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Superintendent reports hires, resignations and restorative-practices training for Region 12
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Donald Chels informed the board of several personnel actions — new hires, resignations and transfers — and updated members on field trips, a library renovation and rollout of a restorative‑practices policy and staff training.
Superintendent Dr. Donald Chels reported a slate of personnel changes and district updates to the Regional School District 12 board.
Personnel: The superintendent listed new hires including Elizabeth Ackerman (elementary teacher, Washington Primary), Haley Arvatel (social studies), Margaret Doherty (district social worker), Desiree Eason (special education), Caleb Eastin (paraeducator), Kaitlyn Kuzmiers (one‑year elementary position), Bernadette Lamontagne (world language) and Donna Zabit (paraeducator). Resignations included Mabs Acker (administrative assistant) effective Aug. 19, Cheryl Brinkerhoff effective June 13, and Michael Epps (SRO) effective July 9. Transfers named William Hosking (math interventionist), Jennifer Rotunda (elementary teacher) and Serena Rybost (special education).
Field trips and approvals: The superintendent noted two out‑of‑state day trips on the agenda — an agricultural trip to the Big E and a cross‑country meet in Washingtonville, N.Y. — and reminded the board that overnight out‑of‑state trips require explicit board approval.
Facilities and policy updates: Dr. Chels described an ongoing library renovation intended to create a flexible 'learning commons.' He reviewed work from a recent administrative retreat on the district’s strategic plan, evaluation plans for professional learning, and the statewide restorative‑practices/climate policy; the district will provide training to implement a new restorative practices approach in schools.
Why it matters: Staffing changes affect classroom coverage and programs; the restorative‑practices rollout will change discipline approach and requires training and implementation planning.
What’s next: Personnel actions were reported for board awareness; the board will be informed when approval is required for any overnight trips or when contracts or larger budget decisions arise.
