Attend the next school board meeting!

Attending school board meetings is one of the most effective ways to bridge the gap between household struggles and district-level policy, as it transforms private frustrations into public accountability. When parents show up to speak during public comment, they provide "boots-on-the-ground" data—such as the real-world impact of transportation failures on instructional time—that numbers on a spreadsheet often fail to capture. By consistently advocating for reliable services and transparent budgeting, you ensure that resources remain focused on academic outcomes rather than being lost to administrative inefficiency. Your presence serves as a reminder to board members that every logistical failure, from a canceled bus to a teacher shortage, directly hinders a student’s readiness to learn; ultimately, a school board that is regularly faced with an engaged, informed community is far more likely to prioritize the stability and excellence required for students to thrive.   School board meetings are usually scheduled the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Noble Middle High School library at 7PM

Electing school board candidates 

Selecting the right School Board member is one of the most direct ways a community can influence the quality of its children’s education. When academic scores are stagnant or declining, it is often a sign that the current system requires major structural changes rather than minor adjustments. It is vital to look for a candidate who is explicitly committed to raising academic standards and who has the courage to oppose entrenched policies that aren't working. A board member who simply maintains the status quo may provide stability, but a member who actively scrutinizes curriculum efficacy, teacher support, and resource allocation is the one who will drive the "laser-beam focus" on high achievement that students deserve.

Furthermore, the relationship between a board member and the administration is a critical factor in district accountability. While collaboration is necessary, electing someone who is too personally close or "friendly" with the administration can create a significant conflict of interest. The School Board’s primary job is to serve as the community's watchdog—hiring, evaluating, and, if necessary, firing the superintendent. If a board member is socially or professionally beholden to the people they are supposed to oversee, it becomes nearly impossible for them to provide objective criticism or demand the termination of an underperforming administrator. For true change to occur, you need an independent voice who prioritizes student outcomes over administrative comfort.

File a Federal title IX complaint 

You can also file a complaint by email.  Here is a sample template.  Feel free to use it!

U.S. Department of Education [date]

Office for Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg.

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1100

Via Email: OCR@ed.gov

Re: Complaint Against MSAD 60, Noble, for Violations of Title IX

Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is { your name } and I am the parent of children who attend { school name and town }, Maine MSAD 60 (hereafter referred to as “the District”). I am deeply concerned that the District is violating Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by engaging in actions that undermine the safety and privacy of female students and discriminate on the basis of sex. In particular, the District has implemented a policy that allows male students who identify as female to use bathrooms and locker rooms designated for female students / implemented a policy that allows male students to play on female sports teams / implemented a policy that allows male students who identify as female to share overnight accommodations with female students on school trips/ implemented a policy that allows student suspension for using the wrong chosen pronoun of a peer. These policies have been detrimental to the privacy and safety of female students in the District. They are also detrimental to everyone’s civil rights and rights to freedom of speech.

These policies have negatively affected my child in the following ways: {fill in with details and dates}

I am asking that the Office of Civil Rights investigate the District for noncompliance with Title IX and with President Trump’s recent executive orders on protecting women and girls from gender ideology. If you find that the District has violated Title IX, I ask that you take swift enforcement action against it, up to and including revoking federal funds until it comes into compliance with the law.

Here’s a link to the Dec 18 2025 board meeting where they confirm these policies. https://youtu.be/5d8b7jnLmG4?si=JZ6zSI67vb8JPZpV

They also have a transgender transition protocol where parents aren’t required to be notified, and children can choose which bathroom to use. https://defendinged.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Transgender-Support-Plan.pdf

Thank you for your time and attention to these important issues.

Sincerely,

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Address

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