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RSU 23 board adopts updated school psychologist job description and hires new psychologist
Summary
At its Jan. 16 meeting, the RSU 23 School Board unanimously approved an updated School Psychologist job description that expands clinical supervision and university partnerships, and voted to hire Jennifer McVeigh as the district's new school psychologist.
The RSU 23 School Board on Jan. 16 unanimously approved an updated School Psychologist job description and hired Jennifer McVeigh for the position.
Assistant Superintendent Eric Hanson told the board the job description, last revised in 2020, reflects expanded responsibilities now expected of school psychologists in Maine schools. Hanson noted the changes emphasize ongoing collaboration with social workers and the district's partnership with the University of Southern Maine to maintain a pipeline of interns.
Under the new description, Hanson said the psychologist will take part in monthly clinical supervision meetings with the school social work team. Heidi Butler, the district's Special Education Director, was identified in the meeting as continuing to work on internship opportunities.
Board member Donna Moutsatsos moved to accept the revised job description; Santino Perrone seconded the motion, and the board voted in favor. Peter Flaherty moved to hire Jennifer McVeigh as School Psychologist; the motion was seconded by Donna Moutsatsos and approved unanimously.
No salary or contract details were presented at the meeting. The board indicated the revised description and the hire are intended to strengthen clinical supports and the district's relationship with higher‑education partners; further implementation details, including any onboarding timeline, were not specified at the meeting.
