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Board unanimously approves re-election and continuing-contract teachers; enters executive session on adult-education negotiations
Summary
By roll-call vote the board approved second-year probationary renewals and continuing contracts for eligible teachers, then voted to enter executive session to discuss Portland Adult Education negotiations under 1 MRSA §405(6)(D).
Jennifer Slabink presented personnel recommendations and the board approved two personnel items by roll call: re-election of first-year probationary teachers to a second probationary year and election of teachers to continuing contract after successful completion of the second probationary year.
Board member Lena moved to approve the re-election of probationary teachers for a second probationary year; Board member Noor seconded the motion. Doctor Scallon conducted a roll-call vote and the motion passed unanimously, with board members and student representatives voting in favor.
For the second personnel item — election of continuing contract teachers — Board member Bridal moved for approval and Board member Opperman seconded. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.
Finally, the board voted to enter executive session under 1 MRSA §405(6)(D) to discuss Portland Adult Education negotiations. The motion to enter executive session was moved by Board member Ali Ali and seconded by Board member Bridal; the board voted unanimously to enter executive session and adjourned after the closed session.
No public comment was taken on personnel items, per board practice. The meeting record shows the personnel motions passed by unanimous roll-call vote; the transcript notes the students voted with the majority.
