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RSU 26 board authorizes extensions and continuing contracts for teachers
Summary
The RSU 26 School Board authorized extensions of second‑year probationary contracts and granted continuing contracts to four teachers in votes taken after an executive session; all motions passed unanimously 5–0.
The RSU 26 School Board approved multiple personnel actions following an executive session on appointments.
Superintendent (S4) nominated seven teachers for extension of second‑year probationary contracts: Christie West, Brian White, Marley Collins, Bettina Burgess, Diana Wendell, Emily Roth and Kim Emerson. Chair (S1) moved to authorize the superintendent to extend second‑year contracts to the named teachers; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote, 5–0.
The superintendent then nominated four teachers for continuing contracts for the 2027 school year: Eric Blacksmith, Mary Kate Knowles, David Miller and Cassandra Henry. The board authorized continuing contracts to the listed teachers by a 5–0 vote.
Both motions were taken after the board entered executive session for appointment of employees under the statutory reference cited by the chair. The board chair said the only vote after the executive session would be adjournment.
Next steps: superintendent to carry out contract paperwork and notify affected staff as appropriate.
