School Board Business Meeting - June 4, 2026

001Oh, I cannot hear anything from I can hear Zoom and everything. I just can't hear you guys. Ah, now I can hear John. Hey, John. Can you hear me or anything else? Or just me? >> Only you? >> Yeah, I can't hear them. I don't know if they're talking or doing anything. They've changed a couple things, but I haven't heard them. >> I was like, This is very quiet meeting. >> Yeah. Right. [laughter] >> I think they had a workshop so it may not have started. >> Yeah, I I did see they that I tried getting on that and I saw it was in person only. I was like, >> yeah, that's what I saw, too. So, I'm like, oh well. >> Yeah, it's kind of hard for me to uh you know, kind of

002get there today on a kind of fact in Alaska. >> Is that awesome or what? >> Oh, it's gorgeous. >> It's been like It's been 70 and sunny all week. Not Alaska weather. >> Did they hear? >> All right. Good afternoon or good evening. It is the day to >> June 4th, 2026. This is the um regular business meeting of Scarboro School Board. Um can we everyone please join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> All right, >> would you mind calling the attendance, please? >> Yes. Miss Jacobs is >> absent. Mr. Callaher >> here. >> Uh, Miss Lindstöm >> here. Miss Mau >>

003here. >> Mr. Rockenstein is present online. >> I'm here. So there we go. There's words. >> Uh Miss Tarpinian >> here. >> Mr. Pinehoff >> here. >> Miss RKina >> here. >> Miss Clarett >> here. >> Thank you. Um if there are no objections, we will approve the May 7th, 2026 and May 19th, 2026 business meeting minutes um as presented and in our packet. Perfect. Agenda item two is resignations, retirements, and new hires. I would refer you to the non it's a non- action item. Refer you to the um document in the agenda. Agenda item 4.0 recognitions. Um 4.1. Did you do 3.0 first? >> Maybe. Maybe. >> Yes. So, excuse me. We'll go back. Um agenda item 3.0 are adjustments to the agenda. Um I don't have any additions. Do you have any this

004evening? >> No. All right. Now, we'll move on to agenda item 4.0. Uh recognition 4.1 is the student spotlight award. Um so, Abby and Sarah, we'll pass this over. Um so, the uh June 2026 student spotlight award winner is Hadley McFarland. and she was nominated by her teachers Noah Phillips, Haley McCambridge, Justin Peace, and Emma Toth. And I think one or all of them are going to say some words about her. >> Where do I start? So, >> thank you. Um, so I am Haley Mckenbridge. I have the honor and privilege of teaching at Scarboro Middle School and um I have had also the honor to get to know Hadley this year. Um often when teachers shine a spotlight on a student um they talk about how bright they are, their work ethic and positive

005attitude and how they do it all while balancing sports and extracurriculars. Um and it's not that these qualities don't apply to Hadley, um but they don't do her justice. And I'm not sure I can accurately articulate how exceptional Hadley is, but on behalf of my seventh grade team, I'm going to try. Hadley chases knowledge. She appreciates a good grade, but it doesn't drive her. She is truly seeking to understand the world. Then she takes her understanding of content and questions how the information could be better used or applied. She looks to connect um what she has learned with what she already knows and the world at large. She recognizes the potential of information changing how we live and how things are done currently. Because of what drives Hadley because this is what drives Hadley, she

006is fearless in her learning. She asks all the questions. She is often the first to share her ideas and thoughts. Many of her ideas are creative and approach the world with a rare perspective that is uniquely Hadley's. All of this is accompanied by a delightful disposition and a sense of humor that everyone can and does appreciate. Her jokes are never at anyone else's expense or even inside jokes that leave others out. The impact of this has on the class's sense of community is tremendous. It's not just her humor that has built class fellowship. She has normalized making mistakes and taking feedback in stride. Early on, Hadley answered some questions wrong in class discussions. When she was corrected, she s showed no signs of embarrassment. She approached the correction with curiosity and followed up with clarifying

007questions. Other students followed suit. She is leading the way in the classroom and how it operates. And I don't think she or the other students even see it. It's remarkable and Hadley is remarkable. And it is for all these reasons and so much more that we wanted to recognize Hadley McFarland. Bradley, did you did you ask her if she wanted to say anything? >> Oh, no. It's okay. >> Thank you. [laughter] >> Congratulations. >> All right. Um, agenda item 4.2 is um the retiring school board representatives. So, I did just have a thank you slide, but we can um maybe >> share >> just stop the share for now. Yeah. All right. We just have a few things to say. I'm going to bundle that, by the way, with um 4.3, which is our student

008schoolboard representatives. Um I'm going to actually start with Abby first and then um we'll go on to our our uh schoolboard members. So, I'm going to just look right at my computer because I feel like I might um I might cry if I don't. So, I'll I'll look at you later. Um, so as um many of you know, this is Aby's um senior year and her final meeting with us as our uh student rep. Serving on the school board is no small responsibility. In doing so comes with balancing all of your things, your classes, your sports, your friendships, your work, your homework, your college applications, and then everything else that comes along with being a senior in high school. And your ability to manage everything has been truly extraordinary this year. Um, with all of

009your responsibilities, you have shown up at these meetings. I think the only meetings you missed is because you had another event like a a soccer game or a track meet or um it's not you are fully committed to this work and to representing your peers and that has been um something that's really stood out about you in the last two years. Um for those that don't know, Abby was a first for us as a board. She was the first student to complete the Scarboro High School new local government ELLL. um she we as a board had met um with the leadership team at the high school and talked about ways to um really uh beef up this process and this program and so they created this extended learning opportunity and Abby is our very first

010um our very first student to take advantage of it. So on top of all of the things I just said participating in that required you to put a significant amount of work to earn credit. Um, part of that work included a mentorship with me and so I've gotten to spend um, a lot of time with Abby and I quickly realized just how kind and thoughtful you you are. You have so many remarkable qualities it with everything you do. You have leadership skills, you have curiosity, you have a maturity beyond your years, but your kindness is like the cherry on top of a sundae. Um it's the quality that elevates everything else and it and makes you a joy just a joy to work with. Um the presence of a student voice is is important to

011the board and it brings a lot to the board even we have difficult we had policy before this and it was um you know difficult difficult conversations at time and poor Sarah I joke didn't get a word in edgewise at this meeting right but um that student voice is really important and you have brought it in the very best way you reminded us the reason it's so important is because you remind us how our decisions feel what they feel like on the ground and we don't always remember that even though we all just recently graduated high school. We don't remember what it feels like to um what these decisions mean in the classrooms and in the hallway. Um you have just have this genuine desire to make the schools better for all of your peers.

012And so you help us see our work through the eyes of the students we serve and that's really really invaluable perspective. Um in addition to all those things, um Abby is the person that brought the student spotlight award that we um we just gave. she's the one that um started that program. So, this was a really meaningful opportunity um that she took to celebrate her fellow students and their accomplishments. So, again, when we talk about being kind kind and being thoughtful, this is a way you lift others up and you shine a light on the good that's happening from others around you, not just you. Um what makes it so special is not just the idea behind it, but the heart you put behind it. You saw a need. You built something from the ground

013up and you made sure it reflected the values of kindness and recognition and belonging. And so what's really amazing, I don't know if you you've thought this thought about this, but what's amazing at that is that this program will continue. And even though you're not going to be here at this table, you are going to continue to make students feel seen and see feel valued long after your time here has ended. And that's really really powerful, right? That's a powerful legacy to leave behind. So, as you graduate and step into your next chapter, I hope you carry with you the confidence that your voice matters because it really does. You have already demonstrated so many amazing skills um and have shown a willingness to engage in conversations that shape your community. These qualities are going

014to serve you wherever you go. So, on behalf of our school board, thank you for your service, your commitment to Scarboro, and your insight. We are grateful for the time you've spent with us, and we cannot wait to see what you do next in college. Um, we are incredibly jealous that you're starting your semester in Greece, but we hope to see many pictures and we hope you stay in touch and we wish you the very, very best. Okay, open it up if anybody else wants to say anything. >> Yes, please. Um, I just want to say I interviewed uh both um our student reps for the article that came out of Scarbo Living and just inspired by both of you and um Abby and just enjoyed that conversation, learning about you and um I really

015wish you the best in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing where you go. So, please keep in touch and just um continue to inspire others. >> Yes. >> Yeah. Same. I mean, you have been a tremendous asset to this board. I think um you have been just a steady presence um but you've really interjected at some crucial points um with really valuable insight. That's great. And I hope as you continue to grow and develop um you use your voice um and all of your many many talents. Um I think you are truly one of the most accomplished students I've come across. Um, and I'll just tell you, one of my favorite things that has happened several times in the last couple years, I read the newspaper every morning, um, at work when I get

016there, and I get to work really, really early. Um, and one of my favorite things happened to me earlier, I think it was this week on maybe Monday or Tuesday, and I was cruising and I was I read I read the Press Herald, I read the news in Kbec County, and I read the news in Bango daily because I have a statewide job. I need to kind of know what's going on. Um, but I look at the sports for high schools and every so often, you know, I expect to see your name in the soccer sports, but I was reading track and field >> and I was like, wait, I know her. And um, and it was this great little moment of like that's like I had no idea that you were in track and

017field and like I don't know how you were do anything in addition because I feel like you're everywhere. I look like robotics, you're in you're involved in in sports and you're in everything. It's like there's there's like there goes Abby. And um but I think as much as like I I find that fun to watch your success because it really um inspires me and makes me like every time I learn more about the students here, you know, you are a shining example of a really successful student who's taken advantage of the opportunities, who's allowed your passions to really push you into, you know, great success but great learning opportunities. Um and I think that's going to serve you really well. But, you know, I will be sad when I'm reading the newspaper and your name

018is not >> popping up on high school sports anymore, but I'm sure that it will pop up in other in other avenues. So, best of luck. >> I just want to echo what they've all said and do it without crying. But you uh you have done some really wonderful things on these two years uh that and all of what they said. But when I look at you, I know the future is bright. So, >> congratulations. Mitchell, John, you want to say anything? >> Yeah, being a student representative is such a large task, especially on top of what you've already are doing outside of your board work and your community service and it's it's really showing of your leadership and what you can accomplish and look forward to seeing what you can do. Thank you, Mitchell.

019>> Um, would do you want to say something, Sarah? >> I'll keep this short, but Abby, you've just been like amazing. You've been an amazing guide, and I I stepped in not really having any idea, but you just helped me every step of the way, and I'm really going to miss you. >> I know Aby's loving every last minute of this. [laughter] Um, one thing I forgot to mention, I should tell the whole board, um, Abby just got an internship, so she is going to intern with the main DOE this summer. >> So, um, going to continue her great work. >> Would you like to say anything? You are >> you are welcomed. Well, so two years ago, I think I was a totally different person, but like all of you and this position has

020had a really big impact on who I am. And Shannon, you especially being my mentor last year. I came in really nervous and you helped me a lot. Like with the student spotlight award, that really couldn't have happened without you either. I just really appreciate all of your help and support and the rest of you guys on the board. Yeah. So, thank you. >> Going to miss you. [sighs] >> What a day. All right. Here we are, Mitchell. It's your turn, sir. [laughter] All right. When a vacancy opened unexpectedly, Mitchell, you stepped forward not because it was easy and not because the timing was perfect, but because you believed in the importance of this work and in serving our community. Filling an unexpired term is like stepping into the fire from the very beginning. It

021required you to learn on the fly and contribute before you'd even had a chance to settle into your seat. And you rose to that challenge with with confidence and with grace. From the very beginning, you've brought a very fresh and thoughtful perspective to the table. Your curiosity, your willingness to ask hard questions, and your ability to listen with intention uh are what set you apart. You are young, but your maturity and your steadiness have been evident in every meeting. You lead with your head and your heart, and that you show up with a genuine care for the people behind the decisions you make. And of course, you brought humor. Um your own your own particular brand of humor. Um, so I for the audiences, um, not everybody knows this. I have a self-proclaimed parking spot

022in in the lot. Um, there's not a sign yet, but I'm hoping one day there will be. And Mitchell's um, he gets so much joy out of trying to beat me here to park in my spot before I arrive. And so it's become a running joke among all of us that I'm going to start bringing um cones and chairs and um lawn chairs to to guard my spot so Mitchell can't take it. But um what happens is your ability to bring a smile um to serious moments is a serious is a real gift and it's one um that binds this this us together as a team and um it's it's just brings this sense of lightness to meetings. It's really really important. Um but your humor isn't the only thing um that st that you

023that's thing that stands out with you. Um as I mentioned earlier, you are full of heart and you let that guide you in the very best possible way. Um I can always count on you after meetings. um especially like the difficult meetings, not to like debrief what we just talked about or to to play through a vote or anything like that, but you are just simply checking in to make sure everybody is okay and to chat and to and to check in. And it's the these little sincere gestures that you do that really reveal who you are as a person. Um, and it reminds me, um, as I was thinking about that, it reminds me that one of the beautiful things that comes from this work is the relationships we build along the way. Um,

024this year, uh, God love you, we we put you in the role as the finance committee chair. Um, certainly when we seated at our committees, we had no idea what was in store for us, um, with this budget cycle and this year. um to say it was challenging or to say it was complicated would be a minor understatement. Um and yet you showed up as a first-time chair and handled that work um really well. You asked thoughtful questions. You really stayed grounded in the numbers and you took the process um forward trusting your team and trusting Diane and Kate um even when that path wasn't clear. Um so your leadership in that role really mattered for this board and for um the community and it's really something that you should be so proud of. Um,

025so you as you think about as I think about your time on the board, you think about how you approached your work, um, with humility, with openness, with a genuine desire to make a positive impact, with the ability to say, um, ask hard questions, and with the ability to say, you know what, I don't know that I should have asked or said or done something, and in a way I did. um you have this energy, you have this um thoughtfulness and you have this ability to be accountable that um you brought to the board and it's been really awesome to watch you grow. Um your contributions have been huge and your presence here have all made us laugh and made us better. Um so as your term comes to a close, we want to thank

026you not just for stepping in but for really for stepping up for this community. Um we have no doubt that your future is bright. uh uh he is Mitchell is going to main maritime in the fall. So we are all looking forward to hearing about all the ways you continue to to serve and be a leader when you um when you arrive there in the fall. So thank you for your service and we really appreciate you. >> All right. Does anybody else want to add on to Mitchell? Did you go ahead, Jalyn? >> Uh Mitchell, [clears throat] I you know, you've been a a lot of fun to work with and um always bringing humor. Uh and you know, I I just appreciated working with you and I'm really really really glad that your lesson

027this year was what why Shamrock Shakes are green. >> So that was a really important one. But also, how [laughter] >> how great was it to go out with you and John chatting at the beginning? We were all roaring in here. So, um that just feels so classic for for you. But you did a great job this year. You had a lot of hard work ahead of you and uh I I really am going to miss you and so happy for you for your next adventure. >> Yeah. Go ahead. >> Yeah, Mitchell, I've really enjoyed working with you. Um, I think you bring such a great perspective when you think about how many school boards have the opportunity to connect with somebody who is really recently out of school. Um, and with a perspective that

028just isn't here. You know, I'm fully seated and middle-aged and I have children and I'm a very is a very distinct part of my life. Um, and it's a wonderful part of my life, but it's very disconnected to the place that you are. Um, but it's really important when we're making decisions and we're thinking about things and how they impact people to have everyone's voice in the room. And I think that we really benefited um from your perspective. Um you really um you brought a lot to to the group discussions and I appreciate it so much. I've had a really great time getting to know you. I wish you the very best of luck at May Maritime. Um and I you're not allowed to visit me in my professional capacity. >> Oh my gosh. Or

029I don't know why I said crusty >> Mitchell. So, I didn't serve on any committees with you, but I certainly have always appreciated your humor and uh like I said, I really also appreciate that you bring a more youthful perspective and a perspective of someone who's a lifelong Scarboro resident who's been through our schools. It's really, really important. And so, um I just look forward to seeing what you do after Maritime uh um Maine Maritime Academy. And I wish you all the best. All right, Mitchell, do you want to say anything? >> Yeah, I just I really appreciate the town of Scar Bro trusting me and allowing me to serve time on this board. It's it's been a huge growing opportunity, especially early on in life, and I appreciate working with every single one of

030you. Your insights and everything have helped me grow hugely as a person, and this this has been a wonderful experience. And I hope all of you the best and I really hope this board can continue in the way it's been going since we have a wonderful wonderful leadership team. And speaking from my ability, or not ability, but my chance to serve on the finance committee, I've had ample time to work with Rey, Diane, and Kate, and our other committee members um on working on this year's budget, and the detail that everyone goes through in our leadership team is phenomenal. And I really hope them the best. And Ray, I hope you the best on your next steps as well. Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mitchell. All right. You'll be glad to know Jill.

031You'll be glad to know Jillian's parked in my parking spot today. >> Yeah. In your honor, probably. >> Wonderful. Enjoy it. [laughter] >> All right. Um and finally, we say goodbye to Freila. I'm not even going to look here. Okay. So, um, from the moment you pulled papers to run for, you treated this role with the seriousness and respect it deserves. Um, most people began preparing for this role after they're elected. Uh, you started prepping the very day you decided to run. You read everything you could get your hands on. You asked questions. You showed up to meetings long before you ever sat at this table. You wanted to understand the work, the issues, the responsibilities, and you did. Um that level of commitment to anything is rare and you showed it from the very

032very beginning. When you joined the board, you didn't ease your way in. You jumped in with both feet. You came with notes, with research, with questions, with ideas, with policies. You came ready to contribute and you have contributed ever since. You have been a steady, informed, and passionate voice at this table from the beginning. Your passion is unmistakable. You care so deeply about our students, our staff, our families, and our community. And you never hesitated to stand up vigorously and unapologetically for what you believe in. Even when those conversations were hard, and even when the room was tense, even when it quite frankly would have been easier to stay quiet, you spoke up because you believed it mattered. And it always did. One of the things I've most appreciated about you is how you balance

033your passion and heart. You don't just fight for what you believe in, you fight for who you believe in. You fight for kids who need a voice. You fight for families who feel unheard. You fight for staff who deserve support. You have fought for most, if not all of us here at this table. You fight for fairness and you fight for transparency. And you do it with a sincerity and conviction that is impossible to miss. Um, of course, there are not there are other moments that don't show up um that remind us that you're you're a amazing human as well. Um there are times when we've had really tough meetings and you always come to us, you're like, "We've got it. We've got this." Those words always landed exactly how they we needed them to.

034Um or there are things like your bag of different colored pens, each color with a purpose. Um each one a window into how seriously you take your calendar and your notes. Um there's also our shared love of sweets. um our our perpetual candy bag that sits here between us and our our meetings and it makes even our long meetings feel a little bit sweeter. Um and for those who don't know, Shamrock Shakes are the best ever. [laughter] Um these little things um about you say so much about who you are. Um and they show the care you bring to everything you do. Your presence on this board has been a force. It's been steady, passionate, and deeply committed. You have pushed us all to think harder, to ask better questions, and to remember why we

035are here. Your contributions, your voice, your leadership, they've all mattered, but so is your friendship. You didn't just take this seat at the table. You shaped all of our work and all of our minds. As your term comes to an close, thank you for all that you've done, your hour, the countless hours, the energy, um, everything you've poured into this work. You have served with integrity and courage. Don't do that, Frea. demonstrating an unwavering commitment to doing what you believe is right for Scarboro. Uh we are grateful for you. Um and while we know that your new job means you have to leave us for now, we fully expect to see you back on this side of the of the dis leading with the same passion and purpose you brought to this table since day

036one. So thank you for all that you've done. Thank you for your service, Scarboro. >> Yes. Thank you very much. Can you guys hear me? >> Yes. Your turn. >> Oh, I I don't say a lot, but I will say uh I will thank you very much for everything you've done, Frea. And uh I know being on the board, it's never been easy, but I can promise you when you're not on the board, it's going to be a lot harder for the rest of us. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. and we got to find a way that you can get back on to maybe we can make some kind of bypass to get you on uh negotiations and policy because uh yeah, we're going to need you. >> Oh, thank you,

037John. Mitchell, did you want to say anything? >> Yeah, I just wanted to say thank you Frea for all your insight. You have definitely challenged me as a person to grow and helped me figure out ways of thinking around problems and working with more people. And my time with you on negotiations and finance have been honestly wonderful opportunities for me to grow and I can't thank you enough for that. >> [laughter] >> There we are. >> I did that intentionally, so Oh, look at you. [laughter] >> Freigha, I haven't gotten to serve very long with you, but I just want to say how much I admire your intellect, your commitment, your passion. Um, I hope that we can pick up the slack and continue, you know, uh, moving balls forward that you have helped start

038and keep those rolling forward. And uh I just wish you a little more sanity in your life, a little more peace, a little more time with your children and your wife. And so um we're going to miss you, but you have taught us a lot. And I hope we can carry forward those lessons. >> I would like to just echo all that, Frea. I you know I I've learned so much from you and um I think everybody who has participated has learned something really great from you along the way. Um and even when even when we disagree, I just I know that you've come to all of your decisions with a a great deal of experience and thought thought that has gone into it. And um you also explain yourself in a way that is

039lets us all know how you arrived at where you arrived. So um I'm definitely going to miss that. Um I I feel like I can't properly articulate uh the whole that you are going to leave here, but um I know that you're going to be around and I have your number and I know where you live. So, um I uh I you know, you you contribute so much to this community in so many different ways and definitely uh the board has been a a huge piece of that and I'm so grateful for your service. So, thank you so much. So looking forward to tonight um in some ways because uh this board is is a lot and it's important and um I do take it seriously very seriously. Um and I think that's what it

040deserves. Um but trying to think about how to like encapsulate that. Um, my guiding principle happened when uh Melissa, one of our lawyers, trained me at I think my second meeting ever and just said, "The guiding principle of of the board of your job is what's the best that you can do for the children in Scarbor who are attending your schools like that is your guiding principle." And so I think I leave you with that. The other piece that I would leave you with is I have experienced such joy in this room. So I um that my memory back of my service is really just filled with different pockets of joy. Um and I don't cry in public which is hard to believe given where I am at the board here because I have shed

041more tears in this room than I have in any other place in my life. Um, and that's true. And I have to say that I don't I don't cry when I'm mad. I I fight when I'm mad, as people might surprise. Um, occasionally yell. Uh, but I cry when I'm happy. Like when I get really touched and I really feel like joy, I get really I get choked up. And over and over and over again, the stories about the things that are happening in this school and the work that is being done by the staff in the school, the experience that the children in the schools are getting bring me to tears. And so I just leave you with that like let let the ch let the best that you can do for the kids

042every single day guide your decisions and you will always make the right decisions because you can do this. You didn't cry. I did. I [laughter] know. >> Okay. And on that note, let's move on to um agenda item 5.0 where we can continue crying [laughter] which is >> I won't cry. [laughter] >> Mr. Gage is known for giving hugs at opportune time. >> This might be it. >> Maybe you want to hang out till the end of the meeting. [laughter] >> All right. Well, thank you for having us tonight. And I think this is our last presentation in our series of presentations for athletics and clubs. And I know these guys will want me to say if we save the best for the last, right? So, um, so we'll start out with Coach Fu and

043boys outdoor track. >> Uh, good evening. Thanks for having me. Um, congratulations to all the teams uh, this year on their uh, spring season. Uh, the boys track team had a has had a successful season so far. We had um 54 boys on the roster and uh this season during the regular season we went nine and three uh won a few meet won two meets and I think we went second and three. So uh really strong performance there um recently uh last Friday we had the SMA championship. Uh we finished eighth out of 17 teams um which is a good improvement. Um indoors we were 16th out of 17. So, you know, just in the span of a few months, a few new kids on the team, we've made a big jump. Um, obviously, this

044season has been a little bit challenging. Um, we have a track out there that is tar and no lines on it. So, we've had to adjust to uh our training um and also having to measure out everything every practice with a wheel and and uh chalk and cones and whatnot. But the kids uh have really kept a positive attitude throughout the uh whole season and I think our success is uh due to that kind of outlook. They haven't really gotten down on that and uh I can tell you we're really looking forward to having the track finished uh for next year. So um long overdue of course. Um but anyways onto the success of our team. We did have one uh conference champion and that was Attakus Miam and the 800. Um and looking ahead

045to the state meet which is on Saturday up in Bangor. Uh we do have 20 individuals that are going to compete. Um that includes three freshmen. Uh four sophomores, nine juniors and four seniors. So really um strong outlook for this meet but also coming back next year with 16 kids with experience state meet experience. So um looking forward to that as well. And then uh for all conference this year um Attacus was on the first team in the 800 uh and the second team in the 16 and 32 and Grant Pellet was third team in the discus. And that's what we have so far. Thank you. And girls outdoor track. Coach Curry couldn't be here this evening, so she shared something that I'll read. The girls outdoor track team enjoyed an outstanding season, finishing undefeated

046during the SMAA regular season and earning a second place finished at the SMAA championship meet. The team is currently preparing to compete at the Class A state championships this Saturday, where it enters as one of the top contenders. Throughout the season, athletes demonstrated tremendous growth and improvement across all event groups. Their dedication, work ethic, and commitment led to numerous personal best performances and played a significant role in the team's success. Several athletes, excuse me, received notable recognition for their achievements. Laurel Driscoll was named both the school's female athlete of the year and the SMAA female athlete of the year. Isabella Harmon earned scholar athlete of the year honors, exemplifying the strong balance of academic and athletic excellence that is the hallmark of the program. The team also demonstrated a strong commitment to community service. Athletes

047volunteered together at the PTA 5K, helping raise funds for the PTA while representing the program in a positive and meaningful way. Looking ahead, the team is excited for the opportunity to compete at the Class A state championship. While the program will graduate 12 seniors who have made significant contribution, there is great optimism about the future. A talented group of freshmen and underassmen emerged this season and their continued development provides confidence that the program will remain highly competitive in the years to come. The coaching staff would like to thank the athletic department and our families for their continued help and support throughout another successful season. That is from uh girls outdoor track. Next is uh boys tennis coach McDonald. Good evening everybody. Um, I have to say I'm a big fan of Shamrock Shakes myself. Um,

048my students at in RSU 23 all know this. We go over this question every year and I always tell them I love Shamrock Shakes during the month of March and I can't wait. But so for the boys tennis team, I would like to introduce you first to my only seniors on the on the team and my two co- captains. Um to your right is um Ben Wolf Graham. Um he plays he's been playing varsity since he's been a sophomore at either first and second doubles and on your left is uh Max Edwards. Um he's been playing varsity since a freshman. He was at he was a first uh second doubles team and then the last three years he's been playing uh singles for Scar Bro. He's played one, two, and three singles. Um so our

049season has finished. Um we ended uh going to the quarterfinals. We won a preliminary match against Windham and we lost last week against Thornton. Uh Thornton is now in the South final with uh Felmouth. Um during the season, um like I said, typically we don't know how the team's going to be, you know, during the preseason. And it was great to see that we had 15 new students sign up. We had the second biggest roster in class A South. Um, so it it bodess well for the future and I was very happy how the season progressed. We succeeded and we ended up eight and four. Um, you know, we won, you know, for the past four years with Max and Ben, we won over 71% of our matches and Ben and Max have done a

050great job leading the team and really bring that bringing the the best that they could give and I was very happy on how they performed this year. Um, in terms of uh individual play, we had one uh freshman uh during the singles uh championship who made it all the way to the round of 32. Um, during the regional uh singles qualifier, um, Max was seated sixth and uh, Finn Diggins, who was also a freshman, he was seated ninth. Um, usually when we do these, it's usually after um, graduation. So, I just want to say congratulations. You you've been great role models. I've learned more from you than than you realize just how you carry yourself not just on but off the court as well. So congratulations this weekend and I thank you for everything and

051uh I appreciate your time. Thank you very much. >> And girls tennis coach McGisac. >> Hey guys, do you want me to turn the timer on or Yeah, I'm just kidding. I won't talk that long. Uh, but yeah, I coach the girls tennis here at Scar. First, I want to thank Mike and the athletic department. They always do a great job of supporting us. I think one thing that puts our program ahead of a lot of other programs is that they dedicate the first two weeks of indoor time. Uh, it is a budgetary cost, but it's well worth it. Uh, you know, talking to Coach McDonald, he has a large roster. I've had over 30 kids try out for tennis over the last three, four years. So having that indoor time to just assess the

052talent and unfortunately we do have to make cuts. So I have an opportunity at least to see them on the court and uh so I want to thank the athletic department for giving us that support for sure. Um I didn't bring any players with me here tonight or intentionally bring any players with me tonight cuz I I probably cry too. Um but Sarah plays tennis for me so now I'm probably going to have to cry anyways. But uh uh but no seriously uh we're having a great season. Um we are 12-2 right now. We just had a big semi-final win here at home. We're going to play in the finals on Monday for the South against Falmouth. And then we're going to play Wednesday for the state championship. And uh so we're in a good

053place. We're having a great season. Um you know, I could talk individually about a couple of the kids. Uh we my number one singles player, Suzanne Link, she made it to the round of 16 in the singles tournament. Her sister, Olivia Link, made it to the round of 32. I have two players that uh qualified for the SMA all u what do they call honors team that would be Payton Crosby and Thea Commtock and then of course the doubles teams even though they didn't play in the doubles tournament I think they're one of the stronger teams but as a more important thing like prom came up that night so they couldn't be in the tournament so it happens it's okay it doesn't counter towards the record so it's it's okay um but we uh we're

054really having a great season's been instrumental on the team she plays third singles for us. Uh she's been holding it down there for us and she's just, you know, really talented. One of the greatest things about our team is that uh one one through seven starters. Uh they all support each other when their match is done. They walk over, they watch each other, they cheer each other on and they never quit. And that's just how our team works. And you know, they understand the value of, you know, we have to win three out of the five matches and it doesn't matter who wins, it just matters if we get those three points. And so we're pushing, we're working hard, and we're hoping to represent Scar Bro well. And uh thank you guys for all your

055support. Thank you, Sarah, for being awesome and congratulations on your graduation. This kid right here, Abby, she's so cool. I have never had her in class, but I see her in the hallway all the time. She's like, "Hi, Mr. Mac." She talks to me. I'm like, "How do you even know me? This is so great." But I know it's because you're here all the time and I've seen your face. And so, really appreciate all you've done. So, congratulations to you. Thank you. >> Uh, Coach Pangelo with girls lacrosse. Hi guys. First of all, thank you for having us tonight to celebrate the successful seasons that we have all had this year. Um, as Mr. Leage mentioned, I'm Taylor Kangelo and I'm the girls lacrosse head coach here at Scar Bro. We just wrapped up our

056season about an hour ago. Um, and finished eight and six. Um, we're heading to playoffs next week, seated six and hosting our first home field advantage playoff game in my four years here. On the field this year, we had multiple big moments and had three student athletes hit 100 career points. One student athlete reached 200 draw controls and our goalie recorded 200 career saves this year. Our biggest onfield success this year didn't come from wins or milestones, but came from our ability to see everything we did as an opportunity instead of a scary challenge. As a team, we focused on the opportunities we were given to play in close games, to lose games that made us better, and to win games. It has been the most amazing experience to change our outlook on how we

057take on each game and every moment on the field. During our season, we are part of our youth programs NMUS program, which means little brother, little sister. We spend our Saturday mornings volunteering time and coaching the kindergarten to second graders. And this is so important in our lacrosse community for our leadership and dedication. It shows those kids coming up. Along with these amazing onfield accomplishments and volunteering opportunities, we also have had two out of our three seniors earn SMAA all academic honors this year. It's a huge accomplishment in the classroom and can't go unnoticed. I'm super proud of all of our student athletes this season for their accomplishments on and off the field. And thank you for your continued support of our programs and to the athletic department for everything that they do to help

058us be successful. Yay. Boys lacrosse is next. And coach Barrett actually had a game this evening, so he sent some things for me to say. The boys lacrosse program has had a very successful season this year after a challenging zero and two start. The team responded with resilience and determination, compiling a 9 and4 record to date. The team plays its final regular season game tonight and is currently in position to earn a playoff birth, which they did and will. Throughout the season, the players have learned valuable lessons in resilience, leadership, accountability, and teamwork. Every player in the program had the opportunity to demonstrate leadership by serving as a youth mentor and assisting as a coach at one or more Scar Bro youth lacrosse practices. Several players are expected to receive all conference recognition once the

059season concludes and at least one player is anticipated to be recognized among the top athletes in the state at his position. Beyond their accomplishments on the field, many student athletes excel in the classroom and actively contribute to the community through involvement in organizations such as National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, and National ACERT. The coaches are extremely proud of this group and all that they have accomplished this season. The players have represented the program, school, and community with character, commitment, and pride. The boys lacrosse program appreciates the support of the athletic department, families, and community. And let's do softball next. Coach Calvin. >> Hi, I'm Audrey. Um, thank you, Mike. Um, and just want to thank Mr. Leage as well for all the support, the unwavering support that he's given. um and both coach

060Taylor and coach Heather for the amount of time that I spent in their office chatting their ear off um needing some help as a first year varsity coach. Um I'll recap with uh that our team I'll start with that we finished 10 and six which was big for our girls. We made playoffs um this year which we didn't last year so that was big for them. They were pretty pleased about that. Um despite the level of competition which if you know the softball league you know it's high. Um they battled and they persevered through every game that they played. Um and one highlight was our performance against uh Chevver. And if you know anything about Chevver softball, uh they have a a division one commit as their pitcher. Um our team allowed only four runs

061to score against them. That was the lowest amount of runs that Chevver um was able to score against any team in our league. As well as uh a robbed home run uh on our side. and um we had a senior bunt with two strikes for a base hit against her. Um it just that showcases the determination and the effort uh of our athletes on this softball team. Um what stood out to me more than the physical ability or the athletic ability though was um the culture that our players created. Um their camaraderie and support for one another was exceptional. Whether we were playing close games or facing adversity, the dugout remained positive and engaged. The team consistently cheered for one another every inning of every game and worked hard to keep the energy high. Uh,

062one example that captures the spirit of this group um occurred before a game when rain left the field unplayable. While Mr. Leage, his son, and Mr. Ferrer uh helped get the field ready, the athletes, they could have become frustrated. They could have gotten agitated. Um, instead they enjoyed each other's company and they laughed and they played games. um and their attitudes and genuine friendships were evident and it was a great reflection of the culture they built throughout the season and that same energy carried into every game we played. Um I'm also proud of how our student student athletes balanced their many responsibilities. Uh in addition to softball, our players were involved in jobs, chorus, student council, family commitments, and other activities which has been I know a lot of people have said tonight inspiring. I'm

063I just don't I don't know how they do it. Um, despite these demands, they consistently arrived at practices and games prepared to work hard and give their best effort. Uh, the season's success was measured not only by our record, but by growth, resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship our players demonstrated every day. I am proud of what they accomplished and for the way they represented our school and community, and they should be even more proud of themselves. Thank you. Okay, baseball. Coach Riddleon, they had a game tonight, too. Wasn't anticipated. It was a rain day change, so he had planned to be here, but couldn't. The baseball program completed another successful regular season, finishing with a 12-4 record and carrying strong momentum into the upcoming playoffs. Throughout the season, the coaching staff emphasized lifelong learning by using

064both successes and challenges as teachable moments. Players demonstrated growth on and off the field, developing resilience, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. A particular highlight was the development of the program's younger athletes who showed significant progress throughout the season while learning from mistakes and adversity. The senior captains provided outstanding leadership by modeling the standards of the program and helping pass those expectations on to underassmen. The coaching staff is proud of the team's growth, performance, and commitment to representing Scar Bro High School in a positive manner and looks forward to the opportunities ahead in postseason play. We'd like to thank Miss Leage and the athletic department for all their help and support. And did I miss anybody? Okay. Unified Botchi is our last group and uh Mr. McCormack couldn't be here tonight unfortunately, so he

065shared some uh some words for me to read. The Unified Botchi program enjoyed another highly successful season this year. Interest in participation continues to grow with the program receiving the highest number of partner applications in its history. Thanks to the size and flexibility of the team, every student who applied was able to participate. Traditionally, the majority of partner applications have been upper classmen. This season, however, the program welcomed three freshman partners, an encouraging development that reflects growing interest and provides a strong foundation for the future of unified botchi. The team was also fortunate to utilize Scar Bro's two sand botchi courts throughout their entire season. These outstanding facilities enhance both daily practices and home matches, creating an enjoyable and welcoming environment for athletes, partners, families, and spectators alike. While the courts may not be Gillette

066Stadium, they certainly feel like they certainly feel just as special to the members of the unified botchi team. This year's graduating seniors leave behind an impressive legacy. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to unified sports have helped strengthen the program and establish a culture that will benefit future participants for years to come. The unified botchi program extends its sincere appreciation to the athletic department for its continued support, advocacy, and commitment to inclusive athletic opportunities. That support plays a vital role in the program's ongoing success and growth. Thank you for your continued support of unified sports also in Scar Bro. So I think that wraps up um all of our presentations actually on the club side and on the athletic side for this year. So, appreciate you all um having us um come this year and listen

067to um I think I hope and I've made this point a few times that I hope you heard um more than just about wins and losses and things like that, but really uh uh the our our overall goal of educationbased opportunities for kids that these opportunities we feel are significant um are important life lessons for kids uh when they're involved in these after school activities and they are all as as you heard the coaches say really amazing to balance all of those of those things. Um not only academics and after school activities but also their own personal interests that they're involved in because our students are involved in so many things after school. We are really fortunate to have a very high participation rate in afterchool activities in SCAB are really unprecedented and um and

068I think that that's the value that our community sees in in these programs. So thanks for the opportunity to share share all those. >> Thank you Mike. >> All right. Anybody want to um have any comments? Yeah, go ahead. >> I just want to say I really appreciate all these presentations that we've been hearing over the year. I feel I get a sense of the richness, the vibrancy and the value of all these programs and how much not just the athletics but all the clubs and just how they look together and they really help children and students. I just um so it's it's wonderful to hear. Thank you for taking the time to come and make those presentations. >> Thank you, Mitchell or John. Any not a requirement? Just checking in. >> All right. As

069always, thank you guys so much. Thank you for coming and thank you for sharing with us your success successes. Thank you. >> Okay. Um, agenda item 6.0 is the superintendent report. Uh, Diane, >> good evening. Um, starting out uh with our monthly uh enrollment update for you. Um, I apologize in advance. Um, that enrollment date should say 531 2026. So, we will make sure that uh we I have already corrected it actually. Um, so when it gets posted it will be accurate. >> Um, So you can see that our enrollment has been holding steady. If we move to the next slide, uh again um as you've come to uh see that I like to always make sure that we're pointing out some celebratory events. Um so um uh we are absolutely celebrating our seniors this

070week. Um uh the photos here are from um actually uh this morning's senior assembly. And uh so this morning for those of you who don't know um we had our senior assembly wherein um we um honored our seniors but also invited our rising freshmen. Uh and so they were part of that event. Um and when that concluded, our seniors um headed over to Wentworth School where uh we began our senior stroll. Um as we have done for the past several years, we had bust all of our K2 students over so they were in the gymnasium at Wentworth. Um they got a great treat um to uh be able to get a show by the Jim Dandies uh which gosh, those kids are amazing. And yes, I saw your daughter there. Um and um and so

071they got some entertainment while they waited. Uh but it was just really um a thoughtful event. I'll have Abby weigh in on that um when I'm done talking. Um but uh and then they headed to the middle school um where they were celebrated there as well. Um so they've had a lot of events uh this week and um another really big one coming up on Sunday evening. So really excited uh for our seniors. Abby, anything before I go on about today? I know you and I talked privately. >> It was just a great day. I got to see all my old teachers, see all the little kids also like excited cuz I also remember back when I was like in the middle of school went seeing these graduating seniors being like looking at how accomplished

072they are wondering like when I'll get there one day. It was really it was a great day. Yeah, >> that was really wonderful. Um, tomorrow evening we actually will be having um eighth grade recognition um at 6 pm at the high school. So, you know, also celebrating those kiddos too. Um, also just wanted um to um uh make you aware that um our two coaches um for cheering um uh coach Lever and assistant coach Reed were both named by the main cheer coaches association as coaches of the year for this year. And so that's a pretty considerable thing um for any of our coaches to be named um at the state level as coach of the year. But to have both the head coach and the assistant coach named respectively, you know, for head and

073assistant coach positions is really I think remarkable. Um, and so that just uh speaks volumes about again, you hear me say all the time, the level of expertise uh that we're able to attract here in Scar Bro and um the real benefit for our students for having these kinds of professionals with us. Um so wanted to give them a shout out. Um and then just as another piece around enrollment updates um for next year, uh we currently have 52 preK students um registered with us for next year. We are still looking for more. Um so we have halfday program openings. Uh so um that is still uh up on our website and available if you know anyone who has a uh four-year-old um who might be interested in our uh expanded prek program. And um

074as it relates to next year's incoming kindergarten, we already have 205 um kindergarten students registered. Uh this year we're at um 186. And so we're starting to see the growth um that we've been talking about for some time. So continuing to monitor that. >> I just wanted to point out that when I started on this board um four years ago, the cheerleading program had trouble filling its program. And so we're really struggling to get members. And I think over the last four years, I remember hearing them win the sportsmanship award multiple times and really going out of their way to congratulate other teams at at um >> at events that they've held. And I think seeing this full circle to sort of recognize how much they've accomplished in the program and built a program for

075Scar Bro is really neat. >> Yeah, for sure. For sure. And then if we move to the next slide, please. Um also wanted to just give you a couple of updates. Um the first is about the track. Um so the work to complete the high school track which um we started that work on the track last summer um is being completed beginning next week. So um you've probably if you've driven by you may have seen some signs that the track is going to be closed to the public. Um and um the work that needs to be completed um as you heard one of our coaches talking about is really the final surfacing and the stripe painting. And you know I know that we have received a lot of questions about why have we waited? Why

076only now? Why didn't we do it earlier this spring? Um, and so we really just want to make sure that we're letting folks know you have to have a minimum temperature of 50 degrees um for the product to be able to adhere and that means overnight as well. And we know in Maine um our weather is not very predictable at this time of year. Um, we also have to have dry weather and so it's also a good decision that we did not move ahead earlier because uh we have had more than our share of rain as of late. And and also as it relates to you know the use of the turf, you can't have accidental footsteps um if a stray ball runs across what before any of this cures. And so uh we were

077really deliberate in waiting until the end of uh regular season play. So the work is expected to take approximately 16 days and if the weather cooperates um then we are anticipating that the facility will be reopened for the start of July. So I'll also be including this communication in tomorrow's newsletter. Um and I know that um Mr. Le Gage also shared some communication um recently as well. Uh so wanting to make sure that um the community is well aware and we're really excited um to bring this full circle and to close. Um you know this is a major project that was funded by our community and it has been several years in the making and um I think everybody has undoubtedly been very patient. Um, but we are really looking forward to a top-notch facility

078that will serve us well um far into the future. And then as it relates um to uh personal electronic devices, um just wanted to let you all know that we have begin laying the groundwork with families, making sure that folks are aware um that there is um a state statute that went um that was passed and goes into effect on August 1st. Actually before our meeting this evening, our policy committee um began undertaking um taking a look at our current policy JFC and um looking at the model policy JICJ and what um changes would need to be made. Um exceptions will be provided um under the new statute um for students um who require exceptions because of um IEPs or 504 plans um students who have medical care needs or when there are translation needs

079no other options and so that will become part of the new policy. um our school leaders uh and I are working really closely on developing um procedures uh for the fall and uh those will continue to take shape. We've been working really closely with regional partners um and other school districts in both um Cumberland and York County as well as uh with other associations that we're part of. And so we feel very confident um that we will be um well positioned when we start school in the fall. >> Very good. Thank you, Diane. Any questions for Diane? >> The track won't um interfere with the start of fall sports, right? I know we received a question like it could be fine because it'll be open in July >> because it's going to Yeah, it's going

080to be back and functional um early summer. >> Okay. >> So, that will be great. Perfect, perfect, perfect. All right. Um, agenda item 7.0 is the chair's report. Um, I do have a few things um, uh, to talk about. First is that early voting is underway. Um, we did get updated numbers. So far, um, as of this morning, 2529 absentee ballots have been cast. So, pretty significant, pretty large number. Um and then this week in particular they have seen about an average of 300 voters a day. So um it has been really really busy here. Um early voting continues um the rest of this week and then election day is um Tuesday June 9th at the high school. If you need more information the website um is there for you. Um the second thing on

081there is um just our upcoming meetings. Oh, I'm sorry. Can you go to the next slide? I apologize. Um June 18th, um July 23rd and I forgot to put our workshop in there. We will have a workshop um June 18th with um Katie Vro. Um so that I will um update that. Oh, thank you. Thank you very much for for correcting that for me. We will also correct the year in this slide or Sarah just corrected it for me and we will um put the update [laughter] on the website. Um >> a good year. >> Yeah. Yeah. It's year years are a problem tonight. It looks like that was a good year. Um but I will also add our workshop which is June 18th which we will hear from um Katie about our um test

082scores, how we've been doing um thing things of that nature. So that'll be our June 18th workshop. um as it relates to um uh what was I going to say? Oh, as it relates to um we've received some communication from the community and I just wanted to touch on this briefly um as it relates to communicating about the budget um and the comm the board's role in that and um what that looks like and um really this board in the past had had really taken a look at this issue and decided um and maybe really not even this particular iteration of the board but it was really the one before had decided um that for budgets we would be a the board would advocate for a yes vote on our budget. Um other votes like

083for example the school project um the track and turf where we didn't necessarily say vote yes in our communication pieces. Instead we um kind of kept the communications more neutral and provided information. Um this year that stance hasn't changed. We haven't we haven't changed our stance on that. Um and so we continue to uh or this year we have put out um a communication that said vote yes. The board did the board put out communication that said um to vote yes for the budget and um we we did receive some questions about that. Um just to kind of close the loop on that. We did um double check uh we'd had a legal opinion in the past um to to be ensure that we were okay to advocate on behalf of our budget. Um, we

084did actually ask for another one just to be sure. It's been a few years since we've addressed this and so we thought we would ask for another one um to be sure and since the last time we had asked for a legal opinion um there was actually a challenge to this or a question that came up um in regard to Cape Elizabeth school project and how their school had advocated for a yes vote with that project and the main ethics commission um found that in fact they um decided they weren't going to decide on it that there was not in their mind a problem with the the communications and the way that it had uh it had been done. And so that had now becomes the new um standard for school boards as we move

085forward. And so um some of the I know one of the pieces of communication received was around um a a statute, a main statute, and that statute actually um isn't relevant to us because it speaks to foreign governments and their interference in um budget and election cycles. And so, um, that would not apply to us. And so, what we have right now is this, um, piece of, um, this decision from the main ethics commission that would guide our work. It doesn't, I I want to be sure I'm clear that it doesn't, um, take away from maybe the feelings around how we advocate and how we use our voice, right? That doesn't change it. What it gives us is a legal rationale for um, in basis for how we make our decision. So probably as we

086seat our next board, it's probably another time to have a conversation about that and how that board wants to move forward when we um when we use our voice going forward. All right, any questions for me? All right, agenda item 8.0 are committee reports. 8.1 is the community outreach committee. So for this um we'll give it to uh Charlotte. I'm sorry. We'll give it to um Jillian and Cussy. >> All right. Yes. So uh we met on the 21st um for a monthly meeting. Uh we focused we did actually have a a conversation about this very topic. Um we did want to focus on uh positive communication um budget the budget items retained. Um we've put out some stuff on social media and there's been communication in the newsletters. Um we discussed the possibility of

087uh another roundt. We we have not landed at a at a place where we're going to do that right yet. Um uh especially you know there's a lot going on uh a lot of lifting happening. So uh and a lot of changes so we will revisit that in the future but right now we are not going to move forward with that. Um we discussed uh um thanking the community for the engagement things like that. We were we were really focused on getting the vote out how we can communicate how to get the vote out what we retained in the budget and all you know the budget process for those who weren't paying close attention. Um it was a lot a lot of things that happened really quickly. So we wanted to bring the community along.

088Um we are still trying to do that right up until Tuesday. So looking forward for to Tuesday and wrapping that all up. And then we decided we discussed a lot about laying the groundwork for next budget season and how we can um be more effective and um pointed in our communications with that. Um, and of course this was our last official meeting of the year, but um, I believe we are going to try to work through the summer to get ourselves set up for success next year. >> Anything else, Cy? >> Yeah, we we were really uh, focused a lot on how to communicate, you know, the bud, you know, the budget decisions and the in the budget process. Um, we had even talked about doing something jointly with town council, but basically things have

089been moving so quickly and we haven't, you know, been able to to pull that together. But we think this sets us up for, you know, better communication pieces and for next year's cycle and know getting ahead of the budget process and getting the community up to speed on the process and what's involved and where they can engage. >> Thank you. >> Very good. All right. Any questions for Jillian or Pressy? All right. Um, a agenda item 8.2 is the curriculum committee. So, you want to continue on? >> Yeah. So, we had a really great meeting. Uh, we met last on June 1st. Um, so, uh, Katie brought us through a lot of really great information. First and foremost, uh, discussed a little bit of an update on the main throughear uh, testing. Um, and Katie

090is going to be presenting to us on the the 18th, I'm sorry. Um, so we'll we'll get a full update on that and that will be uh much more u detailed, but she did mention that the median score for the main through year um in reading and math uh was that state standards across all grade levels three through eight and 10th. Uh so that was um very reassuring. uh kids are doing well. We also talked a lot about um uh actually Mitchell had asked about the digital literacy and um citizenship curriculum and so Katie did a really great put together a really great presentation and walked us through what our current curriculum does. Uh basically that there's there's sort of two pieces of it. There's dig digital citizenship and dig digital literacy. Um, and they

091uh they kind of they start out in right at kindergarten uh understanding online privacy, learning to pause u tech for human interaction which is a problem for probably all of us. >> Um uh developing reasonable habits. Um let's see here. Uh they start in third grade. They they start taking it kind of along with STEM um as an allied art. They learn uh they begin typing lessons. Um they learn more about digital citizenship, healthy habits, privacy and security as well as some they get some digital lit literacy understanding online sources. Um how to read the sources, how to discern if they're um you know factual or if they're uh good sources. you know, we all have we all have like an aunt on Facebook that doesn't understand that yet. So, it's good stuff. Um, and

092then they go they in sixth grade they uh have two courses. Um, and all of the stuff is done with uh Common Sense Media, which is actually a free curriculum. I didn't know that. Um, and so that was interesting to learn. They provide this uh curriculum for us. Um, and so anyway, in sixth grade it goes into two courses. one is actually just digital citizenship and that's taught by health and PE that's about finding balance. Um it's a semesterl long course and they then they also work with the library media specialist where they take a deeper dive into literacy and overall communication online and finding credible sources. Um but then uh the the curriculum sort of ends the the specific curriculum sort of ends there. um they have other things that they do in the

093upper grades but you know those specific that specific curriculum ends there and so um as a matter of fact uh they are ending this particular curriculum in December I think you said this December and they're starting there's a new curriculum you know updates have to happen I'm sure I'm sure they'll touch on things like AI and things that weren't really prevalent when this rack last curriculum was um done. So anyway, they're also going to be reviewing STEM um the the STEM curriculum as a whole next year and so there's maybe possibility for um seventh grade and beyond in these kinds of classes. So more to come on that. Uh but the slides are linked in there. Um it was a really really great presentation if you want to watch it. Kate Katie of course uh

094did a much better job than I can do with this. But anyway, so that's what we have. Um and then we the next meeting is to be determined because it'll be with a new committee. >> Any questions for Jillian? >> All right. Um you're doing you said you're take findings, right? >> Mitchell, are you do you want Jill? Uh gosh, do you want Freaya to continue to take the finance? >> Yeah, Freila Freila is able to uh take care of I wasn't able to make a slideshow in time so she made this wonderful slide for everyone. If there's anything I I feel like she knows it all. >> I put I put a a picture in there for you. >> I feel like that's a thing you would do. >> [laughter] >> Um the finance

095report really is uh there are some uh normal numbers uh for quarter 3 that will up on the website um last week. Uh but budget uh referendum vote is really the biggest um job of the finance committee. Uh the as has been mentioned please get out and vote on June 9th. Um linked into the slide is the budget process worksheet which is where we landed um and updated budget proposal if there's any materials people need. Other than that, um really want to thank everyone for coming out and engaging in the process. Um this was a spirited budget season and it's always good when folks come in and weigh in on it. Um ballots can be cast here until June 4th. I guess that's today. Um at town hall and um you can request an absentee

096ballot. Otherwise, voting is on Tuesday the June 9th um at the high school from 7 to 8:00 p.m. So please get out and vote. >> Do you want to carry on because you have the next two? Just do all three. >> Yeah. So um negotiations report the process is ongoing. We have one contract um that's outstanding right now which is for educational support um staff. Uh and uh we unfortunately our goal is always to end our contracts uh or end our school year with contracts done so that everybody knows when they come back for the next year what we're looking at. We've been unsuccessful um in this contract with that which is unfortunate. Um but we've switched from negotiation into a mediation stance. Um, and so we'll move forward and keep working with our SEA

097partners and hopefully get this contract done. And then moving to policy. So I I drafted the policy slide before we did the policy meetings. There might be some changes. Um, last meeting was this evening right before we um came into our workshop. Uh, we went over policies for second reading briefly. Um, and I'll get to uh the agenda. It has an error on it. Um, K is listed which is um a complaint policy. the public concerns and complaints. Um that is a policy that we've actually adopted finally on May 7th of this year. And so it should have been KB, which is the parent involvement um policy. Um that wasn't on the agenda, so I don't entirely know what that means yet, but um that that is that is just previewing coming up. That should

098be KB. Other than that, um we have CF, uh EBAA, and the rest that we'll get to that we are all for second reading, not for first reading. We have none for first reading today. Um and then um upcoming at the meeting we we've read uh we looked over BEDH which is public participation in board meetings. There was a significant uh legal decision um in federal court uh that has to do with public comment at school boards. And so our our uh uh although we recently revised our public comment um policy uh it needs some further revision to come into compliance with that um that practice. So you should be seeing that coming up soon. Uh we looked at the student use of privately owned electronic devices at school which is RJFC currently but will

099be JIC um upcoming. Um that will be headed to you quickly because that needs to be adopted before August 1st. And other than that um on board facilities naming policy is not on for second reading tonight. We had first reading um but it was lacking its uh FFR which is referenced in the policy. So, we will have to look to see if we're planning to bring FFR forward. If so, that should have a first reading and then they both should go together to second reading. Um, if FFR is not required, which I think is unlikely, but if that happens, then you would have to amend the current policy to strike the reference to it. Um, moving forward to that, the looking um at policies in the reverse chronological order coming up is uh programming and

100leadership environment and gifted and talented regulations. So, the I suite if you will. Um there's a very nicely done spreadsheet uh that shows you chronological order and there's a second spreadsheet that are my notes are all over which has them uh merged all of the policies and put in one document that is in reverse chronological order if people want to reference that. It would make it it makes it really easy to know what's coming up next. >> All right. Is there any questions for Frea for any of those updates? Uh 8.6 is the post-referenderum building committee. Um the committee did uh meet this week on Tuesday. Um they did uh there was let me just pull my agenda here and get myself together. Okay. Um there was a lot that they reviewed. Um first off

101the slide deck is linked in the slide here. um Haramman sets the slide makes the slides for us and they're they don't use Google and so they don't interface super well. So this will just allow you to go um look at the slide deck and I really encourage you to do so because all of the floor plans um are there for um as well each time we meet we're seeing new updated floor plans and so it's pretty it's pretty cool to to see those. this one it's um eight corners and the middle the middle yeah is in there. So um you can see what they um what they are looking like what they continue to refine those. So that's like ongoing work. Um there's a lot happening right now in the sense um that there's

102a lot of the thirdparty consultants that are doing the geotech the impact surveys the site surveys the wetland surveys the traffic assessments. Um so there's a lot of that that's happening. Those um that work is going to be wrapped up or is wrapping up or has wrapped up just in the last few days. So those reports are being assessed and looked at um by Haramman. Um as I mentioned, they continue to refine the floor plans as they get new information from the leadership team and from their ongoing meetings with the building staff. Um the other thing that was really exciting um that came out of um this meeting um and it had been a question that was asked earlier in the process and it was surrounding um impact fees that are paid to the town

103and um do we have to pay those if we have a town you know a project that is for Scar Bro? And so, um, there the Larry brought that back, uh, councelor, um, Keen brought that back to the town council and to the town staff and they sought a legal opinion and it looks like we in fact will not have to pay those fees. So, um, it's already um a pretty significant savings about around 500,000 is what we estimated um that we won't have to pay. So, yeah. Yeah, it was super exciting. So, um, that's great news. So, uh there was that was the big um exciting piece of information. The second thing that did come up at the end of the meeting um that we didn't flesh out totally um it just kind of

104is there and we'll probably talk about it a little more at the next meeting to understand the implications but there was an ask um of the from the committee to go ahead and bring on our um uh I've lost I've lost the name pro not project manager um >> building rep >> building Thank you. Thank you, Ray. The building rep um as you if you remember from our earlier discussions on this um the building rep is set to come on when we start the um design process and the request has been made um to bring them on sooner, but we don't have a budget associated with that. That's not what we budgeted for. So, um there was a request to see what the cost would be to bring him on bring them on early and

105what um if it's if they thought it would be worth it and if so, where would where would that money come from because something would have to give right to to bring them on. >> Um so that was at the end of the meeting. Um the next meeting is set for um July 28th. So that is a date change and then there's an August meeting August 25th. Any questions for me? All right. Agenda item 9.0 are liaison reports. Um I have one leazison on report the district emergency management team met um last week and um let me just sorry pull that one up. Okay, so this one at the end of every year um they do the um the emergency management team does their meeting at the public safety building which is neat. It's um

106they meet in the um crisis room there. Um and it's it's it's a it's cool. It's an opportunity to get to see like should anything um happen in town, this is the room that everybody would go to and um where you it's it's pretty technologically savvy. Um Diane, for example, could pick up her um phone, bring it in there, plug in, and it would be just like she was sitting at her desk. Um her computers, things like that. So everything is set up, and there are tons of TVs, um an ability to have an eye in the sky like at all parts of Scarboro. Um so we um that's where we had our last meeting again. Um we did congratulate Jen Day, who is retiring this spring, so this was um probably her last meeting

107on the emergency team, right? Yeah. Um so we did um say goodbye to her. Um there was talk about um we updated on the what's called hero program. That is the hide, escape, run, obey program. It is the um active um threat training for children curriculum for kids. Um they um just as a reminder they um this committee there was a subcommittee that had worked on um looking at different curriculum offerings that are out there. Alice is probably the one that is the most um well-known I would say and the if you've heard of anything you probably have heard of Alice um and so this subcommittee did work um and came down to two options. One was Alice and one was Hero. Um ultimately they decided to go with Hero. um they will come to

108the board to make a recommendation to the board. What they are finishing right now, um Chris Murphy has been contacting references that they have. Um so he he's done that. He's heard great things about it. He's also exploring grant opportunities to pay for the um startup. Um Hero is actually cheaper than Alice. Um so it has a startup fee that he's looking for grant funding to see if they can cover the cost there. Um so other than that they talked about their roundts. Each of the schools do roundts where they kind of work the staff works together building staff works together to to work through a scenario an emergency scenario. So they did update us on those. Um and then um they did do um some uh talk some training if you will around um

109what happens when uh someone from the school calls 911 and what that process looks like. and um uh what what information is shared, how it's shared, what is dispatched due, um what does their setup look like? And so um ultimately from that um Diane and and some of the emergency management folks are going to just meet and review that and make sure that um the plan and the process is still um works well for not only for the school side but also for public safety side. Um the next meeting is not until October. Um and then January and May of next year, >> please. >> Um I'm just trying to remember off the top of my head, but we had a meeting last month. Um we heard from a couple of students who are, you

110know, really excelling at the in their particular programs. One of them was a cosmetology student who's actually going to be doing uh an extended um internship here with Salamosa and is actually stepping up also to be a part-time instructor help with the program. >> Um we heard uh from a lot of other members about you know trying to cultivate uh relationships with specific employers. Um particularly for example you know there's a lot of demand for welders at Bath Iron Works and where you know is there room to you know for individual districts to you know sort of complement what is already happening at the vocational area where they have some resources that can be used. Uh one of the challenges that we did discuss was that there's now like 14 sending schools that go to

111Westbrook and they're really trying to figure out how to juggle schedules so they can get students there. It's a real challenge. um we didn't come to a solution but um they're trying to work through how to get all you know coordinate all these different districts which have different sort of schedules and so that students are all there consistently and for this consistent number of days and times. So that's a that's a challenge. I don't know if I expressed that correctly Diane. Yeah. Yeah. Um, so they're continuing to work on that and they had a pretty successful um, spring with a lot of visits from, you know, freshman and sophomores. So, anything else? >> Great. Good. It's exciting. Thank you. Any other leazison reports? >> All right. Um, agenda item 10.0 are student reports. So, we'll

112turn this over to Abby and Sarah. So, first I'll go over things that have been going on at our schools. So, last Wednesday the middle school had a arts night with music and some students arts. And also last Wednesday at the high school was the chorus program presenting their spring coral concert, which was also their final concert of the year. And then next is our new student rep. It's her name is Cat Dolan. um she submitted a really great application video and she's um a class officer so she's bringing lots of good experience. Yeah. >> So next time you can and you're welcome to come sit up here next to Sarah if you like >> next time. So, this is where we mark our transition, where we mark our transition where um Sarah now becomes

113the senior rep and the mentor and you'll you'll be our new our new junior rep. So, congratulations. >> Good. Good. We're excited to have you. >> Yeah. >> Um for my student report, I said that in May, Scar Bro celebrated the return of their Special Olympians and young athletes. Um, these are some photos and a video from Wentworth and Pleasant Hill schools. And this lines up conveniently with the presentations from earlier. As you can see, Scar Bro is very proud of all of its athletes. And then if you would just play the video. [cheering] >> [cheering] >> Candy candy candy candy candy CANDY CANDY candy candy candy. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Thank you everybody. >> [laughter] >> That is so sweet. Right. Are there any questions for Abby or Sarah? Um and just so um

114just while I'm thinking of it, um generally in the summer um just so that both of Well, you probably remember, but just so you know, um in uh July and August, we only meet once and we don't generally expect the student reps to have to come. You are welcome to join us. You're welcome to come. Um but um we do also excuse both of you. So up to you um if you if you want to join us for those. >> You're so lucky. >> Well, you I've always wanted to go to sleepa away camp. So >> got to find one for adults. [laughter] >> Yeah. >> [gasps] >> Oh my gosh. All right. Agenda item 11.0 is general public comment comment. Is there anyone um online? All right. Seeing none, we will close general public

115comment. Um agenda item 12 is continuing business. 12.1 is the second reading of policy CF, school building administration. Um we uh we this policy uh was at first reading on our last meeting on May 21st. Uh we had no comments about it. Um just as a a quick uh review. It's really about defining the role of the principal as the building administrator um in each of our buildings. Um and talks about sort of how the responsibility for that role um shifts between because that person really is kind of a leazison between that building and central office. Um any happy to answer any questions. Other than that, it's pretty straightforward policy. Um it's been reviewed a number of times since its drafting in 1995. >> 1995. >> Another good year. >> What year were you two

116born? [laughter] >> Great. It was a great year. It was a great year. >> 1995. >> Yeah. I wasn't gonna say anything for you. [laughter] >> All right. Do I have a motion to approve the second reading of policy CF school building administration as it presented? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Um can we call the vote please? >> Yes. Um Mr. Kellaher? >> Yes. >> Miss Lindstöm? >> Yes. >> Miss Mau? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rockefire? >> Yes. >> Uh Miss Tarpinian? >> Yes. >> Mr. Penny Huff? >> Yes. >> Miss RKina? >> Yes. >> Uh Miss Clarrett? >> Yes. All right. That shows you unanimous. Thank you. Agenda item 12.2 is the second reading of policy EBAA chemical hazards. >> We all know that I could not uh leave without

117having revisited this policy. My favorite policy. Um we also didn't receive any comments about chemical hazards. Um this is the policy. Uh it's largely guided by uh federal law and how you dispose of and safely store these types of chemicals. I am dying to know the qualifications of the chemical hygiene officer. I find that fascinating. Um, but I will not bore you with all the questions I had about this policy. Um, happy to answer any questions. Um, I've been assured that there is somebody responsible for ensuring that we are in compliance with all of this policy and that everybody is safe at our schools with the chemicals we have. >> 100%. >> The hygiene officer is on it. All right. Do I have a motion to approve the second reading of policy EBAA chemical hazards

118as presented? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Uh uh can you call the vote please? >> Yes. Mr. Kellaher? >> Yes. Miss >> Lindstöm? >> Yes. >> Miss Mau? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rockensty? >> Yes. >> Mr. Opinion? >> Yes. >> Mr. Penny Huff? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rina? >> Yes. >> Miss Clarett? >> Yes. All right. That is unanimous. Thank you. Um 12.3 is the second reading of policy FF naming facilities. I would like to move to table this uh policy until we have an opportunity to have a first reading and review of FF-R which is referenced in this policy but has not yet been drafted. >> Okay, we have a motion. Do we have a second? >> Second. That goes to John. >> Lots of seconds. Um any discussion? >> Just

119a question. What is F FFR refers to? What? >> I'm sorry. FF uh is the naming facilities uh policy that talks about how the the school board would review any sort of application and creates an application process to name facilities um that in existence. In that policy, it references FFR which would be the procedure in which to submit that application which would be standard part of our policies and should be drafted. But you really shouldn't be looking at these um individually otherwise you're going to do a lot of duplicatus work. So you should wait till they both come together. That's on the policy committee meeting. I will enlarge the policy meeting notes to reflect that so it's really clear when that work is picked up again. >> Okay. So one is the policy is how

120you the the p the pro the procedure you use you follow >> exactly the community would follow to submit a request. >> Any other questions or discussion? All right. Can we call the vote for tableabling? >> Yes. >> Uh Mr. Kellaher. >> Yes. >> Miss Lindström. >> Yes. >> Miss Mau? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rockenstein. >> Yes. >> Miss Tarpinian, >> yes. >> Mr. Penny Huff, >> yes. >> Miss Ruskina, >> yes. >> Miss Clarrett, >> yes. All right, that shows unanimous. Thank you. I'm in a bundle 12.4 and 12.5. This is the second reading of policy JLCE, the first aid and emergency medical care policy and the second reading of policy JLCER, the first aid administration procedure policy. >> This is a perfect example of the policy. And then the R policy. So in

121this policy um it talks about uh first of all main school health manual which is a publication that's put out um it defines first aid is immediate and temporary care in the event of an accident injury before medical care can be obtained. Um and so in this case there's a requirement that we have a policy that that designates how um first aid should be administered and how emergency medical care can be administered. The purpose of which is to have clearly defined roles and responsibilities in case somebody gets hurt. Obviously, if it's a minor thing, it people know what to do. But if in a major situation, it very clearly outlines a process to follow so that people can get care as efficiently as possible. So, the first policy just essentially says that the superintendent will

122create the the the procedure, which is - R. Um, and then an accident reporting and maintain those records which are required by law. Um, the - R policy procedure puts out who gets notified of non-rine injuries. So, if your child ses their knee and gets a band-aid, that is not going to follow this process. of your teen injury. If a child is broke their knee and you can see the bone that would definitely create a process in which to follow in this policy. Um first um there's a writing a report needs to be made in writing. Um if the student is sent home um they determine whether uh they a safe person is there to receive them. So essentially getting in contact with a parent or guardian to determine next steps is the first priority

123of the policy. um in that if there that is not available, the school nurse will follow a process to ensure that care is given to that child. Ideally, we always want parents making the decision of what care is rendered, where and how that happens. Um but in the their absence, it does allow a nurse um to ensure that a child is treated appropriately for emergency medical conditions that might arise if there's the need. Um again, a lot of this is governed by law. Um but other than that it seems like a pretty good process. Um which I believe is being followed right now. Happy to take questions. Oh and just I'm sorry one more note. We have a a separate policy which is going to come up under new business um which is uh >>

124yeah accident reports which is um EBB and EBB-R. this would replace that because the two policies overlap so much that it would be confusing to have two policies in two different places that say somewhat similar things and so this would govern um and is the most more appropriate of the policies. So later on under new business we'll be moving to retire those policies because they will be eclipsed by this policy. All right. Do I have a motion to approve the second reading of policy JLCE, first aid and emergency medical care and the second reading of policy JLCER, first aid administration procedure as presented? >> So move. >> Second. >> Uh is there any discussion? Can you call the vote, please? >> Yes. Uh Mr. Keller, >> yes. >> Miss Lindstöm, >> yes. >> Miss Mau,

125>> yes. >> Mr. Rockensty, >> yes. >> Mr. Mr. Penion, >> yes. >> Mr. Pini Huff, >> yes. >> Mr. Skina, >> yes. >> Miss Clarrett, >> yes. All right, that shows you unanimous. Thank you. Um, agenda item 12.6 is the second reading of policy K, polic. Um, I'm going to move that we um this is an this is the one Frea referred to as being an error. We're supposed to be reading policy KB. Um, since our agenda isn't correct and so we haven't really given the public notice, I'm going to ask that we um move that to our next agenda. All right. Agenda item, if there's no objections, I should say. Agenda item 13.0 is new business. 13.1 is a superintendent authorization of summer hires. Um, this is our opportunity since we don't meet

126as often in the summer to hand over um delegate that authority to Diane over the summer so that she can continue to hire um those open positions that she needs to get the school year started so that there's not a lapse in time between um her ability to hire while she's waiting for the for us to meet. >> Was there anything else I should did I missed on that? Pretty straightforward. All right. Do I have a motion to give um superintendent authorization for summer hires as presented? >> Yes, please. I mean, so moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Can we call the vote, please? >> Yes. >> Uh Mr. Keller, >> yes, please. >> Miss Lindstöm, >> yes. >> Miss Mau, >> yes. >> Mr. Rockenstein, >> certainly. >> Yes. >> Mr. Trap Mr.

127Mr. Trapinion? >> Yes. Mr. Piney Huff, >> yes. >> Miss RKina, >> yes. >> Miss Clarett, >> yes. >> All right, that shows unanimous. Thank you. Um, agenda item 13.2 is the appointment of the assistant superintendent. Um, so Diane, >> yes. So, as you know, um, Rey is moving on um to take a superintendency in Vasselboro and so that has created a vacancy for us. And I am very pleased this evening um to offer uh an appointment to Kim O'Donnell, PhD. She's with us in the audience this evening. Um and so she is being nominated to fill this position. Um Dr. O'Donnell earned her all of her degrees from the University of Southern Maine, including a bachelor of science in elementary education, a master of science and exceptionality, and a doctorate in public policy. Early

128in her career, she actually spent a decade here in Scarboro as a teacher um teaching multi-age and kindergarten students at both Pleasant Hill and Blue Point. Um her leadership experience includes serving as assistant principal before becoming principal of Buckton Center Elementary School, a role she held for several years. And over the past six years, Dr. O'Donnell has served as assistant superintendent in Westbrook where she has worked collaboratively with a boots on the ground approach to align instructional practices with equity and maximize student outcomes. Her accomplishments include leading the successful implementation of public prek and securing grant funding to expand educational programming and resources among many other contributions. I'm absolutely thrilled for Kim to be joining our team. >> Wonderful. >> All right. Thank you so much. Do I have a motion um to approve the

129appointment of the assistant superintendent as presented? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Um can you call the vote, please? >> Yes. Mr. Kellaher? >> Yes. >> Miss Lindstöm? >> Yes. >> Miss Mau? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rockensty? >> Yes. >> Mr. Opinion? >> Yes. >> Mr. Penny Huff? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rskina? >> Yes. Miss Clarett. >> Yes. >> All right, that shows you anonymous. Thank you. Congratulations. >> Would you like to come up to the podium real quickly? >> So, do we have interview questions? >> Yes, we have um 15. If you'll just let us get prepared. >> Okay, three minutes. I can do it. [laughter] I'll just watch the lights. Uh, no, this is actually a pretty incredible opportunity for me. I've uh been calling my hallmark moment. Um, and the piece that

130uh Diane missed is I was actually a student intern here. Um, way way long ago, probably longer than any of you have been here. Um, started at Wentworth School with Dot. Lynch uh and uh you know kind of found my way to other places and and landed back at Blue Point uh and Pleasant Hill and then left to work actually with Diane and Bonnie Eagle and um happy to be here. Uh this is kind of a full circle moment for me. uh very grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to diving in as soon as we can figure out when my start date is and uh looking forward to working with all of you and uh it was great to be here tonight and kind of hear about all the amazing things that are going

131on and I look forward to being part of that and I'll answer any questions you have at this time. >> Thank you so much and congratulations. >> Yes, thank you. We're thrilled to have you. Um, all right. Can we call the vote phase? >> Yes, Mr. Kellaher. >> I think we voted. >> Oh, >> I'm ready to vote again. >> We'll go right at it. Yeah, >> we'll vote twice. That's how excited we are. We're going to vote twice. >> I'm agenda [laughter] item 13.3 is the appointment of the high school mathematics teacher instructional coach. >> Yes. Uh Sarah Duca is being nominated to fill this position due to resignation. Mr. Duca earned her bachelor of arts degree in math and secondary education from Gordon College. She earned her master of education in teaching secondary

132mathematics from Salem State University and um also a master's in educational leadership from Gordon College. She has served as a math teacher in Massachusetts, as an assistant principal, as a 504 building coordinator, and an academic adviser in Maine. and currently she is an instructional coach at Bonnie Eagle High School. >> All right. Do I have a motion to approve the um appointment of the high school mathematics teacher instructional coach as presented? >> So move. >> Second. >> Uh can we call the vote? >> Yes. Mr. Kellaher? >> Yes. >> Miss Lindstöm? >> Yes. >> Miss Mau? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rockensty? >> Yes. >> Mr. Opinion? >> Yes. >> Mr. Penny Huff? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rskina? >> Yes. >> Miss Clarett? Yes, >> it shows unanimous. Thank you so much. Agenda item 13.4. >>

133You can comment. >> Oh, yeah. >> I'm not making a comment in violation of our policies, which I'm aware of. I just want to once again point out in my last opportunity that I'm always amazed at the applicants that you bring forward for appointments and I'm impressed that um I think it demonstrates a lot of wisdom and experience that our district is going to be benefiting from, which is really clear again in these hires. I think every over and over again we gain um a tremendous amount of experience with our hires and I think that just is shown again tonight. >> Thank you. >> Um agenda item 13.4 is the appointment of the middle school English language arts teacher. >> Yes. So Adam Popppin is being nominated to fill this position due to a retirement.

134Mr. Popin earned his bachelor of science in elementary education and a specialist degree in gifted and talented education from the University of Maine at Farmington. He also holds a master's degree in educational psychology from the University of Connecticut. Having previously served as an ELA and gifted and talented language arts teacher in Lake Region and Yarmouth schools, he currently teaches ELA and science at Westbrook Middle School. >> All right. Do I have a motion to approve the appointment of the middle uh middle school English language arts teacher as presented? So >> moved. Second. Can we call the vote? >> Mr. Kellaher. Yes, Miss Lindstöm. >> Yes, >> Miss Mau. >> Yes, >> Mr. Rockensty. >> Yes, >> Mr. Tarpinian. >> Yes, >> Mr. Penny Huff. >> Yes, >> Mr. Skina. >> Yes, >> Miss Clarrett. >>

135Yes, >> that shows unanimous. Thank you so much. Agenda item 13.5 um requires no board action, just uh to make you aware of a transfer. Um that information is in the board packet. Agenda item 13.6 is the mix and mingle donations to eight corner schools. >> Yes. So, uh very recently uh you may recall someone from mix and mingle came to talk with us about um extending a waiver uh for their uh use of uh eight corners for square dancing and I think that person reminded you that um uh that every year they make a donation and so this is the time in which that happens. So, we are requesting board approval of a donation in the amount of $800 received from Mix and Mingle Square Dance Club. Uh, that happened on May 21st. As

136you may recall from their recent presentation, the club requests a waiver of facility fees each year, but then makes a donation um at the end of the year to the extent that they have funds available. This year they have requested that the donation be directed for the benefit of Eight Corner School specifically as the long-term home base of their club. We respectfully request that the school board approve acceptance of this donation on behalf of Eight Corner School with many thanks. >> Very good. Thank you. All right. Do I have a motion to approve the mix and mingle donation as presented? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Can we call the vote? Uh, Mr. Kellaher, >> yes. >> Miss Lindstöm, >> yes. >> Miss Mau, >> yes. >> Mr. Rockensty, >> yes. >> Mr.

137Pinion, >> yes. >> Mr. Penny Huff, >> yes. >> Miss RSKina, Miss Clarrett, >> yes. >> That shows unanimous. Thank you so much. Agenda item 13.7 is a donation uh to the SHs Career Pathways Program. >> Yes. Um, so I am pleased to bring this forward to you this evening. Uh we are pleased to share that the uh high school career pathways program which is overseen by Christy Zaznik um has received a grant from the main community coordinators collaborative uh which is otherwise known as the main C3 um for those of us in education uh to support a pilot ELL program in cosmetology next school year. This program is being developed in partnership with Dearing High School and also with the owner of Acappella Salons and Men's Rooms Barberhops. This $5,000 grant will allow us

138to help students with financial barriers cover the cost of cosmetology tools and training fees uh for next school year. And attached in your packet is additional information about the grant for your review. and we respectfully request that you approve acceptance of this grant on behalf of our career pathways program as we look forward to the opportunities that it can provide for our students. >> Very cool. Do I have a motion to approve the donation to the Scrubber High School Career Pathways program as presented? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> I just want to say this is an tremendous opportunity for students who want to take part in this program. the cost uh the startup costs of I had a client recently who got involved in a program like this and the startup

139costs are significant and can be of significant barriers especially when we're talking about um teenagers um who will be taking part in this program and yes sometimes parents can help but sometimes they can't help um but with these tools they can go on to have really really great rewarding careers that they're passionate about and I think it's just wonderful that that uh that financial barriers won't stand in their way. >> Yeah. And I just really can't say enough about Christiey's work. um you know in the career pathways program um the doors that she has opened for kids. I mean we heard Shannon talking earlier about the ELO um in local government but I think you know we have so much pride because if a student expresses a niche interest in an area that we don't

140have anything for Christie is right on top of it seeking out opportunities and trying to make connections so that we can make those interests for kids a reality. So, we're super super fortunate. >> Absolutely. >> All right. Uh, can we call the vote, please? >> Yes. Mr. Keller, >> yes. >> Uh, Miss Lindstöm, >> yes. >> Miss Mau, >> yes. >> Mr. Rockensty, >> we might have just lost yesterday. >> Mr. Trapini, >> yes. >> Mr. Trapini Huff, >> yes. >> Miss Rskina, >> yes. >> Miss Clarrett, >> yes. That shows unanimous. Thank you so much. Um, 13.8. I'm going to table um which is the retiring the policy of KBA. We're going to retire we're going to um table I'm uh suggesting we table that because we don't have the policy the new policy

141to approve. So there are no objections will okay then I'm going to bundle 139 and 1310. It says retiring policies EBB accident reports and EBBR accident report regulations. This is the one Frea mentioned. Is there anything else you wanted to say? >> Just that it's mandated under state law. We're simply moving it into a different policy. >> So, do I have a motion to approve retiring policy EBVB in EBBR? Um, as presented? >> So, moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Okay. >> Mr. Kellaher? >> Yes. >> Miss Lindstöm? >> Yes. >> Miss Mau? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rockensty? >> Yes. >> Mr. Opinion? Yes, >> Mr. Piney Huff. >> Yes, >> Miss Rossina. >> Yes, >> Miss Clarett. >> Yes. >> All right, that shows unanimous. Um, before I get to 14.0, I'm going

142to entertain a motion to um suspend our rules and move beyond our 9:00 p.m. time. >> So, second >> 9:30 or 9:30. >> 9:30, but I'm still going to second. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Um, any discussion? >> Uh, can we call the vote? >> Mr. Keller. Yes. >> Miss Miss Lindstöm. >> Yes. >> Miss Mauard. >> Yes. >> Mr. Rockstar. >> Yes. >> Mr. Tarpinion. >> Yes. >> Mr. Penny Huff. >> Yes. >> Mr. Rskina. >> Yes. >> Miss Clarett. >> Yes. All right. That's just unanimous. Um, agenda item 14.0 is an ex congratulate unanimous uh is executive session. 14.1 is a motion to go into executive session pursuant to one MRSA 4056A for the purpose of discussing the superintendent's annual review to return to public session. Do I have a motion? >> So >>

143second. Any discussion? All right. >> All right. >> Poor Ray. >> Mr. Kellaher. >> Yes. >> Miss Lindstöm. >> Yes. >> Miss Mau. >> Yes. >> Uh Mr. Rockinstar. >> Yes. >> Mr. opinion. >> Yes. >> Mr. Piney Huff. >> Yes. >> Mr. RKina. >> Yes. >> Miss Clarett. >> All right. Um uh I I don't know. Mitchell and John, if you're able um I know Mitchell, your phone was cutting out. If you're able to both join us, it would be the other um Zoom. >> I just purchased more Wi-Fi. So um if someone wants to call me, I can do Wi-Fi calling. >> Okay. >> Or um I might be able to join the other Zoom. I don't see another Zoom link. So there's that. Oh, let me um let me send it to

144you. >> Thank you. >> Um and then uh we'll excuse the students too and otherwise we will um see everybody in a moment. Enjoy. >> Hi, good evening. Um, all right, welcome back. With no objections, we are going to adjourn at 9:57 p.m. Thank you so much and have a good evening.