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RSU 23 board approves 2017–18 calendar, personnel and construction items; schedules budget vote
Summary
RSU 23’s board voted unanimously April 11 to approve the 2017–18 school calendar, new job descriptions, school construction applications and policies on community use of facilities; the superintendent announced a regional budget vote on May 18 and a referendum on June 13.
The RSU 23 School Board on April 11 voted unanimously to approve a series of administrative and policy items, including the 2017–18 school calendar, job descriptions for a K–8 behavioral specialist and psychologist, and new school construction applications the district plans to submit to the state.
The board adopted the proposed 2017–18 calendar after a motion by Michelle Violette, seconded by Stu Hogan. The board also approved the K–8 Behavioral Specialist and Psychologist job descriptions on a motion by Peter Flaherty, seconded by Stu Hogan, and approved the new school construction applications on a motion by Peter Flaherty, seconded by Michelle Violette. All motions were recorded in the minutes as voted unanimously.
On personnel benefits, the board voted to continue the district’s contribution to an employee’s insurance benefits for the duration of sick‑bank approved leave. The motion was made by Stu Hogan and seconded by Carol Marcotte and was approved unanimously.
The board also approved policy KF (Community use of school facilities) and KF‑R (Community use of school facilities — Regulations) on a motion by Michelle Violette, seconded by Stu Hogan. The minutes note that the full policies are available on the RSU 23 website.
During public comment, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas urged the board to retain a staff position targeted for elimination next year, telling the board the role is important to students and the school community. Superintendent John Suttie said he understood their concerns and invited them to contact him by phone or text to discuss the matter further.
In his superintendent’s report, John Suttie said the budget presentation slide show and video are posted on the district’s website and announced two upcoming votes on the fiscal 2017–18 budget: a regional budget vote on May 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and the referendum on June 13. He also said the board was reviewing its new school applications this week with plans to hand‑deliver them to the state on Thursday, and that the playground committee would meet to plan removal of broken equipment at Jameson School.
Board presenter Gabe Reed reported recent success for the district’s music groups — jazz band and choir earned bronze medals at recent festivals — and said spring sports are underway, including a baseball trip to Florida.
Committee reports noted the finance committee will meet April 28 for an update, and the building needs committee reviewed consultant Rebecca Wondell’s findings that enrollment is expected to level over the next 10 years. The committee toured Jameson School and plans additional school tours while awaiting the state response on construction applications.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. on a motion by Michelle Violette, seconded by Stu Hogan. Minutes were prepared by Helene Stevens and respectfully submitted by Superintendent John Suttie.
