Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
of
RSU #74 Board of Directors
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6:00 p.m.
At
Garret Schenck School
Troy Dunphy, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
Directors Present: Troy Dunphy, Judi Dunphy, Kevin Sousa, Dallas Landry, Brenda Stevens, Robert Lightbody, Georgiana Manzer, Grace Carreiro, Pam Mitchell, Eric Ewing, Nicole Richardson, Laura Layman, and Lynne Cary.
Directors absent with notification: Robert Lindblom and Keith Plourd
Directors Absent without notification: None
Staff Members Present: 8
Students Present: 1
Citizens Present: 0
Agenda Item #1. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
15.a. To see if the RSU #74 Board of Directors will authorize the superintendent to sign the agreement on behalf of the board/district with the town of Anson to use CCS as an emergency shelter.
Agenda Item #2. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2025.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board voted by unanimous consent to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 5, 2025. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #3. PRESENTATIONS: Data by Administrators – Ms. Butler and Mr. Case presented
Agenda Item #4. REPORTS:
A.) Superintendent’s Report – Mr Campell spoke about the resignations and thanking them.
1. Appointments:
Kimberley Swihart – STEAM Lead Teacher – CCS - $3,000
Seth Price – Boys JV Basketball Coach – CHS - $2842
Christopher Barnes – Boys Volunteer Basketball Coach – CCS
2. Resignations:
Jenney Rollins – Ed Tech I – GSS
Jessi Hall – Guidance Secretary/Registrar
3. Nominations:
None
B.) Administrators: Written Reports were mailed to Board members and are available online at www.carrabec.org.
C.) Committees:
Superintendent Eval. Committee met on November 5th
Restructure Committee met on November 12th
Policy Committee met on November 12th
Agenda Item #5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
On behalf of the RSU #74 Board of Directors, I want to make it clear that we encourage public comment during the Public Comment portion of this meeting. There are restrictions, however, on what is allowed to be discussed publicly. Those comments are limited to policy and procedures in general terms.
Comments or complaints that may pertain to personnel and/or personnel issues should be raised through RSU #74 School Board Policy JII/KI/GBK. This policy outlines the procedures to be followed.
Each individual choosing to speak tonight will be provided with 3 minutes so that we can hear from as many members of the public as possible.
The RSU #74 Board of Directors will follow RSU #74 School Board Policy BEDH/KD in that public participation will be limited to no more than 30 minutes in total length and that all comments at a regular meeting may deal with any topic related to the Board of Directors’ conduct of the schools. The Board of Directors shall give due attention to comments and contributions from the audience but shall not respond or take any immediate action.”
For those who wish to participate, please note that in order to keep things running smoothly, we do have a number of guidelines that people need to follow when making public comment. Those include the following:
1. Please address your thoughts to me, the Chair, and the rest of the School Board.
2. We expect all members of the public to remain civil during the public comment period. This includes the speaker, as well as members of the audience. This means you may not share gossip, make defamatory comments, or use abusive or vulgar language.
3. Individuals should not provide thoughts/reactions/commentary unless recognized by the Chair. We request that you do not clap, boo, or provide similar reactions.
4. Comments about specific individuals, including students and school employees, have the potential to violate the rights of those individuals, and will not be tolerated.
If the Board has specific procedures or policies with respect to the matter on which you are commenting, I may redirect you to those policies rather than allow you to continue. If another commenter discusses the issue you wish you discuss, you may address the Board, but please try to reduce repetition.
Please note that if you violate these rules or exceed the time allotted to you, I may give you a warning or ask you to stop. If you choose to continue, you will be asked to leave and escorted out.
On behalf of the Board, we appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you. I will now recognize the first speaker – are there any individuals present that would like to address the Board?
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item #6. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE SECOND READINGS OF POLICIES JLDBG – REINTEGRATION OF JUVENILES FROM CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, EBBD – TEMPERATURE STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS, AND JRA-E – NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board voted by unanimous consent to approve the second readings of policies JLDBG – Reintegration of Juveniles from Correctional Facilities, EBBD – Temperature Standards for Schools, and JRA-E – Notification of Rights Under FERPA. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #7. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REMOVE POLICIES ACG – RESOLUTION OF DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS, BBBC – BOARD MEMBER RESIGNATION, AND BBBD – BOARD MEMBER REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board voted by unanimous consent to remove policies ACG – Resolution of Discrimination Complaints, BBBC – Board Member Resignation, and BBBD – Board Member Removal from Office. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #8 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY JK - STUDENT DISCIPLINE.
Agenda Item #9 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY KBF – TITLE 1 – PARENT INVOLVEMENT.
Agenda Item #10 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY JIC – RSU #74 CODE OF CONDUCT.
Agenda Item #11 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY IMGA – SERVICE ANIMALS IN THE SCHOOLS.
Agenda Item #12 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY AEC – ACCOUNTABILITY – REPORTING TO THE PUBLIC.
Agenda Item #13 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY GCOA – EVALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF.
Agenda Item #14 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY BBBE – UNEXPIRED TERM FULLFILLMENT/VACANCIES.
Agenda Item #15 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY BBBDA – BOARD DECLARED VACANCY CAUSED BY ABSENTEEISM.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board voted by unanimous consent to combine agenda items #8 - #15. Motion passed.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board voted by unanimous consent to approve agenda items #8 - #15. Motion passed.
Agenda Item 15.a. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD/DISTRICT WITH THE TOWN OF ANSON TO USE CCS AS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Dallas Landry the board voted by unanimous consent to authorize the superintendent to sign the agreement on behalf of the board/district with the Town of Anson to use CCS as an emergency shelter. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #65. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO MRS. TITLE 1, CHAPTER 13, SUBCHAPTER 1, SUBSECTION 405.6D TO DISCUSS A LEGAL MATTER.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board entered into executive session at 7:49 pm.
The board was out of executive session at 8:01p.m.
No action was taken
Agenda Item #16. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO MRS. TITLE 1, CHAPTER 13, SUBCHAPTER 1, SUBSECTION 405.6D TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Laura Layman the board entered into executive session at 8:02 p.m.
The board was out of executive session at 8:32 p.m.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Judi Dunphy the board voted by unanimous consent to offer the superintendent a one-year contract with a 1.5% increase with insurance and benefits. Motion passed.
The Board Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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Mark L. Campbell
Superintendent