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Public commenters press Oyster River board to act on leadership and staffing as trustees accept superintendent's retirement

Oyster River Cooperative School District Board · April 2, 2026
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Summary

After the board accepted Superintendent Dr. Sheps' retirement effective June 30, 2027, many public commenters urged earlier action and asked trustees to secure voter-restored staff positions. The board voted to accept the retirement notice and later moved into a non-public personnel session.

The Oyster River Cooperative School District board accepted Superintendent Dr. Sheps' letter of retirement, effective June 30, 2027, and after extended public comment several residents urged trustees to use available contract authority to effect an earlier change in leadership and to secure staffing that voters had restored.

Dr. Sheps announced his intent to retire during administrative reports and said the board and administration would continue strategic planning and community engagement around priorities such as mathematics and AI policy. "I would also like to just congratulate and thank our high school social…

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