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NEPN/NSBA Code: KLGA RELATIONS WITH SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES The Board recognizes that a cooperative relationship with law enforcement authorities is desirable for the protection of students and staff and in maintaining a safe school environment. The Board hereby officially designates the police officers assigned by the North Berwick and Berwick Police Departments to serve as SROs as the law enforcement unit of the MSAD #60 schools. The purpose of the SROs is to enforce local, state and federal laws and to assist in maintaining the physical security and safety of the MSAD #60 schools. In keeping with MSAD #60 mission, the primary roles of the SROs are to: Α. Provide support and assistance to the school administration and staff to maintain a safe and constructive learning environment; B. Enforce local, state and federal laws; C. Serve as a resource to administrators and teachers in planning and providing age-appropriate educational programs that foster respect for the law, an understanding of law enforcement, and safe and healthy behaviors; D. Serve as a resource to administrators and staff concerning law enforcement and child welfare issues; E. Assist individual students and their families in addressing issues related to law enforcement and helping students to have a meaningful school experience; and F. Serve as a liaison between the schools and the School unit name) in addressing issues of concern to both departments. School administrators and staff have the primary responsibility for maintaining proper order in the schools and for disciplining students for violations of Board policies and school rules. However, the Superintendent and administrators may seek the assistance of an SRO when they believe there is a threat to the welfare and safety of the schools, students and/or staff. The Superintendent and administrators shall also inform an SRO when they have reason to suspect that a student or staff member may have violated a state or federal criminal law. In general, the Board discourages SROs and other law enforcement authorities from using the schools as a venue to arrest and/or question students for activities not related to or affecting the schools. The Superintendent and administrators retain the authority to deny access to students for non-school-related investigations. Under this policy, SROs are considered to be school officials with legitimate educational interests in reviewing educational records in order to perform their professional responsibilities. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to develop administrative procedures, in consultation with the, to guide interactions between the schools, the SROs. Such procedures should safeguard the rights of students and parents and be consistent with Board policies. School administrators may also develop appropriate building-level procedures regarding the role and activities of SROs in their schools. Cross Reference: EBCA-Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan JICIA - Weapons, Violence and School Safety JIH -Questioning and Searches of Students JRA - Student Records Adopted: June 12, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code:  KLG-R RESOURCE OFFICER/LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE The purpose of this administrative procedure is to provide guidelines for the conduct of SROs and other law enforcement authorities in the schools.  These are guidelines only and may be adjusted within reasonable and lawful limits on a case-by-case basis. A. General Expectations Concerning the Roles of School Personnel and SROs 1. SROs shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws, School Board policies and procedures, school rules, and North Berwick Police and Berwick Police Department rules in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. 2. In general, school administrators and staff are responsible for enforcing Board policies and school rules and for maintaining order in the schools.  SROs who observe violations of policies and/or rules may intervene with students to stop the behavior and shall report violations to appropriate administrators. 3. School administrators and staff may consult with and request assistance from SROs in addressing student violations of policies and rules as they deem appropriate. 4. School administrators and staff will notify the SRO if they have reason to believe that a student has committed a crime or if they obtain evidence of illegal activity (such as weapons, drugs or alcohol). 5. School administrators may request the assistance of SROs in enforcing Board policies, school rules and federal/state laws with visitors and intruders on school property. 6. Unless there is a health or safety emergency, SROs shall consult with an appropriate school administrator prior to requesting additional law enforcement assistance on school grounds. 7. SROs are expected to maintain the same standards of professional conduct in their dealings with staff, students, parents and community members as other school staff. B. Investigations, Questioning and Searches of Students for School-Related Purposes Some types of student conduct that are forbidden by school rules, such as assaults, bomb threats, weapons possession, and drug offenses, are also punishable by criminal law.  When a particular act is both a violation of school rules and a crime, the school disciplinary investigation by school administrators and the criminal investigation by the police and district attorney will often operate simultaneously.  When practical, school administrators and the police should coordinate their investigations. Whenever practicable, investigations, questioning and searches of students for school-related conduct that may violate both school rules and the law will be conducted jointly by a school administrators and the SRO. 1. Evidence of violation of state/federal laws will be turned over to the SRO, unless such disclosures are otherwise prohibited by FERPA or any other applicable law. 2. Since police investigative reports and police-obtained witness statements may not always be available to school administrators, the school administrator shall prepare and maintain his/her own records and reports concerning school-related investigations. C. Investigations, Questioning and Searches of Students for Non-School-Related Purposes 1. In general, SROs and other law enforcement authorities are discouraged from using the schools as a venue for questioning and searching students for alleged violations of state and federal laws that are not related to the schools. 2. Exceptions will be made in the event of an emergency endangering student or staff safety or in exigent circumstances as authorized by law.  Other exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis after consultation between the Superintendent/designee and law enforcement authorities. 3. The SRO (or other law enforcement official if applicable) is responsible for ensuring that the student is informed of his/her rights prior to questioning or a search. D. Arrests of Students at School 1. In general, SROs and other law enforcement authorities are discouraged from arresting students at school for non-school-related activities. 2. Exceptions to the above will be made in the event of an emergency endangering student and/or staff safety or in exigent circumstances as authorized by law.  Other exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis after consultation between the Superintendent/designee and law enforcement authorities. Whenever practicable, the police should contact the school administrator before making an arrest in school. 3. If the SRO anticipates possible criminal charges, he/she should follow applicable laws and police department policies concerning questioning and searches of juvenile suspects (if the student is under 18) or adult suspects (if the student is 18 or older). 4. A student may be removed from school by an SRO or other law enforcement official when there is a court order, an arrest warrant or when a warrantless arrest is authorized by law.  The school administrator shall attempt to notify the student's parent/guardian as soon as possible of the student's removal from school. E. Confidentiality of Student Information and Records 1. School administrators may release personally identifiable student information contained in education records to SROs and other law enforcement authorities in accordance with the requirements of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable laws. 2. SROs are considered to be school officials with legitimate educational interests in reviewing educational records in order to perform their professional responsibilities. 3. SROs are expected to maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable student information in accordance with applicable laws, Board policies and school rules. Adopted: November 30, 2006 June 21, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code:  KI VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLS The Board of Directors encourages the active interest and involvement of parents and citizens in the public schools.  In order to avoid interruption of the instructional program and to promote the safety of students and staff, building principals shall institute administrative procedures concerning visitors to the schools.  Such procedures shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent. It is understood that procedures may vary from school to school due to differing considerations such as the age of the students and building layout and location. The following general guidelines shall be incorporated in all building-level administrative procedures concerning visitors. A. The term “visitor” shall apply to any person on school grounds or in school buildings who is not an employee or student of the school unit. B. All visitors shall report to the main office upon arrival at the school. C. All visitors who wish to visit classrooms, observe aspects of the instructional program or meet with staff members are expected to schedule such visits in advance.  Teachers and other staff may not use instructional time to discuss individual matters with visitors. D. Individual Board members shall follow the same procedures as other visitors, and state whether they are visiting the schools on personal business or in connection with Board duties. E. Visitors shall comply with all applicable Board policies and school rules.  Visitors who violate these policies/rules and/or disrupt the safe and orderly operation of the school shall be asked to leave the premises. F. The building administrator/designee has the authority to refuse entry to school grounds or buildings to persons who do not have legitimate, school-related business and/or who may disrupt the operations of the schools.  This may include, but not be limited to, the news media, profit-making businesses, fundraisers and other organizations seeking access to students and/or staff G. School staff shall report unauthorized persons on school grounds or in school buildings to the building administrator/designee.  Unauthorized persons shall be directed to leave the premises immediately. H. The building administrator/designee may request the assistance of law enforcement as necessary to deal with unauthorized persons or violations of the law by visitors to the schools. Cross Reference: BCA – Board Member Code of Ethics EBCA – Crisis Response Plan ECA – Buildings and Grounds Security JLIB – Student Dismissal Precautions JLF – Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect KLG – Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies Adopted: May 24, 2001 Revised:          June 12, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code:  KHC PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION OF NON-SCHOOL MATERIALS The Board of Directors does not intend for the school unit to become a forum for the public to communicate with students or employees.  In general, except when invited as part of a school-sponsored function, non-school individuals and groups shall not be permitted on school premises to distribute materials or to otherwise communicate with students and/or employees. The Superintendent may permit community organizations to disseminate information concerning youth programs and activities, subject to the following conditions: A. Community organizations include but may not be limited to municipal recreation departments, local youth athletic programs, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and similar organizations providing services to school-aged youth, which the Superintendent finds will directly enhance the educational goals of the schools. B. The material shall be submitted to the Superintendent for his/her review. C. The Superintendent shall retain the discretion to decline to disseminate any information he/she deems inappropriate and/or which does not directly enhance the educational goals of the school.  The Superintendent’s decision shall be final. D.  If dissemination of material is approved by the Superintendent, material will be posted on electronic community board and on individual school community boards. Adopted: November 12, 1992 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised; January 7, 2016

NEPN/NSBA Code:  KFB HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES USE Statement of Purpose: Noble High School belongs to the people of Berwick, North Berwick and Lebanon.  The MSAD #60 Board of Directors wishes to make all school facilities available to the community for educational, cultural, and civic events. Recognizing that those using and enjoying our school buildings will be if all ages and will include school aged children and their siblings, and recognizing that our school buildings are educational settings, our school buildings may not be used by individuals or groups that advocate illegal activities, that engage in sexually explicit, indecent, or lewd conduct or speech, or that otherwise threaten to be materially and substantially disruptive. Noble High School and its associated programs shall have first priority for use.  Second priority for use shall include all other public schools in the district. In addition, the Board wishes to make all school facilities available to organizations, municipal groups, and individuals within the district that wish to sponsor appropriate civic, cultural, educational, or recreational activities.  Activities sponsored by outside groups should not be scheduled if they interfere with the conduct of school programs. However, once any application for facilities use has been approved and the rental obligation met, the booking is considered secure. Procedure for Securing Use: A. Any individual or group wishing to use Noble High School facilities must complete a Request for Use Form and submit it with required deposit to the facilities manager at the high school. B. The facilities manager(s) will give scheduling priority to Noble High School programs and those programs benefiting its students.  All other individuals or groups will be given scheduling priority as listed under categories of users. All building use forms will be approved by the high school administration before booking is secure. C. Request for Use forms must be completed at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled event.  Advance requests will be honored with consideration given to the school district's annual use and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. D. Use of equipment (i.e. projection equipment, sports equipment) will be booked through the facilities manager(s).  Use of equipment is dependent on availability and rental charges may be applied. Policy: The Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designee, is the ultimate authority in all matters relating to rental of facilities. Categories of Use (Listed in order of priority): 1. Noble High School organizations and associated programs (no extra custodial, rental, or technical fees will be charged. 2. Public schools and their school related organizations within the MSAD #60 School District; 3. Municipal organizations and educational organizations within the three town community school district; 4. Non-profit organizations; 5. For-profit and private organizations for activities and functions appropriate to a school setting. Insurance: The lessee shall provide a certificate of insurance up to the amount of $5,000,000.000 covering the period under contract if required by the facilities manager.  The insurance shall name the MSAD #60 District as additional insured. Generally, a certificate of insurance will be required if a fee is charged for public entertainment and the event is not sponsored by a local school organization or town government organization (North Berwick, Berwick, Lebanon). Deposit: A rental deposit is required for non-profit and for-profit organizations.  The deposit will be one quarter (1/4) of the applicable fee. Damages and Losses: The lessee is financially responsible for any damage to the facilities.  Noble High School is not responsible for loss or damage of articles brought to the facility. Custodial Services: Custodial services are required for all events in which the building will be utilized.  The basic service will be to unlock doors, provide necessary equipment, and clean and secure the facility following use.  All equipment to be moved must be done so under the supervision of the custodian. Event Manager: Any use of a facility which involves specialized equipment such as the cafeteria/kitchen for food preparation; lighting and sound in the auditorium; exercise equipment in the gymnasiums; computers in the laboratories, etc. will require the employment of an Event Manager trained and approved by the high school administration.  The Event Manager will instruct and supervise the use of such equipment. Cost of the employment of the Event Manager will be in addition to rental costs. Supervision of Facilities: The lessee is responsible for supervision of those attending the event.  Where required by the school administration or by state/local regulations, police protection must be provided at the lessee's expense. Substance Use: Alcohol possession or consumption and use of tobacco products are prohibited anywhere on school property and grounds. Cancellation of an Event: The MSAD #60 Superintendent of Schools of his/her designee has sole authority to determine whether the facilities should be closed for reasons of public safety.  Notification will be made as soon as possible. Contracts in force for periods during which the school is closed for reasons of public safety are cancelled automatically without penalty to either party.  However, every effort will be made to reschedule any canceled event to a mutually acceptable date. Long-Term Use: Long-Term facilities use will be considered to be two or more successive weeks.  Long-term rental of facilities will be considered after it is first ascertained that there will be no detriment to existing programs from this use.  If space is available without detriment, space may be rented to groups whose activities are most consistent with the other activities taking place in the building.  Therefore, service agencies, educational groups, and youth oriented activities would have preferences. Rental fees will be established that cover operation costs of these spaces (i.e. lights, heat, maintenance, insurance).  If a profit-making group wishes to rent available space, the rental fee should be consistent with the going rate for comparable square footage (to be determined through consultation with local realtors).  The rental of a classroom by an individual private school shall be at a rate established by the Board. Individual contracts for the use and duration of the rental agreement should be prepared by the Superintendent of Schools and presented to the Board for their action. Adopted: October 4, 2001 Revised: October 17, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code: KF COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES For the purpose of this policy, “school facilities” include buildings and grounds, parking lots, playing fields and fixed equipment. It is the Board’s desire that the local taxpayers who provide the school should be able to obtain maximum use of the facilities, to the extent consistent with the primary educational function of the school. It is intended that community uses for educational, recreational, social, civic, and philanthropic and like purposes be approved by the administration, in accordance with this policy, the implementing regulations, and a fee schedule approved annually by this Board. The Superintendent is responsible for developing administrative regulations which provide for: timely applications; uses which do not interfere with educational or extracurricular programs of the public school students; preference to local, not-for-profit organizations; and the acceptance of appropriate responsibility and liability. The following provisions apply to community use: A. When usage is by an individual or organization charging a fee for services rendered, a certificate of insurance covering the user must be submitted to MSAD #60. This certificate of insurance must be at least $1,000,000 and must name MSAD #60 as secondary insured. Furthermore, the user must sign an Indemnification Agreement provided by MSAD #60 and provide a written statement relative to intended use. Users who are profit-making must also sign a hold-harmless agreement. B. No alcoholic beverages may be brought onto school property at any time; C. Tobacco and E cigarette devices are not allowed on school property; D. Marijuana may not be brought on school property at any time (EXCEPTION: JLCDA Medical Marijuana In Schools); E. School facilities may not be used for any illegal purposes; F. Community adults and children are free to use outdoor grounds and facilities for recreation whenever not otherwise scheduled. However, formal approval of buildings and grounds use will only be granted to recognized organizations and groups; G. Any approval of the use of school facilities is to require the signing of a Facility Use Form (Policy KF-E1) and Facility Use Fee Schedule and Contract Policy KF-A setting forth the conditions of use; H. Application for use is to be made through the Principal/ designee, who has final approval of the request; and I. Repeat use may be denied to any group which has not demonstrated appropriate conduct and care. Facility use may be granted without rental charge, as follows: A. Not-for-profit educational, recreational, cultural and fraternal organizations having a significant number of members who are community residents; B. Not-for-profit groups which present programs that are designed to be educationally, recreationally or culturally beneficial to local citizens; and C. Municipal-sponsored groups and organizations. Other groups shall pay rent, in advance, on a multi-increment scale which reflects highest amounts for groups engaging in a profit-making enterprise on school grounds. The following may be requested of any group: A. Reimbursement for incidental expenses (e.g., utilities); B. A deposit with the application, refundable after leaving the facility in satisfactory condition; C. Reimbursement for property damage and any cleaning and repair costs; D. Reimbursement for custodian or other staff costs when necessary to the use of the facility; and E. MSAD #60 will identify the area or areas of the building authorized for use. A hot lunch employee must be present during any use of the kitchen facilities. F. Fees for rental of equipment. Legal Reference: 20-A MRS§ 4009(4) 28 CFR Part 35 (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) 34 CFR Part 104 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) 34 CFR Part 300 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Cross Reference: JLCD Administration of Medication to Students JLCD-E Permission To Administer Medications In School JLCD-R Medication Administration On School Field Trips Adopted: May 24, 2001 Revised: October 17, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code:  KHB ADVERTISING IN THE SCHOOLS The School Board believes that product advertising and/or endorsement in the schools should be limited, tactful, and in good taste.  The Board has an obligation to assure that students, who are required by law to attend school, are not subjected to commercial messages of any kind without careful analysis of the benefits and risks that pertain in each instance.  Since the issue of advertising in the schools can be attended by strong opinions, the Board may seek comments and recommendations from the administration, the professional teaching staff and the community prior to considering any form of advertising in schools, on school grounds or on school buses. The Board is opposed in principle to accepting any programming, equipment or services that are offered only on the basis of mandatory exposure of students to product advertising. Corporate involvement shall not require students to observe, listen to, or read, commercial advertising.   The Board recognizes, however, that in some instances product names, logos or advertising may be acceptable when the programming, equipment or services can be clearly shown to be of significant benefit to the school program. The Board reserves the right to consider requests for advertising in the schools, on school grounds or on school buses on a case-by-case basis, except that: A. Brand specific advertising of food or beverages is prohibited in school buildings, on school grounds or on school buses except for food and beverages meeting standards for sale or distribution on school grounds in accordance with Department of Education rules.  For the purpose of this paragraph, “advertising” does not include advertising on broadcast media or in print media such as newspapers and magazines, clothing with brand images worn on school grounds or advertising on product packaging. B. Consistent with its efforts to promote a safe and healthy school environment, the Board will not agree to displays of advertising in school buildings, on school grounds, or on school buses for tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, firearms, drugs (including prescription and over-the-counter medications), performance enhancing substances, dietary supplements, or other products deemed inappropriate for the school. C. All company logos appearing on district property including non-cash donations shall be for information purposes only without slogan or message. D. Public signs indicating the district’s appreciation of a business, non-profit organization or individual’s support of education shall be permitted if approved by the school board. E. The Board shall review for approval all sponsorships of any kind from any source including naming rights that exceed $1000 annually and extend beyond a one-year agreement.  The Superintendent may enter into an agreement valued at less than $1,000 with a term of one year or less, consistent with the requirements of this policy. F. No partnership, sponsorship, or advertising agreement with the district will be exclusive, nor shall it be construed as an endorsement of the business, it’s products or services.  All sponsorships must show a significant benefit to the school program. The Board reserves the right to terminate any agreement at any time. G. Athletic facilities may be used for commercial advertising to support school programs.  The Superintendent shall have approval rights on the content and form of all advertising.  Placement and design of all signage hung on school grounds/property must be approved by the building principal and Superintendent in accordance with applicable guidelines. H. Schools are permitted to incorporate advertisements from community businesses in their school publications and to sell advertising space to appropriate vendors in support of the school, subject to Superintendent’s approval and in accordance with applicable guidelines. Promotion of any image or activity that is not in keeping with the established goals and        purposes of the Board is prohibited. J. The district reserves the right to review and refuse any submission which, in the judgment of administrators, is not appropriate to the public school setting or which includes messages of a personal, political, social, or religious nature.  Advertising activities are not intended to create a public forum. Legal Reference: 20-A M.R.S.A. § 6662 Me. Dept. of Ed. Rule Ch.51 Cross Reference: EFE – Competitive Food Sales – Sales of Foods in Competition with the School Food Services Program Adopted: December 3, 2009 June 12, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code KBF TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT Parental involvement is the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student learning and other school activities. Parent Involvement means: * that parents play an important role in their child's learning * that parents are encouraged to be full partners in their child's education by being actively involved in their child's education at school * that parents are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory Boards to assist in the education of their child In order to involved parents according to this definition, MSAD #60 will do the following: MSAD #60 will form a Parent Advisory Board with district staff and parents whose children are in Title 1 programs. The Parent Advisory Board will do the following: 1. Develop a district parent involvement policy and distribute to all parents of children participating in Title 1 programs (Section 1118(a)(2).  The parent involvement policy will be distributed to all participating parents with the Title 1 program permission letter. 2. Incorporate the district wide parent involvement policy into our LEA plan (Section 1112). 3. Plan and hold programs and activities for parents in all district Title 1 schools. 4. Work with all district Title 1 schools to develop school parent involvement policies and parent-school compacts (Sections 1118(b) and 1118(d). MSAD #60 will work to make sure all parents have the opportunity to be involved in their child's education.  MSAD #60 will: 1. Make sure parents who have disabilities, speak English as a Second Language (ESL), and/or are migrant workers are given reasonable support to participate in their children's education.  The district will do this through Title 1 staff communication with parents in PET meetings, through phone calls, and at individual conferences. Title 1 will collaborate with the ESL program to support parents with language barriers. 2. Include written parent comments about Title 1 in the district report to the State Department of Education.  The district will also include comments regarding the Title 1 program from annual surveys and/or feedback forms. 3. Inform parents and parent organizations of the purpose and existence of Maine Parent Information and Resource Center (Maine PIRC) by establishing a parent resources shelf in every K-6 school building. MSAD #60 will involve parents in the development and annual review of the district wide parent involvement plan (Section 1112). 1. The district will collaborate with Maine PIRC for technical assistance. 2. The district will form a Parent Advisory Board with Title 1 staff, an administrators, and Title 1 parents. 3. Parent Advisory Board will meet to review existing policy, make amendments as necessary and approve updated policy. MSAD #60 will involve parents in decision-making and planning for parent involvement. 1. The District Parent Advisory Board will meet three times annually to review Title 1 policy and programs, address barriers, and brainstorm solutions. 2. The district will conduct a parent survey at least annually to plan activities/topics for parent training sessions. MSAD #60 will involve parents in the process of school review and improvement (section 1116). 1. Title 1 parents will be represented on the Parent Advisory Council that addresses school review and improvement. MSAD #60 will provide assistance to Title 1 schools in planning and conducting parent involvement activities to improve student achievement in school. 1. The district will collaborate with Maine Parent Information and Resource Center (Maine PIRC) to provide technical assistance to schools in planning and implementing parent involvement activities. 2. The district will have a District Parent Council including Title 1 parents. MSAD #60 will provide parents with information and training about standards, assessment, working with students at home, and working with teachers. 1. The district will share information with parents on state and local benchmarks annually at parent- teacher conferences, and Title 1 meetings. 2. Maine PIRC will present a parent education workshop annually in collaboration with Title 1 and PTA.  Personal invitations will be sent to all Title 1 parents. 3. The district will send a monthly literacy newsletter to all K-3 parents. 4. Posters will be made of the Educational Involvement Compact and these will be posted in every elementary school lobby in the district. 5. Title 1 activity nights based on parent feedback will be held annually to help parents support their young learners at home.  This is related to surveys going out asking what parents would like to have information. MSAD #60 will educate its teachers, pupil services personnel, principals and other staff, in how to reach out to communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, and in the value and utility of contributions of parents by: 1. Maine PIRC will offer a facilitated discussion on the above topics annually at a staff development day. MSAD #60 will coordinate with community programs to the extent feasible and appropriate. 1. Adult education will give book bags to all students registering for kindergarten.  Registration information will be sent through district schools to all families. 2. District schools will distribute information on community programs through the district newsletter, including information on Parents as Teachers, Child Development Services, and the Public Library. 3. Incoming kindergarten students will be given tours of the school in the spring. MSAD #60 will provide information and school reports in a way that is easy to understand. 1. The district will work with the Parent Advisory Board to review Title 1 paperwork and the Parent Compact. Adoption of Policy: This District-wide Parent Involvement Policy has been developed jointly with, and agreed upon with, parents of children participating in Title 1, Part A programs.  This policy was adopted by MSAD #60 on November 3, 2005 and will be in effect until further revised or replaced. MSAD #60 will distribute this policy to all parents of participating Title 1, Part A children on or before October 31st. Adopted: November 3, 2005 Revised: June 12, 2019

Code: KA-1 DISTRICT SPORTING EVENT CIVILITY POLICY It is the intent of the school board to promote mutual respect, civility and orderly conduct among district employees, parents, spectators and athletes while at district sporting events.  It is not the intent of the school board to deprive any person of his or her right to freedom of expression. The intent of this policy is to maintain a safe and sportsmanlike environment where spectators are encouraged to cheer for their team in a way that demonstrates respect for officials, coaches, athletes and game personnel. 1. Expected Level of Behavior: * School and district personnel will treat parents, students and other members of the public with courtesy and respect at all times.  Parents, spectators and members of the student body will treat coaches, administrators, officials, athletes and other district employees with courtesy and respect at all times. 2. Unacceptable/disruptive Behavior: * Disruptive behavior includes, but is not necessarily limited to:  behavior which interferes with or threatens to interfere with the safe operation of a sporting event. * Using loud and/or offensive language, swearing, cursing or a display of temper. * Threatening to do bodily or physical harm to a coach, school administrator, school employee or student, regardless of whether or not the behavior constitutes, or may constitute, a criminal violation. * Damaging or destroying school property. * Using verbally abusive language towards a coach, administrator, official, athlete or game personnel. * Any other behavior that is unsportsmanlike in nature. 3. Authority of School Personnel: * Authority to direct persons to leave school premises at a sporting event: Any individual who (1) disrupts or threatens to disrupt a school event’s operation; (2) threatens, or attempts to do or does physical harm to school personnel, students or others; (3) threatens the health or safety of students, school personnel or others; (4) intentionally causes damage to school property or the property of others; (5) uses loud or offensive language.  Such people may be directed to leave the school or school controlled function by a school’s principal or assistant principal, athletic director, or in their absence, a person who is lawfully designated as in charge of the school event or any district level administrator, including the Superintendent of Schools. If the person refuses to leave the premises as directed, the administrator or other authorized personnel shall seek the assistance of law enforcement and request that law enforcement take such action as is deemed necessary. 4. Penalties for Removal from a District Sporting Event: A) Students: I.  First Offense: A student who is asked to leave a school sponsored sporting event due to inappropriate or unsafe behavior will be issued a Saturday detention and will be suspended from attending any Noble High School and/or Noble Middle School athletic contest, either home or away, for a period of six (6) weeks.  The six (6) weeks must be while a sporting season is in progress and therefore the suspension will carry over from season to season.  For example, if a student is asked to leave a game in the winter sports season and there are three (3) weeks remaining in that sports season, then the student would also be excluded from attending any Noble athletic contests for the first three (3) weeks of the spring season as well.  For the purposes of this policy, the sports season will be defined using the M.P.A. sports season dates.  Any actions that are judged to have significantly endangered the safety of others by a student while at a school sponsored sporting event may result in action taken by law enforcement, and a longer ban on attendance of school sponsored events may be issued at the discretion of the school administration. II. Second Offense: A student who is asked to leave a school sponsored sporting event due to inappropriate or unsafe behavior will be issued two (2) Saturday detentions and will be suspended from attending any Noble High School and/or Noble Middle School athletic contest, either home or away, for a period of one (1) calendar year effective on the date of the notification of the suspension. B) Adults: I. First Offense: Adult spectators who are asked to leave a school sponsored sporting event due to inappropriate or unsafe behavior will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.  Penalties include, but are not limited to: a warning, a temporary ban on future attendance, or a permanent ban on future attendance.  Those adult spectators who are deemed to be a safety risk will be issued a no trespass citation from the local law enforcement authorities. II. Second Offense: Adult spectators who are asked to leave a school sponsored sporting event due to inappropriate or unsafe behavior for a second time will be issued a permanent ban on future attendance of any Noble School sponsored events and will be issued a no trespass citation from the local law enforcement authorities. C) Staff Members: I. First Offense: Staff members who are asked to leave a school sponsored event due to inappropriate or unsafe behavior will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.  Staff are expected to behave as positive role models at all times. Adopted: October 6, 2011 Revised;     January 21, 2016

Code:  KA CIVILITY POLICY It is the intent of the school board to promote mutual respect, civility and orderly conduct among district employees, parents and the public.  It is not the intent of the school board to deprive any person of his or her right to freedom of expression. The intent of this policy is to maintain, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, a safe, harassment-free environment for teachers, students, administrators, staff, parents and other members of the community.  The school board encourages positive communication and discourages volatile, hostile or aggressive communications or actions. 1. Expected level of behavior: * School and district personnel will treat parents and other members of the public with courtesy and respect.  Parents and visitors will treat teachers, administrators and other district employees with courtesy and respect. 2. Unacceptable/disruptive behavior: * Disruptive behavior includes, but is not necessarily limited to:  behavior which interferes with or threatens to interfere with the operation of a classroom, an office area, and areas of a school or facility open to parents/guardians and the general public. * Using loud and/or offensive language, swearing, cursing or display of temper. * Threatening to do bodily or physical harm to a teacher, school administrator, school employee or student, regardless of whether or not the behavior constitutes or may constitute a criminal violation. * Damaging or destroying school or school board property. * Any other behavior that disrupts the orderly operation of a school, classroom or any other school board facility. * Abusive, threatening or obscene e-mail or voice mail messages. 3. Parent recourse: * Any parent who believes he/she was subject to unacceptable/disruptive behavior on the part of any staff member should bring such behavior to the attention of the staff member’s immediate supervisor. 4. Authority of school personnel: * Authority to direct persons to leave school board premises: Any individual who (1) disrupts or threatens to disrupt school district operations: (2) threatens or attempts to do or does physical harm to school board personnel, students or others lawfully on a school or school controlled function; (3) threatens the health or safety of students, school board personnel or others lawfully on a school or school controlled function;  (4) intentionally causes damage to school, school board property or property of others lawfully on a school campus or school controlled function; (5) uses loud or offensive language or who, without authorization, comes on a school or other school board facility, may be directed to leave the school or school controlled function by a school’s principal or assistant principal, or in their absence a person who is lawfully in charge of the school or any district level administrator, including superintendent of schools.  If the person refuses to leave the premises as directed, the administrator or other authorized personnel shall seek the assistance of law enforcement and request that law enforcement take such action as is deemed necessary. Authority to deal with persons who are verbally abusive. If any member of the public uses obscenities or speaks in a demanding, loud, insulting and/or demeaning manner, the employee to whom the remarks are directed shall calmly and politely warn the speaker to communicate civilly.  If the verbal abuse continues, the employee to whom the remarks are directed may, after giving appropriate notice to the speaker, terminate the meeting, conference or telephone conversation. If the meeting or conference is on school or school board premises, any employee may request that an administrator or other authorized person direct the speaker to promptly leave the premises.  If the person refuses to leave, the director or other authorized personnel shall seek the assistance of law enforcement and request that law enforcement takes such action as is deemed necessary.  If the employee is threatened with personal harm, the employee may contact law enforcement. Adopted:  October 4, 2001 Revised ; December 17, 2015

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JLFA REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT I. DEFINITIONS A. Child abuse or neglect. Child abuse or neglect is defined by Maine law as “threat to a child’s health or welfare by physical, mental or emotional injury or impairment, sexual abuse or exploitation, deprivation of essential needs or lack of protection from these, or failure to ensure compliance with school attendance requirements under Title 20-A” (specifically when a child who is at least seven years of age and has not completed grade six, has the equivalent of seven full days of unexcused absences or five consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year). B. Person responsible for the child. A “person responsible for the child” means a person with responsibility for a child’s health or welfare, whether in the child’s home or another home or a facility which, as part of its function, provides for the care of the child. It includes the child’s parent, guardian or other custodian. II. EMPLOYEES’ DUTY TO REPORT A. Any employee of the school unit who has reason to suspect that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected must immediately notify the building principal. 1. In addition to notifying the building principal, the employee may also make a report directly to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) or the District Attorney (see also Section III.B which provides further information about reporting to DHHS and/or the District Attorney). B. If the reporting employee does not receive written confirmation from the building administrator/Superintendent within 24 hours of his/her report that a report has been made to DHHS and/or District Attorney, the employee shall make an immediate report directly to DHHS and, if the person suspected is not a person responsible for the child, to the District Attorney. In such cases, the employee shall then complete a copy of the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form (JLF-E). C. If the reporting employees does receive written confirmation from the building administrator/Superintendent within 24 hours of his/her report (which is a copy of the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form (JLF-E), he/she shall sign the form as acknowledgement that the report was made and return it to the building administrator/Superintendent. III. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTING AND CONFIRMATION DUTIES All building administrators and the Superintendent are designated agents to make child abuse and neglect reports. Other administrators may also be designated at the discretion of the Superintendent. A. If a building administrator receives the report, he/she shall notify the Superintendent immediately. B. The Superintendent or building administrator shall then make a verbal and written report(s) of suspected abuse or neglect to DHHS. In addition, if the person suspected is not the parent, guardian or other custodian of the child, the Superintendent/building administrator shall also make a report to the District Attorney. 1. The law requires the reporting employee to make his/her own report to DHHS and/or the District Attorney if he/she has not received confirmation within 24 hours that such a report has been made by the Superintendent/building administrator. C. The person making the report to DHHS and/or the District Attorney shall complete the Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect Form (JLF-E). D. The Superintendent/building administrator shall provide a copy of the Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect Form to the reporting employee within 24 hours of the employee’s initial report. The reporting employee shall sign the report and return it to the Superintendent/building administrator. E. The form will be forwarded to DHHS and/or the District Attorney, and shall be retained by the school unit for ten years, as specified in the Maine Archives Rules, along with any other information relevant to the case. IV. INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINE A. Employees. If the person suspected of abuse or neglect is an employee, the Superintendent/designee shall investigate and take appropriate action, in accordance with applicable Board policies, collective bargaining contracts, and federal and state laws. B. Students. If the person suspected of abuse or neglect is a student, and the abuse or neglect occurred on school premises, during a school activity, or is otherwise related to the school, the Superintendent/designee shall investigate and take appropriate action, in accordance with applicable Board policies and federal and state laws. V. INTERVIEWS OF CHILD AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL DHHS personnel shall be permitted to meet with and interview the child named in the report when the child is present at school as provided in this section. The building administrator or designee shall: A. Require the DHHS employee requesting to interview the child to provide written certification that in the Department’s judgment, the interview is necessary to carry out its duties; B. Require the DHHS caseworker to discuss the circumstances of the interview and any relevant information regarding the alleged abuse or neglect with the child’s teacher, guidance, school nurse, social worker or building administrator as the caseworker deems is necessary to provide needed emotional support to the child prior to and following the interview; C. Not place conditions on how the interview is conducted, including, but not necessarily limited to requiring that certain persons be present during the interview; prohibiting certain persons from being present during the interview; and requiring notice to or consent from a parent or guardian; D. Provide an appropriate, quiet and private place for the interview; and E. Not disclose any information about DHHS’s intention to interview the child except to school officials or the school’s attorney who need the information to comply with the interview request. VI. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS All records, reports and information concerning alleged cases of child abuse and neglect shall be kept confidential to the extent required by Board policies and applicable law. The building administrator/designee is permitted to release a child’s school records without prior consent of the parent/guardian to DHHS or law enforcement officials as necessary to protect the health or safety of the child or other individuals under federal law. VII. GOOD FAITH IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY Any person who in good faith reports, assists DHHS in making the child available for an interview, or participates in the investigation or proceedings of a child protection investigation is immune from any criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the investigation or proceeding. Good faith does not include instances when a false report is made and the person knows the report is false. Legal Reference: 22 MRSA Chap. 1071, Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act 20 USC § 1232g, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 5051-A(1)(C); 5051-A(2)(C) Cross Reference: ACAA – Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students JLF-E – Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Report Form JLF-R – Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Procedure JRA – Student Records Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised: November 15, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JRA-R STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION – ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE This administrative procedure is intended to assist administrators and school staff in complying with the requirements of federal and state statutes and regulations concerning student education records and information, including special education requirements. A. DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply to terms used in this procedure. A. “Act” means the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC § 1232g). 2.  “Directory information” means the following information contained in an education record of a student:  name, the student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of student athletes, grade level in school of participants in extracurricular activities, dates of attendance at local school unit schools, and honors and awards received, and photographs and videos relating to student participation in school activities open to the public (except photographs and videos on the I Internet). 3.  “Eligible student” means a student who has attained eighteen years of age, who has not been judged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be so severely impaired that the student is unable to make decisions or exercise judgment on his/her own behalf. 4. When a student attains the age of 18, all rights accorded to parents concerning education records transfer to the eligible student, except that MSAD #60 may continue to disclose education records to a parent without prior written consent if the student qualifies as a dependent under the Internal Revenue Code. 5.    “Parent” means parent, regardless of divorce or separation, a legal guardian, or individual acting as a parent or guardian provided that there shall be a presumption that a parent has the authority to exercise the rights inherent in the Act, unless there is evidence of a state law or court order governing such matters as divorce, separation or custody or a legally binding instrument that specifically revokes such rights. 6.  “Education Record” means information or data that directly relates to a student and is maintained by the school unit in any medium including, but not limited to, handwriting, print, e-mail or other computer media, video or audio tape, microfilm and microfiche.  Records of instructional, supervisory and administrative personnel, and personnel who support these individuals, which are in the sole possession of the maker thereof and which are not accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute for the person who made the record are excluded from this definition, as are grades on peer-graded papers before they are collected and recorded by a teacher. 7.  “Student” includes any individual with respect to whom the local school unit maintains education records. B.  ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS Parents and eligible students shall be provided with notice of their rights under FERPA and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning education records at the beginning of each school year or upon enrollment if the student enrolls after the start of the school year.  MSAD #60 may provide notice through any of the following means: 1. Mailing to students’ homes; 2. Distribution to students to take home; 3. Publication in student handbooks; 4. Publication in newsletters or other materials distributed to each parent/eligible student. C. Access to Policy and Administrative Procedure The School Department’s policy on Student Education Records and Information shall be posted in each school.  In addition, school administrators shall provide copies of this administrative procedure to parents/eligible students upon request or when a request to inspect or amend records is made. D.   INSPECTION AND REVIEW OF EDUCATION RECORDS Parents of students and eligible students may review and inspect their educational records by the following procedure: 1.  The parent or eligible student must make a written request to the Superintendent or building administrator to review the records. 2.   The Superintendent or building administrator will comply with the request without unnecessary delay and in a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than 45 days after it received the request, and will comply before any IEP Team meeting regarding an Individualized Education Program or any due process hearing relating to the identification, evaluation, or placement of the student. 3.   The Superintendent or building administrator may deny a request for access to or copies of the student’s education records if there is reasonable doubt as to the legality of the parent-child relationship.  Access will be withheld until a determination of legal right to access can be established. 4. All records shall be reviewed in the presence of a school official. Parents/eligible students may also request to review the following: 1. The School Department’s list of types and locations of education records and titles of officials responsible for the records. 2. The School Department’s record of disclosures of personally identifiable information (see Section F.) E.   REQUEST TO AMEND EDUCATION RECORDS Parents/eligible students may ask the School Department to amend education records they believe are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s privacy rights as follows: 1.   The parent/eligible student must make a written request to the Superintendent or building administrator to amend the education record.  The request must clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading 2.   The Superintendent or the building administrator shall, within a reasonable period of time after receipt of the request, either amend the record in accordance with the request or inform the parent/eligible student of the School Department’s refusal to amend the record and inform the parent/eligible student of their right to request a hearing. 3.     If the parent/eligible student requests a hearing, it shall be held within a reasonable period of time from the School Department’s receipt of the written request.  The parent/eligible student shall be given advance notice of the date, place and time of the hearing. The Superintendent shall designate an individual to conduct the hearing.  This individual may be an employee of the School Department so long as he/she does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing. The parent/eligible student shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised and may be assisted or represented by individuals of his/her choice at his/her own expense, including an attorney. 4.   The School Department shall make its decision in writing within a reasonable period of time.  The decision of the school shall include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision. 5.   If, as a result of the hearing, the School Department decides that the information inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student, it shall amend the education records of the student accordingly and so inform the parent/eligible student in writing. 6. If, as a result of the hearing, the School Department decides that the information is not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student, it shall inform the parent/eligible student of their right to include a statement in the student’s education record about the contested information and/or setting forth any reasons for disagreeing with the decisions of the School Department. 7.  Any statement placed in the student’s education record under the preceding paragraph shall be maintained as long as the record or contested portion is maintained by the School Department.  If the education records of the student or the contested portion is disclosed by the School Department to any party, the explanation shall also be disclosed. F. V.  DISCLOSURE OF EDUCATION RECORDS All disclosures of education records will be made in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.   The School Department will not disclose any personally identifiable information from the education records of a student without the prior written consent of the parent or eligible student unless such disclosure is otherwise allowed by federal and/or state statutes or regulations.  The written consent shall include a specification of the records that may be disclosed, the purpose(s) of the disclosure(s), and the identity of the party or parties to whom the disclosure(s) may be made. There are several exceptions to the requirement to obtain prior written consent before disclosing education records as follows: 1. Directory Information.  The School Department may make directory information (as described in Section A) public at is discretion unless a parent/eligible student has notified the Superintendent in in writing by September 15th or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later. The School Department may disclose directory information about former students without the consent of the parent/eligible student. 2. Military Recruiters/Institutions of Higher Education.  Military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled to receive the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students and the School Department must comply with any such request, provided that parents have been notified of their right to request that this information not be released without their prior written consent.  Parents/eligible students who do not want the School Department to disclose this information must notify the Superintendent in writing by September 15th or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later. 3. School Officials with Legitimate Educational Interests.  Education records may be disclosed to school officials with a “legitimate educational interest”.  A school official has a legitimate educational interest if he/she needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility.  School officials include persons employed by the School Department as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (including health or medical staff and the school unit’s designated law enforcement unit personnel, if any); members of the School Board; persons or companies with whom the School Department has contracted to provide specific services (such as attorneys, auditors, medical consultants, evaluators or therapists); and volunteers who are under the direct control of the School Department with regard to education records. 4. Other School Units.  Under Maine law (20-A M.R.S.A. subsection 6001-B), the School Department is required to send a student’s education records to a school unit to which a student applies for transfer, including disciplinary records, attendance records, special education records and health records.  Consent is not required for the transfer of these records, except for confidential health records. At the request of the Superintendent of MSAD #60 where a student seeks admission, the student’s current or former school administrators shall provide, in a timely fashion, an oral or written report to the Superintendent indicating whether the student has been expelled or suspended or is the subject of an expulsion or suspension proceeding. 5. Health or Safety Emergency.  In accordance with federal regulations, the School Department may disclose education records in a health or safety emergency to any person whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals without prior written consent. 6. Other Entities/Individuals.  Education records may be disclosed to other governmental entities and individuals as specifically permitted by FERPA and the accompanying regulations. 7. Information on the Internet.  Under Maine law (20-A M. R.S.A. subsection 6001), the School Department shall not publish on the Internet any information that identifies a student, including but not limited to the student’s full name, photograph, personal biography, e-mail address, home address, date of birth, social security number and parents’ names, without written parental consent. G. Request/Disclosure Record 1. The School Department will maintain a record of requests and disclosures of personally identifiable information from the education records of a student. 2. Such records do not include disclosures to the parent/eligible student; disclosures made pursuant to written consent of the parents/eligible student; disclosures to school officials; disclosures of directory information; records released pursuant to a subpoena that specifies that the request/disclosure remain confidential; or disclosures to the person who provided or created the record. 3. The record will include the party requesting the information and the “legitimate interest’ the party has in the information.  In the case of state and local educational authorities, and federal officials and agencies identified in the FERPA regulations, the record must specify that the records may be subject to further disclosure by these authorities, officials and agencies without consent. 4. When disclosures are made under the exception for health or safety emergencies, the record must include the “articulable and significant threat to health or safety of a student or other individuals that formed the basis of the disclosure” and the parties to whom the information was disclosed. H.  Waiver of Confidentiality Rights A parent of a student/eligible student may waive any of his/her rights regarding confidentiality of education records, but any such waiver must be in writing and signed by the parent/eligible student.  The school may not require that a parent/eligible student waive his or her rights. Any waiver may be revoked, but such revocation shall not apply to any actions taken by the School Department prior to the revocation being received.  If a parent executes a waiver, that waiver may be revoked by the student any time after he/she becomes an eligible student. I.  FEES for Copying Records There shall be no charge to search for or retrieve education records of a student.  The school department shall provide copies of education records to parents/eligible students upon request.  The cost of producing copies of the record to the parent/eligible student will be ten cents per page copied, plus postage.  Parents/eligible students who are unable to pay such fees will not be denied access to education records. This fee, however, will not prohibit a parent’s/eligible student’s opportunity for access to the records . J. Maintenance and Destruction of Education Records The School Department shall maintain education records as required by federal and state statutes and regulations. 1. Records shall be maintained in paper and/or electronic form by personnel who are knowledgeable about the applicable confidentiality and record retention requirements.  All records shall be safeguarded from unauthorized access. Student records must be kept in fireproof storage at the school or a duplicate set must be kept off-site. 2. The School Department shall not destroy any education record if there is any outstanding request to inspect or review such records. 3. Records of access to education records shall be retained as long as the records themselves. 4. The School Department shall inform parents of students with disabilities when education records are no longer needed to provide educational services to the student or to demonstrate that the school has provided the student with a free appropriate public education as required by law.  At that point, the records may be turned over to parents/eligible students upon their request, or destroyed in accordance with the parent’s request or School Department procedures. K.   Complaints The United States Department of Education maintains an office that handles complaints about alleged violations of FERPA by local school units. Complaints regarding violations of rights accorded parents and eligible students may be submitted in writing to: Family Policy Compliance Office Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC  20202 Legal Reference: 20 USC § 1232g, 7098 34 CFR Part 99 (as amended) 20-A MRSA Subsection 6001 Ch. 101 §15 (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rule) Ch. 125 § 12.01 (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rule) Records Adopted: March 20, 2003 Revised: January 15, 2004 Revised: October 19, 2006 Revised: October 6, 2011 ​ DENIAL OF CONSENT TO RELEASE STUDENT INFORMATION Federal law and regulations pertaining to family educational rights and privacy allow schools, without prior consent, to release at their discretion information from student educational records that has been designated by the school system as “directory information”.  MSAD #60 has designated the following as directory information: student’s names, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of athletes, grade level in school of participants in extracurricular activities, date of attendance at local school units, and honors and awards received. In addition, the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” contains provisions that require the school unit provide student name, addresses and telephone numbers to military recruiters and institutions of higher learning when requested to do so, unless the student’s parent/guardian or student 18 years of age or older requests in writing that such information not be released. If you DO NOT want the information released, please complete the appropriate section of this form and return it to: Principal’s Office Noble High School 100 Noble Way No. Berwick, ME 03906 ________________________________________________________________________ FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18: I request that Noble High School Not release the name, address, or telephone number of my son/daughter to any military recruiter or military recruiting organization without my prior written consent. Not release the name, address, or telephone number of my son/daughter_______________ to any institution of higher learning without my prior written consent. Not release information of any kind, including “directory information” concerning my son/ daughter _______________ without my prior written consent. _____________________________ ______________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date _________________________________________________________________________ FOR STUDENTS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER: I request that Noble High School Not release  my name, address, or telephone number to any military recruiter or military recruiting organization without my prior written consent. Not release my name, address, or telephone number to any institution of higher learning without my prior written consent. Not release information of any kind concerning me, including “directory information” without my prior written consent. _____________________________ ______________ Student Signature Date _______________________________________________________________________ CONSENT/DENIAL OF CONSENT TO RELEASE STUDENT INFORMATION (FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS) Federal law and regulations pertaining to family educational rights and privacy allow schools, without prior consent, to release at their discretion information from student educational records that has been designated by the school systems as “directory information”.  MSAD #60 has designated the following as directory information: student’s name, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of student athletes, grade level in school of participants in extracurricular activities, date of attendance at local school unit schools, and honors and awards received. Please check the box that applies and return this form to your child’s school. I give my permission for __________ School to release information about my son/daughter ____________ that the school system has designated as “directory information”. I request that _____________ School NOT release information of any kind, including “directory information”, concerning my son/daughter ____________ without prior written consent. ___________________________ _____________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

` NEPN/NSBA Code:  JRA-E ANNUAL NOTICE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION RIGHTS The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides certain rights to parents and eligible students (18 years of age or older) with respect to the student's education records. A. Inspection of Records Parents/eligible students may inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of making such a request.  Such requests must be submitted to the Superintendent or building administrator in writing and must identify the record(s) to be inspected.  The Superintendent or building administrator will notify the parent/eligible student of the time and place where the record(s) may be inspected in the presence of school staff.  Parent/eligible students may obtain copies of education records at a cost of ten cents per page. B. Amendment of Records Parents or eligible students may ask MSAD #60 to amend education records they believe are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of a student's right to privacy. Such requests must be submitted to the Superintendent or building administrator in writing, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.  If the Superintendent or building administrator decides not to amend the record as requested, the parent/eligible student will be notified of the decision, their right to request a hearing and information about the hearing process. C. Disclosure of Records The School Department must obtain a parent/eligible student’s written consent prior to disclosure of personally identifiable information in education records except in circumstances permitted by law or regulations as summarized below. 1. Directory Information The School Department designates the following student information as directory information that may be made public at its discretion:  name, participation and grade level of students in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of student athletes, dates of attendance in the school unit, honors and awards received, and photographs and videos relating to student participation in school activities open to the public (except photographs and videos on the Internet).  Parents/eligible students who do not want the School Department to disclose directory information must notify the Superintendent in writing by September 15th (or other date designated by MSAD #60) or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later.  The opt-out request will remain in effect unless and until it is rescinded. 2. Military Recruiters/Institutions of Higher Education Military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled to receive the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students and the School Department must comply with any such request, provided that parents have been notified of their right to request that this information not be released without their prior written consent.  Parents/eligible students who do not want the School Department to disclose this information without their prior written consent must notify the Superintendent in writing by September 15th (or other date) or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later. 3. School Officials with Legitimate Educational Interests Education records may be disclosed to school officials with a “legitimate educational interest”.  A school official has a legitimate educational interest if he/she needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility.  School officials include persons employed by the School Department as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); members of the Board of Education; persons or companies with whom the School Department has contracted to provide specific services (such as attorneys, auditors, medical consultants, evaluators or therapists); and volunteers who are under the direct control of the School Department with regard to education records. 4. Health or Safety Emergencies In accordance with federal regulations, the School Department may disclose education records in a health or safety emergency to any person whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals without prior written consent. 5. Other School Units As required by Maine law, the School Department sends student education records to a school unit to which a student applies for transfer, including disciplinary records, attendance records, special education records and health records (except for confidential health records for which consent for dissemination has not been obtained). 6. Other Entities/Individuals Education records may be disclosed to other entities and individuals as specifically permitted by law.  Parents/eligible students may obtain information about other exceptions to the written consent requirements by request to the Superintendent or building administrator. D. Complaints Regarding School Department Compliance with FERPA Parents/eligible students who believe that the School Department has not complied with the requirements of FERPA have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. The office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202-4605 Adopted: October 6, 2011

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JRA STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION The MSAD #60 School District shall comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") and all other federal and state laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and maintenance of student records and information. A.  Directory Information MSAD #60 designates the following student information as directory information:  name, participation and grade level of students in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of student athletes, dates of attendance in the school unit, and honors and awards received, and photographs and videos of student participation in school activities open to the public (except photographs and videos on the Internet).  MSAD #60 may disclose directory information if it has provided notice to parents (and eligible students over 18) and has not received timely written notice refusing permission to designate such information as directory information. B. Military Recruiters/Higher Education Access to Information Under federal law, military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled to receive the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students and MSAD #60 must comply with any such request, provided that parents have been notified of their right to request that this information not be released without their prior written consent. C.  Health or Safety Emergencies In accordance with federal regulations, MSAD #60 may disclose education records in a health or safety emergency to any person whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals without prior written consent. D. Information on the Internet Under Maine law, MSAD #60 shall not publish on the Internet any information that identifies a student, including but not limited to the student's full name, photograph, personal biography, e-mail address, home address, date of birth, social security number and parents' names, without written parental consent. E. Transfer of Student Records As required by Maine law, MSAD #60 sends student education records to a school unit to which a student applies for transfer, including disciplinary records, attendance records, special education records and health records (except for confidential health records for which consent for dissemination has not been obtained). F.  The Board hereby designates its School Resource Officers (or Local Police Departments) as MSAD 60’s law enforcement unit. G. Administrative Procedures and Notices The Superintendent is responsible for developing and implementing any administrative procedures and parent notices necessary to comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning student education records and information. Notices shall be distributed annually to parents and eligible students concerning their rights under these laws and regulations.  A copy of this policy shall be posted in each school. Legal Reference: 20-USC § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99, as amended 20-USC§ 7908 20-A MRSA § 6001, 6001-B (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rules, Chapter 101 and 125) Cross Reference: JRA-E Annual Notice of Student Education Records and Information rights JRA-R  Student Education Records and Information Administrative Procedure ILD - Student Surveys and Marketing Information EHB – Records Retention Policy Adopted: January 15, 2004 Revised: October 6, 2011

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JLF-R REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE This procedure implements the Board’s policy JLF – Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect.  It summarizes the steps to be taken when a school employee suspects that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected. The “notifying person” refers to any employee of the school unit who has the information that gives rise to the reasonable suspicion that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected and is required by law or Board policy to report it. A. The notifying person should immediately notify the building principal or other designated agent of the suspected abuse or neglect.  The person may notify the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) directly, and if appropriate, the District Attorney (DA). B. The building principal or designated agent should immediately notify the Superintendent.  The building principal/designated agent or Superintendent should immediately make a report by telephone to DHHS, and if requested by DHHS, should provide a written report of the suspected abuse or neglect to DHHS within 48 hours.  If the person suspected of abuse or neglect is not the parent, guardian or other custodian of the child, the building principal or Superintendent shall also make a report to the DA. C. The building principal/designated agent or Superintendent should send a written confirmation containing the name of the person reporting, the date and time of the report and a summary of the information to the notifying person. D. The notifying person should acknowledge in writing that he/she has received the confirmation that the report has been made by the principal or designated agent. E. The confirmation and acknowledgement should be retained in the school’s records. F. If the notifying person has not received written confirmation within 24 hours of making his/her report to the principal or designated agent has caused a report to be made to DHHS and, if appropriate, the DA, the notifying person shall immediately make a report to DHHS and, if appropriate, the DA. Cross Reference: JLF – Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect JLF-E – Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Report Form Adopted: December 6, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code: JLF‐E SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT REPORT FORM Any employee of MSAD #60  who suspects that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected (the “notifying person”) must immediately notify the building principal using this form. The purpose of this form is to document your reporting and to facilitate confirmation to you that the building principal or other designated school official has made your report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) or, as appropriate to the District Attorney. If you have not received written confirmation within 24 hours of submitting this form to the building principal, you must make your own report to DHHS or, if appropriate, to the DA. 1) Name/title/telephone number and email address of notifying person (person who originally has the information and is required to report it: 2) Date and time of notifying person’s report: 3) Name/title of school principal/designated agent first report made to: 4) Did notifying person contact DHS independently: ____ Yes ____ No 5) Name of student who is subject of report: ___________________________________ Birthdate: __________________ Sex: _____________ Grade: _______________ Known history of abuse/neglect? __________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name(s): _______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Home and work telephone numbers: _______________________________________ Name(s) of sibling(s): __________________________________________________ 6) Statements or indicators leading to the suspicion of abuse/neglect (include all known information, including date, time and location, name of alleged abuser, and relationship to student): ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 7) List any photographs taken or other materials collected related to the report: ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 8) Actions taken by school personnel (list date, time and personnel involved): _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ CONFIRMATION OF REPORT (Used for confirming principal or designated agent’s report to authorities) Name of principal or designated agent:__________________________________________ Agency contacted by telephone: __________________________________________ Name and title of agency contact: _________________________________________ Date and time of telephone report: _________________________________________ Copy of report form sent (include date and addressee): ________________________ __________________________________        ___________________________________ Principal/Designated Agent Signature               Date and Time EMPLOYEE’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF CONFIRMATION (To be returned to principal or designated agent) I have received confirmation that my report has been made to DHHS or the DA by the Principal or other Designated Agent. _____________________________________ _________________________________ Notifying Person/Original Reporter’s Signature   Date and Time (Employee’s Signature)

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JLF REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT I. DEFINITIONS A. Child abuse or neglect. Child abuse or neglect is defined by Maine law as “threat to a child’s health or welfare by physical, mental or emotional injury or impairment, sexual abuse or exploitation, deprivation of essential needs or lack of protection from these, or failure to ensure compliance with school attendance requirements under Title 20-A” (specifically when a child who is at least seven years of age and has not completed grade six, has the equivalent of seven full days of unexcused absences or five consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year). B. Person responsible for the child. A “person responsible for the child” means a person with responsibility for a child’s health or welfare, whether in the child’s home or another home or a facility which, as part of its function, provides for the care of the child. It includes the child’s parent, guardian or other custodian. II. EMPLOYEES’ DUTY TO REPORT A. Any employee of the school unit who has reason to suspect that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected must immediately notify the building principal. 1. In addition to notifying the building principal, the employee may also make a report directly to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) or the District Attorney (see also Section III.B which provides further information about reporting to DHHS and/or the District Attorney). B. If the reporting employee does not receive written confirmation from the building administrator/Superintendent within 24 hours of his/her report that a report has been made to DHHS and/or District Attorney, the employee shall make an immediate report directly to DHHS and, if the person suspected is not a person responsible for the child, to the District Attorney. In such cases, the employee shall then complete a copy of the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form (JLF-E). C. If the reporting employees does receive written confirmation from the building administrator/Superintendent within 24 hours of his/her report (which is a copy of the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form (JLF-E), he/she shall sign the form as acknowledgement that the report was made and return it to the building administrator/Superintendent. III. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTING AND CONFIRMATION DUTIES All building administrators and the Superintendent are designated agents to make child abuse and neglect reports. Other administrators may also be designated at the discretion of the Superintendent. A. If a building administrator receives the report, he/she shall notify the Superintendent immediately. B. The Superintendent or building administrator shall then make a verbal and written report(s) of suspected abuse or neglect to DHHS. In addition, if the person suspected is not the parent, guardian or other custodian of the child, the Superintendent/building administrator shall also make a report to the District Attorney. 1. The law requires the reporting employee to make his/her own report to DHHS and/or the District Attorney if he/she has not received confirmation within 24 hours that such a report has been made by the Superintendent/building administrator. C. The person making the report to DHHS and/or the District Attorney shall complete the Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect Form (JLF-E). D. The Superintendent/building administrator shall provide a copy of the Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect Form to the reporting employee within 24 hours of the employee’s initial report. The reporting employee shall sign the report and return it to the Superintendent/building administrator. E. The form will be forwarded to DHHS and/or the District Attorney, and shall be retained by the school unit for ten years, as specified in the Maine Archives Rules, along with any other information relevant to the case. IV. INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINE A. Employees. If the person suspected of abuse or neglect is an employee, the Superintendent/designee shall investigate and take appropriate action, in accordance with applicable Board policies, collective bargaining contracts, and federal and state laws. B. Students. If the person suspected of abuse or neglect is a student, and the abuse or neglect occurred on school premises, during a school activity, or is otherwise related to the school, the Superintendent/designee shall investigate and take appropriate action, in accordance with applicable Board policies and federal and state laws. V. INTERVIEWS OF CHILD AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL DHHS personnel shall be permitted to meet with and interview the child named in the report when the child is present at school as provided in this section. The building administrator or designee shall: A. Require the DHHS employee requesting to interview the child to provide written certification that in the Department’s judgment, the interview is necessary to carry out its duties; B. Require the DHHS caseworker to discuss the circumstances of the interview and any relevant information regarding the alleged abuse or neglect with the child’s teacher, guidance, school nurse, social worker or building administrator as the caseworker deems is necessary to provide needed emotional support to the child prior to and following the interview; C. Not place conditions on how the interview is conducted, including, but not necessarily limited to requiring that certain persons be present during the interview; prohibiting certain persons from being present during the interview; and requiring notice to or consent from a parent or guardian; D. Provide an appropriate, quiet and private place for the interview; and E. Not disclose any information about DHHS’s intention to interview the child except to school officials or the school’s attorney who need the information to comply with the interview request. VI. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS All records, reports and information concerning alleged cases of child abuse and neglect shall be kept confidential to the extent required by Board policies and applicable law. The building administrator/designee is permitted to release a child’s school records without prior consent of the parent/guardian to DHHS or law enforcement officials as necessary to protect the health or safety of the child or other individuals under federal law. VII. GOOD FAITH IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY Any person who in good faith reports, assists DHHS in making the child available for an interview, or participates in the investigation or proceedings of a child protection investigation is immune from any criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the investigation or proceeding. Good faith does not include instances when a false report is made and the person knows the report is false. Legal Reference: 22 MRSA Chap. 1071, Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act 20 USC § 1232g, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 5051-A(1)(C); 5051-A(2)(C) Cross Reference: ACAA – Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students JLF-E – Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Report Form JLF-R – Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Procedure JRA – Student Records Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised: November 15, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code: JLDBG REINTEGRATION OF STUDENTS FROM JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES Maine law requires the establishment of a reintegration team to assist a student entering a public school from a juvenile correctional facility.  The Board recognizes the need for advance planning and appropriate confidentiality in these circumstances. The Superintendent shall be responsible for determining whether a student will be accepted or denied access to school based on compliance with the juvenile's rehabilitation plan as it affects reintegration.  Access may be denied until the Superintendent is satisfied that conditions have been met. MSAD # 60 will comply with reintegration standards established by the Maine Department of Education. The Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing the transition of students from juvenile correctional facilities based on the following guidelines: A. Within ten days of receiving information from the Department of Corrections concerning the release of the juvenile offender, the Superintendent shall establish and convene a meeting of a reintegration team to review information received from the Department of Corrections, evaluate the student's individual educational needs, and determine what additional information may be relevant. B. The reintegration team shall include at a minimum the principal/designee of the school to which the student will be admitted, at least one classroom teacher to which the student will be assigned or who is involved in the school's student assistance team, the student's parent/guardian/custodian, and a guidance counselor.  The student's juvenile correctional officer or other representative from the Department of Corrections may be invited to attend. C. The reintegration team will determine, on the basis of need, which school employees should be given (OR receive information OR have access to) information that would otherwise be considered confidential.  The nature and extent of information provided should be limited to that needed to implement the student's reintegration plan and ensure the health and safety of the student, the safety of the school's students and staff, and the integrity of school property. D. The Superintendent/designee will be responsible for ensuring that confidentiality training, including a review of MSAD #60's policy and administrative procedures pertinent to records from the juvenile criminal justice system, including the juvenile correctional facility, and to all student educational records under the Family Education Records and Privacy Act (FERPA), is provided to all school employees who have access to this information. E. Before the student enters school, at least one additional meeting of the reintegration team should be held to develop an individualized plan for the student's reintegration based on the student's educational needs and the options available within the school system.  This meeting should include the student as well as the members of the reintegration team. The reintegration plan will address the student's educational program, participation in activities (including co-curricular and extracurricular activities), and access to school facilities (including transportation). F. Placement in grade, class, and/or school programs will be based on the student's abilities and academic achievement demonstrated in prior educational settings, including the student's stay at the juvenile correctional facility.  The principal will be responsible for evaluating the student's transcript and portfolio from the juvenile correctional facility to assess progress toward meeting the content standards of the Learning Results. The principal may require the student to participate in additional tests or other demonstrations of skill or knowledge, consistent with the local assessment system, for the purpose of determining appropriate placement. G. The Superintendent/designee will be responsible for developing and implementing a process for monitoring and reporting a student's progress and compliance with the reintegration plan and for modifying the plan as needed. H. A student who violated Board policy or school rules will be subject to the disciplinary consequences described in policy, administrative procedures, and/or the student handbook/student code of conduct. I. The Superintendent/designee shall make any reports that may be required by the Department of Education concerning numbers of students entering the local school unit from juvenile correctional facilities. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 254(12), 1055(12), 2902(10), 4502(5) (0), 6001-B(1), 6001- B(2), 6001-B(3-A) 15 MRSA §3009 Adopted: May 29, 2003 Revised: November 16, 2017

Code:  JLCE USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED’s) & CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) The MSAD #60 School Board recognizes that from time to time medical emergencies may arise that warrant the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). MSAD #60 may acquire one or more AED’s for use in its schools and at school athletic events. MSAD #60 will offer training to students on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with such rules as may be adopted by the Maine Department of Education, and may require training for those school unit personnel who have been identified by the Superintendent, in consultation with the school physician, as needing such training to effectively carry out their job responsibilities. The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing, in consultation with the school physician and school nurse and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, protocols for the use, storage, location, testing, and maintenance of the school unit’s AEDs and for identification of school personnel who should be trained in the use of an AED. Although MSAD #60 School Board authorizes the acquisition of AEDs, it cannot and does not guarantee that an AED or a person trained in its use will be available at any particular school site or school-sponsored event. Cross Reference: JLCE-R Automated External Defibrillator Administrative Procedure Legal Reference: 22 M.R.S.A. § 2150-C (AED law) 14 M.R.S.A. § 164 (immunity from civil liability law) 20-A M.R.S.A. § 4009 (school emergency medical treatment law) Adopted: May 24, 2007 Revised: December 6, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code: JLCD-R Maine Department of Education MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ON SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS 1. Any unlicensed personnel administering medications must hold documentation of their training in the administration of medication, including personnel administering medication on a field trip. 2. There must be written permission from the parent/guardian providing consent to administer the medication in school and a written physician’s order and/or an appropriately labeled, original medication container. 3. Either a standardized, preprinted medication label or preprinted envelope containing the information described below or medication in its original container will be used for students attending a field trip. 4. When using a preprinted label or preprinted envelope, the school nurse shall transfer the prescribed amount of medication needed for the field trip from the original medication container into the approved envelope and fill in the appropriate information on the envelope. 5. The envelope will be provided to the trained personnel for administration during the trip. The school nurse will provide a review of the medication and its administration to the trained personnel on an as needed basis. All trained personnel administering medication must understand what to do in an emergency. 6. The medication will be transported and stored in compliance with any special directions for the medication and will be secured as safely as possible. 7. The administration of medication on a field trip will duplicate as much as possible, the guidelines found in the “Guidelines for Training of Non-Licensed Personnel in Medication Administration.” This will include consideration of student privacy and cleanliness of area where medications are administered. 8. Medication will be administered to the student to assure that the right student receives the right medication, with the right dose, at the right time, by the right route. The trained personnel administering the medication will double-check the student with the medication label and will double-check the dose. The medication will be given within 30 minutes either side of the prescribed time. 9. Each school district will develop a method of documenting medications administered overnight the field trip, recording any unexpected occurrences, and a method of returning any medication not administered. The medication envelope or label will contain the following information: 1. Date to be administered. 2. Name of the student. 3. Name of the medication. 4. Dose to be given. 5. Time to be given. 6. Physician prescribing the medication. Adopted: December 6, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JLCD ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS The MSAD #60 Board of Directors acknowledges that in certain instances it may be necessary for a student to have medication administered while at school.  Although the Board discourages the administration of medication on school premises when other options exist, it shall not deny educational opportunities to students requiring the administration of medication in order to participate in the school program and/or when there are no other options. The intent of this policy is to promote the safe administration of medications to students by school personnel and to provide for authorization of student emergency self administration of medication from asthma inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors. This policy does not apply to medical marijuana, which is addressed in the Board’s policy JLCDA, Medical Marijuana in Schools. The Board encourages collaboration between parents/guardians and the schools in matters involving student medication. The Board disclaims any and all responsibility for the diagnosis, prescription of treatment, and administration of medication for any student, and for any injury arising from a student’s self-administration of medication. I. DEFINITIONS “Administration” means the provision of prescribed medication to a student according to the orders of a healthcare provider. “Collaborative practice agreement” means a written and signed agreement between a physician licensed in Maine or a school health advisor, as defined in 20- A MRSA §6402-A, and a school nurse that provides for the prescription of epinephrine autoinjectors by the physician or school health advisor and administration of epinephrine injectors by the school nurse or designated school personnel to students during school or a school-sponsored activity under emergency circumstances involving anaphylaxis. “Health care provider” means a medical/health practitioner who has a current license in the State of Maine with a scope of practice that includes prescribing medication. “Indirect supervision” means the supervision of an unlicensed school staff member when the school nurse or other health care provider is not physically available on site but immediately available by telephone. “Medication” means prescribed drugs and medical devices that are controlled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are ordered by a healthcare provider. It includes over-the-counter medications prescribed through a standing order by the school physician or prescribed by the student’s health care provider. For the purpose of this policy, “medication” does not include medical marijuana. “Parent” means a natural or adoptive parent, a guardian, or a person acting as a parent of a child with legal responsibility for the child’s welfare. “School nurse” means a registered professional nurse with Maine Department of Education certification for school nursing. “Self-administration” is when the student administers medication independently to him/herself under indirect supervision of the school nurse or designated unlicensed school personnel. “Unlicensed school personnel” are persons who do not have a professional license that allows them, within the scope of that license, to administer medication. II. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL A. Parent/Legal Guardian Written Request In the event that no alternative exists, the parent/legal guardian may request in writing that medication be administered to the student during the school day.  Such written request shall provide for an acknowledgment and agreement that unlicensed personnel may administer the medication as per the health care provider's instructions.  In addition, such a request shall indicate that information regarding the student’s medication may be shared with appropriate school personnel. The Parents may, if they so choose, reveal the reason (diagnosis) for the administration of medication. Requests shall be valid for the current school year only. B. Health Care Provider’s Order All parental requests must be accompanied by a written order from the student’s health care provider substantiating the fact that the administration of a particular medication during the school day is necessary for the student’s health and attendance in school. Such order must include: 1. The student’s name; 2. Name of the medication 3. The dose; 4. The route of administration (e.g., tablets, liquid, drops); and 5. Time intervals for administration (e.g., every four hours, before meals); 6. Any special instructions; and 7. The name of the prescribing health care provider. It is the responsibility of the school nurse to clarify any medication order that he/she believes to be inappropriate or ambiguous. In accordance with Department of Education Rule Chapter 40 § 2(B), the school nurse may decline to administer a medication if he/she believes such administration would jeopardize student safety. In this case, the school nurse must notify the parent, the student’s health care provider and the school administrator (i.e., building principal or designated administrator). C.  Renewal of Parent Permission Requests/Forms and Health Care Provider Orders Written parental permission requests/forms and health care provider orders must be renewed at least annually. Health care provider orders must be renewed whenever there are changes in the order. D.  Delivery and Storage of Medication The student’s parents shall deliver any medication to be administered by school personnel to the school in its original container and properly labelled. In the event that this is not practical, the parent must contact the school to make alternate arrangements. No more than a 30-day (one month) supply of medication shall be kept at school, excluding inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors. The parent is responsible for the replenishment of medication kept at school. If the health care provider’s order/prescription is for a medication regulated by Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC §812) (e.g., Ritalin and Adderall) no more than a one week supply shall be kept at school. The parent is responsible for notifying the school of any changes in or discontinuation of a prescribed medication that is being administered to the student at school. The parent must remove any medication no longer required or that remains at the end of the school year. The school nurse shall be responsible for developing and implementing procedures for the appropriate and secure storage of medications kept at school, and all medications shall be stored in accordance with this procedure. E.  Recordkeeping School personnel and the student’s parent shall account for all medication brought to school. The number of capsules, pills or tablets, and/or the volume of other medications brought to school shall be recorded. School staff administering medication shall document each instance the medication is administered including the date, time, and dosage given. The school nurse shall maintain a record including the parent’s request, physician’s order, details of the specific medications (including dosage and timing of medication), and documentation of each instance the medication is administered. Records shall be retained according to the current State schedules pertaining to student health records. F.  Confidentiality To the extent legally permissible, staff members may be provided with such information regarding medication and its administration as may be in the best interest of the student. G.  Administration of Medication Medication may be administered during the school day by licensed medical personnel acting within the scope of their licenses. The school nurse, under the administrative supervision of the Superintendent, will provide direction and oversight for the administration of medication to students. All unlicensed personnel (principals, teachers, education technicians, school secretaries, coaches, bus drivers, etc.) who administer medication must receive training before being authorized to do so. Based upon the documentation of training and competency in the administration of medication, the school nurse will make recommendations to the Superintendent/designee pertaining to authorization of unlicensed persons to administer medication. Training that shall be acceptable for the purpose of authorization of unlicensed personnel is addressed under the section of this policy titled “Required Training of Unlicensed Personnel to Administer Medication.” H. Administration of Medication During Off-Campus Field Trips and School-Sponsored Events The school will accommodate students requiring administration of medication during field trips or school-sponsored events as follows: The school nurse, principal, and, as appropriate, the school unit’s Section 504 Coordinator and/or IEP, will determine whether an individual student’s participation is contraindicated due to the unstable/fragile nature of his/her health condition, the distance from emergency care that may be required, and/or other extraordinary circumstances. The student’s parent and primary care provider will be consulted in making this determination. The decision will be made in compliance with applicable laws, including the IDEA, § 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The parent must provide the appropriate number of doses needed for the duration of the field trip or school-sponsored event. When there are no contraindications to student participation, an appropriately trained staff member will be assigned to administer medication. The parent will be encouraged to accompany the student, if possible, to care for the student and administer medication. All provisions of this policy shall apply to medications to be administered during off-campus field trips and school-sponsored events. As practicable, the DOE’s “Procedure for Medication Administration on School Field Trips” will be followed. I. Student Self-Administration of Asthma Inhalers and Epinephrine Autoinjectors Students with allergies or asthma may be authorized by the building principal, in consultation with the school nurse, to possess and self administer emergency medication from an epinephrine auto injector or asthma inhaler during the school day, during field trips, school-sponsored events, or while on a school bus. The student shall be authorized to possess and self-administer medication from an epinephrine auto injector or asthma inhaler if the following conditions have been met. 1. The parent (or student, if 18 years of age or older) must request in writing authorization for the student to self-administer medication from an epinephrine auto injector or asthma inhaler. 2. The student must have the prior written approval of his/her primary health care provider and, if the student is under the age of 18, the prior written approval of his/her parent/guardian. The written notice from the student’s primary care provider must specify the name and dosage of the medication, frequency with which it may be administered, and the circumstances that may warrant its use. 3. The student’s parent/guardian must submit written verification to the school from the student’s primary care provider confirming that the student has the knowledge and the skills to safely possess and use an epinephrine auto injector or asthma inhaler. 4. The school nurse shall evaluate the student’s technique to ensure proper and effective use of an epinephrine auto injector or asthma inhaler taking into account the maturity and capability of the student and the circumstances under which the student will or may have to self-administer the medication. 5. The parent will be informed that the school cannot accurately monitor the frequency and appropriateness of use when the student self-administers medication, and that the school unit will not be responsible for any injury arising from the student’s self-medication. Authorization granted to a student to possess and self-administer medication from an epinephrine auto injector or asthma inhaler shall be valid for the current school year only and must be renewed annually. A student’s authorization to possess and self-administer medication from an epinephrine auto injector or asthma inhaler may be limited or revoked by the building principal after consultation with the school nurse and the student’s parents if the student demonstrates inability to responsibly possess and self-administer such medication. To the extent legally permissible, staff members may be provided with such information regarding the student’s medication and the student’s self administration as may be in the best interest of the student. Sharing, borrowing, or distribution of medication is prohibited. The student’s authorization to self-administer medication may be revoked and the student may be subject to disciplinary consequences for violation of this policy. J. Dispensation of Over-the-Counter Medications With prior written parent permission, students may receive certain over the counter medications at school, e.g., Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, cough drops, etc. pursuant to a standing order from the school physician/school health advisor. K. Required Training of Unlicensed Personnel to Administer Medication Unlicensed school personnel who administer medication to students in a school setting (at school, on school transportation to or from school, on field trips, or during school-sponsored events) must be trained in the administration of medication before being authorized to carry out this responsibility. Such training must be provided by a registered professional nurse or physician and include the components specified in Department of Education Rules Chapter 40 and other applicable Department of Education standards, recommendations, programs, and/or methodologies. The trainer shall document the training and competency of unlicensed school personnel to administer medication. Based upon a review of the documentation of training and competency in the administration of medication, the school nurse will make recommendations to the Superintendent/designee pertaining to authorization of such unlicensed personnel pertaining to authorization to administer medication. Following the initial training, a training review and information update must be held at least annually for those unlicensed school personnel authorized to administer medication. L.        Delegation and Implementation The Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for developing administrative procedures and/or protocols to implement or supplement this policy. Such procedures/protocols shall include direction regarding: 1. Safe transport of medication to and from school; 2. Administration of medication during field trips and school sponsored events; 3. Accountability for medications, particularly those regulated by Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act; 4. Proper storage of medication at school; 5. Training of appropriate staff on administration of emergency medications including the standards for the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and the use of epinephrine autoinjectors for previously unknown severe allergies; 6. The procedure to follow in the event of a medication reaction; 7. Access to medications in case of a disaster; 8. The process for documenting medications given and medication errors; and 9. The proper disposal of medications not retrieved by parents. References: MAINE SCHOOL HEALTH MANUAL, (Medications in School) http://www.state.me.us/education/sh/medications,htm#policies. Legal Reference: 20-A MRS§ 4009(4) 28 CFR Part 35 (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) 34 CFR Part 104 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) 34 CFR Part 300 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Cross Reference: JLCD-E PERMISSION TO ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOL JLCD-R MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ON SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS Adopted: February 28, 1991 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised: June 26, 2003 Revised: December 6, 2018

NEPN/NSBA CODE:  JLCCC HEAD LICE GUIDELINES The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that no healthy child be excluded from or  allowed to miss school because of head lice, and the ‘no nit’ policies for return to school are be discouraged. The National Association of School Nurses states that nit-free policies disrupt the education process and should not be viewed as an essential strategy in the management of head lice. Health and Health Care in Schools – children with nits do not pose an immediate threat to the health of others, therefore, excluding these children from school and requiring them to be treated with a pesticidal product is probably excessive. Therefore, the procedures to be used in MSAD #60 with respect to head lice are: Recommendations for schools: • Routine head check of healthy students is not recommended. • Check symptomatic student by school nurse. • When nits 1⁄4 inch or closer to the scalp or live lice are discovered, do not exclude from school, but notify the parent that day and provide instructions on how to treat and eliminate. • Nurses reserve the right to exclude students if, in their professional opinion, it is necessary. • The school nurse may offer extra help to families with chronic infestations. Adopted: October 2, 2008 Revised:          December 6, 2018

NEPN/NSBA CODE: JLCCB-R ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS WITH LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES To protect the health of students identified with serious allergies to food products, the School Department will take steps outlined in this procedure.  Students are expected, at a level appropriate for their age, to educate themselves about their allergy and to take steps to prevent allergic reactions at school. A. Identification of Students and Allergy Action Plans 1. Parents/guardians of students with serious allergies must notify the building principal and school nurse. 2. The school nurse will have a meeting with the parents/guardians and the student to discuss the student’s particular situation. The parents must provide appropriate medical documentation of the student’s allergies. a. The school nurse may consult as necessary with the school physician regarding student allergies and appropriate responses to those allergies. 3. Any request to administer medications to a student or to have a student self-administer medications will be processed in accordance with the Board’s policy on student medications. a. Students with serious allergies will be encouraged to wear a medic alert bracelet. 4. The school nurse, parents/guardians, student and other persons as appropriate (student’s physician, school physician, classroom teacher, food service personnel, substitute etc.) will develop an Allergy Action Plan for the student which will specify the steps which the school, parents/guardians and the student will take to minimize the risk of an allergic reaction at school.  To the extent appropriate to the student’s age, the student will be encouraged to take responsibility for minimizing his/her risks of an allergic reaction. a. If the student has a disability within the meaning of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Allergy Action Plan shall be included in the student’s Section 504 plan. b. To the extent that any classroom or grade-level bans are enacted, since compliance with such bans cannot be guaranteed, the Allergy Action Plan must account for the possibility of exposure in spite of any ban. c. To the extent possible, existing school first aid/emergency response, field trip, bus and other applicable procedures will be followed. d. If any changes in existing school rules, procedures or practices are considered as part of an individual student's Allergy Action Plan, the school nurse will consult with the building principal and/or Superintendent as appropriate. e. If the parties cannot reach an agreement about the elements to be included in the Allergy Action Plan, the building principal and/or Superintendent shall be consulted as appropriate. 5. The student’s Allergy Action Plan will be reviewed at least annually and whenever the student has an allergic reaction at school to see if any changes to the Plan are needed. B. Grade-Level and Classroom Actions 1. For all allergies in which some school intervention may be required, the school nurse will develop an Emergency Medical Plan to respond to a student’s potential health implications. 2. Teachers, substitutes and other staff who have supervisory responsibilities for a student with an Allergy Action Plan will receive sections of the Plan appropriate to their responsibilities. 3. Parents/guardians and students in the particular classroom (or grade level if necessary) of  the affected student will be provided with appropriate educational information about the steps they can take to minimize the risks of exposure. a. The building principal may send an informational letter to parents/guardians school-wide if he/she deems it appropriate. 4. Students and staff will be asked to wash their hands after eating, and surfaces which the allergic student may contact (desk, computer keyboard, etc.) will be wiped down as needed. 5. Students will be educated about the potential dangers of trading or sharing food and utensils. C. Cafeteria Actions 1. Cafeteria staff will be informed of all students who have an Allergy Action Plan. 2. At least one allergen-free table will be maintained in the cafeteria any time there is one or more students with a serious food allergy, at a sufficient distance from the other tables to avoid cross-contamination. The table will be clearly identified. 3. A school staff member will be assigned to monitor the allergen-free table. 4. All lunch tables will be sanitized before and after students eat using separate paper towels to avoid cross-contamination. 5. Students and staff will be required to wash their hands after eating. 6. Cafeteria staff will wear non-latex gloves. 7. Any other measures will be addressed in individual Allergy Action Plans. D. Bus Transportation 1. Bus drivers will be informed of all students on their bus runs/trips who have a serious allergy, if relevant to transportation of the students. 2. No eating on the bus during routine bus trips to and from school, unless it is medically necessary. 3. Bus drivers will be responsible for instructing students about bus protocols related to food annually. 4. Preferential seating at the front of the bus may be arranged with the bus driver/transportation department, as needed. E. Staff Training and Informational Materials 1. The  school nurse will institute in-service training and/or distribution of educational materials about allergies to school staff as he/she deems appropriate. 2. The school nurse will make available to school staff, parents/guardians and students appropriate educational literature/resources about allergies. 3. Non-licensed school staff will be trained in the use of epi-pens, inhalers and/or other medications in accordance with the Board’s student medication policy. 4. Teachers and other staff who have supervisory responsibilities for a student with an Allergy Action Plan will receive any specific training appropriate to the student’s particular situation. Adopted:  January 3, 2008 Revised: November 1, 2018

NEPN/NSBA CODE: JLCCB LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES The MSAD #60 Board of Directors recognizes that at any given time there may be students in our schools who have serious allergies.  While MSAD #60 cannot provide a totally allergen-free environment, the District will take reasonable steps to work with students and their parents/guardians to minimize the risks of severe allergic reactions at school. The Board directs the Superintendent, building administrators and school nurses to develop and implement appropriate procedures to address student allergies.  It is understood that these procedures may vary from school to school, since middle and high school students can be expected to take more responsibility for managing their allergies than students in the elementary grades. MSAD #60 schools are allergy aware and will implement strategies that reduce exposure to allergens without banning specific foods in the cafeteria or at school; and encourage communications between school and home. Cross Reference   JLCCB-R- Administrative Procedure For Students With Life-Threatening  Allergies JLCD- Administering Medication to Students Adopted:  January 3, 2008 Revised:   November 1, 2018

Policy: JLCC COMMUNICABLE/INFECTIOUS DISEASES Teachers shall be alert to signs of illness and communicable disease and refer students who show such symptoms to the school nurse. All students with a diagnosed communicable disease or with symptoms of a communicable disease shall be excluded from school and school activities. Regulations established by the Maine Center for Disease Control regarding communicable diseases shall be observed. The school nurse shall be responsible for notifying the local health department of all students having a reported communicable disease as required by law and Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services rules. The building Principal shall be notified of all reportable communicable disease cases and contacts in the school. When a student returns to school after having been excluded as described above due to a reportable communicable disease, a certificate from the attending physician is required. The building principal and/or the school nurse must review the attending physician’s certificate and give permission before the student is readmitted to class. Legal Reference: 5 MRSA § 19201 et seq. 20-A MRSA §§ 1001(11)(A), 6301 22 MRSA §§ 801, 802, 806, 823, 824 Adopted: May 24, 2001 Revised: October 19, 2017

NSBA Code:  JLCB IMMUNIZATION OF STUDENTS All students who enroll in MSAD 60 schools are required by Maine law to present a certificate of immunization or evidence of immunization or immunity against poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella; and varicella (chicken pox). Non-immunized students shall not be permitted to enroll in school, or to attend school activities, unless one of the following conditions is met: A. The parents/guardians provide to the school written assurance that the child will be immunized within 90 days of enrolling in school or his/her first attendance in classes, whichever date is earlier.  This option is available only once to each student during their school career; or B. The parents/guardians provide a physician’s written statement each year that immunization against one or more diseases may be medically inadvisable (as defined by law/regulation); or C. The parents/guardians state in writing each year that immunization is contrary to their religious belief or for philosophical reasons. All incoming 7th grade students must show proof of a DTaP vaccine booster. The Superintendent shall exclude from school any non-immunized student when a public health official has reason to believe that the student’s continued presence in school presents a clear danger to the health of others. Any such student shall be excluded during the period of danger (as defined by health officials) or until the student receives the necessary immunization. The Superintendent may also exclude from school: 1) a student who presents a public health threat in accordance with applicable laws or 2) a student who has been exposed to a communicable disease upon the direction of a physician who has consulted with the Bureau of Health. Arrangements shall be made for students who are excluded from school to receive and complete school assignments if possible, and to make up missed examinations and other work within a reasonable time upon their return to school. The Superintendent/designee is directed to develop such administrative procedures as are necessary to carry out this policy and comply with statutory requirements. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 6352-6359 Chapter 126 (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rules) Maine School Health Manual 10-144 Dept. of Human Services Cross Reference: JLCB-E Yearly Immunization Exemption Form Adopted: May 24, 2001 Revised: September 21, 2017

NEPN/NSBA  Code: JKF-R DISCIPLINARY REMOVAL OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE These procedures shall govern disciplinary removals of students with disabilities from their regular school program. These procedures shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with state and federal special education laws and regulations. A.  School administrators may suspend students with disabilities for up to 10 cumulative school days in the school year under the same terms and conditions as students without disabilities are suspended, subject to the limitations set forth below. 1.   In the event that a disabled student’s IEP specifically lists a school response other than a suspension that must be followed for a particular type of misconduct, the school administrator shall follow the requirements of the IEP in responding to that misbehavior. 2.   When calculating the 10 cumulative school day total, school administrators shall include school days spent in an in-school suspension or removal, unless during that removal the child continued to have access to the general curriculum, to the special education services in his or her IEP, and to participation with non-disabled children to the extent he or she would have in the student’s regular program. B.  After a student with a disability has been removed from his/her current placement for 10 cumulative school days in the same school year, during any subsequent days of removal the school administrator shall consult with at least one of the student’s teachers and then shall arrange for the student to receive a level of educational services during the removal sufficient to enable the student to continue to participate in the general curriculum, although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting the goals listed in the student’s IEP. C.   Within 10 school days of any decision to “change the placement” of a student with a disability because of a violation of a code of student conduct, school officials shall hold an IEP team meeting to undertake the following. 1.   The Team shall review all relevant information in the student’s file including the IEP, any teacher observations, and recent evaluations. 2.   The Team shall then undertake a manifestation determination to decide whether the student’s misconduct was a manifestation of his/her disability. 3.   If the Team determines that the misbehavior is a manifestation of the disability, the Team must either: a.   Conduct a functional behavior assessment, unless one had been conducted before the behavior incident, and shall implement a behavior intervention plan for the child; or b.   If a behavior plan has already been developed, review the plan and modify it as necessary to address the behavior. Except as provided in D. below, the Team must also return the student to the placement from which he/she was removed, unless the school and parent agree to a change of placement as part of the revision of the behavior plan. 4.   If the Team determines that the misbehavior is not a manifestation of the disability, school personnel may apply the relevant disciplinary procedures in the same manner and for the same duration as the procedures would be applied to students without disabilities, except that services must be provided to the student during the disciplinary removal consistent with 5. (C.) below. 5.   When a student with a disability has a disciplinary removal that would be a “change of placement,” the IEP Team shall order services for the student that will enable the student to: a.   Continue to participate in the general curriculum although in another setting; b.   Progress toward meeting the goals in the IEP; and c.   Receive, as appropriate, a functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention services and modifications that are designed to address the behavior violation so that it does not recur. 6.   For purposes of this section, a “change of placement” occurs if: a.   The removal is for more than 10 consecutive school days; or b.   The child has been subjected to a series of removals that constitute a pattern and: 1)   Because the series of removals totals more than 10 cumulative days in the school year; 2)   Because the child’s behavior is substantially similar to the behavior in previous incidents resulting in the series of removals; and 3)   Because of additional factors such as the length of each removal, the total length, and the proximity of the removals to each other. D.  In those circumstances where a student brings a weapon to school, to a school function, or on school premises (including transportation); where a student knowingly possesses, uses, sells, or attempts to sell illegal drugs at school, a school function, or on school premises (including transportation); or when the student inflicts serious bodily injury upon another person while at school, a school function, or on school premises (including transportation) school officials may place that student in an alternative educational setting for up to 45 school days, shall provide educational services for the student consistent with 5. C. above, and shall schedule an IEP Team meeting to occur within 10 school days of commencing that removal.  At that meeting, the Team shall undertake all necessary actions discussed in these procedures for responding to removals that constitute a change of placement for the student. Any further removals in response to the incident shall be made consistent with these procedures and state and federal special education rules. Legal Reference:   Ch. 101 § XVII (Me. Dept. of Educ. Rules) (2007) 34 C.F.R. § 300.101, .530-.536 (2006) Revised:   September 22, 2016

NEPN/NSBA Code: JKF SUSPENSION/EXPULSION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Except as provided by federal law, no identified special education student shall be expelled or suspended in excess of 10 cumulative days in the school year for misconduct related to the student’s disability.  If expulsion or suspension in excess of 10 cumulative days is to be considered, the student’s pupil evaluation team (“PET”) shall make the determination whether the misconduct in question, including any past incidents of misconduct which may be considered in making the disciplinary decision, is related to the student’s disability. For misconduct that is related to the student’s disability, the student’s PET may determine what programming or placement alterations are warranted beyond the 10 cumulative days of suspension permitted under this policy. For misconduct unrelated to the student’s disability, MSAD #60 may proceed with a suspension or expulsion consistent with law and with school policy.  During any such removal in excess of 10 cumulative days in the school year, the PET shall offer free and appropriate educational services to the special education student off school grounds. MSAD #60 shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws governing suspension and expulsion of students with disabilities. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA Subsection 1001 (9); (9-B) 20 USC § 1415(k)(1)(A), (3)(B), (5)(A) Adopted: May 13, 1999 Revised:  May 24, 2001 Revised: September 22, 2016

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JKE EXPULSION OF STUDENTS No student shall be expelled from school except by action of the Board.  The Board shall expel students as provided in 20-A MRSA § 1001(9) and (9A).  The Board also has the authority to readmit an expelled student on satisfactory evidence that the behavior which was the cause of the student being expelled will not likely recur. The parents/guardians (and the student if 18 years of age or older) shall be notified by certified letter and regular mail of the Board expulsion hearing.  The hearing shall be in a properly called executive session and may also be attended by persons designated by the Superintendent to present information in the case. The notice of hearing shall include: A. The date, time and location of the hearing; B. A description of the charge(s); C. A statement that the student may be represented by legal counsel; D. A statement that the student or his/her representative may cross-examine any witnesses presented by the administration at the hearing; and E. A statement that the parents/guardians and student may present evidence, including witnesses and documents, on the student’s behalf. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 1001(9)(9A) 1 MRSA § 405(6)(B) Cross Reference: JICIA – Weapons, Violence and School Safety JK - Student Discipline JKD - Suspension of Students JKF – Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities Adopted: January 5, 1995 Revised: May 24, 2001 Revised: September 21, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JKD SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS The Board of Directors delegates to the principals the authority to suspend disobedient and disorderly students for a period not to exceed ten (10) school days.  Suspensions longer than 10 days may be imposed by the Board. Prior to the suspension, except as hereinafter provided: A. The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against him/her; B. The student shall be given an explanation of the evidence forming the basis for the charge(s); and C. The student shall be given an opportunity to present his/her version of the incident. However, students whose presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the instructional process may be immediately removed from school.  In such cases, the notice of charges, explanation of evidence, and the student’s opportunity to present his/her version of the incident shall be arranged as soon as practicable after removal of the student from school. The student’s parents/guardians shall be notified of the suspension as soon as practicable by telephone (if possible) and by written notice sent by mail.  A copy of the notice shall also be sent to the Office of the Superintendent. The parent/guardians and the student may be required to schedule a conference with the building administrator/designee within the suspension period and prior to re-admittance to school. Students shall be responsible for any schoolwork missed during their suspension.  After re-admittance, they shall be permitted to take tests, quizzes or any other form of evaluation affecting their grades. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 1001.9 Cross Reference: JICIA – Weapons, Violence and  School Safety JK - Student Discipline JKE - Expulsion of Students JKF – Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities Adopted: May 24, 2001 Revised: September 21, 2017

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JKAA-R PROCEDURES ON PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION These procedures are established for the purpose of meeting the obligations of M.S.A.D #60 under state law/regulations and Board Policy JKAA governing the use of physical restraint and seclusion.  These procedures shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with state law and regulations. I.      DEFINITIONS. For purposes of these procedures, the terms “physical restraint” and “seclusion” shall have the meanings defined in Policy JKAA.  Definitions for other important terms in this procedure include: A.    Emergency:  A sudden, urgent occurrence, usually unexpected, but sometimes anticipated, that requires immediate action. B.    Risk of injury or harm:  A situation in which a student has the means to cause physical harm or injury to him/herself or others and such injury or harm is likely to occur, such that a reasonable and prudent person would take steps to protect the student and others against the risk of such injury or harm. C.    Dangerous behavior:  Behavior that presents a risk of injury or harm to a student or others. D.    Serious bodily injury:  Any bodily injury that involves: (1) A substantial risk of death; (2) Extreme physical pain; (3) Protracted and obvious disfigurement; or (4) Protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty. II.          PHYSICAL RESTRAINT. To the extent possible, physical restraint will be implemented by staff certified in a training program approved by the Maine Department of Education.  If untrained staff have intervened and initiated a physical restraint in an emergency, trained staff must be summoned to the scene to assume control of the situation if the emergency continues. This procedure does not preclude law enforcement personnel from implementing physical restraints in carrying out their professional responsibilities. A.    Permitted Uses of Physical Restraint 1.     Physical restraint may be used only as an emergency intervention when the behavior of a student presents a risk of injury or harm to the student or others, and only after other less intrusive interventions have failed or been deemed inappropriate. 2.     Physical restraint may be used to move a student only if the need for movement outweighs the risk involved in such movement. 3.     Prescribed medications, harnesses, and other assistive or protective devices may be used as permitted by Rule Chapter 33. 4.     Parents may be requested to provide assistance at any time. B.    Prohibited Forms and Uses of Physical Restraint 1.     Physical restraint used for punitive purposes; as a therapeutic or educational intervention; for staff convenience; or to control challenging behavior. 2.     Physical restraint used to prevent property destruction or disruption of the environment in the absence of a risk of injury or harm. 3.     Physical restraint that restricts the free movement of a student’s diaphragm or chest, or that restricts the airway so as to interrupt normal breathing or speech (restraint-related asphyxia). 4.     Physical restraint that relies on pain for control, including but not limited to joint hyperextension, excessive force, unsupported take-downs (e.g., tackles), the use of any physical structure (e.g., wall, railing or post), punching and hitting. 5.     Aversive procedures and mechanical and chemical restraints. a.     Aversive procedures are defined as the use of a substance or stimulus, intended to modify behavior, which the person administering it knows or should know is likely to cause physical and/or emotional trauma to a student, even when the substance or stimulus appears to be pleasant or neutral to others.  Such substances and stimuli include but are not limited to infliction of bodily pain (e.g., hitting, pinching, slapping); water spray; noxious fumes; extreme physical exercise; costumes or signs. b.     Mechanical restraints are defined as any item worn by or placed on the student to limit behavior or movement and which cannot be removed by the student.  Prescribed assistive devices are not considered mechanical restraints when used as prescribed and their use is supervised by qualified and trained individuals in accordance with professional standards. c.     Chemical restraints are defined as the use of medication, including those administered PRN (as needed), given involuntarily to control student behavior.  Prescribed medications are not considered chemical restraints when administered by a health care provider in accordance with a student’s health care plan. C.    Monitoring Students in Physical Restraint 1.     At least two adults must be present at all times when physical restraint is used except when, for safety reasons, waiting for a second adult to arrive is precluded by the particular circumstances. 2.     The student must be continuously monitored until he/she no longer presents a risk of injury or harm to him/herself or others. 3.     If an injury occurs, applicable school policies and procedures should be followed. D.    Termination of Physical Restraint 1.     The staff involved in the use of physical restraint must continually assess for signs that the student is no longer presenting a risk of injury or harm to him/herself or others, and the emergency intervention must be discontinued as soon as possible. a.     The time a student is in physical restraint must be monitored and recorded. b.     If physical restraint continues for more than ten (10) minutes, an administrator/designee shall determine whether continued physical restraint is warranted, and shall continue to monitor the status of the physical restraint every ten (10) minutes until the restraint is terminated. c.       If attempts to release a student from physical restraint have been unsuccessful and the student continues to present behaviors that create a risk of injury or harm to him/herself or others, then staff may request additional assistance from other school staff, parents, medical providers,or other appropriate persons or organizations. III.   SECLUSION. To the extent possible, seclusion will be implemented by staff certified in a training program approved by the Maine Department of Education.  If untrained staff have intervened and initiated seclusion in an emergency, trained staff must be summoned to the scene as soon as possible. A “timeout” where a student requests, or complies with an adult request for, a break is not considered seclusion under this procedure.  Seclusion also does not include any situation where others are present in the room or defined area with the student (including but not limited to classrooms, offices and other school locations). A.    Permitted Uses and Location of Seclusion 1.     Seclusion may be used only as an emergency intervention when the behavior of a student presents a risk of injury or harm to the student or others, and only after other less intrusive interventions have failed or been deemed inappropriate. 2.     Seclusion may be achieved in any part of a school building with adequate light, heat, ventilation and of normal room height. a.     Seclusion may not take place in a locked room. b.    If a specific room is designated as a seclusion room, it must be a minimum of sixty (60) square feet; have adequate light, heat and ventilation; be of normal room height; contain an unbreakable observation window in a wall or door; and must be free of hazardous materials and objects which the student could use to self-inflict bodily injury. 3.     Parents may be requested to provide assistance at any time. B.    Prohibited Uses of Seclusion 1.     Seclusion used for punitive purposes; as a therapeutic or educational intervention; for staff convenience; or to control challenging behavior. 2.     Seclusion used to prevent property destruction or disruption of the environment in the absence of a risk of injury or harm. C.    Monitoring Students in Seclusion 1.     At least one adult must be physically present at all times to continuously monitor a student in seclusion. The adult, while not present in the room or defined area, must be situated so that the student is visible at all times. 2.     The student must be continuously monitored until he/she no longer presents a risk of injury or harm to him/herself or others. 3.     If an injury occurs, applicable school policies and procedures should be followed. D.    Termination of Seclusion 1.     The staff involved in the seclusion must continually assess for signs that the student is no longer presenting a risk of injury or harm to him/herself or others, and the emergency intervention must be discontinued as soon as possible. a.     The time a student is in seclusion must be monitored and recorded. b.     If seclusion continues for more than ten (10) minutes, an administrator/designee shall determine whether continued seclusion is warranted, and shall continue to monitor the status of the seclusion every ten (10) minutes until the restraint is terminated. c.     If attempts to release a student from seclusion have been unsuccessful and the student continues to present behaviors that create an imminent risk of injury or harm to him/herself or others, then staff may request additional assistance from other school staff, parents, medical providers, or other appropriate persons or organizations. IV.   NOTIFICATION AND REPORTS OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION INCIDENTS. For the purposes of this procedure, an “incident” consists of all actions between the time a student begins to create a risk of harm and the time the student ceases to pose a risk of harm and returns to his/her regular programming. A.    Notice Requirements After each incident of physical restraint or seclusion: 1.     A staff member involved in the incident shall make an oral notification to the administrator/designee as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the school day. 2.     An administrator/designee shall notify the parent/legal guardian about the physical restraint or seclusion (and any related first aid provided) as soon as practical, but within the school day in which the incident occurred.  The administrator/designee must utilize all available phone number or other available contact information to reach the parent/legal guardian. If the parent/legal guardian is unavailable, the administrator/designee must leave a message (if the parent/legal guardian has a phone and message capability) to contact the school as soon as possible.  The parent/legal guardian must be informed that written documentation will be provided within seven (7) calendar days. 3.     If the physical restraint or seclusion incident occurred outside the school day, the notifications must be made as soon as possible and in accordance with M.S.A.D #60 usual emergency notification procedures. 4.     If serious bodily injury or death of a student occurs during the implementation of physical restraint or seclusion, M.S.A.D #60 emergency notification procedures shall be followed and an administrator/designee shall notify the Maine Department of Education within twenty-four (24) hours or the next business day. B.    Incident Reports Each use of physical restraint or seclusion must be documented in an incident report.  The incident report must be completed and provided to an administrator/designee as soon as practical, and in all cases within two (2) school days of the incident.  The parent/legal guardian must be provided a copy of the incident report within seven (7) calendar days of the incident. The incident report must include the following elements: 1.     Student name; 2.     Age, gender and grade; 3.     Location of the incident; 4.     Date of the incident; 5.     Date of report; 6.     Person completing the report; 7.     Beginning and ending time of each physical restraint and/or seclusion; 8.     Total time of incident; 9.     Description of prior events and circumstances; 10.   Less restrictive interventions tried prior to the use of physical restraint and/or seclusion and, if none were used, the reasons why; 11.   The student behavior justifying the use of physical restraint or seclusion; 12.   A detailed description of the physical restraint or seclusion used; 13.   The staff person(s) involved, their role in the physical restraint or seclusion, and whether each person is certified in an approved training program; 14.   Description of the incident, including the resolution and process of returning the student to his/her program, if appropriate; 15.   Whether the student has an IEP, 504 Plan, behavior plan, IHP (individual health plan) or any other plan; 16.   If a student and/or staff sustained bodily injury, the date and time of nurse or other response personnel notification and any treatment administered; 17.   The date, time and method of parent/legal guardian notification; 18.   The date and time of administrator/designee notification; and 19.   Date and time of staff debriefing. Copies of the incident reports shall be maintained in the student’s file and in the school office. V.    SCHOOL UNIT RESPONSE FOLLOWING THE USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT OR SECLUSION. A.    Following each incident of physical restraint or seclusion, an administrator/designee shall take these steps within two (2) school days (unless serious bodily injury requiring emergency medical treatment occurred, in which case these steps must take place as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day): 1.     Review the incident with all staff persons involved to discuss: (a) whether the use of physical restraint or seclusion complied with state and school board requirements and (b) how to prevent or reduce the need for physical restraint and/or seclusion in the future. 2.     Meet with the student who was physically restrained or secluded to discuss:  (a) what triggered the student’s escalation and (b) what the student and staff can do to reduce the need for physical restraint and/or seclusion in the future. B.    Following the meetings, staff must develop and implement a written plan for response and de-escalation for the student.  If a plan already exists, staff must review it and make revisions, if appropriate. For the purposes of this procedure, “de-escalation” is the use of behavior management techniques intended to cause a situation involving problem behavior of a student to become more controlled, calm and less dangerous, thus reducing the risk of injury or harm. VI.   PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS WITH THREE INCIDENTS IN A SCHOOL YEAR. The school unit will make reasonable, documented efforts to encourage parent/legal guardian participation in the meetings required in this section, and to schedule meetings at times convenient for parents/legal guardians to attend. A.    Special Education/504 Students 1.     After the third incident of physical restraint and/or seclusion in one school year, the student’s IEP or 504 Team shall meet within ten (10) school days of the third incident to discuss the incident and consider the need to conduct an FBA (functional behavioral assessment) and/or develop a BIP (behavior intervention plan), or amend an existing one. B.    All Other Students 1.     A team consisting of the parent/legal guardian, administrator/designee, a teacher for the student, a staff member involved in the incident (if not the administrator/designee or teacher already invited), and other appropriate staff shall meet within ten (10) school days to discuss the incidents. 2.     The team shall consider the appropriateness of a referral to special education and, regardless of whether a referral to special education is made, the need to conduct an FBA (functional behavior assessment) and/or develop a BIP (behavior intervention plan). VII.  CUMULATIVE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS A.    Reports within the School Unit 1.     Each building administrator must report the following data on a quarterly and annual basis: a.     Aggregate number of uses of physical restraint; b.     Aggregate number of students placed in physical restraint; c.     Aggregate number of uses of seclusion; d.     Aggregate number of students placed in seclusion; e.     Aggregate number of serious bodily injuries to students related to the use of physical restraints and seclusions; and f.      Aggregate number of serious bodily injuries to staff related to physical restraint and seclusion. 2.     The Superintendent shall review the cumulative reports and identify any areas that could be addressed to reduce the future use of physical restraint and seclusion. B.    Reports to Maine Department of Education 1.     The Superintendent shall submit an annual report to the Maine Department of Education on an annual basis that includes the information required in Section 7.A.1 above. Legal Reference:   Me. DOE Rule, ch. 33 Cross Reference:  JKAA – Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Adopted:               October 3, 2002 Revised:                October 21, 2010 Revised:                September 6, 2012 Revised:           May 16, 2013 INCIDENT REPORT UNDER MAINE DOE RULE CHAPTER 33 (PHYSICAL RESTRAINT or SECLUSION OF A STUDENT) Name of School/Program ____________________________________________________ Name of Person Completing the Report _________________________________________ Date of Report __________________________ Student Involved Student name __________________________ Age _____ Gender _____ Grade _____ Student has (check all that apply):  IEP _____; 504 plan _____; behavior plan _____; IHP ______; other plan (identify) ____________;  none of these plans ________ Description of the Incident Date of incident ___________________ Beginning time of incident ________________ Ending time of incident _____________ Total time of incident ____________________ Location of the incident (be specific) ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Description of the incident, including the resolution and process of return of student to program (if appropriate)        ________________________________________________________________________    ________________________________________________________________________ Description of prior events and circumstances _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Less restrictive interventions tried prior to the use of physical restraint/seclusion (if none used, explain why) ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Student behavior that justified the use of physical restraint/seclusion _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Description of Restraint or Seclusion; Staff Involved Detailed description of the physical restraint/seclusion used ______________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ME DOE Incident Form                                                                                            07-01-12 Staff person(s) involved, their role in the use of physical restraint/seclusion, and their certification, if any, in an approved training program ____________________________________________________________________            ____________________________________________________________________           ____________________________________________________________________ Bodily Injury of Student or Staff Did student or a staff member sustain bodily injury? Yes_______  No ________ If yes, name of person(s) sustaining injury ______________________________ Describe injury(ies) sustained _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date and time of nurse or response personnel notification and treatment administered (if any)___________________________________________________________________ Did student sustain serious bodily injury or death?  Yes ___________ No ____________ If yes, date and time of notification to DOE _______________________________ Notification; Debriefing; Date, time and method of parent notification ____________________________________ Date and time of staff debriefing _____________________________________________ Date and time of student debriefing ___________________________________________ Has student been involved in 2 or more prior incidents during the current school year? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, date and time of required team meeting ______________________________ ME DOE Incident Form      07-01-12 MSAD #60 Approval 09-06-12

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JKAA USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION The Board has adopted this policy and the accompanying procedures to implement the standards for use of physical restraint and seclusion with students, as required by state law and regulations, and to support a safe school environment.  Physical restraint and seclusion, as defined by this policy, may only be used as an emergency intervention when the behavior of a student presents a risk of injury or harm to the student or others. The Superintendent has overall responsibility for implementing this policy and the accompanying procedure, but may delegate specific responsibilities as he/she deems appropriate. I.      DEFINITIONS. The following definitions apply to this policy and procedure: A.    Physical restraint:  An intervention that restricts a student’s freedom of movement or normal access to his or her body, and includes physically moving a student who has not moved voluntarily. Physical restraint does not include any of the following: 1.     Physical escort: A temporary touching or holding inducing a student to walk to another location, including assisting the student to the student’s feet in order to be escorted. 2.     Physical prompt:  A teaching technique that involves physical contact with the student and that enables the student to learn or model the physical movement necessary for the development of the desired competency. 3.     Physical contact:  When the purpose of the intervention is to comfort a student and the student voluntarily accepts the contact. 4.     A brief period of physical contact necessary to break up a fight. 5.     Momentarily deflecting the movement of a student when the student’s movements would be destructive, harmful or dangerous to the student or others. 6.     The use of seat belts, safety belts or similar passenger restraints, when used as intended during the transportation of a child in a motor  vehicle. 7.     The use of a medically prescribed harness, when used as intended; the use of protective equipment or devices that are part of a treatment plan prescribed by a licensed health care provider; or prescribed assistive devices when used as prescribed and supervised by qualified and trained individuals. 8.     Restraints used by law enforcement officers or school resource officers employed by the police department in the course of their professional duties are not subject to this policy/procedure or MDOE Rule Chapter 33 9.     MDOE Rule Chapter 33 does not restrict or limit the protections available to school officials under 20-A M.R.S.A. § 4009, but those protections do not relieve school officials from complying with this policy/procedure. B.    Seclusion:  The involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or clearly defined area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving, with no other person in the room or area with the student. Seclusion does not include: 1.     Timeout:  An intervention where a student requests, or complies with an adult request for, a break. II.    PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION. The requirements for implementing physical restraint and seclusion, as well as incident notices, documentation and reporting are included in the accompanying procedure, JKAA-R. III.   ANNUAL NOTICE OF POLICY/PROCEDURE. M.S.A.D #60 shall provide annual notice to parents/legal guardians of this policy/procedure by means determined by the Superintendent/designee. IV.   TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. A.    All school staff and contracted providers shall receive an annual overview of this policy/procedure. B.    M.S.A.D #60 will ensure that there are a sufficient number of administrators/designees, special education and other staff who maintain certification in a restraint and seclusion training program approved by the Maine Department of Education.  A list of certified staff shall be updated annually and maintained in the Superintendent’s Office, in each school office and in the school unit’s Emergency Management Plan V.    PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN COMPLAINT PROCEDURE. A parent/legal guardian who has a complaint concerning the implementation of this policy/procedure must submit it in writing to the Superintendent as soon as possible.  The Superintendent/designee shall investigate the complaint and provide written findings to the parent/legal guardian within twenty (20) business days, if practicable. A parent/legal guardian who is dissatisfied with the result of the local complaint process may file a complaint with the Maine Department of Education.  The Department of Education will review the results of the local complaint process and may initiate its own investigation at its sole discretion. The Department shall issue a written report with specific findings to the parent/legal guardian and the school unit within 60 calendar days of receiving the complaint. Legal Reference:   20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 4502(5) (M); 4009 Me. DOE Rule, ch. 33 Cross Reference:  EBCA – Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan JKAA-R – Procedures of Physical Restraint and Seclusion JK – Student Discipline KLG/KLG-R – Relations with Law Enforcement KLGA/KLGA-R – Relations with School Resource Officers Adopted:   October 3, 2002 Revised:     October 21, 2010 Revised:     September 6, 2012 Revised:     May 16, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JK STUDENT DISCIPLINE It is essential for schools to maintain a safe and orderly environment which supports student learning and achievement.  Good discipline allows the schools to discharge their primary responsibilities to educate students and promote good citizenship.  All students are expected to conduct themselves with respect for others and in accordance with School Board policies, school rules, and applicable state and federal laws.  Disciplinary action may be taken against students who violate policies, rules, or laws, and/or whose conduct directly interferes with the operations, discipline or general welfare of the school. The Board expects the following principles to guide the development and implementation of school rules and disciplinary procedures: A. Discipline should emphasize positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior, as well as appropriate consequences for misbehavior.  The focus should be on providing a school environment where students are engaged in constructive learning and interactions with others. B. Expectations for student behavior should be clear and communicated to school staff, students and parents. C. Consequences for misbehavior should be in proportion to the offense, fair and consistently enforced. D. Parents should be actively involved in the process of preventing and resolving disciplinary problems at school. Any restraint or seclusion of students shall comply with applicable regulations and Board policy. Physical force and corporal punishment shall not be used as disciplinary methods.  State law provides that “a teacher or other person entrusted with the care or supervision of a person for special or limited purposes may not be held civilly liable for the use of a reasonable degree of force against the person who creates a disturbance if the teacher or other person reasonably believes it is necessary to a) control the disturbing behavior; or b) remove the person from the scene of the disturbance.” Teachers are authorized to make and enforce rules for effective classroom management and to foster appropriate student behavior, subject to the direction and approval by the Principal/designee. School-wide rules shall be developed by the building principal with appropriate input from school staff, students and parents and subject to approval by the Superintendent.  Principals shall provide for the suspension or other serious disciplinary action against students in accordance with Board policies, administrative procedures and Maine law. Students with disabilities shall be disciplined in accordance with applicable federal and state law/regulations. Legal Reference: 17-A MRSA § 106 20-A MRSA § 1001(15A); 4009 Cross Reference: AC - Non Discrimination/Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ACAA – Student Harassment and Sexual Harassment JICIA- Weapons, Violence and School Safety JKAA- Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion JKD - Suspension of Students JKE - Expulsion of Students JKF - Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities Adopted: March 12, 1987 Revised: May 24, 2001 October 18, 2018

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JJJ EXTRACURRICULAR SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY This policy applies to participation in extracurricular activities only. The use, possession, sale, transportation, solicitation and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages and/or of any scheduled drugs and tobacco as defined are strictly prohibited.  This policy is not limited to school property or to transportation to and from school events and includes any school related activity. Students found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to the following consequences and may also face additional disciplinary action as defined in the MSAD #60 Substance Abuse Policy. Students are encouraged to seek help for substance abuse related problems or incidents.  To the degree legally possible, such meetings between students and the counselor will be maintained on a confidential basis. VIOLATIONS: Athletics First Infraction – The first infraction of any of the above, as determined by the school administration and after due process, shall result in: A. A four (4) week suspension (28 days) from participation in all athletic and extra- curricular activities concurrent with any suspension provided in the System-Wide Code of Conduct. The suspension will begin on the date of the incident or the date that the incident was discovered, whichever is later. The suspension will include a minimum of one game, contest or performance. B. After two (2) weeks (14 days), students may be able to practice.  Students may not, however, participate in games, competitions or performances.  Prior to this, students may have zero contact with their team. C. Students must comply with conditions set forth from the school’s administration and attend a minimum of three (3) counseling sessions through a designated school Counselor before he/she will be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activity.  The student and his/her parent/guardian must attend one of the three sessions. D. Students will be ineligible to receive individual honors or awards from the school activity, but will be allowed to receive a letter or certificate if he/she fulfills criteria established by the coach/advisor. E. Students shall forfeit leadership positions for that particular season. Second Infraction:  A second infraction of the above, as determined by the school administration, and after due process, will result in: A. Permanent suspension from all athletic teams for the remainder of that season and/or from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the school year, concurrent with any suspension provided for in the System-Wide Code of Conduct. B. Interscholastic ineligibility for the next two competitive seasons as defined by the Maine Principal’s Association. C. Student must comply with conditions set forth from the school’s administration and attend a minimum of three (3) counseling sessions through a designated school Counselor before he/she will be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activity. D. Student will be ineligible for awards. Referral Procedures:  The referral process exists for students to seek help safely for themselves (self-referral) or for other students (concerned-person referral) whom they suspect or know are involved with tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs or the misuse of legal substances.  On the first report of either type of referral (self or concerned-person) the student receives help and will be subject to a 50% suspension policy. (1st Referral – 14 days).  The Athletic Director will follow up concerned-person referrals with a thorough investigation. Additional Substance Abuse Prevention Policies.  At his/her own discretion, a coach or advisor may check or inspect backpacks, gym bags, and duffel bags.  The coach/advisor may exclude from the trip any student who refuses to comply. SMOKING AND OTHER USES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS are prohibited on school property including transportation to, from and during activities.  This policy applies to participation in extra-curricular activities only. The use, possession, sale, transportation, solicitation, and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages and/or any scheduled drugs or tobacco may also bring additional disciplinary action as defined in the MSAD #60 Substance Abuse Policy. Suspensions will carry over from season to season and year to year. - Should the suspension carry over from one season to the next, students will be allowed to try out for the activity.  Suspension would then continue once the student has been selected to participate in the activity. - The number of days between the end of school and beginning of the next preseason activity in the next school year shall not be counted as part of the suspension. All violations are cumulative for a student’s entire time of attendance at Noble High School and will be monitored by the Athletic Director. Sport season is defined according to the Maine Principal’s Association guidelines or until the activity’s end of season banquet or awards ceremony or the beginning of the next sports season, whichever comes first. Failure to comply with the full policy may result in the student’s removal from the team or activity. Right of Appeal – Due Process:  All athletes with formal suspensions have the right of due process as follows: 1. The violator and parent will be advised of the complaint. 2. The suspension/punishment will be set forth in writing. 3. Suspensions may be appealed by writing a letter to the Athletic Director with a copy to the Principal within four (4) days of the suspension being administered.  This letter should request a hearing with the Administrative Council. The Administrative Council will consist of the building Principal, Assistant Principal, a Dean (if applicable) and up to two faculty members.  Within five (5) days after the letter is received, the Athletic Director will notify the parents and the participant of the time and place of the appeal hearing. The council will hear both sides of the case and will take the action they consider to be in the best interests of the student and the school.  During the appeal procedure, the suspension shall remain in effect unless waived by the school Principal. VIOLATIONS: OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES First Infraction – The first infraction of any of the above, as determined by the school administration and after due process, shall result in: A. A four (4) week suspension (28 days) from participation in all extra-curricular activities concurrent with any suspension provided in the System-Wide Code of Conduct. The suspension will begin on the date of the incident or the date that the incident was discovered, whichever is later. B. Students must comply with conditions set forth from the school’s administration and attend a minimum of three (3) counseling sessions through a designated school Counselor before he/she will be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activity.  The student and his/her parent/guardian must attend one of the three sessions. C. Students will be ineligible to receive individual honors or awards from the school activity, but will be allowed to receive a letter or certificate if he/she fulfills criteria established by the coach/advisor. Second Infraction:  A second infraction of the above, as determined by the school administration, and after due process, will result in: A. Permanent suspension from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the school year, concurrent with any suspension provided for in the System-Wide Code of Conduct. B. Student must comply with conditions set forth from the school’s administration and attend a minimum of three (3) counseling sessions through a designated school Counselor before he/she will be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activity. C. Student will be ineligible for awards. Referral Procedures:  The referral process exists for students to seek help safely for themselves (self-referral) or for other students (concerned-person referral) whom they suspect or know are involved with tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs or the misuse of legal substances.  On the first report of either type of referral (self or concerned-person) the student receives help and will be subject to a 50% suspension policy. (14 days.) Additional Substance Abuse Prevention Policies.  At his/her own discretion, an advisor may check or inspect backpacks, gym bags, and duffel bags.  The advisor may exclude from the trip any student who refuses to comply. SMOKING AND OTHER USES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS are prohibited on school property including transportation to, from and during activities.  This policy applies to participation in extra-curricular activities only. The use, possession, sale, transportation, solicitation, and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages and/or any scheduled drugs or tobacco may also bring additional disciplinary action as defined in the MSAD #60 Substance Abuse Policy. Right of Appeal – Due Process:  All students with formal suspensions have the right of due process as follows: 1. The violator and parent will be advised of the complaint. 2. The suspension/punishment will be set forth in writing. 3. Suspensions may be appealed by writing a letter to the Principal within four (4) days of the suspension being administered.  This letter should request a hearing with the Administrative Council. The Administrative Council will consist of the building Principal, Assistant Principal, a Dean (if applicable) and up to two faculty members.  Within five (5) days after the letter is received, the Principal will notify the parents and the participant of the time and place of the appeal hearing. The council will hear both sides of the case and will take the action they consider to be in the best interests of the student and the school.  During the appeal procedure, the suspension shall remain in effect unless waived by the school Principal. This policy applies to participation in extracurricular activities only.  The use, possession, sale, transportation and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages and/or any scheduled drugs or tobacco may also bring additional disciplinary action as defined in the MSAD #60 Substance Abuse Policy. Adopted:  July 2, 2002 Revised and Adopted: June 23, 2011

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JJIF CONCUSSION POLICY The MSAD #60 Board of Directors recognizes that concussion and other head injuries are serious and could result in significant brain damage and/or death if not recognized and managed properly.  The Board adopts this policy to promote the safety of students participating in school activities, including but not limited to extracurricular athletic activities and interscholastic sports. TRAINING By August 31, or prior to the beginning of each sports season, school personnel (including volunteers) identified by the MSAD #60 Concussion Policy Management Team, must be made aware of this school policy and protocols related to the management of concussive injuries and participate in concussion awareness training, that includes recognizing signs and symptoms that may suggest a concussive or other head injury.  This training must be consistent with protocols as identified or developed by the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and include instructions in the use of reporting forms as required by the DOE. Coaches are required to undergo refresher training every two years based on the recommendations of the DOE and/or when protocols and forms have been revised. STUDENT AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS Annually at the beginning of each year, students intending to participate in school-sponsored athletic activities and parents/guardians of these students will be provided information including: A.  The risk of concussion and other head injuries and the dangers associated with continuing to participate when a concussion or other head injury is suspected; B.  The signs and symptoms associated with concussion and other head injuries; and C.  MSAD #60’s protocols for: 1) Removal of the student from the activity when the student is suspected of having sustained a concussion or other head injury, 2) Evaluation, and 3) Return to full participation in school activities. The student participating in sports and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign a statement acknowledging that they received and read this information before the student is allowed to participate in any school-sponsored athletic activity. MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSIVE AND OTHER HEAD INJURIES It is the responsibility of staff members involved in school activities and trained in the signs and symptoms related to concussion or other head injury, to act in accordance with this policy when the staff member recognizes that a student may be exhibiting such signs and symptoms of a concussion. Any student suspected of having sustained a concussion or other head injury during a school activity including but not limited to participation in interscholastic sports, must be removed from the activity immediately. A student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) will be informed of the need for an evaluation for brain injury before the student is allowed to return to full participation in school activities including learning. No student is permitted to return to the activity or to participate in other school activities on the day of the suspected concussion. Any student having sustained a head injury is prohibited from further participation in any school activities until he/she is evaluated for concussion.  If a concussion is suspected, the student must be removed from school activities and evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in concussion management. If a concussion is confirmed, the student is not permitted to return to full participation in any school activities until medically cleared to do so by a licensed health care provider trained in concussion management.  More than one evaluation by the student’s health care provider may be necessary before the student is cleared for full participation. Coaches and other school personnel shall comply with the student’s treating health care provider trained in concussion management recommendations regarding gradual return to participation.  If at any time during the return to full participation in school activities the student exhibits signs and symptoms of concussion, the student must be removed from the activities and be re-evaluated by the treating licensed health care provider trained in concussion management. COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS School personnel should be alert to cognitive and academic issues that may be experienced by a student who has suffered a concussion or other head injury, including but not limited to: * Difficulty with concentration, organization, long-and-short term memory and * Sensitivity to bright light and sounds. School personnel shall accommodate a gradual return to full participation in activities as appropriate, based on the recommendation of the student’s concussion trained health care provider and appropriate designed school personnel (e.g. 504 Coordinator). CONCUSSION POLICY MANAGEMENT TEAM The Superintendent will appoint a Concussion Policy Management Team including a school administrator to be responsible, under the administrative supervision of the Superintendent, to make recommendations related to the implementation of this policy.  The Concussion Policy Management Team will include the school nurse and Athletic Administrator and may include one or more principals or assistant principals, the school physician and other school personnel or consultants as the Superintendent deems appropriate. The team shall oversee and implement this policy and related protocols for concussive head injuries based on the generally accepted protocols.  This team will identify the school personnel who shall be trained in concussion signs and symptoms and the school activities covered by this policy. The policy and/or related protocols should be reviewed when generally accepted protocols change. Adopted: June 20, 2013

NEPN/NSBA Code:  JJE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES It is the intent of the Board of Directors to provide, through the normal budget process, the facilities and resources necessary to support and achieve the educational mission and goals of our schools.  The Board recognizes that appropriate fundraising activities can enrich the educational opportunities and resources available to students and enhance school facilities and equipment. Fundraising activities by students school-affiliated organizations and community groups in support of the schools must be approved in advance by the administration and comply with the following guidelines.  The Superintendent has the authority to develop any administrative procedures necessary to implement this policy. FUNDRAISING GUIDELINES A.  Guidelines Applicable to All Fundraising Activities: 1. Fundraising activities must not interfere with the educational program. 2. The use of instructional time to promote or participate in fundraising activities is discouraged and will be approved only in unusual circumstances. 3. No student shall be required to participate in fundraising activities as a condition of participating in a required school program. 4. All students participating in fundraising activities must be supervised by an adult. 5. No door-to-door solicitation of homes or businesses unless invited.  Introductory letters or phone contacts are acceptable. 6. It is preferable that students be involved in an activity or provide a service rather than seek outright donations. 7. It is an expectation that parents and students will pledge/pay 50% of the cost of extended, overnight trips prior to being allowed to fundraise for the remainder. 8. Large formal fundraising campaigns will be limited to: Sports: Limited to the duration of each sport's season Non-sports:September-October and April-May for elementary schools (i.e., PTO catalog sales)November through March for middle and high school (PTSA, Project Graduation, etc.) 9. No money may be raised or collected, or binding commitments made to suppliers of any goods or services associated with a fundraising activity, until the activity has been approved. 10. MSAD #60 and or school name, logo or other insignia may not be used for fundraising purposes without specific approval. 11. Fundraising activities must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including those related to the school nutrition program and games of chance, and all applicable Board policies and school rules. 12. Revenue and expenditure reports for each activity must be submitted to the principal.  All fundraising activities shall be subject to the district's accounting and auditing procedures. 13. Each principal shall maintain a fundraising calendar and organizers are encouraged to schedule activities as far in advance as possible.  The principal has the discretion to deny approval of activities if activities overlap or otherwise place an undue burden on the school unit and/or the community. 14. In approving fundraising activities, the principal will consider the reasonableness (cost vs. benefit) and educational value of the activity the fundraising is meant to support. B.  Guidelines Applicable to Activities Involving Alterations/Additions to School Unit Property 1. Any fundraising that will result in alterations or additions to district facilities or property must be approved by the Superintendent and the Board. 2. Any fundraising activity involving permanent donor recognition (such as installation of engraved bricks, tiles, signs, plaques, etc.) shall: a. Include only the donor name (first and last name, no nicknames) or the name of the person the donor is honoring; or b. In the case of a business, only the business name.  Businesses selling services or products not legal for students to purchase or otherwise inappropriate to the public school setting will not be allowed. c. The school unit reserves the right to review and refuse any submission which, in the judgment of administrators, is not appropriate to the public school setting or which includes messages of a person, political, social or religious nature. 3. Any fundraising activity that involves the installation of art work or any other items created by individuals or groups is subject to any school guidelines for such work. 4. Any items installed or affixed to school property become the property of the school unit.  The school unit has complete discretion to remove or replace any item that is damaged, destroyed, becomes outdated or when the area is renovated or remodeled. Approval Process 1. The person responsible for the proposed fundraising activity must complete a fundraising approval form and submit it to the building principal. 2. The principal will review the request to see if it meets the fundraising guidelines and any applicable school rules. 3. The principal will notify the organizer in writing within a reasonable time as to whether the activity is approved or denied. 4. The principal will provide the Superintendent with a copy of all fundraising requests and principal's decision. 5. If a principal denies a request, the organizer may ask the Superintendent to review the request.  The Superintendent's decision is final. 6. As noted above, all fundraising requests that may involve alterations or additions to school unit property must be approved by the Superintendent and the Board.  The Board's decision is final. Cross Reference: KFB - Facilities Use Adopted: October 19, 2006 Revised: April 10, 2008 January 16, 2020 ​

NEPN/NSBA Code: JJAB STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS LIMITED OPEN/CLOSED FORUM The Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 4071 - 4073, requires that public secondary schools grant equal access to student groups who wish to meet for religious, political, or philosophical purposes, if the school allows other types of non-curriculum-related student groups to meet. This policy establishes the open forum to be available during the lunch hour or as determined by the school Principal to ensure equal access to student groups wishing to meet. The Principal may approve student groups use of facilities to conduct a meeting during the open forum provided that: A. The meeting will take place during the open forum. The open forum is defined as the lunch hour or non-instructional time as determined by the Principal. B. The meeting is voluntary and student initiated. The Principal must be assured that students are the ones promoting such activities and that they are participating of their own volition. Only students enrolled in the school may request the meetings. C. School authorities or district employees do not promote, lead or participate in such meetings. Principals may assign personnel to supervise these meetings. This action does not constitute sponsorship by the district of such meetings. D. The presence of school authorities or district employees or district personnel at any student religious meeting is non-participatory in nature. The presence of school authorities is for the purpose of observation only. E. The meeting does not in any way interfere with the conduct of regular instructional activities of the schools. Since the education of the students is the prime responsibility of the school, any other activities are secondary. The school may deny facilities to students on the basis that such activities or meetings interfere with the instructional program. F. Student meetings are not controlled, conducted or directed by person(s) or groups not affiliated with the schools. Such persons may attend student meetings but not on a regular basis. Visitors to the school must be approved by the Principal and clearance obtained prior to the meeting. G. The meeting is open to all students without regard to race, gender, religion or national origin. Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. §§ 4071 - 4073 5 MRSA § 4592 Adopted: June 12, 2019

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, January 21, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually at Noble High School on January 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm, with all members present virtually. Ms. Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: Mr. Kevin Gray of North Berwick shared: Part of tonight’s meeting as I understand is going to be discussing the return to in-person athletics since the MPA has now pushed the decision to the individual schools. As a parent, coach, and community member I have seen firsthand the negative mental and physical impacts that are transpiring due to the lack of in-person opportunities. As members of the school board, you have agreed to heed the mission of our district which is I quote “We empower all students to develop enthusiasm for learning, foster confidence through successes and failures, provide service to others, and achieve their personal, social, and academic best, leading to fulfilling and engaged lives for all” By allowing athletics in person, we will be giving them a path that has been blocked for too long. They crave and plead for the opportunity to again develop some enthusiasm for learning that is not through zoom or google meets. Our kids are losing the opportunity to foster and grow true relationships that help them achieve their personal, social, and academic best. I have the utmost confidence that given the opportunity our Athletic Department, Athletic Training Staff, and Coaches will provide safe environments for our kids, staff, and community. I do not take lightly the decision and constant decisions that your board makes. No matter the answer your inbox will undoubtedly be peppered with unhappy community members. I ask that you go back to the Mission Statement and find what is right for our students. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Hagenbuch to accept the minutes of January 7, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The Superintendent then shared with the board two donations that are informational only, not required votes. One is from Andrew Earl of Earl Enterprises which was a donation of 162 yards of fabric to the drama program. The other was a donation of $40 from a local 6th grade student to the Backpack Program. He shared that he wanted to provide support to a positive local cause. PD update: The Superintendent shared with the board the professional development opportunities she and the Assistant Superintendent attended last week. They attended the 27th annual Winter Convocation from Maine School Superintendent Association. The focus was Equity in education and the lead speaker was Lawerence Alexander. We will be conducting an equity audit in the near future and will be working with a team of staff at Noble High School who has formed to address equity issues there and throughout our district. Next Wednesday, the administrative team will be meeting with attorney Isabel Eckman from Drummond Woodsome to review the changes to the Title IX laws and how it impacts schools. The Superintendent also gave a very brief overview of a memo from the Maine School Superintendents Association that noted that the governor had requested 45 million more in funding for education over the biennium. This results in a smaller reduction in our state aid than was earlier anticipated. We won't know final numbers until the first of February, but this was very good news. Ms. Van Campen, business manager, will provide more of an update at the next board meeting. Remote update: The Superintendent then shared with the board the impact of the change for some families to either hybrid from remote or from remote to hybrid based on the deadline of last week. There are 274 students in our remote learning academy grades K-5. There was a change of 12 students going from remote to hybrid and 6 students going from hybrid to remote. This leaves a reduction of numbers of students in remote by 6 for a total of 268 students. We believe this says a lot for the model we have in place. At the middle school, there was a change from hybrid to remote of 20 students and 6 students moved from remote to hybrid. Overall change was an additional 14 students moving to remote. Rather than adding those students to the fully remote team (which is already quite full), the middle school administrative team and the teachers were able to incorporate those students into remote with their current teachers. The increased technology provided to staff and students made this possible. Attendance update. The staff ranged from 92% to 97%. The student range was 87%-96%. Still strong numbers for attendance at all levels. Transportation: All set and able to accommodate any of the changes that have occurred with students returning to in person classes. Athletics: The Maine Principals Association very recently shared that they were recommending that athletics be able to return even during the Yellow status (which had up until this point meant that no athletics could take place). The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent shared that they had met with the Noble HS Principal, Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director as well as the Athletic Trainer and Director of Nurses to discuss the possible options. The athletics department had developed a very clear protocol and the administrations proposed the following timeline for a return to in person sports and extracurricular activities. Week of January 25th… in person team meetings with athletes/participants and their coaches/advisors. Review protocols, discuss regulations and consequences if protocols were not followed, disseminate and collect paperwork, etc. Week of February 1st… Begin conditioning, skills, drills, provide opportunities for athletes to physically come back into a team setting with all protocols, distancing, etc. No contact. No sharing of equipment, etc. Week of February 8th… More extensive practices with potential for practice of offensive and defensive tactics. Potential for the movement to small team scrimmages. February Vacation… continuation of practices. It is imperative to note: Throughout this, we will be monitoring the situation and ALL of this is subject to change based on exposures etc. If one student on a team or club tests positive, it is likely that all team members and coaches will be considered close contacts. Seven of our 17 coaches are also teachers so this could impact academics as well. Board members shared their concerns about this potential extra exposure for students and community members. Other board members shared their belief that this is an important step for students to feel more connected. No one knows the right answer, but overall the board felt that it was important to follow a cautious approach and allow athletics and extracurricular activities to begin under this timeline. Other: Next meeting will be February 4th and we can be in person if folks would like to attend in person in the library. The meeting of February 18th will be during February vacation and will be remote. Ms. Mallett noted that feedback from students is that the new technology has made a huge difference. At the high school level it was noted in particular. Ms. Corliss asked about the student representation. We are still working on finding those students. We have a meeting with one young person next week. Ms. Neubert made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Corliss to adjourn. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Adjourned at 8:05 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais

NEPN/NSBA Code:  AD EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY/MISSION As advocates for children, the Board recognizes that the thorough and efficient education of children is its primary statutory-based responsibility.  To this end, the Board considers proper and adequate support of schools to be a civic responsibility shared by all citizens. The school unit will provide an educational environment designed to encourage each student to acquire the necessary skills and perspectives needed for a meaningful life and career.  All schools will strive to encourage students to form desirable habits that are necessary for them to become responsible, informed citizens. In general, we aim to have students develop attitudes and practices necessary for satisfying, worthwhile lives. We believe that all children must be provided equal but not identical opportunities to allow them to achieve at levels commensurate with their abilities.  We believe that all students must learn in an environment which allows them to develop positive attitudes toward themselves and genuine respect for others. A rigorous core curriculum designed to achieve specific learning outcomes will be provided.  It will be planned with the goal of creating and maintaining standards which will furnish students with the skills necessary for success in a global society while giving them a broad educational foundation compatible with their interests, aptitudes and aims.  The curriculum and graduation requirements will be regularly evaluated to ensure their continued appropriateness. In order to achieve our goals and to implement this philosophy, we believe that all schools must secure the involvement of the community, students, staff, parents and citizens.  Educational responsibility must be shared with important community institutions. We strongly believe that our school system's success depends on good rapport and cooperation with our communities and its institutions. The Board recognizes the professional staff as the body that is legally charged with the responsibility of providing education to all children.  In fulfilling this responsibility, the staff will seek to ensure the following. A. All children will master basic skills in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, history, and technology. B. Instruction will be provided which is appropriate to each individual with respect to goals, methodology and evaluation. C. Students will be seen in their totality as physical, mental, social, and aesthetic beings, which requires a knowledge of child growth and development. D. Staff members, in order to effectively execute their responsibilities, will establish goals for themselves consistent with the philosophy of the Board and individual schools.  Staff members will engage in a self-evaluation process for the purpose of self- improvement--the ultimate objective being an improved instructional program for all students. E. The Board recognizes that this highly technological society demands that students learn how to cope with change and learn to accept that "learning" is a continuous process. The Board fully accepts the responsibility of formulating policies and acquiring adequate funding to support the education process.  The Board will always consider the welfare of students as the single most important factor in making decisions relative to educational policy.  It will be the responsibility of the Board and administrators to promote sound educational practices and professional development. Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA, §§ 1001 et seq.; 4511.3, A Adopted: October 19, 2000 Revised: January 8, 2015

MSBA/NEPN: IMGB-R ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY DOGS PROCEDURES The following requirements must be satisfied before an AAT dog will be allowed in school buildings or on school district property. Request: A visiting handler who wishes to bring an AAT dog on school district property shall submit a completed written request form (IMGB-E) to the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee, for approval. Such approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of the Superintendent. Once the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee approves the request, a plan for dog visits shall be developed with the Building Principal or the Principal's designee. Training and Registration All handlers shall submit proof of registration as an AAT dog handler with each individual AAT dog. Such registration shall be from an AAT dog registering organization as approved by the Superintendent. The registration shall remain current and in good standing at all times. Health and Vaccination All handlers shall submit proof from a licensed veterinarian that the AAT dog is in good health and has been immunized against diseases common to dogs. Such vaccinations shall be kept current and up-to-date at all times. Licensing All handlers shall submit proof of licensure from their local dog licensing authority. Insurance The visiting handler must submit a copy of an insurance policy that provides liability coverage for the work of the visiting handler and AAT dog while the two are on school district property. The visiting handler will submit the Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1 million General Liability coverage with $2 million aggregate and naming MSAD 60 as an additional insured. Approved MSAD 60 AAT dogs are covered by District insurance. Once a handler has been approved by the Superintendent to bring an AAT dog on school district property, such handler shall adhere to the rules of his/her registering organization and the following rules of the school district. Identification The visiting AAT dog shall wear appropriate identification issued by the registering organization identifying them as an AAT dog. Health and Safety All handlers shall ensure that the AAT dog does not pose a health and safety risk to any student, employee, or other person at school and that the AAT dog is brought to the school district only when properly groomed, bathed, free of illness or injury and of the temperament appropriate for working with children and others in the schools. The Building will alert all staff, students and families of the expected presence of the AAT dog. Control The visiting handler shall ensure that the AAT dog wears a collar or harness and a leash no longer than four feet and shall maintain control of the AAT dog by holding the leash at all times that the AAT dog is on school district property, including during breaks, unless holding such leash would interfere with the AAT dog's safe, effective performance of its work or tasks; however, the handler shall maintain control of the AAT dog at all times and shall not tether the AAT dog to any individual or object. Supervision and Care of the AAT Dog The visiting handler shall be solely responsible for the supervision and humane care of the AAT dog, including feeding, exercising, and cleaning up after the AAT dog while the dog is in a school building or on school property, shall not leave the AAT dog unsupervised or alone on school property at any time. The school district is not responsible for providing any care, supervision or assistance to the AAT dog. Authorized Area(s) The visiting handler shall ensure that the AAT dog has access to only such areas of the school buildings or properties that have been authorized by school district administrators. Allergies and Aversions The handler shall remove the AAT dog to a separate area as designated by the school administrator in such instances where any student or school employee who suffers dog allergies or aversions is present in an office hallway or classroom. The handler will meet with the Building Principal and School Nurse to discuss any expected allergies and steps that will be taken to limit, if necessary, an AAT dog's access to certain building areas. Damages and Injuries The visiting handler shall assume full responsibility and liability for any damage to school property or injury to district staff, students or others in the school caused by the AAT dog. Exclusion or Removal from School District Property An AAT dog may be excluded from school district property if a school administrator determines that (1) the handler does not have control of the AAT dog; (2) the AAT dog is not housebroken: (3) the AAT dog presents a direct and immediate threat to others in the school; or (4) the AAT dog's presence otherwise interferes with the educational program. The handler shall immediately remove his/her AAT dog from school property when instructed to do so by a school administrator, Cross Reference: IMG Animals in Schools IMGB Use of Animal- Assisted Therapy Dogs IMGB-E Animal- Assisted Therapy Dogs Request Adopted: June 12, 2019

MSBA/NEPN: IMGB-E REQUEST ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY DOGS IN SCHOOLS NAME:______________________________BUILDING: _________________________ DOG'S NAME: _______________________ AGE: ____________WEIGHT: ________BREED: _________ VETERINARIAN RECORDS -SHOTS AND IMMUNIZATIONS TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS RATIONALE/PURPOSE OF AAT DOG MONITORING THE AAT DOG When the District is requested to allow a visiting animal-assisted therapy dog (AAT dog) on school property, the school may use the following checklist to determine if the animal should be allowed to remain on school property. If any of the questions are answered in the negative, the District may deny the visiting AAT dog access to school property. Observation Yes No Animal is clean, well groomed, and does not have an offensive odor. Animal does not urinate or defecate in inappropriate locations. Animal does not solicit attention, visit or annoy any other student or employee. Animal does not vocalize unnecessarily (bark, growl, whine, etc). Animal shows no aggression or hostility. Animal does not solicit or take food or other items. Animal is in good health. Animal is certified and trained, Animal can obey basic commands (sit, lie, stay, etc.). APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE: BUILDING PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE: SUPERINTENDENT SIGNATURE:

MSBA/NEPN: IMGB USE OF ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY DOGS IN SCHOOLS MSAD #60 has a long-standing practice of supporting Animal-Assisted Therapy AAT dogs (AAT dogs) overseen by district employees, specifically Guidance Counselors and Social Workers. Benefits from working or visiting with an AAT dog include reduced stress, improved physical and emotional well-being, lower blood pressure, decreased anxiety, improved self esteem and normalization of the environment, increasing the likelihood of successful academic achievement by the student. Examples of activities that students may engage in with an employee’s AAT dog include petting and/or hugging the dog, speaking to the dog, giving the dog simple commands that the dog is trained to respond to and reading to the dog. An AAT dog is a dog who has been individually trained, evaluated and registered with his/her handler to provide animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted interactions within a school or other facility. AAT dogs are not "emotional support animals" or "service animals." Animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted interactions are non-goal-driven interactions where the specific content of the visit is spontaneous and is meant to provide motivational, educational and/or recreational activities that enhance the quality of life. A handler is an individual school district staff member who owns an AAT dog and who has been individually trained, evaluated, and registered with his/her AAT dog to provide animal assisted- activities and animal- assisted interactions within a school or other facility. An AAT dog is the personal property of the handler and is not the property of the school district. The handler shall assume full responsibility for the AAT dog's care, behavior and suitability for interacting with students and others in the school while the AAT dog is on school district property. Cross Reference: IMG Animals in Schools IMGB-R Animal- Assisted Therapy Dogs and Procedures IMGB-E Animal- Assisted Therapy Dogs Request Adopted: June 12, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code: IMGA SERVICE ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS The Board recognizes that service animals may be used to provide assistance to some persons with disabilities. This policy governs the presence of service animals in the schools, on school property, including school buses, and at school activities. DEFINITION As applied to schools, federal and Maine laws define a "service animal" as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intelle disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purpose of this definition. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual's disability. Examples of such work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting an individual who is totally or partially blind with navigation and other tasks, alerting an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing nonviolent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting an individual to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or a telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to an individual with a mobility disability and helping a person with a psychiatric or neurological disability by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. The crime deterrent effects of an animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition. USE OF SERVICE ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS Use of a service animal by a qualified student with a disability will be allowed in school when it is determined that the student's disability requires such use in order to have equal access to the instructional program, school services and/or school activities. Use of a service animal by a qualified employee with a disability will be allowed when such use is necessary to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of his/her job or to enjoy benefits of employment comparable to those of similarly situated non disabled employees. The parent/guardian of a student who believes the student needs to bring a service animal to school, or an employee who wishes to bring a service animal to school, must submit a written request to the building principal. The building principal, in consultation with the Section 504 Coordinator or Director of Special Services, as appropriate, and the Superintendent will determine whether or not to permit the service animal in school. Parents or animal handlers who will be present in school for the purpose of assisting a student with his/her service animal will be required to submit to a sex offender registry and criminal background check. In addition, parents and handlers must comply with all standards of conduct that apply to school employees and volunteers. The school unit may impose additional conditions on the presence of a service animal, depending upon the circumstances. The building principal may remove or exclude a service animal from the school or school property if the presence of the animal poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others or the student, employee or handler is unable to fully control the animal; or the animal fails to consistently perform the function(s)/service(s) for which it has been trained and brought to school. A parent or employee whose service animal has been removed or excluded may appeal the decision to the Superintendent. If dissatisfied with the Superintendent's decision, the parent or employee may appeal to the Board. SERVICE ANIMALS AT SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS Individuals with disabilities may be accompanied by their service animals to events or activities open to the public that are held in schools or on school property. The use of a service animal may not be conditioned on the payment of a fee or security deposit, but the individual is liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by such an animal. The building principal may revoke or exclude the service animal only if the animal poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others, the use of the animal would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others, or would substantially interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the event or activity by others. Legal Reference: 42 USC § 12101 et seq. 36 CFR § 104, 302 5 MRSA §§ 4553, 4592 Me. Human Rights Commission Rule Chapter 7 Cross References: AC - Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action IMG - Animals in Schools Adopted: June 12, 2019

NEPN/NSBA Code: IMG ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS The Board recognizes that having animals in the classroom can offer valuable student learning experiences but is also concerned with the health and safety of students, staff and visitors and the humane treatment of animals when they are brought to school. For the purpose of this policy “animals” includes mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, and fish. The presence of live animals in the classroom must be directly related to the objectives of the instructional program. Permission must be obtained from the building principal before any animal is brought into the school by a teacher, student or any other person. The following guidelines shall apply to the presence of animals in the MSAD #60 schools: A. The presence of an animal in the classroom must be directly related to the instructional program. Staff who wish to have animals in the classroom must submit a written request to the principal; the request should include the instructional purpose and activity, the type of animal, the length of time the animal is expected to be present, and a plan for the care of the animal. The principal, at his/her discretion, may approve or deny the request. B. Students or parents who wish to bring animals to school for educational purposes must consult with the teacher who, in turn, will request permission from the building principal. All other persons who wish to bring animals to school must obtain written permission, in advance, from the building principal. C. The Superintendent will be responsible for developing procedures to inform parents that animals may be visiting or residing in classrooms during the school year. Parents are expected to notify the school if their child has an allergy or other health condition that will be affected by the presence of animals in the classroom. The building principal and staff will respond appropriately when health considerations are brought to their attention. An animal will not be housed in a classroom if a student in that classroom has a documented allergy to the animal. D. Animals may not be transported in school vehicles. E. No domestic mammals/pets (including dogs, cats, ferrets, and primates) or livestock will be allowed in school unless current proof of rabies and/or other vaccination is provided. Smaller mammals such as mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and rabbits do not need to be vaccinated against rabies. Bats, as they may be carriers of rabies, are not allowed in the schools. Parrots, parakeets and other psittacine birds (birds that may carry psittacosis, a severe infectious human respiratory disease) shall not be brought to school unless they have been tested and certified as psittacosis free. Red-eared turtles (also known as painted turtles) are carriers of salmonella and shall not be kept in the classroom without written documentation from the supplier that they are salmonella-free. F. No wild, exotic, aggressive or poisonous animals will be allowed in school unless under the control of an individual trained in the care and management of the animal and properly licensed by state or federal agencies as appropriate (e.g., zookeepers, veterinarians, biologists, Maine Fish and Wildlife personnel). Students will not be permitted to handle such animals. G. No animals will be allowed free range of the classroom or the school. All animals brought to school must be restrained by the owner/handler. The teacher is responsible for the proper supervision and control of students whenever there is an exhibit or activity involving animals in school. H. Animals kept in classrooms must be housed in suitable cages or containers and fed and otherwise cared for appropriately. Only the teacher or students designated or supervised by the teacher may be allowed to handle these animals. Animal waste must be removed on an as-needed basis and in a sanitary manner. Only staff members or adult volunteers will be allowed to clean cages or containers or remove animal waste. I. If a student is bitten/injured by an animal on school premises, the building principal, school nurse and parent/guardian must be notified as soon as possible. If a staff member or visitor is bitten/injured, the building principal must be notified. J. The building principal must notify appropriate public health authorities and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control of each incident. An accident/injury report must also be completed and forwarded to the Superintendent. If a stray or wild animal appears on school grounds, students shall not be allowed in the area until the animal has left the premises or is removed by the local animal control officer, game warden or other appropriate official. K. No animal may be used as part of a scientific experiment or for any other purpose in which the normal health of the animal is interfered with or which causes pain or distress. No person may practice vivisection or exhibit a vivisection animal in the schools. Dissection of dead animals shall be confined to the classroom and to the presence of students engaged in the study of dissection and shall not be for the purpose of exhibition. L. The Board recognizes that service animals may be used to assist persons with disabilities. This policy does not apply to the presence of service animals that have been or are being specifically trained for the purpose of assisting a person with a disability. Legal Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. $ 12101 et seq.) 7 MRSA § 3971 22 MRSA §§ 801-825 Cross Reference: EBBB - Accident Reports IMGA - Service Animals in the Schools JLCE - First Aid and Emergency Medical Care Adopted: June 12, 2019

February 3, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform the community of updated positive case information: An individual associated with Noble High School (grades 8-12) has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to timing, this case does not have impact on close contacts/contact tracing in the school setting. Knowlton School (Berwick grades 3 and 4) has not had any additional cases that administration or the school nurse are aware of since the last community notification Sunday evening. However, due to the timing of the positive cases, coupled with a previous positive case, Knowlton School is considered “outbreak status” per the Maine CDC guidelines. Whenever a district school meets the criteria of outbreak status it is our practice to notify the community of that status for full transparency. The school has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following all necessary protocols. Out of an abundance of caution for student and staff health and well being, and the continued fluctuation in staffing throughout the building, Knowlton School students and staff will participate in remote learning for Thursday and Friday. Again, we realize that the decision to keep Knowlton School students and staff participating remotely for two more days adds a layer of scheduling challenge for families but please be aware that the decision was not made lightly. We welcome in person learning on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Knowlton School. Thank you for your understanding. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and please do not send your child to school if he/she has been tested and you are awaiting results. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

Due to the impending weather tonight and tomorrow, February 2, 2021 will be a Snow Day! No Remote or Hybrid Learning. Stay warm and safe!

All After School Activities Cancelled- February 1, 2021

January 31, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform the community of updated positive case information: An individual associated with Noble High School has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to timing, this case does not have impact on close contacts/contact tracing in the school setting. There are two individuals who have tested positive at Knowlton School. Close contacts have been notified. Due to these two most recent cases, and a fluctuation in staffing throughout the building, it is necessary for Knowlton School students and staff to participate in remote learning for two to three days. We realize this notification is occurring on very short notice. We apologize for that but reached out to our community as soon as we received information. Further communication to Knowlton families will occur on Wednesday. We appreciate your understanding. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and please do not send your child to school if he/she has been tested and you are awaiting results. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

January 29, 2021 Dear Noble Community; As far as we all can remember, children all across New England, and especially in Maine, have welcomed snow as an opportunity to enjoy all that winter has to offer. This school year has been different in so many ways, but we would like to honor the tradition and magic of a traditional Snow Day. Over the next weeks leading up to February vacation, if we need to have an inclement weather day (or two), the first day that school is cancelled due to weather conditions will be an old fashioned “snow day.” School will be completely closed: closed for students in person and closed for remote learning. The media communication from MSAD #60 will say “Snow Day” not a remote learning day. Take this small moment and enjoy the day. Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools

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