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RSU 25 honors retiring Superintendent Jim Boy with legislative commendation
Summary
At its June meeting the RSU 25 board heard a public tribute and a formal legislative sentiment recognizing longtime Superintendent Jim Boy’s 35 years of service; board members and a state representative praised his work rebuilding local school administration and supporting students and programs.
The RSU 25 board opened its June meeting with a public tribute to Superintendent Jim Boy, who is retiring after 35 years in public service. State Representative Ron Russell, who identified himself as representing House District 17, spoke during the public-comment period and read an official legislative sentiment recognizing Boy’s career, saying the Legislature would “extend our congratulations and best wishes.”
Russell framed his remarks as part of official duties and described multiple instances in which Boy advocated for small rural districts at the state level, helped renegotiate state funding formulas, and supported local administrators. “He pays attention to what happens in Augusta,” Russell said, adding that Boy provided an important local perspective when state proposals were discussed.
Board members echoed the praise. Board member Tom said Boy was approachable and connected to the community, calling him “just a regular guy, just a regular guy,” and recounted how Boy helped launch and nurture the district’s robotics and engineering programs that now serve students across the district.
The sentiment read into the record praised Boy’s leadership in administration, community engagement, and program development; the text recognized his service and directed that the official expression be sent on behalf of the 131st Legislature and the people of the state. Following the tribute the board moved on to the rest of its agenda.
The board did not take any formal personnel action related to the retirement during the meeting; next procedural steps or farewell events were not specified.
