February 23, 2026
To: RSU #74 Board of Directors
From: Mark Campbell, Superintendent of Schools
Re: Board Report for March 4, 2026
The excitement of high school basketball at the Civic Center is exhilarating. Our district was well represented and much to be proud of. The boys second game loss to Mt. Abram was an example of how we want the game played. It was very obvious that the coaches had a game plan and had provided the team with the time necessary to adjust to the new game plan for Mt. Abram. A near flawless performance almost led to an upset of the number 1 seed by our boys. They gave their all from the opening jump to the final buzzer.
The following committees met since our meeting earlier this month:
Negotiations were held with the Teachers’ Association on Monday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 11. At this time there is nothing that I can report on for progress. Our meeting scheduled for the afternoon of Monday, February 23 was canceled with the uncertainty of the weather that is pounding the coast. We have another meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2. If there are items I can share with you, I will do so in executive session at the end of the meeting.
Policy met on February 11. The committee reviewed both Policy BCB Board Member Conflict of Interest and Policy BCA Board Member Ethics agreeing the current wording was still appropriate and will remain unchanged. The committee is recommending eliminating three policies dealing with sub-committees in favor of one policy governing all the sub-committees that currently exist in RSU 74.
The Finance committee met on February 11 as well. At this meeting the committee took a look at the expenditure requests put forth by administration. At the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, the committee will get a look at the revenue side of the budget. As well, I will be making recommendations to the committee on a budget to bring forth to the full Board in March for your review.
Agenda:
Please note, you have a presentation as required by State Statute on the 2025 Audit by members of the auditing firm beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Appointments - None
Resignations:
Jenah Leeman, Administrative Assistant at CCS, has taken a job in the banking industry. We wish to extend our appreciation to Jennah for her years of service at CCS. Student comments on her decision are a clear indication of how much she will be missed. We wish her well.
Gabriel Lord has chosen to resign her position at Garret Schenck to take care of personal matters. We wish her well.
Nominations:
Chandra Holt, is being recommended for Board vote to fill the vacant Title I position at Garret Schenck. Chandra is currently completing a degree from UM Augusta in Education.
Action Items:
Item 6 - We were approached by the committee from Strong that is working on the withdrawal process for the Town of Strong to become its own community based school system. While the goal is to retain their Pre-K to 8 students in the community, they need a district that will guarantee to take their high school students. Two members of the committee met with Troy and I earlier this winter to discuss our interest. In their presentation to us, they spoke of our commitment to the total educational opportunities available to RSU 74 students. I have enclosed a copy of the draft agreement they are proposing which I am scheduled to speak with attorneys from our law firm later this week in preparation for our meeting next week. I believe that members of the withdrawal committee will be present to answer any questions you may have for them. I see this as a positive opportunity for RSU 74.
Item 7 - Second reading of Policy BBBAA - Student Representation the School Board has no changes from the first reading other than minor grammatical corrections.
Item 8 - Your Policy committee is recommending the elimination of Policy BDED - Buildings and Grounds Committee, Policy BDEC - Policy Committee, and Policy BDEB - Finance Committee in favor of one policy (Item 9) that incorporates all of these policies.
Item 9 - The Policy Committee is recommending the addition of Policy BDE - Board Standing Committees to our policy book. This policy incorporates all of our current sub-committees.
Item 10 - You have in this packet a letter from the committee asked to review the request received to honor James Weggler by naming the CCS softball field after Mr. Weggler. The committee was formed as required by Policy FF - Naming of an Area Within School or on School Grounds. The committee feels the criteria outlined in the policy has been met by the years of service and the work Mr. Weggler had done while employed here. Your support today will provide time to prepare the materials and for planning the ceremony to be held this spring.
Item 11 - This agenda item asks that we enter an executive session to further discuss negotiations with the Teachers’ Association and finalize discussions on contracts for administrators. Action will be taken regarding administrative contracts beyond the current school year.