April Bates

The meeting included reports from the Elementary Principal, Special Education, Business Manager, and Superintendent, covering topics such as the Title I Summer Grant, updates on the Special Education program, student recognition, and upcoming events. The board addressed the first and second readings of several policies related to substitute teachers, school system websites, concussion management, non-discrimination, and harassment. They also nominated probationary and continuing contracts for teaching staff and approved the nomination of annual employees for FY26. The Superintendent was authorized to apply for Federal/State Grants/Programs and hire professional staff during the summer months. Additionally, the board voted to call, approve, and sign the Warrants for the District Budget Meeting and Budget Validation Referendum.

The meeting included reports from the Elementary Principal, Special Education, Business Manager, and Superintendent, covering topics such as activities around the 100th day, the Aroostook Right to Read bookmark contest, Winter Carnival events, NWEA data, curriculum updates, and budget information. The board discussed and approved a first reading of the policy on Substitute Teachers and Educational Specialists, as well as a second reading, review, and adoption of the policy on Board Member Compensation and Expenses. Additionally, they approved a budget cost center transfer and discussed potential RUS Grant information.

The board meeting included reports from the Elementary Principal, Special Education, Business Manager, and Superintendent, covering topics such as summer school planning, special education audits and programs, school finances, and potential capital improvement projects. The board discussed and took action on policies related to the school unit website and social media, consideration for partnership with RSU 29 Adult Education, compliance with federal guidelines, approval of the Interlocal Agreement-Shared Service of World Language Teacher, the FY26 budget timeline, and approval of the school calendar for FY 2025-2026.

The board meeting included announcements of appointments for volunteer assistant coach, food service personnel, and leadership team members. Discussions covered the review and acceptance of bids for bread and milk for the fiscal year 2025. Reports were given by elementary principal, special services director, and superintendent, covering topics such as summer trainings, ESEA application, kindergarten screening, special education audit, and upcoming events. First readings of policies on nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, harassment of employees, and pregnant students were conducted. A second reading and adoption of policies also took place.

The board meeting covered various topics, including a superintendent's report on student attendance, trimester honor roll, building and grounds needs, out-of-district placements, and fall sports schedules. The meeting also included the approval of employee and student handbooks, the election of board chair and vice-chair, the appointment of a delegate for the MSBA Fall Assembly & Conference, authorization for a lease purchase of a new school bus, and approval of an application for a major capital school construction program.