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Later in the meeting, a member moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded and the vote carried with no opposition recorded in the transcript.

Ending: The meeting adjourned after the board approved the procedural motions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MSAD6 Budget Advisory Committee Meeting January 23rd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the Jan. 23 RSU 06/MSAD 06 meeting the board approved the prior meeting minutes and later voted to adjourn; both procedural motions passed with no recorded opposition in the transcript.","taxTitle","RSU 06/MSAD 06, School Districts, Maine","taxId",76980,"location","Maine","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6372143,"District says PFAS treatment installed at schools; $1.01 million state grant funded initial work",53,3339000,3392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2148447-123bcd8d4a8294296e5061a222306797&start=3339&end=3392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2148447-123bcd8d4a8294296e5061a222306797/thumbnail_3339000.jpg","/articles/6372143/Maine/District-says-PFAS-treatment-installed-at-schools-101-million-state-grant-funded-initial-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372143-743c9675ef5fcfbf4b55e16fefca30ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1773867804&Signature=LkWU9ldMn7igj6~EuK6PjUgEPR173c54TdFRo9rY2VrSnyxQUifRzhdNqvvhMDoS8tvmT6KnOEjbOzRh~W-qBEkwaoWntKkfnYwr2ax~Tymy2o8r0YnLD5l8yYB~Sj2z8zvjncFdQrJ~WdVz-B9hyh79ykI9hjGd4UOWpG7duumqo~Y-tYIFi16giFojvQZeo3iuBLN186AqITZVYoHnoVMi0yIj2LXZhkqPuvgRR8lvNIjr~zQ4OmGI6~jJvGjThSDuKBg8YR9ePayDH3R2D3Zpa~sLPVhPPUTshdSS9PiIXxs505qjPQVOFZIa0a8LwARsuocWWI1vBmnWg7v2zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dawn (staff) updated the board on PFAS testing and remediation in district schools, saying testing in July and August 2022 found elevated PFAS levels and the district followed Maine Drinking Water Program guidance.

Dawn said the district applied for and received a $1,010,000 grant from the state drinking‑water program. That funding paid for PFAS treatment systems installed in summer 2023 at Frank Jewett, Hollis Elementary, Bonny Eagle High School and Bonny Eagle Middle School, which Dawn said made the water drinkable in those buildings.

When Maine lowered acceptable PFAS levels from 70 parts per trillion to 4 parts per trillion, the district added a treatment system at Buxton Center Elementary in 2024 and drilled two new wells, one at the middle school and one at the high school. Dawn said about $649,000 of the grant has been spent so far; remaining grant funds will be used to connect the new wells to the buildings.

Dawn recognized Adam Thibodeau for proactive work on the issue and said the district took action early to prevent PFAS exposure in schools.

Ending: Dawn said the district’s actions have kept PFAS‑contaminated water out of students’ drinking supplies and that remaining grant funds will be used to complete well connections this summer.","District staff said testing in 2022 found elevated PFAS in some school water supplies; the district received a $1,010,000 grant from the state drinking‑water program, installed treatment units in summer 2023 and has spent about $649,000 to date; additional well connections remain to be completed.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6372146,"RSU 06 says seven school projects filed for state capital list; site visits set for February",2545,2677000,5222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2148447-123bcd8d4a8294296e5061a222306797&start=2677&end=5222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2148447-123bcd8d4a8294296e5061a222306797/thumbnail_2677000.jpg","/articles/6372146/Maine/RSU-06-says-seven-school-projects-filed-for-state-capital-list-site-visits-set-for-February","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372146-6829cf7d8980ff40c0748feb6c38cedd/orig.mp4?Expires=1773867804&Signature=iECxJrZ04wtP7NI2mF6cO~KYh6dQfD0Cr3l19bCVPtwp6ZdED1Zszxt62YedtzJWJXbC9gYpvolkB67FQMExlWwgzYH0PdUJNIGOU5tqgie56LR~jar4T38zePCifjFAuK8gE8DSTJgwayXo8u3QZe6PARnZA9O-8~D9j~U6-myoL5Pr0xBcgKyd2-4SAhyUKDs~kCCZ-u-R3hpaavQCCEwxDLQksvo29Fwh6cIDmtOENt7bSgjll3f7SzGx5BCGnVJlLKqw-SJdLe8ji2OA2UWXtmNCiUdrrwDaD9TtkjI0iVxX9FcU4sETHYSGOA-sNhISiMB787virCvh2I4BOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators told the board that RSU 06/MSAD 06 submitted seven applications for the Maine Major Capital School Construction Program’s 2024–25 rating cycle and that state site visits are scheduled Feb. 11–13.

Lori (presenter) said the program opened Aug. 30 and the district did not apply for Buxton Center this cycle because Buxton Center is newer. Lori said she counted 98 total statewide applications; she calculated the district’s seven applications represent roughly 7% of the statewide total.

District staff described how the site visits will be conducted: an hour‑long interview followed by a two‑hour tour of the building. Lori told principals and facilities staff to “show them the ugly stuff” — including deferred‑maintenance examples — rather than masking problems ahead of the visit.

Facilities director Carl Inglesby will join the visits; staff noted the visiting team typically includes school and construction professionals and that the state will issue a ranked priority list after completing ratings later in the calendar year.

Lori reviewed the state’s published rating criteria, which include not only crowding but also mechanical systems (boilers), electrical system condition, storage, environmental hazards, traffic and circulation, sewer systems and accessibility. She noted the district may not score highly on crowding but expects to score on multiple other condition factors.

The board discussed what would follow if a project is selected. Lori and other administrators said selection would trigger further local planning and that state funding does not automatically resolve local decisions about consolidation, financing and project scope. She noted the state is also reviewing its overall school‑construction funding model and that other states use dedicated revenue streams to pay projects in cash rather than financing long‑term debt.

Lori urged the community to “be open minded” about proposals and to engage if the district reaches the stage of local options and public input.

Ending: Staff said the district will be prepared for site visits and will continue outreach and internal planning while waiting for the state’s rating and priority list.","District staff told the board they submitted seven applications to Maine’s Major Capital School Construction Program, representing about 7% of statewide submissions; state site visits are scheduled for Feb. 11–13 and staff plan to show facilities’ deficiencies rather than conceal them.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6372153,"RSU 06 presents academic data: graduation rate up, persistent math and science gaps",4006,534000,4540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2148447-123bcd8d4a8294296e5061a222306797&start=534&end=4540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2148447-123bcd8d4a8294296e5061a222306797/thumbnail_534000.jpg","/articles/6372153/Maine/RSU-06-presents-academic-data-graduation-rate-up-persistent-math-and-science-gaps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372153-a48dad58ee685e104874dae17d43b34d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773867804&Signature=GwiP5CNnpP6LVX6F2obs4IRffIStEi-aRd67n6NEdpTNJSbtFYCmQr84r2vBBwynRfPyklTaJXbpA-YbSKtUjv8h~323Gfb14eclozkPp6oFGgQLlF4GVcKp14EjnGoRWGxRtCdBLW36~h5mwLYosqUgZV9ssLmuYoMLyPl4Kx~64LqjtfC3PSIdlWPTqIYT7VYdiZPdWp1E273bAE~EX3eCy14rNTaMDOlKy5Lhh0UtyDzqXYO8dUtHOS5neGoSrOZSUad7Az6zljYdjwSfq0RjHGzlULSXXUP6ayoTztayffXLu0Qz8jPsV5RyzdhHQ~59zKtTcLW8uToXYgm06Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Laurie (presenter) told the RSU 06/MSAD 06 school board on Jan. 23 that the district’s graduation rate rose sharply to nearly 88% for the class of 2024 and described mixed academic results on state and norm-referenced tests.

The presentation emphasized that literacy measures show overall recovery since the pandemic but that math and science remain concerns. Laurie said the district is watching middle-school performance in particular and noted implementation of a new Reveal Math curriculum that is still in its second year.

The district’s curriculum director, Erin McGuire, has produced the detailed comparative charts staff shared with the board. Laurie summarized assessment types and the district’s focus on growth as well as achievement: norm-referenced tests such as NWEA (MAP Growth) compare students to national peers, while the state science assessment is criterion-referenced and sets its own proficiency line.

“we are required to... test 95% of the students in each grade,” Laurie said, describing the state reporting threshold the district must meet for Department of Education accountability.

On literacy, Laurie described the district’s elementary “flex literacy” model, which groups students by need and reassigns groups after periodic assessments. She noted measures used across grades, including Fountas & Pinnell, high‑frequency word counts, Words Their Way and NWEA reading measures. For a cohort of fifth-graders, she said proficiency dipped during the pandemic and has slowly recovered; about 78% met expected typical growth in a recent year-to-year snapshot for that cohort.

On math, Laurie said the district is in year two of implementing Reveal Math and that principals and instructional coaches expect more definitive results after additional teacher experience and spring benchmark data. District charts presented by Erin show Bonny Eagle students generally slightly below state averages in several grades, with a notable middle‑school dip that recovers in high school.

A student who identified herself as a high‑school senior described test‑taking behavior at the secondary level: “a lot of kids skip that day... they don’t take it seriously,” she said, explaining that some students treat the exam as low‑stakes because it does not affect college applications.

Laurie and others discussed the state assessment procurement process: she said Maine’s statewide assessment has been sent back out for proposal multiple times and the state had not settled on which vendor or test will be used for 2026, a factor that complicates longitudinal comparisons.

On science, Laurie explained that the state’s new criterion‑referenced science assessment tests fifth, eighth and eleventh graders and that results are low statewide; district averages were close to the state but still below the proficiency cut score in several grades. Laurie noted the district improved by roughly 3.5 percentage points in one year on the science measure, which she said equates to about 26 more students meeting the benchmark.

Staff described intervention systems: the district uses MTSS (Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support) to target instruction and behavior supports and has expanded a state‑endorsed Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BAR) program in almost every school. Laurie described the BAR model as an asset-based structure that integrates with MTSS and aims to make teacher planning meetings more focused and actionable.

Board and community members pressed on causes for the middle‑school dip, program stability and whether curriculum changes are producing results. One board member said the district’s size and student needs (including a growing English‑learner population) affect comparisons to other towns and the state.

Laurie also outlined staffing and attendance data: roughly one in five teachers in the district has less than three years’ teaching experience, and about 25% of students meet the district’s chronic absenteeism threshold (missing more than 10% of school days). She linked those indicators to implementation capacity and student outcomes.

The presentation closed with a reminder that a single snapshot of test data does not reflect the full range of student supports; Laurie pointed to the graduation increase and expanded alternative‑diploma and social‑work supports as evidence of the district’s broader work to keep students on track.

Ending: Board members thanked staff for the detailed packet and were told further budget and staffing implications would be discussed at upcoming meetings.","District presenters told the board the class of 2024 graduation rate rose to nearly 88% while statewide and district test results show math and science performance lagging; staff highlighted literacy recovery, a new math curriculum rollout, MTSS supports and workforce pressures.","actionData","errors"]

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