Regional School Unit 29

The agenda includes the Chair's report regarding staff retirements and the development of the future board meeting calendar. The Superintendent's report covers personnel updates, a presentation on district future goals, an international school connection update, the status of the consolidated school application, and financial disclosures. The meeting will address the second readings of policies related to student handbooks, activity fund procedures, and the use of audio/visual cameras on transportation vehicles. New business items include policy committee updates and the first reading of policies concerning personal electronic devices in schools and public comment procedures. The meeting will also convene an executive session to discuss contract language and personnel matters.

The board meeting agenda includes an audit presentation for FY25, a public hearing on the School Revolving Renovation Fund Referendum, and a report from the superintendent covering personnel updates, an elementary school presentation, and consolidated school application status. Additional business items include board approvals for ESEA funding, readings of various policies regarding conflict of interest, school volunteers, and bullying procedures, as well as discussions on student handbooks, student activity fund procedures, and school bus surveillance. The meeting also covers contract renewals for probationary staff and teachers.

The board meeting included the Superintendent's report covering new hires, an update on the consolidated school application process, school safety protocols, and a progress presentation on the iReady program. The Board approved the first reading of the school calendar, the USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant, the Mackenzie Foundation grant application, and projects under the School Revolving Renovation Fund. Additionally, the board approved several policies regarding temperature standards, graduation standards, weapons, violence, and school safety, tobacco use, and student education records, including an amendment to the tobacco policy.

The meeting included reports from the student representative and the superintendent, with the latter covering new staff hires, resignations, and coaching appointments. A motion was passed to adjust the school calendar by converting a scheduled workshop day into a student day. Additionally, the board discussed protocols for managing early release days during inclement weather and received a presentation and classroom tour regarding updates to the high school construction trades program.

The meeting agenda includes a report from the Chair regarding MSBA proposed resolutions and the upcoming MSMA fall conference. The Superintendent will present an audit review, provide updates on personnel changes, facilitate presentations on 'Solutionaries' and 'Reach My Teach', deliver a report on district finances, and provide information regarding district school cameras. Old business includes an update on school construction projects, specifically the Houlton Elementary School rating scale and the status of the consolidated building project.