In a meeting that covered a variety of topics, the CSD 13 School Board welcomed their newest member, Jessica Lynne Witham, who was elected on March 3. Residents also reelected incumbent Darian Gove.
Co-Chair Genevieve McDonald opened the meeting by welcoming Witham to the board and welcoming Gove back for her second term.
"I want to express our heartfelt appreciation to Jane Osborne for her nine years of service on the school board," McDonald said. Osborne did not seek reelection.
The board moved into officer elections, McDonald and Chelsea Torrey will once again share the role of chair and expressed that their skills are complimentary in a beneficial way.
"I would ask for continued support from our fellow board members," McDonald said.
Darrell Willams was nominated by Torrey to continue as vice chair. Finally, McDonald nominated Witham for treasurer. All motions passed unanimously. Witham will also serve as the board liaison to the Standing Finance Committee.
Superintendent Search
The deadline for applications for the position of Superintendent for School Union 76-covering CSD 13, Brooklin and Sedgwick-was February 28. The board has previously declined to disclose the number of applicants, citing confidentiality rules. In other staff search news, Interim Superintendent Mark Hurvitt said that the search for an elementary school principal for DISES is looking promising and three interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, March 12.
"You guys will be the first to be informed," he said to the board.
Other business
A public discussion of the use of Elementary and Secondary School Education Act, also referred to as federal Title Funds, was conducted as part of the agenda. This action is required annually because Deer Isle-Stonington Schools receive funds that can be used "school wide" versus targeted funds which are administered with more restriction.
CSD 13 receives $187,000 in Title Funds, according to Business Manager Rhonda Eaton. Title Funds pay for a number of expenses, including some salari...
Co-Chair Genevieve McDonald opened the meeting by welcoming Witham to the board and welcoming Gove back for her second term.
"I want to express our heartfelt appreciation to Jane Osborne for her nine years of service on the school board," McDonald said. Osborne did not seek reelection.
The board moved into officer elections, McDonald and Chelsea Torrey will once again share the role of chair and expressed that their skills are complimentary in a beneficial way.
"I would ask for continued support from our fellow board members," McDonald said.
Darrell Willams was nominated by Torrey to continue as vice chair. Finally, McDonald nominated Witham for treasurer. All motions passed unanimously. Witham will also serve as the board liaison to the Standing Finance Committee.
Superintendent Search
The deadline for applications for the position of Superintendent for School Union 76-covering CSD 13, Brooklin and Sedgwick-was February 28. The board has previously declined to disclose the number of applicants, citing confidentiality rules. In other staff search news, Interim Superintendent Mark Hurvitt said that the search for an elementary school principal for DISES is looking promising and three interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, March 12.
"You guys will be the first to be informed," he said to the board.
Other business
A public discussion of the use of Elementary and Secondary School Education Act, also referred to as federal Title Funds, was conducted as part of the agenda. This action is required annually because Deer Isle-Stonington Schools receive funds that can be used "school wide" versus targeted funds which are administered with more restriction.
CSD 13 receives $187,000 in Title Funds, according to Business Manager Rhonda Eaton. Title Funds pay for a number of expenses, including some salari...
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