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- Letter to School Communities COVID 19 3/10/21
March 10, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform the community of updated positive case information: An individual associated with Mary Hurd Academy has tested positive for COVID-19. All individuals identified as close contacts have been notified. All students and staff will participate in remote learning until March 16, 2021. An individual associated with North Berwick Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. No close contacts were identified due to the timing of this positive case. 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. Here is the link to the pre-screening tool which should be used daily prior to school for students and staff. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Letter to School Communities COVID 19 3/4/21
March 4, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform you that we have an individual associated with Noble Middle School (which houses North Berwick, Grade 4 and District, Grade 5) who has tested positive for COVID-19. Students and staff considered “potential” close contacts of this individual have been notified and per the guidance of the CDC, the students and teacher will be participating in remote learning until March 15, 2021. Due to the number of students and staff impacted, and out of an abundance of caution, all students and staff at Noble Middle School (North Berwick, Gr. 4 and District Gr. 5) will participate in remote learning tomorrow, Friday. This will give custodial staff the opportunity to provide a deep cleaning. School will resume for in-person learning, Monday, March 8, 2021 for those not identified as close contacts. In addition, an individual associated with Hanson Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, but because of timing, no close contacts have been identified. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this very fluid situation. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Bus Bid 4.9.2021
March 4, 2021 Dear Potential Bidders: The Board of Directors of MSAD #60 invites your firm to bid on the bus detailed below. The bid opening will be on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Office, 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, ME 03906. Bids may be mailed to MSAD #60, 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, ME 03906. Please use this form and enter your bid amounts below and add your contact information. Clearly list the amounts you are bidding for each vehicle. Please submit this bid document in a sealed envelope clearly marked “MSAD #60 Bus Bid Document”. The vehicles are located at the MSAD #60 Bus Garage out behind Noble High School in North Berwick for viewing. If you have questions please contact Jeremiah Cyr at 676-2855. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any bid that serves the best interest of the District. Regards, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools Bus #15 2013 Chevy Vin #1GB3G3BG2D1180915- MidBus 12 pass plus 2 spots for wheelchairs, 6.0 gas engine, Automatic Transmission, Collins Body with chair lift, mileage 159,509 miles, bus needs a water pump and driver’s side mirror, As Is, Where Is BID AMOUNT: ____________________________ Bus #50- 2011 GMC, VIN#1GB3G3BGOB1160336-MidBus 12 pass plus 2 spots for wheelchairs, 6.0 gas engine, Automatic Transmission, Collins body with chair lift, mileage 199,602, Runs and Drives, As Is, Where Is BID AMOUNT: ____________________________ Bus #16- 2009 International IC VIN#4DRBUAAN19B112154 77 Passenger Bus,Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, mileage 152,723, Runs and Drives, As Is, Where Is BID AMOUNT: ____________________________ Bus #23 2010 International IC VIN#4DRBUAAN5AB244404- 77 Passenger Bus, Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, mileage 214,459, Runs and Drives, As Is, Where Is BID AMOUNT: ____________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________ Signature of Bidder Date Printed Name of Bidder_______________________________________ Bidder’s address and phone #__________________________________ _________________________________________________________
- Agenda February 4, 2021
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link February 4, 2021 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order 1. Public Input Statement-Vice Chair 2. Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. 3. Student Report 4. Minutes of January 21, 2021 5. Financial Update 6. Policy First Reading AC(R)- Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action ACAA(r)- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students ACAA-R (R) -Student Discrimination and Harassment of Students Complaint Procedure ACAB(r)- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees ACAB-R(r)- Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees Complaint Procedure 7. Educational Programming Updates: Athletics Transportation Attendance 8. Board Transitions 9. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 10. Other 11. Adjournment
- Agenda March 4, 2021
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Meeting Live Stream Link March 4, 2021 Meeting Start Time 7:00pm End Time 8:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order 1.Public Input Statement-Vice Chair 2. Public Input should be added here. Your statement will be read on air to the Board. 3. Student Report 4. Minutes of February 18, 2021 5. Donation Backpack Program: Anton Rzhanov Family $700 6. Educational Programming Updates Attendance 7. Facilities Use Discussion 8. March 18th Workshop Discussion 9. Budget Presentation 10. Employment: New Hires, Retirement and Resignation 11. Other 12. Adjournment
- Letter to School Communities COVID 19 3.2.21
March 2, 2021 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to provide updated case information as we continue to navigate this year with transparency. We have had two individuals associated with our transportation department who have tested positive for COVID-19. Because we were not in school during their infectious period, there were no close contacts identified. We were notified by another school district that there was an exposure to one of our athletic teams, close contacts have been identified. We have also been made aware that there have been cases involved with Sanford Regional Technical Center in which some Noble students were traced to be close contacts, all of which have been notified. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Any changes to the current situation will be relayed to our families as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Power Outages
Due to power outages some staff and students are experiencing educational disruption. Please contact your students teacher as soon as you are able to and today will be considered an excused absence.
- Lebanon and Hanson Schools Early Release
Lebanon and Hanson Elementary Schools (only grades K-4) are being dismissed due to power outages at both schools.
- Minutes of February 4, 2021
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, February 4, 2021 A meeting of the Board of Directors was held virtually at Noble High School on February 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm, with all members present virtually and in person except Mr. Doiron. Ms. Neubert shared the public input statement. Public Input: Mr. Hutchinson of North Berwick: We haven’t gotten a clear answer on Power outages vs snow days: if a section of one town is w/o power for more than a day, how is it fair for those kids to be accounted for the same work as the others? It is the absence of the SCHOOL Not the child. The Superintendent assured the board that a student who is unable to tune in due to power outages, etc., will NOT be held accountable. Ms. Potter made the motion and it was seconded by Ms. Neubert to accept the minutes of January 21, 2021 as amended. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Erin Kinsey, student representative (a junior at Noble High School) was introduced and shared an update regarding activities that are occurring (and those NOT occurring) at this time. Sports are just getting underway. An online gaming club has started up as well. She expressed her thanks for being asked to join the board as the student representative and shared that she was looking forward to being a part of the process. Denise Van Campen, Business Manager, shared a financial update for the district. She gave an overview of all of the grants regarding Covid Relief. She wanted to thank her office staff, specifically Maryellen Bourbon and Kathy Vancour for their incredible dedication and work that provided at the end of the year to help finalize the CRF funds and documentation necessary. Ms. Van Campen then reviewed the financial summary for December for the district. She then reviewed further financial information. There will be a revenue shortfall due to the lack of sports this year, no sports fees were collected. There is a shortage in the interest earned as well (due to very low interest rates these days). However there have been some areas of savings due to the circumstances surrounding the pandemic. Technology, building maintenance, transportation, athletics. School nutrition has been particularly up and down this year due to a variety of factors. Ms. Van Campen shared that the federal government approved an emergency “summer program” modality of providing meals which has caused a shortage. The Superintendent shared with the board updates regarding Covid-19 and our responses: Attendance for staff 96-98% Attendance for students 92-98% Ms. Amy Creighton, Director of Nursing, shared that Indoor band practicing has been given the green light to come indoors with fairly strict requirements. Ms. Creighton shared the process leading up to setting this up going forward. Chorus regulations have not been lifted for indoors yet. Hoping that will change in the near future. She shared updates from the CDC. Ms. Mallett asked about any changes in the masking regulations/requirements. We are working from the current CDC guidelines. Two layers, fitting snugly around nose and mouth is considered to be the gold standard. Ms. Mallett also asked about potential testing in schools. We currently have no plans for that nor is the state recommending it at this time. Ms. Schaeffer asked about providing N95s for all staff and Ms. Creighton shared that they would need to be fitted by a professional for each teacher. If staff wanted to provide their own N95s, that would be perfectly fine. We have a large supply of masks still available to staff and students. Ms. Creighton shared that if vacation travel is planned, staff and students should plan on either a 10 full days quarantine or provide a negative test within 72 hours of returning to Maine. Look at the Maine CDC site for specific information. Maine, NH and Vermont are open travel. Our families have been incredibly supportive and responsive to the travel planning necessary. Athletics… we had our first official set of practices this week (although only Wednesday and Thursday due to the snow earlier in the week). Transportation...We have recently hired a driver to fill the route that was vacated in November. To manage the students at that time we combined that route with several others. With the additions of students for the new semester we made more adjustments including shuttle buses, which caused a bit of a challenge with notifications. With The addition of this driver we plan to move forward with putting that particular route back in place, alleviating the need for the recently added shuttle buses in Berwick at the Hussey school. The bus #5 route will be back in operation after February break and we have procedures in place to address the notification issue that occurred when we added the shuttles. We continue to add students for extra days at the High School for additional help. The list of new students and students going from remote to hybrid seems to be static at this time at around 60 students. Employment: Ann Marie Roy, longtime educational technician at North Berwick Elementary School, has put in a letter of retirement effective at the end of the school year. We thank her for her years of service. Other : Ms.Mallett urged the other board members to go to the Maine School Board Association meetings. 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 8:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Audra Beauvais
- Letter to School Communities COVID 19 2/18/21
February 18, 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 athletics has tested positive for COVID-19. All individuals identified as close contacts have been notified. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and please do not send your child to school if he/she has been tested and you are awaiting results. Here is the link to the pre-screening tool which should be used daily prior to school for students and staff. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Noble News February 2021
Noble News february 2021
- Letter to School Communities COVID 19 2/14/21
Date 2/14/21 Dear Students, Families, and Staff, This letter is to inform you that there has been an individual associated with Hussey School who has a positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test result. Students and staff identified as close contacts have been notified. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a healthcare facility before you show up in person. And please, stay home if you are sick. The CDC will also be contacting these families as well as any others who may be identified as close contacts as contact tracing begins. Close contacts will be asked to quarantine for 10 days from last exposure to the positive individual. A negative test result does not release an individual from quarantine. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and in those with underlying conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include: • fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell • cough • sore throat • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose • fatigue • nausea or vomiting • muscle or body aches • diarrhea • headache Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations. Maine CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. Call a health care provider for questions about your symptoms. More information can be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Any changes to the current situation will be relayed to our families as quickly as possible. Please understand that our goal is to keep all of our students and staff safe. As we see cases throughout the state, we would also like to take this opportunity to stress how important it is that students and staff do not come to school as they await test results. We want to remain “open for school” for our students and staff as long as we can in the safest manner possible. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Audra Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- Letter to School Communities COVID 19 2.9.21
February 9, 2021 Dear MSAD #60 Community; This is being sent to inform the community of updated positive case information: An individual associated with 4/ 5 school (Cranberry Meadow Road) 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 is one individual who has tested positive at Noble Middle School (Noble High School building). Close contacts have been notified. Please continue to monitor your child for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and please do not send your child to school if he/she has been tested and you are awaiting results. Here is the link to the pre-screening tool which should be used daily prior to school for students and staff. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s nurse. Sincerely, Audra E. Beauvais Superintendent of Schools
- KF-E2
KF-E2 Hussey Auditorium Event Requirements Please complete this form and review it with the Auditorium Manager at least two weeks before your event. Attach any additional info that will explain your setup. Event: Contact Name: _______________________ Contact E-Mail: _______________________ Space Needs: Closed curtain (No use of the stage behind the main curtain) Entire stage (please attach diagrams or photos of you setup) Dressing rooms Box office Dates/times Orchestra pit (Set up fees will apply) Cafeteria (Separate booking necessary) Equipment Needs: _____ Stage Lighting _____ PA / Sound System _____ Microphone(s) Number: __________ Type: __________ _____ Microphone Stand(s) Number: __________ Type: __________ _____ CD Player _____ Cassette Player _____ Projection Screen _____ Digital Projector _____ Piano ($25.00 upright) _____ Piano ($50.00 baby grand) _____ Piano Tuning (at lessee’s expense) _____ Band Platforms 8” Tall: __________ 16” Tall: __________ 24” Tall: __________ _____ Choral Risers Number of Sections: __________ [Max. 8 sections; 3 step or 4 step] _____ Conducting Podium _____ Speaking Podium _____ Music Stands Number: __________ _____ Black Plastic Chairs Number: __________ _____ Red Fabric Chairs (max. 10) Number: __________ _____ Acoustical Shell _____ Additional Requests (Please Specify): Required Services: _____ Lighting Operator _____ Sound Operator _____ Stage Manager _____ Fly Operator _____ Light, Sound, or Other Equipment Setup _____ Light, Sound, or Other Equipment Breakdown _____ Ushers Services of the Event Manager are $30.00 per hour. Services for tech support are $15.00 per hour. These charges will be added to your total bill.
- JLCE-R
NEPN/NSBA Code: JLCE-R Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Procedure PURPOSE: * To provide guidance in the management or administration of school-based AED program. * For treatment of victims one year and older. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used to treat victims who experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). It is only to be applied to victims who are unconscious, have no pulse and/or are not showing signs of circulation such as coughing, movement or normal breathing. The AED will analyze the heart rhythm and advise the operator if a shockable rhythm is detected, the AED will charge to the appropriate energy level and advise the operator to deliver a shock. AED SYSTEM COORDINATOR: * The System coordinator will be the school nurse. AED SYSTEM COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Operate the AED system in consultation with the medical advisor. * Selection of employees for AED training and distribution of AED trained employee lists as required. * Coordination of training for emergency responders. * Maintain and testing of AED per manufacturer's recommendations. * Communication with medical advisor on issues related to medical emergency response program including post-event reviews. * Maintain a file on specification/technical information sheet for each approved AE model assigned or donated to the school. * Notification of AED in school and any clinical use to Maine Emergency Medical Services. * Record Keeping. MEDICAL ADVISOR REVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Medical advisor of the AED program is the school physician. The medical advisor of the AED program is responsible for: * Providing medical direction for use of AED * Approving locations for AED placement * Approving the training for AED users * Writing a prescription for AED * Reviewing and approving guidelines for emergency procedures related to use of AED and CPR * Evaluation of post event review forms and digital files downloaded from the AED AUTHORIZED AED USERS: The AED may be used by: * Persons licensed under the Maine Emergency Management Services Act and health care practitioners as defined by 24 MRSA Section 2502 (1-A); and Page 1 of 4 * Persons who have successfully completed an approved CPR and AED training program provided by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or the Maine Department of Public Safety within the last 2 years; have a current successful completion card; and have been authorized by the AED system coordinator and medical advisor. AUTHORIZED AED TRAINED EMPLOYEE/VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES: * Making a reasonable effort to summon appropriate emergency services personnel when communication is possible. * Activating internal emergency response system and provide prompt basic life support including AED and first aid according to training and experience. * Understanding and complying with requirements of this procedure. * Following the more detailed procedures and guidelines for AED program. SCHOOL OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES: The school office staff is responsible for: * Receiving emergency medical calls from internal locations. * Contacting the external community 911 response team (EMS) if required. * Deploying AED trained employees to emergency location. * Assigning someone to meet responding EMS aid vehicle and direct EMS personnel to site of emergency. EQUIPMENT: * The AED and first aid kit will be brought to all medical emergencies. * Approved equipment, the Defibtech DDU-100 Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) has been approved for this program. AED USE GUIDELINES * The AED should be used on any person who is at least one year of age and displays ALL symptoms of cardiac arrest. The AED will be used only after the following symptoms are confirmed: * Victim is unresponsive * Victim is not breathing * Victim has no pulse and/or shows no signs of circulation such as normal breathing coughing or movement. * Adult size electrodes shall be used on the victim that is eight years of age or older. The pediatric (child size) electrodes shall be used on the victim less than eight years of age. LOCATION OF AED: The AED is located outside the nurses' office in buildings. It has one set of adult sized electrodes attached to the device and one set of pediatric (child) sized electrodes will be located in the back of the AED. One resuscitation kit is connected to the handle of the AED. This kit contains two pair of latex free gloves, one razor, one set of trauma shears, and one barrier devise and one eye protection shield. Page 2 of 4 INITIAL TRAINING: * Trained employees: Must complete training adequate to provide basic first aid, CPR and AED per (AHA) will be provided on site. AED training must be a course approved by the state. Trained employees will also be taught about BBP and how to avoid exposure against bloodborne pathogens. REFRESHER TRAINING: * Trained employees will renew first aide, CPR and AED training every two years, through AHA (American Heart Association). VOLUNTEER RESPONDERS: These responders will possess various amounts of training in emergency medical response and their training may be supplied by sources outside the school department. Volunteer responders can assist in emergencies, but must only participate to the extent allowed by their training and experience. Volunteer responders may have training adequate to administer first aid, CPR and use the AED in the school. Any volunteer wishing to potentially use the AED in the school should have successfully completed a state approved AED course including CPR within the last two years. The school will not maintain training records for the volunteer responders. MEDICAL RESPONSE DOCUMENTATION: Internal Post Event Documentation * It is important to document each use of the AED system. The following forms shall be sent to the AED System Coordinator within 24 hours of a medical event; * An accident report form shall be completed by a responding employee for each accident requiring first aid of any type * The authorized AED trained employee or volunteer responder shall complete a medical event form, whenever an AED is used * A copy of AED use information shall be presented to the medical advisor within 48 hours of the emergency * At a minimum, event information supplied shall include any recorded data, and all electronic files captured by the AED POST EVENT REVIEW: Following each deployment of an AED, a review shall be conducted within a reasonable time to learn from the experience. The AED System Coordinator and the medical advisor shall conduct and document the post event review. All KEY participants in the event shall participate in the review. Included in the review shall be the identification of actions that went well and identification of opportunities for improvement as well as critical incident stress debriefing. The school nurse will maintain a copy of the post event review summary. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: All equipment and accessories for support of the AED system shall be maintained in a state of readiness. Specific maintenance requirements include: * The System Coordinator shall be responsible for informing response teams and office staff of changes to availability of the AED equipment. Page 3 of 4 * The System Coordinator shall be responsible for having regular equipment maintenance performed. All maintenance tasks shall be performed according to equipment maintenance procedures outlined in the manufacturer's instructions. * Following use of the AED, all equipment shall be cleaned and/or decontaminated, and used equipment (electrodes, gloves, barrier device, razor) replaced. ANNUAL SYSTEM ASSESSMENT: Once each calendar year the AED Coordinator shall conduct and document a system readiness review. This review shall include review of the following elements; * Training records * Equipment operation and maintenance records MONTHLY SYSTEM CHECK: Once each calendar month, the System Coordinator shall conduct and document a systems check. This check shall include review of the following elements: * Emergency Kit supplies * AED battery life * AED operation and status Cross Reference: JLCE Automated External Defibrillator & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 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: December 6, 2018 Page 4 of 4
- JLCDA
NEPN/NSBA Code: JLCDA MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN SCHOOLS The Board recognizes that there may be some students in the MSAD #60 schools who rely on the use of medical marijuana to manage a medical condition and who may be unable to effectively function at school without it. Maine law provides that a “primary caregiver” (defined as parent, guardian or legal custodian under Maine’s medical marijuana law, 22 MRSA § 2423-A (E) may possess and administer marijuana in a non-smokeable form in a school bus or on the grounds of the preschool or primary or secondary school in which a minor qualifying patient is enrolled, if: a) a medical provider has provided the minor qualifying patient with a current written certification for the medical use of marijuana and b) possession of medical marijuana is for the purpose of administering it to the minor qualifying patient. In order to facilitate administration of medical marijuana with a minimum interruption of instructional time for the student and with a minimum of disruption of routine school operations, the Board approves the following guidelines for the administration of medical marijuana: A. The person administering the medical marijuana must provide proof that 1. He/she is the primary caregiver for the student; 2. The student has a current written certification from a medical provider for the use of medical marijuana; 3. The student needs to have the drug administered during the school day, as opposed to before or after school. B. The marijuana must be in a non-smokeable form; C. The marijuana must be possessed only by the primary caregiver and only for the purpose of administering it to the student at school; D. Medical marijuana may only be possessed by the primary caregiver; it cannot be given to or held by any school employee, student or other person in school, with the exception of the “qualifying patient;” E. Only the primary caregiver may administer medical marijuana – it cannot be done by, or delegated to, a school employee or any other person than the primary caregiver; F. Medical marijuana may be administered only at the principal’s office; the primary caregiver must go there directly and, if visitors are required to sign in, to do so; G. The student may not possess medical marijuana at any time or place except during the time of its consumption, at the designated location, and under the supervision of the caregiver. Page 1 of 2 NEPN/NSBA Code: JLCDA A student who holds written certification for the medical use of marijuana may not be excluded (suspended or expelled) from school because he/she requires medical marijuana to attend school. Legal Reference: Maine 2015 P.L. Ch. 369 (2015) 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: October 17, 2019
- JLCB-E
NSBA Code: JLCB-E IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION FORM As the parent/guardian of _______________________ in grade _______, and with the date of birth of ______________, I am requesting a waiver for the following immunizations: ___ All required immunizations ___ DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) ___ I/OPV (Polio) ___ MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) ___ Varicella (chicken pox) I understand that in case of an outbreak of the specific disease for which my child is not protected, my child will be kept out of school and school activities. The length of time that my child will be kept out of school may vary from a week to over a month depending on the disease and length of the outbreak. I also understand that if my child is out of school, the school is not required to provide off-site classes or tutoring. The school may make reasonable accommodations to assist my child in keeping up with classwork. I am requesting the waiver for: ___ Sincere religious belief ___ Philosophical reasons My explanation is as follows: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signed by:____________________________ Relationship to student:__________________ Date:________________
- JJE-E
NEPN/NSBA Code: JJE-E STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES APPROVAL FORM This form must be submitted to the Office of the Principal for approval one month in advance of the proposed fundraising activity. Please see attached the electronic Student Fundraising Policy JJE and Sales Of Foods In Competition With the School Food Service Program Policy EFE. Name of group, team or organization: Date submitted: Advisor: Signature: Contact person: Phone number: How these funds will be used: Are contracted services required? Yes No Company: Person authorizing expenditures: Location of fundraiser: Has a building use form been completed and approved? Yes No NA Note: All funds raised must be deposited in the School Activity Account as soon as possible. Name of the account and the account #: Person responsible for making the deposit(s): Describe the proposed fundraising activity: Describe the educational purpose of the proposed activity (How does it support the MSAD #60 curriculum?) Date(s) (beginning and ending): People involved in the fundraiser: students parents other (explain): Projected amount to be raised: Page 1 of 2 NEPN/NSBA Code: JJE-E ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Approved by Principal: Date: Approved by A.D. (if related to athletics): Date: Rejected - reason(s): Conflicts with other fundraising events Does not meet one month application deadline Interferes with the educational program Requires mandatory student participation Inadequate supervision Requires door to door solicitation Financial commitment was made before approval Does not comply with federal, state or local laws Violates district nutritional guidelines Places an undue burden on the community or local businesses Requires alteration or addition to district facilities (requires Superintendent's approval) Other cc: Business Manager Cross Reference: JJE Student Fundraising Activities KF- Community Use of School Facilities KFA- Facilities Use Fee Schedule and Contract KFB - High School Facilities Use KF-E1 Facilities Form Adopted: January 16, 2020 Page 2 of 2
- KF-A
Facilities Use Fee Schedule and Contract Insurance: The administration has the sole right to determine the amount of insurance coverage required for each event. Lessees will provide a copy of their certificate of insurance covering the period under contract, naming MSAD #60 as an additional insured, if required by the administration. Generally a certificate of insurance will be required if a fee is charged for public entertainment provided by a producer not affiliated with a local school district or municipal government. Damages: The lessee will be responsible for any damages to the facility and/or equipment. **Security: The administration has the sole right to determine the level of security required for each event. Security expenses are the responsibility of the lessee. Fire and Safety: The facility manager must approve the use of any pyrotechnical stage device or any open flame in advance. Any electrical equipment that does not belong to the school must be inspected and approved for use in the facility. Facilities: MSAD #60 will do its best to provide clean, comfortable facilities for rental. However, should a mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or other system failure occur during a rental period, the lessee agrees to hold MSAD #60 harmless and the lessee will not be entitled to any compensation. This contract remains in full force regardless of any system failures out of the control of event staff. Cancellation of an Event: The MSAD #60 has the sole authority to determine whether the building should be closed for reasons of public safety and will be held harmless in this situation. Notification to the lessee will be made as soon as possible. Contracts in force for periods during which the school is closed for reasons of public safety are canceled automatically without penalty to either party. Every effort will be made to reschedule any canceled event to a mutually acceptable date. This contract must be submitted with a copy of the certificate of insurance, and a deposit of at least 25% of the rental fee. The balance of rental fees and any additional fees must be paid at least one week before the scheduled event unless special arrangements have been made. Circle Category:MSAD #60Community Non-ProfitOther Non-ProfitFor ProfitRental Rates: Large GymNo charge$25.00$200.00$800.00 or 10%*Small GymNo charge$25.00$100.00$300.00Weight RoomNo charge$25.00/Hour$50.00$200.00Cardiovascular RoomNo charge$25.00/Hour$50.00$200.00Field(s)No charge$25.00/Event$50.00$100.00Auditorium*** (Per Day)No charge$25.00$200.00$800.00 or 10%* For Event $400.00 Rehearsals/SetupLecture HallNo charge$25.00$100.00$100.00LibraryNo chargeNo charge$50.00$100.00CafeteriaNo chargeNo charge$50.00$100.00KitchenNo chargeNo charge$50.00$100.00Classroom(s)No chargeNo charge$50.00$100.00Computer Lab(s)No chargeNo charge$50.00$100.00Project RoomNo chargeNo charge$50.00$100.00Event Manager$30.00 per hr.$30.00 per hr.$30.00 per hr.$30.00 per hr.Custodian(s) (Per Person)$32.00 per hr.$32.00 per hr.$32.00 per hr.$32.00 per hr.Food Service (Per Person)$30.00 per hr.$30.00 per hr.$30.00 per hr.$30.00 per hr. *Whichever is the greater. **The lessee will hire police with proof provided to the school. The lessee will also be required to pay the police department directly. ***Forms must be returned 2 weeks prior to event. Additional equipment fees may apply. Check Auditorium requirement sheet (see KF-E2). Page 1 of 3 KF-A Rules of Use: School authorities have access to the facilities at all times and may cancel or terminate an event at any time if, in their opinion, the event represents a danger to the facility or public safety, or if it is considered unacceptable on school grounds. School authorities have the right to remove unruly persons. School authorities have the right to enforce all building rules. No sales of any kind are permitted without permission of the administration. The lessee will have access only to those areas of the building which are under contract. The school accepts no responsibility for articles left on school property by the lessee. Photographing, videotaping, filming, and recording are permitted only by special permission of the administration. The use of controlled substances, alcohol possession or consumption, and use of tobacco products are prohibited on school property. The possession of firearms on school property is prohibited except by authorized security personnel. The use of any weapons as stage props must be approved in advance by the administration. The school will not take responsibility for any equipment shipped to the lessee unless prior arrangements are made. Hussey Auditorium: Additional Charges: Use of the auditorium includes the lobby, audience restrooms, ticket booth, seating (approx. 974), stage, and house lights. The use of stage lighting, the sound system, additional equipment, setup, or personnel services need to be negotiated in advance with the auditorium manager and fees may apply. Ushers: The lessee must provide adult ushers in a ratio of 1 per 100 audience members. Ushers must remain in the auditorium during the performance and intermissions. They will insure that members of the audience behave appropriately and do no abuse the facility or detract from the performance. Ushers can be provided upon request. Rules of Use: The school lighting and sound equipment will be operated only by authorized technicians. The lessee may supply operators but the control booth will not be available without the services of an authorized theater technician. Set construction or painting is permitted only with advance permission and only in approved areas. All sets, props, and costumes must be removed from the premises within one day after the last performance under contract. Some storage may be allowed by special permission of the administration. FOOD, BEVERAGES, & CHEWING GUM ARE NEVER PERMITTED IN THE AUDITORIUM. On behalf of the above organization, I certify that I have read and agree to the terms of the contract. I agree to provide adequate adult supervision at all times during the use of the facilities, and as lessee, I will assume responsibility for all fee charges and to indemnify and hold harmless the MSAD #60 (the “District”), its School Board of Directors, officers, agents, employees and students (“Releasees”) from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including without limitation attorney’s fees) of any kind (“Claims”), including Claims caused by or arising from the negligence of the Releases, arising out of this Contract, and/or the use of the facility or the equipment, other school property, or school premises. _________________________________________ _______________________________ Lessee Signature Date Page 2 of 3 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: JLCDA- Medical Marijuiana in Schools KF-E1 Facilities Use Form KF-E2 Hussey Auditorium Event Requirements Adopted: October 17, 2019 Page 3 of 3
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- KLGA
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
- KLG-R
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
- KI
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
- KHC
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
- KFB
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
- KF
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
- KHB
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
- KBF
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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` 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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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