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Board hires gifted teacher, approves summer hiring authority and several policy readings
Summary
At the May meeting the board appointed a vice chair, approved summer hiring authority for the superintendent, hired a halftime gifted teacher for 2026–27, and approved multiple policies for second reading; votes were recorded as unanimous or carried.
The Winthrop School Board approved several routine personnel and policy items during its May meeting.
Appointments and hiring: The board appointed Tim as vice chair for the remainder of 2026, following a nomination and vote. It also granted the superintendent authority to hire over the summer to avoid losing candidates during the July recess. The board approved employment of Hillary Bassinet as a halftime district gifted and talented teacher for the 2026–27 school year, following the hiring committee’s recommendation.
Policies and first readings: The board approved several policies for second reading, including school safety, student computer and internet use rules, and staff gifts/solicitations; those motions were announced as unanimous. It also moved a new student cell‑phone policy (JJ), required by recent state legislation, for first reading and discussed implementation approaches by school level.
Votes at a glance: - Minutes of May 6, 2026: motion approved (recorded as unanimous). - Approve the following policies for second read (safety, DB‑R student computer/internet rules, J GBI staff gifts and solicitations): unanimous approval. - Appoint Tim as vice chair: motion carried (majority vote recorded). - Summer hiring authority for superintendent: unanimous approval. - Employ halftime gifted and talented teacher (Hillary Bassinet): motion carried. - First reading — policy JJ (student cell phones): motion carried for first read; implementation details to be determined.
These actions occurred amid broader debate about the proposed ACDC policy and extended public comment; board members said they would continue to seek public input and legal guidance on contentious items while proceeding with routine governance matters.
