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School committee appoints Dr. Susan Gilson as director of finance and operations
Summary
The committee voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Susan Gilson as the district's director of finance and operations; the superintendent said the contract was finalized and Gilson is expected to start July 1.
The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee voted unanimously on May 5 to appoint Dr. Susan Gilson as director of finance and operations for the district, following a recent second posting and a single remaining recommended candidate.
Superintendent Dr. Smith said market conditions reduced the candidate pool after other qualified finalists accepted positions elsewhere. The superintendent recommended Dr. Gilson after interviews and reference checks; a draft contract was shared with the committee and revisions were finalized over the weekend. The superintendent asked the committee to act now to avoid losing the candidate; members approved the appointment by voice vote.
Dr. Smith said Dr. Gilson is slated to begin July 1 and that leadership continuity is a priority as the district reorganizes finance roles, including the newly approved treasurer posting. Committee members asked about differences between the assistant superintendent for finance and the director of finance and operations; Dr. Smith said the assistant superintendent role carries broader leadership and supervisory responsibilities and can act in the superintendent's absence, while the director position is focused on operational finance duties.
The committee expressed appreciation for a quick hiring process and indicated Dr. Gilson would be invited to a future meeting to meet committee members.
