BD - School Committee Meetings

Regular Meetings:

The School Committee will hold regular business meetings on a monthly basis.  If the date of a regular meeting is changed, the change must be publicized according to state law.

Special Meetings:

A special meeting of the School Committee is a meeting that is held to address important matters that arise between regular meetings and/or require School Committee action before the time set for the next regular meeting, or to consider a single subject in one session. 

A special meeting may be called by the Chair or Vice-Chair of the School Committee at their discretion, at the request of the Superintendent, 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. 

The Superintendent shall be responsible for providing notice of a special meeting to the School Committee members and the media at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  The notice or agenda shall indicate the subject(s) of the meeting and the action to be taken.  

Emergency Meetings:

An emergency meeting of the School Committee is a meeting that is called because a matter is so urgent that it must be addressed immediately and the advance notice requirement for a special meeting cannot reasonably be provided.

Such a meeting may be called by the Chair, Vice-Chair or Superintendent. 

Whenever practicable, 24 hour advance notice will be provided. The Superintendent shall notify the media of an emergency meeting by the same or faster means as used to notify the School Committee members.  The notice shall indicate the purpose of the meeting.

No business shall be transacted except that for which the meeting is called.

Workshops and Informational Meetings:

The School Committee, at its discretion, may schedule workshops and other meetings to discuss a particular subject or proposal or to gather input from staff, community, or other groups.

No formal action shall be taken by the School Committee at any meeting other than a regular meeting, special meeting, or emergency meeting. 

Legal Reference: 1 M.R.S.A. § 403 et seq. 

   20-A M.R.S.A. § 1001

Cross Reference: BDDG - Minutes

   BEC - Executive Sessions

Adopted:   Prior to 1988

Revised:   September 11, 2018