After athletic director resignation, RSU 22 grants superintendent temporary hiring authority
RSU 22 Board of Directors · August 21, 2025
Summary
Following the announced resignation of athletic director Barry Terrell, the RSU 22 board unanimously authorized the superintendent to directly hire an administrator between Aug. 20 and Sept. 17 to expedite filling the role if candidates are currently employed.
The RSU 22 Board on July 16 authorized the superintendent to hire an administrator on a temporary expedited basis after the district’s high school athletic director announced his resignation.
Superintendent Nick (full name not specified on the record) told the board that Barry Terrell, the district’s athletic director at Hampton Academy, submitted a resignation effective "mid‑ to late September." Superintendent Nick said the board’s summer hiring authority for teachers allows prompt contracting and asked for the same flexibility for an athletic administrator to avoid delays if a chosen candidate is currently under contract elsewhere.
Board member who made the motion asked for the authority to cover the period 08/20/2025 through 09/17/2025, "with full authority from the board of directors." The board discussed the interview process — the superintendent said an interview committee has been set and does not include a board member — and contingency coverage plans if the incumbent leaves before a replacement is ready. The principal and high school administration provided a plan of individuals who could cover activities in the interim.
The motion to grant the superintendent temporary hiring authority passed unanimously. Faye and other board members emphasized the need for clear communication with the high school during the transition; the superintendent said schedules for fall sports are largely set and Mr. Terrell could remain until the new hire is ready.
No appointment was announced at the meeting; the board’s vote provided the superintendent authority to execute an expedited hire if necessary.
