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Votes at a glance

1) Acceptance of the meeting agenda
- Motion: “Move that we accept the agenda.”
- Mover: Director Welch. Second: Director Sargent.
- Vote: 11 yes, 0 no. Outcome: Approved.

2) Approval of meeting minutes
- Motion: Director Olson moved to accept the minutes; Director Sargent seconded.
- Vote: 11 yes, 0 no. Outcome: Approved.

3) Approval of the consent calendar
- Motion: Director Welch moved to accept the Consent Calendar; Director Black seconded.
- Vote: 11 yes, 0 no. Outcome: Approved.

4) Adoption of Resolutions 25–34 (negotiations committee; job description and role updates)
- Motion: Moved by Director Heath; seconded by Director Sargent.
- Content: Revisions and streamlining of multiple job descriptions including elimination of a computer technician and data assistant, updates to the data services coordinator role (student‑data privacy compliance), an expanded network specialist supervisory role, clarification of IEP coordinator stipend duties, and a notation on nutrition director responsibilities.
- Vote: 11 yes, 0 no. Outcome: Adopted (Resolutions 25–34 now approved on second reading).

5) Adoption of Resolution 24 (capital reserve expenditure)
- Motion: Director Morin moved the adoption; Director Sargent seconded.
- Content: Authorize expenditure from the Capital Reserve account in the amount of $671,333.93 for district repairs and improvements as detailed in the Facilities Committee packet.
- Vote: 11 yes, 0 no. Outcome: Adopted.

6) Chair announcements and meeting adjournment
- Motion to adjourn: Director Welch moved; Director Dakotas seconded.
- Vote: 11 yes, 0 no. Outcome: Meeting adjourned until Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Other procedural notes
- Resolutions 35 and 36 (first reading) — amendments to policy AC (nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action) and policy ACAA (harassment and related student protections) — were presented and placed on first reading; the superintendent and staff will bring minor corrections before second reading on May 5, 2025.

All vote tallies above reflect roll‑call statements recorded in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MSAD6 Board of Directors Meeting April 7th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 7 meeting, the RSU 06/MSAD 06 Board approved personnel‑and‑job‑description resolutions (25–34) and a capital‑reserve expenditure (Resolution 24). The board also approved routine agenda items (agenda, minutes, consent calendar) and set future meeting dates.","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},6085334,"MSAD 6 presents initial budget proposal; board debates cuts, SRO and capital projects",2228,4372000,6600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903859-bbbe0bcd57f83ad616ef77c1a25355ae&start=4372&end=6600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903859-bbbe0bcd57f83ad616ef77c1a25355ae/thumbnail_4372000.jpg","/articles/6085334/Maine/MSAD-6-presents-initial-budget-proposal-board-debates-cuts-SRO-and-capital-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085334-6f2e6b76b9b744eb77b76eafc5894c5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770920414&Signature=ozc7hx4JT9U~UD63noCUkBDxT0PQBcszRfnGxm3PXRcWdULiO9Dr7VYaM1jQRQZwYnIYt~3YUOmCuoTgt8i8HpuKjxLUhQS2~D53hLlVza0hUhEFNEhskacy4jpaEuEm1GgM4~-MnCOGM31FD~EYbBmfQ-qBos1BPg9azzgI3akbYm15un1uAydW-BMq0YmmicYaZP--yRZcIdDa4c09j57eDmKyn~uiFCzTuiD3trrj~nc5pxnFliffXugnM6as26hBnVQPMFOLC2mw~BXkTvjuYYpt-6kzgh5QO~VIOe9i1aU9pP3oXwz6iF-QNDPNTf5MJa6I-Plh9IwHyKAYCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Clay Gleason and finance staff presented an “initial proposal” of the FY‑26 budget at the RSU 06/MSAD 06 Board meeting on April 7, describing it as a baseline that rolls forward current programs and builds in projected cost increases.

“It's not a finished work,” Gleason said, asking the board for high‑level direction before Finance and Facilities refines the package. Don, who presented the packet details, said the baseline assumes existing programs and projects typical cost increases such as negotiated contract steps and higher health‑insurance rates.

Key figures and proposals included:
- A baseline general‑fund increase of approximately 5.0 percent; the district estimated a 5.8 percent increase in the local assessment because state aid did not rise at the same rate. Don stated that the grand total for all funds showed a 5.29 percent increase.
- A proposed EEI energy‑and‑lighting renovation for multiple buildings, described by staff as a 20‑year lease‑type arrangement costing approximately $2.5 million to $2.8 million up front; staff estimated lease payments of about $210,000 per year over 20 years.
- A proposed additional Buxton‑based school resource officer (SRO) at an estimated $93,000 annual direct cost; staff also added $1,000 to honor the Cumberland County SRO contract for Officer Bradway.
- Changes to facilities and contingency planning: facilities contingency was reduced from $375,000 to $300,000 with planned capital‑reserve spending of roughly $700,000 on identified repairs; the district said it expects roughly $2,000,000 remaining in capital reserve after those transactions.
- Nutrition services and adult‑education projections: food services were shown with a large percentage increase (reported as 13.34 percent) driven by an attempt to reflect actual spending and reimbursements more accurately.

Gleason and Don described a list of “supplemental” items in the packet and said Finance and Facilities will continue working to reduce the proposal before a final board recommendation. Don noted some functional changes that reduced baseline requests — for example, a vacant mechanic position was not proposed to be refilled because hiring proved difficult.

Directors debated tradeoffs. Several urged exploring staffing reductions through attrition rather than layoffs. Director Welch and others suggested the district should examine enrollment and staffing ratios before committing to new positions. Director Coits emphasized preserving the fund balance: “You lose that and it's going to put us in a really tight spot,” she said, referring to carry‑forward funds used to smooth tax impacts.

Several directors asked for more data on the SRO proposal and call frequency to specific schools before approving the Buxton‑based officer. Superintendent Gleason described initial talks with Buxton officials and said the additional SRO would be prioritized for Buxton schools but would remain available on a district rotation.

Carry‑forward (fund balance) use was a recurring concern. Don presented a short history of the fund balance and warned that a high reliance on carry‑forward could leave the district with limited reserves for cash‑flow and unexpected costs. He said the district budgeted using $4,310,000 of carry‑forward in the FY‑26 baseline but anticipated actual carry‑forward usage nearer $2.5 million based on year‑end projections.

No budget motion or vote was taken; Finance and Facilities will meet again to refine proposals and report back to the full board. Gleason asked the board for direction on whether to keep or remove select supplemental items such as the EEI project and the Buxton SRO.","Superintendent Clay Gleason and district finance staff presented a baseline FY‑26 budget that rolls forward existing programs and projects a general‑fund increase near 5%; directors questioned a proposed additional school resource officer, large EEI facilities lease and reliance on carry‑forward funds.",{"_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},6085339,"MSAD 6 outlines ALICE school-safety training, schedules parent webinar",2916,1429000,4345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903859-bbbe0bcd57f83ad616ef77c1a25355ae&start=1429&end=4345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903859-bbbe0bcd57f83ad616ef77c1a25355ae/thumbnail_1429000.jpg","/articles/6085339/Maine/MSAD-6-outlines-ALICE-school-safety-training-schedules-parent-webinar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085339-8dc086dc3d9f04cb62dd0e3b419960f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770920414&Signature=hFtP4kWu8BZj6woc6ONwTjW6kiMVSKuhKteUTXyhqoyndR~0WsiLwHB90QJrv4Q38Qy3ldk8P4vDs4PSEXivZ1yoXodq-q-sVykDL6rvYDldv~Yv-orItWoNZKO9Ed47whVIF3a2yyhUGIrlT5vfbeK8YTzNSmtuE~aWCu01JQSNeT6Q5EZFb51h9vgIJR5c6X4ebz5wUbcPkjyB5s1Wfyhg74jWQ5amzRoS293LV0hxakRQk5oI6S1KzF0ySIVkh~gQfoXziYCeW6rkCZSOBpzTP-OXD9aTF85JOblcEhL1zA55C4inaRIIgI6lwew948rDX3UWwr1qAapIKpG2Lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MSAD 6 leaders told the Board of Directors on April 7 that the district is rolling out ALICE — an active‑threat response framework — to staff and will begin broader parent and student engagement next week.

Assistant Superintendent Lori Napolitano said the district has trained a core group of instructors and introduced ALICE to staff at opening‑day training before expanding hands‑on exercises at each school. “ALICE is an acronym. A for alert, L for lockdown, I for inform, C for counter and E for evacuate,” Napolitano said. She described the approach as flexible: “you don't necessarily do them in any specific order…you're going to adapt the order according to whatever that situation is.”

The presentation gave directors the program’s rationale and rollout plan. Napolitano said staff have used research, including analyses of past campus attacks, to design training that emphasizes situational awareness and real‑time plain‑language information sharing rather than a single centralized command. She said the district plans a virtual parent webinar on Wednesday, April 16, to explain the program to families before students are taught age‑appropriate elements.

Selena Levitt, high school assistant principal, described how ALICE translates into practice at different grade levels. “Evacuation — you make the best decision based on the information you have,” Levitt said. She outlined classroom “go bags” kept in every room with attendance lists, basic first‑aid items and a few supplies to support short‑term sheltering or an unplanned evacuation. Levitt said high school drills will include older students in optional, deeper training while elementary procedures will remain teacher‑led and age‑appropriate.

Administrators addressed physical‑plant and equipment questions. The facilities director, Carl, said the district is auditing locks and door hardware to make barricading and locking easier. Napolitano added that the district is purchasing shades that can be lowered quickly in an emergency and that many schools already have shades or window covers available for drills and crises.

Directors pressed for detail on emotional safety and frequency of practice. Director Moses asked, “What do these drills look like to prevent, stress and, you know, trauma?” Napolitano said staff training begins slowly with tabletop exercises and limited hands‑on practice; student rollout will be gradual and include pre‑briefs and post‑drill check‑ins. “We are definitely…planning for check‑ins and conversations after drills,” she said, adding that more detailed materials and statistics will be provided in the parent webinar.

Board members also asked about law‑enforcement roles and how ALICE works with first responders. Napolitano said deputies and local police are consulted and staff will be trained to give accurate, plain‑language reports (for example: “a male wearing a white T‑shirt on the second floor, west wing, with a baseball bat”) rather than use codes that limit actionable detail for people deciding whether to evacuate, barricade or counter.

District leaders said ALICE is part of a broader, multi‑year emergency‑planning effort that includes regular fire and hold‑in‑place drills, updated intercom systems and capital improvements funded through the district capital reserve and facilities budget. Napolitano said seven staff are already ALICE‑certified instructors and that the program will expand classroom‑level drills over time.

The presentation closed with an invitation for directors and the public to join the virtual parent session next Wednesday and a pledge to provide follow‑up materials explaining age‑specific drills, instructor training and supports for staff and students who experience distress during exercises.","MSAD 6 administrators described a district rollout of ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training for staff, plans for parent outreach and staged student involvement, and answered directors’ questions about drills, trauma mitigation and facilities upgrades.","actionData","errors"]

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