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RSU 24 adopts 2026–27 calendar, approves mileage and library contract increases and accepts administrator contract recommendations
Summary
The RSU 24 board approved the 2026–27 school calendar, voted to raise the staff mileage reimbursement (motion moved to 60 cents per mile), approved an increase to the Henry D. Moore library contract for ELS from $5,000 to $6,000 for FY27, and, after executive session, accepted the superintendent’s recommended administrator salary and contract extensions.
The RSU 24 board took several governance and budget actions at its meeting.
Calendar: The board adopted the 2026–27 school calendar as presented by the superintendent. The calendar keeps the district schedule largely consistent with the current year and adds a professional development day in January; staff orientation and student start dates were outlined.
Mileage reimbursement: The budget and finance committee proposed increasing the staff mileage rate from 57 cents per mile to 60 cents per mile to remain above state guidance and reflect IRS increases. A motion to raise the district rate to 60 cents per mile was moved, seconded and approved. (Transcript contains a later inconsistent readback that says "67 cents"; the motion on the floor and supporting discussion specified 60 cents per mile.)
Library contract: The board approved increasing the annual library service contract for ELS to the Henry D. Moore Library from $5,000 to $6,000 beginning fiscal 2027, citing expanded access for the K–5 school that lacks an onsite library.
Budget process and nutrition update: The board heard a FY27 budget overview and timeline (workshops scheduled in February and March) and learned that efforts to pare the nutrition program shortfall reduced an estimated gap from roughly $180,000 to $125,000 with philanthropic support noted.
Executive session and personnel: The board held two executive sessions. The first addressed a legal matter (no action required). The second, held under statutory authority for personnel discussions, resulted in an open‑session motion accepting the superintendent's recommendations on administrator salaries and contract extensions; the motion passed.
Votes at a glance: minutes approval (Jan. 6) — approved; senior class trip (Boston) — approved; Vertical Raise permission and debate team funding (registration, airfare, lodging) — approved; 2026–27 calendar — approved; policy committee revisions presented for adoption — approved as presented; mileage reimbursement raised to 60 cents per mile — approved; Henry D. Moore library contract for ELS increased to $6,000 — approved; superintendent’s administrator contract recommendations — approved.
Next steps: Budget workshops will continue (dates posted on the RSU 24 website) and committees (policy, education programming, finance) will continue follow-up work on items raised in public comment and policy refinements.
