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Public comment on a prospective hire blocked; board adds executive session for legal advice under M.R.S. 405(6)(E)
Summary
During public comment the board chair stopped speakers from naming an individual in connection with a pending hiring action; the board then voted to add an executive session for legal counsel under M.R.S. 405(6)(E).
During the public comment period at the RSU 40/MSAD 40 meeting, two speakers attempted to raise concerns about a planned hiring, but the board chair stopped them from naming an individual and cited board policy restricting complaints about district employees or specific students.
Robert Smith identified himself: "My name is Robert Smith. I live in Waldenborough. I'm a parent of several students in the district and a recent graduate." He said he came "to express my concern about the district's plan to hire, Justin Mary as a teacher at the Warren…
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