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Why it matters: These reports document student engagement, curricular enrichment, and community partnerships across RSU 4 schools and provide context for district morale and extracurricular participation.

Highlights from presentations

- Bus Box (PBIS) program (presented by Jan LaValley for Libby Tozier): Students earn bus-box rewards to encourage positive bus behavior; drivers log winners on a spreadsheet and selected students are invited for a recognition breakfast (presenter said up to eight students attend at once). PBIS events also included building parties and kindness week recognition.

- Sabatas Primary (presented by Sherry Poole): School-wide PBIS rewards (glow party, movie reward), author visits from Oak Hill High School student authors, improv activities, planned trips (Maine Wildlife Park), Scholastic Book Fair and field day.

- Carrie Ricker (presented by Jenny Hudner): Principal’s Howell Award recognized 60 students in February; participation in the MLTI winter classic (technology collaboration) and a frog-themed Read Across America program and family literacy night planned for April 10.

- Read Across America (presented by Becky D'Alessandro and Jen Lane): Coaches reported over 500 students participated across the district; schedule included theme days (dream big, kindness, poetry, book-tasting, masked readers) and a coordinated \"one school, one book\" selection (Aug the Frog).

- Oak Hill Middle School (presented by Michaela Stevens and Bridal Daniels): Career day at CMCC for seventh graders; Project Puffin fundraiser raised over $1,000 (one puffin adopted; remainder to a family); National History Day qualifiers; student-led playground clean-up; 194 families attended parent-teacher conferences.

- Oak Hill High School (presented by Marco Aliberti and Sue Rene): Continuous school improvement planning, winter carnival activities, Lost Valley takeover day (skiing/snowboarding), unified basketball event and outreach fundraisers.

What the record shows and next steps: The reports focused on student engagement and program outcomes; presenters thanked staff and volunteers and flagged upcoming events. Several presenters asked for community support for book-fair volunteers and coaches (softball coaching shortage at middle school noted; 41 girls signed up with only one coach as of the report).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Directors Meeting - March 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Presenters from RSU 4 schools gave updates on PBIS incentives, Read Across America activities, a Project Puffin fundraiser, career day, and other student engagement initiatives across the district.","taxTitle","RSU 04, School Districts, Maine","taxId",77254,"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},6102643,"RSU 4 board advances sportsmanship policy amid debate over enforcement and facility use",1511,6931000,8442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2803748-96c34157051e9a951d4c6f83bcd98c45&start=6931&end=8442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2803748-96c34157051e9a951d4c6f83bcd98c45/thumbnail_6931000.jpg","/articles/6102643/Maine/RSU-4-board-advances-sportsmanship-policy-amid-debate-over-enforcement-and-facility-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102643-c21a5e01f355b9054301014d3c81a0ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187405&Signature=VFXSjPlHVpaj~WQuQZ1vejHT0NztIOcXecR3hDucaJDfkNUcTxCV7UQvjYElfk2Mi1JdlFiazZ1jmTvd73EKZxOWc87tqgp6vEow-MmXa24E-UkB8syjtIOngzxQcVyTvNV1S2qL9VMCgU0zG~l5MNoU-fJUMxxAricnZwahGNtGIWM55mAYCI0sYnLefVwUOd7y8PwHRoDvwXibknUvLtrlRE1SEg8l2MoqHpN-AYSGb179FcEB6IptTzy6GhKFCGTBk6sDeA8wFuiW6i9WzAlcmYrNpjsryiS9i32g3GgqCCfZ~uOn5wKKUD9WNVPZqVC8lpbAdMyFfA7xgCU45w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The RSU 4 Board approved the first reading of a new sportsmanship policy (JJIBB) after extended discussion among board members, the athletic director and school administrators about how the policy would be enforced and whether it applies to outside groups using district facilities.

Why it matters: The policy establishes district expectations for behavior at school-sponsored athletic events and provides guidance to administrators, coaches and officials on responding to disruptive spectators. Board members discussed how to balance clear, enforceable rules with on-the-ground discretion for athletic staff.

What was discussed: Athletic Director Jim Palmer described current practice — short pregame announcements, occasional banners, and the Mountain Valley Conference tradition of student-led pregame remarks — and said officials and event staff often dictate whether a spectator must leave when play cannot safely continue. Board members asked whether the policy gives the district authority to ask people to leave at events that might otherwise be treated as public gatherings; administrators explained that when an event is school-sponsored they expect board policies to apply and that facility-use agreements typically require outside users to follow the district’s policies.

Board direction: Members asked that the JJIBB policy explicitly reference the athletic handbook or a procedure in the student/athletics handbook that details the process for removal, appeals and how a person may be allowed back into events after an ejection. The board voted to approve the policy on first reading and instructed staff to add a reference to the handbook; staff said they would develop procedures (for example, sportsmanship training or requirements after ejection) for inclusion in operational handbooks.

Votes and next steps: JJIBB passed first reading unanimously. The board requested that staff return with revised policy language that points to the relevant athletic handbook or procedure and recommended the district consider adding posters and brief pregame scripts for all events. Administrators noted state-level athletic association (MPA) practices and existing athletic director responsibilities as part of enforcement.

Ending: The policy will return for a second reading after staff insert the handbook/procedure reference and refine implementation steps.","The board approved a first reading of new sportsmanship policy (JJIBB) after an extended discussion about enforcement, whether school events are public forums, and how facility-use agreements should be handled; board asked policy to reference the athletic handbook and staff procedures before second reading.",{"_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},6102648,"RSU 4 board elects Oak Hill principal Marco Aliberti as superintendent",223,6757000,6980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2803748-96c34157051e9a951d4c6f83bcd98c45&start=6757&end=6980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2803748-96c34157051e9a951d4c6f83bcd98c45/thumbnail_6757000.jpg","/articles/6102648/Maine/RSU-4-board-elects-Oak-Hill-principal-Marco-Aliberti-as-superintendent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102648-d9b37658b0650066d4f0a001a350560a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187406&Signature=BipOG6lv~vszLTWUgpDW-EEtxPWr4i0GhK6VjC2srNukk0qxswr0CvrFg3VscEBL5kUuCiqLc0wqtd5F5Tl1Lo2NOCtE~RDGRsNb6RPRywGn~c4AvRz-NqCJAB85E-HGrkjok5juiL~2-MtyklCeb7c8cHiI0HU5pZ2~U4zKH62nEkCLTpbRGGNDLCcnKzs7el5~ICBbBh5TEykZCy3nkVV1vf4cdrxSrb0OTCfsJgXrMflDQVLUJx2zwBeyW7cZjNWxHhPPwgbJOOeoN~GgSuxZnAYSUdZLLmht-zkaqric3uV7If8EEIXKmxU4OrHLwATe7kR1b-y45X2ceBj8dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The RSU 4 Board voted to elect Marco Aliberti as superintendent of Regional School Unit 4, approving the motion unanimously. The vote followed an executive-session discussion of contract negotiations and the public re-opening of the meeting later the same evening.

Why it matters: Electing a superintendent sets district leadership and strategic direction for schools, staffing and district policy implementation.

What the board recorded: The motion to elect Marco Aliberti (presented by the board) was approved by voice vote and recorded as unanimous. Following the vote, a board member asked Aliberti why he wanted to come to RSU 4; Aliberti said he hoped to “make a difference in people's lives and especially students,” and referenced his 10 years of experience working in the district.

Next steps: The board directed human resources to finalize and obtain signatures on the superintendent contract with an effective date to begin in July (contract finalization noted as follow-up). The transcript indicates the formal signatures remained to be completed after the meeting.

Ending: Board members welcomed Aliberti before moving on to remaining agenda items.","After executive session the RSU 4 Board elected Marco Aliberti as superintendent; board members praised the search process and asked Aliberti for brief remarks in open session.",{"_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},6102653,"RSU 4 board approves personnel contracts, policy readings and student trip; multiple votes unanimous",8690,86000,8776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2803748-96c34157051e9a951d4c6f83bcd98c45&start=86&end=8776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2803748-96c34157051e9a951d4c6f83bcd98c45/thumbnail_86000.jpg","/articles/6102653/Maine/RSU-4-board-approves-personnel-contracts-policy-readings-and-student-trip-multiple-votes-unanimous","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102653-b94403abf6edcd98ec856b669590ea06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187406&Signature=C-oq2CLB44QXZ5zczJJZlxd~16ENE6q6ZU-LZtWmiNYGxuNecIhhNUZk3OB7M21MkpE46Him84zlh5U7RDeNnPBwssg-lsujwzkbfm0vQ~qp7Z2J7JKYT0Fj8WuQVH0E9bJ-48MP-Co8hC2XMYh32EYdX0Oi4g5B40FGpsgaoCBszTzEajJMgqbdZWOgFUrAG9nIndCivt8mIOYyZN6vjJb9zIDBWgOLohibsfqheu3VFlE1lenqOHFG0vr1BE59ePaa~JydwLSjxepfjS-bulPEnzCAi~QB-s87NsIqnpv3DGkOBHDv8UxjCwhsfmTvXiE4vLdHmtmbw0gejxHwCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Regional School Unit (RSU) 4 Board of Directors held several formal votes during its meeting, approving administrator contract renewals, electing a superintendent, advancing multiple policy readings and approving a senior class trip to Boston. Most motions passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The actions set leadership for the upcoming school year, advance district policy changes on harassment and nondiscrimination, and clear a field trip that involves dozens of high school seniors; those votes affect staffing, policy guidance and student opportunities across the district.

Key votes and outcomes

- Approve minutes of the March 12, 2025 budget workshop — approved (motion moved/seconded; unanimous). Evidence in transcript: motion and voice vote during opening business.

- Approve minutes of the March 19, 2025 budget workshop — approved (motion moved/seconded; unanimous).

- Second reading and approval: ACAA (unlawful harassment of students / *** harassment of students) — approved (discussion and vote; unanimous).

- Second reading and approval: ACAB (harassment of employees / *** harassment of school employees) — approved (unanimous).

- Second reading and approval: AC (nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action) — approved (unanimous).

- First readings approved (motions carried, unanimous): GN (family and medical leave); IMBAA (alternatives to biological dissection); JI (student rights and responsibilities); JJIBB (sportsmanship) — JJIBB received substantive discussion and a commitment to reference the athletic handbook in the policy before second reading.

- Approve senior class trip (Oak Hill High School) to Boston, Saturday, May 10, 2025 — approved (47 students signed up at the time of presentation; motion carried, unanimous). Presentation included itinerary, cost ($75 per student after fundraising) and chaperone count (5 chaperones).

- Motion to enter executive session pursuant to \"1 MRSA 4056 a contract negotiations\" — approved; board entered executive session and reconvened later in the meeting.

- Election of superintendent: Motion to elect Marco Aliberti as superintendent of RSU 4 — approved (motion moved/seconded; unanimous). The board then asked the incoming superintendent why he wanted to serve; Marco answered briefly in open session.

- Approve contract renewals for multiple administrators (contracts beginning 07/01/2025; multiple end dates listed) — approved (unanimous). The motion covered an administrator list presented at the meeting.

Procedural notes: Most motions were moved and seconded from the floor; roll-call tallies were not read aloud in the transcript but multiple votes were called and recorded as unanimous. When vote tallies were not read aloud, the transcript records voice votes and unanimous results.

What the record shows and does not show: The transcript records each motion and the chair’s call for votes; it does not always record named movers/seconders or a roll-call tally. Where a specific dollar amount, attendee count, itinerary detail or policy text was discussed (for example, the Boston trip per-student cost, number of students signed up, policy numbering), those specifics are included above only when stated aloud in the meeting.

Ending note: Actions approved at this meeting create immediate implementation items (contracts to be signed; policy language to be cleaned before second readings) and set the district’s leadership for the coming year.","At its March meeting the RSU 4 Board approved administrator contract renewals, elected a new superintendent, advanced multiple policy readings, and approved a senior class trip to Boston; most votes were unanimous.","actionData","errors"]

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