SCHOOL TRANSITION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
WANTED
This board will be appointed by the Selectmen made up of an
existing school board member and 2 appointed by the Selectboard. This transition committee will serve until a
school board is elected.
The purpose of the transition committee is to begin the groundwork
for the elected schoolboard:
Transition Committee Purpose:
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They may hire a consultant to evaluate the needs/quality/replacement of
facilities, vehicle, equipment, etc.
·
Draft a proposal on how the central office could function either on their
own or in conjunction with the Town Offices.
·
Explore what services the Town/School can share: plowing, mowing,
maintenance, etc.
·
Draft proposals for capital plans, such as vehicle rotation, building
repairs, vision for future expansion.
·
Look at establishing reserve accounts, particularly a special education
reserve.
·
Review collective bargaining agreements, make recommendations to school
board. (Town Attorney/Consultant help with this issue.)
·
Review contracts what could be shared between school/town (copiers,
software, etc.)
·
Recommendations on staffing: Develop job descriptions, job
advertisements, review existing job descriptions.
·
Draft a Superintendent Agreement (Attorney help with this issue). Review the MSA website regarding salary
survey.
·
Draft a line-item budget. (Draft/recommendations only)
The transition team cannot do the following:
·
Hire a superintendent.
·
Hire administrative personnel.
·
Establish a budget (they can prepare budget recommendations)
If you are interested in serving please send an email of
interest to: townmanager@richmondmaine.com. This committee will be appointed at the November
28th Selectmen Meeting.
Nomination papers for the
School Board will be available on November 28 at the Town Office.
There will be five (5) school
board member positions.
THE SPECIAL ELECTION WILL
BE HELD MARCH 7, 2023 AT THE RICHMOND TOWN OFFICE FROM 8A.M. TO 8P.M.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents
https://www.maine.gov/covid19/
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/travel.shtml
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/documents/frequently-asked-questions.pdf