MSAD 6 board approves routine items and adopts amendment to policy BHC
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At its regular meeting the MSAD 6 school board unanimously approved the agenda, minutes and consent calendar and adopted an amendment to policy BHC on second reading. The board also received committee reports and routine superintendent and student updates.
The MSAD 6 school board voted unanimously to accept the evening’s agenda (with an addendum), approve the October minutes as written, and adopt the consent calendar.
Director Heath moved to accept the agenda with an addendum; Director Sargent seconded the motion and the board approved it unanimously. Director Heath also moved to accept the minutes as written; Director Croit seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The consent calendar, including the addendum, was moved by Director Heath, seconded by Mr. Sargent, and approved without objection.
On resolutions for second reading, Doctor Carl moved to adopt Resolution 6, amending policy BHC. Doctor Sargent seconded the motion. The board recorded 10 votes in the affirmative and the motion carried.
The chair provided updates on student meal programs and local supports, highlighting that school meals remain free during the school day and noting local backpack programs and food pantries accepting donations. The superintendent provided routine updates including a personnel addendum appointing Katie Getchell as lead/department chair for the alternative learning program, an upcoming Youth in Government trip to Augusta (Nov. 7–9), Veterans Day assembly plans (Nov. 10), a football playoff game Friday evening, and a teacher resignation effective Nov. 25. Student representatives reported a recent blood drive that collected 26 pints and listed upcoming school events.
Committee on Policy and Rules chair Director Carlo reported that the committee reviewed model policy EBBD (school temperature), updated employee and student internet/AI usage rules (GCA‑R and IJNDB), and recommended revisions to JKAA (restraint and seclusion) to align with clarified state law; those policy revisions were scheduled for first reading.
The meeting adjourned after a final motion to adjourn, which passed with 10 votes in the affirmative.
