Maine School Administrative District 20

The school board meeting agenda includes presentations on the GEAR Up 8th Grade College Immersion Experience and the Varsity Baseball Trip. The Superintendent will report on capital improvements and the 2025-2026 budget update. Administrator reports will be given, followed by information on retirements, resignations, transfers, new hires, and current openings. New business includes approval of the GEAR Up trip, the baseball trip, a new superintendent, an employee leave request, and contract extensions. Upcoming school events and other matters, including a budget workshop and the May board meeting date, will also be discussed.

The agenda for the meeting includes the call to order, approval of the financials, and a public participation period regarding school matters. Key discussion items involve the Superintendent's Report, specifically an update on the FY 27 Budget and a Department of Labor Inspection. Administrative reports from various schools and Special Education will be presented. Items for information cover personnel matters such as retirements, resignations, transfers, and new hires. Old business includes consideration for a second read/review of several board organizational and procedural policies (BDA, BDB, BDD, BDF, BDG) and an amendment to policy KF regarding community use of school facilities. New business features a first read of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, consideration of 504 Policies and Procedures, and a first read/review of policies related to Conflict of Interest, Nepotism, and Board use of electronic email/executive sessions. The agenda concludes with upcoming school events and potential discussion of the April board meeting date.

The meeting agenda includes a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and adjustments to the agenda. Additionally, the board will provide time for public participation on school matters and conduct a budget workshop.

The agenda for this meeting included the annual Board Reorganization, which involves appointments for Board Chair, Vice Chair, District Wellness Committee Member, and Regional Technology Center Representative. Key discussion items covered in the Superintendent's Report include negotiations, budget timeline, regional planning, capital improvement projects, a Board workshop, and FAPE Transition for 4 Year Olds. Old Business involved the second read and review of several policies concerning the School Board's legal status, powers, authority, and code of ethics. New Business focused on the first read and review or amendment of several policies related to weapons and safety (JICIA), suicide risk (JLIF), and emergency management plans and drills (EBCA, EBCB, EBCC, EBAA). The Board also planned to consider approval of the updated Comprehensive Health and Safety Emergency Management Plan and enter an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.

The school board meeting addressed personnel matters, including resignations and new hires. Updates were provided on capital improvements and enrollment numbers. Key policy revisions were approved, concerning school lunch charging and medication administration to students. The board also held executive sessions to discuss student issues, resulting in one student's re-entry to school and another student's expulsion. Discussion also included a potential "no play" period for summer sports.