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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 20-A. EDUCATION
Chapter : Chapter 312. MAINE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (HEADING. PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, @4 (new))
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Title 20-A - §8201. School established
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Subpart 2: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (HEADING: PL 1991, c. 716, @5 (amd))
Chapter 312: MAINE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§8201. School established
The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is established as a public, chartered school pursuant to this chapter for the
purpose of providing certain high-achieving high school students with a challenging educational experience. The school is
a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality and agency of the State. The exercise by the school of the powers
conferred by this chapter is the performance of an essential public function by and on behalf of the State.
[1995, c. 485, §1 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 706,
§A4
(NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 485,
§1
(AMD).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §8202. Intent; funding
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Subpart 2: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (HEADING: PL 1991, c. 716, @5 (amd))
Chapter 312: MAINE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§8202. Intent; funding
The school is established as a public, residential school located in Limestone and the following provisions apply.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
1. Curriculum. The school's curriculum is designed to exceed existing state educational standards in the content areas of the system of
learning results established in section 6209.
[2001, c. 454, §35 (amd).]
2. Tuition; room and board; funding. Students from this State may attend the school free of tuition charges. Additional funding for students from this State
may be provided within amounts appropriated for that purpose as follows.
A. The amount must be paid in 4 equal quarterly payments during the year of attendance. The first payment must be made by
July 31st. The amount of tuition and other costs paid for all students is limited to the amount appropriated for this purpose.
To be eligible for state funding under this paragraph, a student must have resided in Maine with a parent, other relative
or guardian for at least 6 months immediately preceding application to the school.
[1995, c. 665, Pt. FF, §1 (amd).]
B. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, effective July 1, 1996, the student or the student's parent or guardian
shall pay to the school the cost of room and board for the school year. In the case of financial need, the State shall pay
to the school the difference between the cost of room and board and the student's or the student's family's ability to pay
that cost. The board of trustees shall adopt rules governing the determination of financial need and the cost and schedule
of payment of room and board under this paragraph. The determination of financial need must be based on a nationally recognized
public or private school financial needs assessment system.
[1995, c. 368, Pt. LL, §2 (new).]
C.
[1995, c. 665, Pt. FF, §1 (rp).]
[1995, c. 665, Pt. FF, §1 (amd).]
3. Out-of-state tuition. Students from other states and countries may attend the school on a space-available basis by paying the cost of tuition,
fees and room and board as established by the board of trustees.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
4. Scholarship fund. The school must demonstrate its ability to raise private funds to support a scholarship fund. Based on this ability, the
Legislature may provide General Fund appropriations to the scholarship fund.
[1995, c. 665, Pt. FF, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 706,
§A4
(NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 368,
§LL2
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 665,
§FF1,2
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 454,
§35
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §8203. Definitions
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Subpart 2: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (HEADING: PL 1991, c. 716, @5 (amd))
Chapter 312: MAINE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§8203. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
1. Board of trustees. "Board of trustees" means the Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
2. Chartered school. "Chartered school" means that the school may establish rules and regulations that delete, modify or add to current rules
and regulations of the department.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
3. School. "School" means the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
4. Sending school. "Sending school" means any school administrative unit that has a student in attendance at the Maine School of Science and
Mathematics.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
5. Trustee. "Trustee" means a member of the Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 706,
§A4
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §8204. Board of trustees
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Subpart 2: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (HEADING: PL 1991, c. 716, @5 (amd))
Chapter 312: MAINE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§8204. Board of trustees
The board of trustees as established in Title 5, section 12004-C, subsection 6 is the policy-making authority and the governing
body of the school.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
1. Membership. In appointing members to the board of trustees, the Governor shall give proper consideration to achieving statewide geographical
representation and gender equity. The board of trustees consists of 17 voting members and 2 nonvoting members as follows:
A. The Commissioner of Education or the commissioner's designee;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
B. The Chancellor of the University of Maine System or the chancellor's designee;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
C. The chair of the Limestone School Board or the chair's designee;
[2003, c. 4, §1 (amd).]
D. One member who is a citizen of Limestone and has an active interest in education, appointed by the Governor;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
E.
[2005, c. 129, §1 (rp).]
F. Three members who are teachers, one of whom is a teacher at the school who is a nonvoting member and is annually elected
by members of the school's faculty and 2 of whom are teachers in the State representing different geographic regions of the
State, appointed by the Governor;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
G. Ten members of the general public appointed by the Governor, at least 4 of whom must be scientists, engineers or mathematicians
employed within the business or industrial community, one of whom must be a graduate of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
and one of whom must be a parent of a student or of a graduate who graduated within 5 years prior to the parent's appointment
to the board of trustees. All appointments under this paragraph are subject to review by the joint standing committee of
the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters and subject to confirmation by the Legislature;
[2005, c. 129, §2 (amd).]
H.
[2005, c. 129, §3 (rp).]
I. One student member who has been elected as the presiding officer of the student body; and
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
J. The superintendent of the school, who serves as the clerk of the board of trustees and is a nonvoting member.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
[2005, c. 129, §§1-3 (amd).]
2. Chair. The board of trustees shall choose annually one of its members to serve as chair.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
3. Meetings. The board of trustees shall meet at least 4 times a year at regular intervals.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
4. Quorum. A quorum for the transaction of business is constituted by the members in attendance and all official actions of the board
of trustees require a majority vote of those members present and voting.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
5. Compensation. Members are compensated pursuant to Title 5, section 12004-C, subsection 6.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
6. Terms. The terms of the members of the board of trustees who are appointed by the Governor are for 4-year terms unless otherwise
designated. The terms of the 2 teachers appointed by the Governor are staggered. Of the initial appointees, one is appointed
for a term of 2 years and one is appointed for a term of 4 years.
The 10 members of the general public serve 4-year staggered terms. Members may be appointed for consecutive terms.
[2005, c. 129, §4 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 706,
§A4
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 4,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 20,
§OO2
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 20,
§OO4
(AFF).
PL 2005,
Ch. 129,
§1-4
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §8205. Powers and duties of the board of trustees
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Subpart 2: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (HEADING: PL 1991, c. 716, @5 (amd))
Chapter 312: MAINE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§8205. Powers and duties of the board of trustees
The powers and duties of the board of trustees include the following:
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
1. Policies and bylaws. To develop and adopt policies and rules, including bylaws, necessary or useful for the operation of the school;
[1995, c. 485, §2 (amd).]
2. Administration. To oversee the administration of the school, including the hiring of teachers and administrative support staff;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
3. Financial management. To appoint a treasurer, who need not be a member of the board of trustees, and to accept donations, bequests or other forms
of financial assistance for any educational purpose from a public or private person or agency and to comply with rules and
regulations governing grants from the Federal Government or from any other person or agency;
[1995, c. 485, §2 (amd).]
4. Budget development. To prepare and adopt an annual budget for the operation of the school and to exercise budgetary responsibility and allocate
for expenditure by the school and programs under its jurisdiction all the resources available for the operation of the school
and its programs;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
5. Indemnification. To indemnify the trustees, officers, teaching staff and employees affiliated with the school and to purchase and maintain
insurance to indemnify any such person to the extent provided in Title 13-B, section 714;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
6. Bonds. To require security for the faithful performance of duties by the officers, trustees, employees and other agents of the
school who are entrusted with the custody of the school securities or authorized to disburse the funds of the school. The
security must consist of a bond, either a blanket bond or individual bond with a surety bond, or bonds having a minimum limitation
of $100,000 coverage for each insured person. The expense of a bond is assumed by the school;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
7. Property management. To lease and to acquire by purchase any property, lands, buildings, structures, facilities or equipment and make improvements
to facilities necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter. Any lease or lease-purchase agreement must have a term not
to exceed 10 years and must be subject to annual appropriation of funds. The community of Limestone retains ownership of
the Limestone Elementary School and the Limestone Junior Senior High School and shares those facilities with the school;
[1997, c. 772, §1 (amd).]
8. Certificates and diplomas. To offer courses of study and grant diplomas and certificates on completion of courses of study. This may be done in cooperation
with the sending school;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
9. Contracts and agreements. To enter into any contracts and agreements, to the extent that funds are available, in the execution of its powers under
this chapter;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
10. Delegation. To delegate duties and responsibilities as necessary for the efficient operation of this chapter;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
11. Criteria for enrollment. To establish criteria to be used in determining eligibility of applicants for enrollment. The criteria must include methods
of ensuring gender equity for students selected;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
12. Student conduct. To prepare and adopt procedures, rules and regulations to ensure the smooth operation of student conduct standards;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
13. Geographical basis. To develop and adopt an admissions policy to ensure that students from all over the State have an equal opportunity to attend
the school;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
14. Fees and charges. To establish and collect necessary fees and to set policies relating to other appropriate charges for students;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
15. Benchmarks and assessments. To establish benchmarks and methods of assessing progress in the levels of academic achievement in mathematics and science
for students who participate in school programs and to establish benchmarks and methods of assessing progress in the professional
development of teachers who participate in school programs;
[1995, c. 485, §2 (amd).]
16. Report. To report annually to the Governor, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters
and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs on the results
of the assessment in subsection 15 and the general status of the school and to provide a financial audit of the school conducted
by an independent auditor;
[1997, c. 760, §1 (amd).]
16-A. Quarterly financial statements. To submit quarterly financial statements to the Governor, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction
over education matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial
affairs;
[1997, c. 760, §2 (new).]
17. Sue or be sued. To sue or be sued in the name of the school; and
[1995, c. 485, §3 (new).]
18. Other. To do any other act necessary or useful for carrying out its powers, duties or purposes.
[1995, c. 485, §3 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 706,
§A4
(NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 368,
§LL3
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 485,
§2,3
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 625,
§A22
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 760,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 772,
§1
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §8206. Programs and operations
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Subpart 2: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (HEADING: PL 1991, c. 716, @5 (amd))
Chapter 312: MAINE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§8206. Programs and operations
The programs and operations of the school include:
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
1. School year. Operating on a calendar year that meets or exceeds the minimum number of statewide student instructional days;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
2. Courses of study; programs; plan. By February 15, 1995, a plan must be submitted to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over
education matters that outlines the statewide education programs provided by the school and guarantees opportunities and access
to students and educators not residing full time at the school.
The plan, to be implemented in September 1995, must include, but is not limited to, offering short courses, workshops, seminars,
weekend instructional programs, distance learning and various other programs of short duration for teachers and students.
The plan may include other innovative programs that meet the purpose of the school and assist in the professional development
of the State's science and mathematics teachers.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
3. School admission. Admittance of high school juniors and seniors; early admittance of students whose abilities or special circumstances are
so exceptional as to warrant early entry; and consideration by the board of trustees for admittance of sophomore students
after the junior and senior year programs are fully implemented. Students who apply and are accepted by the school are allowed
to attend as provided in section 5205, subsection 6;
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
4. Extracurricular activities. Participation in all extracurricular activities offered at Limestone Junior Senior High School; and
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
5. Telecommunications. Integration of the University of Maine System interactive television system to allow transmission of certain specialty courses
conducted at the school for the benefit of high-achieving students attending school units throughout the State.
[1993, c. 706, Pt. A, §4 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 706,
§A4
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §8207. Financing authority
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Subpart 2: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (HEADING: PL 1991, c. 716, @5 (amd))
Chapter 312: MAINE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 706, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§8207. Financing authority
The board of trustees may borrow funds, issue bonds and negotiate notes and other evidences of indebtedness or obligations
of the school for renovation and construction purposes to pay for costs as defined in Title 22, section 2053, subsection 3
and may issue temporary notes and renewal notes to pay for those costs. Bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness or
obligations of the school are legal obligations of the school on behalf of the State and are payable solely from the school's
revenues and other sources of funds, including funds obtained pursuant to Title 22, section 2053, subsection 4-B, paragraph
B and these borrowings by the school do not constitute debts or liabilities of, and are not includable in, any debt limitation
of the State or any municipality or political subdivision of the State. The board of trustees has the discretion to fix the
date, maturities, denomination, interest rate, place of payment, form and other details of the bonds or notes of the school.
Unless otherwise provided in the vote authorizing their issuance, bonds or notes of the school are signed by the treasurer
and countersigned by the chair of the board of trustees. The aggregate principal amount of outstanding bonds, notes or other
evidences of indebtedness of the school may not exceed $3,000,000 at any one time, excluding temporary notes and renewal notes.
The board of trustees may pledge or assign its revenues, including any funds that have been or may be appropriated to the
school by the Town of Limestone, and the proceeds of those revenues and its other property as security toward its bonds, notes,
other evidences of indebtedness or other obligations of the school. The proceeds of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness
may be invested in accordance with Title 30-A, sections 5706 and 5712. Bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness issued
under this section are not debts of the State, nor a pledge of the credit of the State, but are payable solely from the funds
of the school. The board of trustees may also borrow funds in anticipation of revenues for current operating expenses for
a term not exceeding 13 months. Indebtedness incurred and evidences of indebtedness issued under this chapter are deemed
to constitute a proper public purpose and all income derived is exempt from taxation in the State. The net earnings of the
school may not inure to the benefit of any private person. If the school is dissolved, the distribution of all property owned
by the school must be determined by the Legislature in accordance with this chapter and may not inure to the benefit of any
private person.
[1997, c. 772, §2 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 485,
§4
(NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 562,
§E1
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 772,
§2
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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