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Sebago school committee elects Donell Allen as chair, names Rich vice chair; outlines committee assignments and facilities focus
Summary
At a reorganization meeting, Sebago school committee members unanimously elected Donell Allen as chair and Rich as vice chair, finalized subcommittee assignments, and flagged building projects (siding, windows, kitchen, gym) that may be brought to voters.
Donell Allen was elected chair of the Sebago school committee in a unanimous vote at the board’s reorganization meeting. The committee also unanimously elected Rich as vice chair and completed assignments for standing subcommittees including Budget & Finance, Operations and Policy.
The reorganization session began with roll call and introductions; the committee welcomed new member Emily Stacy. During nominations, a member nominated the nominee who accepted, the motion was seconded, and the committee voted in favor without opposition. The newly elected chair then presided over the remainder of the meeting.
Members confirmed subcommittee placements: Rich agreed to remain on Budget & Finance and to handle negotiations if needed; Jennifer Skinner will continue on Operations; Emily Stacy volunteered to serve on Operations and on the mentoring effort. The chair encouraged Stacy to join Operations, calling it “one of the most important” committees given planned work on the building and grounds.
Committee members discussed several facility projects that may be advanced for voter consideration in the coming year, including potential siding and window repairs, upgrades to the kitchen and work in the small gym. The committee noted that Operations and related subcommittees will take the lead on planning those projects and bringing proposals back to the full committee.
The committee set routine scheduling expectations: Operations meetings are planned for 5 p.m., workshops typically fall on the fourth Tuesday of the month, and regular meetings start at 7 p.m.; a draft calendar for the 2025–26 school year will be circulated to members.
The meeting closed its public business and later voted to move into an executive session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to state law (MRSA 4056A).
