NEPN/NSBA Code: BE

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

All meetings of the School Committee shall be open to the public, except executive sessions, as provided by law.

Regular Meetings

The School Committee will hold regular business meetings on the first and third Monday of each month from September through June. During the months of July and August, at least one regular meeting will be held each month.

Special Meetings

A special meeting may be called by the Chairperson or the Superintendent, at their discretion, or at the request of any two members of the School Committee. No business shall be transacted except that for which the meeting is called.

Emergency Meetings

An emergency meeting is any meeting called with fewer than four days’ notice. This meeting may be called by the Chairperson or Superintendent. No business shall be transacted except that for which the meeting is called.

Informational Meetings

The School Committee may, at its discretion, hold informational meetings on topics of interest or in preparation for regular School Committee meetings. No official action shall be taken at informational meetings.

Executive Sessions

Executive sessions of the School Committee shall be called in accordance with state law and at such time and place as required for discussion of matters permitted by statute.  No action may be taken on topics while in executive session; all actions of the School Committee are required by law to be in a public meeting.

Legal Reference: 1 MRSA § 403 et seq.

20-A MRSA § 1001

Cross Reference: BEC - Executive Sessions

BEDA - Notification of School Committee Meetings

Adopted: June 7, 2000

Reviewed: September 12, 2011

Reviewed: November 3, 2014

Reviewed: August 22, 2016

Revised: April 4, 2022