RSU 23 board approves operational reassignments, contract extensions and several policy readings

At its Jan. 18 meeting, the RSU 23 School Board approved a set of personnel and policy actions aimed at clarifying operational supervision and maintaining continuity in district services.

Superintendent John Suttie described a budget‑neutral reorganization in which Kevin Girard will supervise the groundskeeper and an open position, while Mark Beaudoin will supervise bus drivers and custodians. The board voted to accept both positions after a motion by Peter Flaherty and a second by Barbara Roberge.

The board then approved redesigned job descriptions that incorporated feedback from Girard and Beaudoin; Barbara Roberge moved to accept the job descriptions and Donna Moutsatsos seconded the motion. The board also approved two‑year contract extensions for staff including Eric Hanson, Matthew Foster, Benjamin Harris, Michael Rodriguez, Elizabeth King, Caroline Trinder, Pam Pothier, Kevin Girard, Mark Beaudoin and Cynthia Potenza. Superintendent Suttie called working with the group “one of his greatest professional joys” and praised their dedication to students and families.

On policy, Peter Flaherty read first readings of policies JLF and JLFA addressing child sex trafficking and noted the policies will require training and education for staff. Barbara Roberge read second readings for policies DJ and DJ‑R (internal purchasing and federal compliance guidance), DJH (conflict of interest) and DKC (employee reimbursement), and the board approved the second readings.

In correspondence, Suttie reported he had received Rob Kierstead’s resignation and five letters of retirement; he named Cindy Cox as one retiree and said four others had not yet notified colleagues. The board offered congratulations and thanks.

Motions on positions, job descriptions, contract extensions and the policy second readings were all approved by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.