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Maine Academy of Natural Sciences

MeANS' Board Meeting

Published on October 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT
Amended on October 8, 2026 at 7:29 AM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday October 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT

MeANS Mission

 

The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences (MeANS) is a public charter high school that inspires and engages students through project-based, student-centered instruction immersed in the natural sciences of Maine with a focus on agriculture, forestry, and the environment. MeANS challenges all students to connect with their education in order to grow as individuals, interact with their communities, and lead fulfilling lives.

 

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/ypk-ksmr-icz

 

Phone Numbers

(‪US‬)‪+1 984-212-6447‬

 

PIN: ‪590 407 538#‬

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Mary Callan 2 m
  B. Record Attendance   Alyssa Boudreau 1 m
  C. Additions/Adjustments to the Agenda   Mary Callan 2 m
  D. Public Comment Discuss Mary Callan 5 m
  E. Staff/Student Presentation - Overnight Trips Discuss Evan Coleman 20 m
   

Staff and students to present.

  
II. Consent Agenda (Action requested by approval of Consent Agenda) 5:00 PM
  A. Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 10th, 2026 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Mary Callan 2 m
     
  B. Approval of Committee Reports Vote Mary Callan 5 m
III. Action Items 5:07 PM
  A. Second Reading/Vote of Special Ed. Policy Vote Ryan Anthony 5 m
   

-IHBAA

-IHBAC

-JKAA-2026

-JKAA-R 2026

  
  B. Second Reading/Vote of HR Policies 300.01-300-13 Vote Martha Harris 5 m
  C. First Reading of HR Policies 400.01-400.06 Vote Martha Harris 5 m
  D. HR Policy re: Earned Paid Leave Vote Ashley Hyde 5 m
  E. Board Member Nomination Vote MCallan 5 m
   

A vote to approve new board member- Rebecca Grant.

  
IV. Information Sharing 5:32 PM
  A. Charter Renewal Update FYI Ryan Anthony 5 m
  B. Head of School Report Discuss Ryan Anthony 15 m
  C. Upcoming Board PD FYI Mary Callan 5 m
   

*You are required to participate in at least 1 PD event this year.

 

On the MeANS Campus; (We will strive to have a virtual option!)

-11/12

3:15PM-4:00PM

Threshold Program (Ana Rothschild)

 

Other PD Opportunities:

 

Other useful PD links include

 

  • How to navigate Board on Track: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/2D144f2mtWAxfVqgPeJDXo? 

(feel free to contact brianna@boardontrack.com for individual support for using Board 

on Track)

Charter School Governance 101: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/aPWU8KJV3SxzdQcxMxHwkz? 

(feel free to contact brianna@boardontrack.com for individual support for this topic)
 

  • Board Meeting Basics: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/ZhLdY4XjrmpuRBLTwayTqp? (feel free to contact brianna@boardontrack.com for individual support for this topic)
  • Board Meeting Basics: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/ZhLdY4XjrmpuRBLTwayTqp? (feel free to contact brianna@boardontrack.com for individual support for this topic)
     
  • Maine Charter Board Fundamentals Slides from MCSC Training Sept. 2025: 
  • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9UfRrbWAivFx4UjQXFZC4x3mrt9kq_1/view?usp=drive_link
  •  Maine’s Freedom of Access Act Training Links 
  • NEW: Maine Charter School Commission FOAA Info Link

Maine School Management Slide Deck with links (Recommended)

Maine School Management FOAA Video 

Maine FOAA FAQ Link

 

** Please let Mary Callan know if you participate in any PD options as she reports this info to the MCSC each quarter. Our goal is for 100% participation this year

  
V. Executive Session Pursuant to PL 1987, c. 477
VI. Closing Items 5:57 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Mary Callan 1 m