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RSU 63 board agrees to cover $4,300 in involuntary payroll deductions
Summary
The RSU 63 Board voted unanimously Dec. 8 to cover up to $4,300 in involuntary payroll deduction discrepancies after Superintendent Sheila Caldwell described the issue; trustees also asked staff to strengthen procedures to prevent repeats.
The RSU 63 Board voted unanimously Dec. 8 to cover up to $4,300 in involuntary payroll deduction discrepancies after Interim Superintendent Sheila Caldwell said the deductions had occurred and asked the board for direction.
Caldwell read a prepared statement explaining the difference between involuntary and voluntary staff deductions and said there was no legal obligation for the district to absorb the costs. The board debated whether the district should absorb the full amount or split costs with affected staff before approving a motion by Linda Graban, seconded by Cherie Faulkner, to cover the discrepancies up to $4,300. The vote was 8–0.
Board members pressed for stronger safeguards. Cherie Faulkner specifically asked what policies and procedures exist to prevent similar errors; Chair Scott Walton said the board should ensure procedures are followed. During discussion, Heather Lander referenced a letter from Kelly Theriault regarding the matter; the transcript does not specify the letter’s contents or Theriault’s role.
The motion provides one-time financial relief to affected staff; the board did not adopt a detailed policy change during the meeting. The board subsequently entered executive session later in the meeting to discuss contract negotiations and returned to public session before taking further votes.
