lab results to the school nurse. Below is the contact information for each nurse: Noble High School/Mary Hurd Academy- Amy Creighton (amy.creighton@msad60.org) Noble Middle School-Katherine Grant (katherine.grant@msad60.org) No. Berwick Elementary School-Jennifer Hamel (jennifer.hamel@msad60.org) Lebanon/Hanson Schools- Taryn Frizzell (taryn.frizzell@msad60.org) Knowlton School- Kathryn Mariscal (kathryn.mariscal@msad60.org) Hussey School- Maghen Ward (maghen.ward@msad60.org) Please monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, which can include: fever or chills cough shortness of breath or difficulty breathing fatigue muscle or body aches headache diarrhea sore throat congestion/runny nose nausea or vomiting new loss of taste or smell Please follow the Pre-Screening Tool for School Attendance (included with this correspondence) and keep your student home from school as needed. Also important is to keep your student home if you are awaiting their test results. Should someone in the household have a positive test result, please reach out to your school nurse for further guidance. As many of you are aware, the national CDC has recently revised some COVID-19 guidelines. The most publicized is quarantine times, but there are other recommendations as well. The Maine CDC, along with the Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services, are revising the Guidelines for Schools based on the recent shifts at the national level. Further district information will be sent out regarding updated Maine guidelines over the course of the next few days as we review and plan for shifts in procedures. Happy New Year! Sincerely Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF December 2, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held in person in North Berwick, Maine on December 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except Mr. Doiron, Ms. Travers, and Ms. Stanton. Ms. Mallett and Ms. Hopper were present remotely. Public Input: None at this time The board reviewed the minutes from November. 18, 2021. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to approve the minutes of November 18, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent shared with the board information regarding the history of Mary Hurd Academy as well as the physical space of MHA, North Berwick Elementary School and the Knowlton School. Also discussed was the configurations of all of the elementary buildings and how the classroom spaces could be utilized. Board members will be taking tours of these buildings next week with the Assistant Superintendent. More discussion and a decision will be considered at the next board meeting on Dec. 16th. Educational Update: The student attendance for the past 2 weeks has ranged from Students: 66% low 100% high. Staff attendance range was 88% low 97% high. Prior to vacation over 100 students out in Lebanon either due to testing positive or due to being a close contact. 72% of the last 36 positive cases have been Lebanon residents. This piece of information was one of the driving forces to keeping Lebanon remote for the rest of the week. Parents are doing home testing and sharing that they are positive, but we need actual documentation from the PCR testing in order to state a case as positive. Feedback from parents in Lebanon was positive that we were trying to address the outbreak status and reduce the number of close contacts. Employment. The Superintendent shared the resignation of Tyler Anderson, math teacher at NHS as of January 30, 2021. Ms. Hagenbuch made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley to accept the resignation of Mr. Anderson. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent shared the retirements of Ms. Nancy Day, Literacy Interventionist at Lebanon and Ms. Nanci Nason, Art Teacher in Lebanon effective June 30, 2022. Ms. Lovejoy made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Manley to approve the retirements of Ms. Day and Ms. Nason with much appreciation and well wishes for the future. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Superintendent Beauvais reported some updates: Other Business: Executive session: Ms. Hagenbuch made a motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lovejoy to adjourn the meeting. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Out at 8:27 pm. Respectfully submitted, Audra Beauvais

December 17, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians of MSAD #60, This correspondence is sent to inform you of an educational programming shift starting next Fall, the 2022-2023 school year. There are many challenges across the kindergarten through fifth grade schools that need to be addressed specifically regarding space. The most immediate and pressing issue is that of space at North Berwick Elementary School. For those of you who currently have students at North Berwick Elementary School, and those of you who recently had students matriculate out of North Berwick Elementary School, you have experienced these space challenges. The Building Committee, Facilities and Finance Committee, Board of Directors along with school/district administrators and staff considered three potential solutions to address space issues at North Berwick Elementary School. Those included: Installing modulars on the current No. Berwick campus to increase classroom space Relocating fifth grade to Mary Hurd Academy Relocating fifth grade to E. L. Knowlton School in Berwick Many factors came into play as these three solutions were reviewed. The Board had lengthy discussions regarding student learning and space opportunities, safety, facilities and accessibility, and budgetary challenges. They also had the opportunity for building tours to have a full understanding of the current use of facilities and impact of space needs on students. The Board came to the conclusion that the most viable solution to provide the best learning environment for the students is to have fifth graders attend classes at the E.L. Knowlton School for the 2022-2023 school year and for some years beyond. As many of you know, in November, all three elementary building projects were defeated by voters. The projects addressed several things including, but not limited to, the age and function of Lebanon Elementary School, the growing space challenges at North Berwick Elementary School, the anticipation of adding public pre-kindergarten to district schools, and population increases in the three towns. The building projects would not be completed in time for this coming school year and the Building Committee, Facilities and Finance Committee along with the Board of Directors and the administration had already been thinking of the stop gap measures to address North Berwick Elementary School’s overcrowding issues. With the potential of the building projects passing, we had hoped for a short term solution. With the defeat, this will likely be a longer term option. Please be aware that the interest of our students was the major contributing factor toward this decision. There is more than adequate space at the Knowlton School for the fifth graders from No. Berwick to seamlessly transition into the school building. It is already functioning as an upper elementary school space. Further information will be provided as the year progresses. Everyone is invested in making this transition smooth and successful for students and families. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

December 16, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, The Maine Information and Analysis Center (MAIC) has shared information with school districts that there have been threads on certain social media suggesting potential school violence on Friday, December 17th. The MIAC is not aware of any specific or credible threat at this point in time. Below is an excerpt from the MAIC correspondence: The MIAC is not aware of any credible threats pertaining to any schools in Maine. (U) The MIAC is currently monitoring this threat and any related events. Anyone with information related to these threats or similar incidents is asked to contact the Maine Information and Analysis Center at (207) 624- 7280 or MIAC.MSP@maine.gov. To be clear, there have been no threats made to schools in Maine. We do understand that social media is an influential tool for anyone to post anything regardless of accuracy and/or how it impacts others. Should we receive any other correspondence or information we will be sure to share it with you. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools