Regional School Unit 18

The Board of Directors meeting included discussions on Pre-K enrollment numbers, the Mid-Maine Technical Center's participation in the Skills Competition, and a review of the March 2025 financials. The committee reviewed the FY26 consolidated budget, the FY26 budget by spending category, the FY 26 revenue plan, and the FY24 audit. The Board approved the RSU 18 budget for FY26, the FY26 Adult Education budget, having open warrant articles for the FY26 District Budget Meeting, the transfer of funds in the FY25 budget, the filing of State and Federal grant applications for FY26, and the transfer of the RSU's unallocated balances to the RSU's non-lapsing contingency fund. The Board also discussed the allocation of the RSU 18 Board's non-lapsing contingency fund and utilizing the Board's non-lapsing contingency fund to cover expenses of the 1-year Interim Administrator Employment Agreement.

The Board of Directors meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. These included a presentation from two Messalonskee High School teachers on courses that will be offered and a presentation on the School Improvement Plan that would replace the current accreditation process. The board also discussed the request for the rail trail. Nominations for several positions were presented and approved, along with a list of summer projects to be completed. The FY 26 school year calendar was adopted. The board was informed of the need to hire three or four teachers for the FY 26 school year. The upcoming steps in the budget process and the projected revenue plan for FY26 were reviewed.

The Board of Directors meeting included discussions on a safety committee update, federal funding impacts, nominations and resignations of various staff positions, and a review of the FY 26 budget articles. The board also approved the contract for the new superintendent.

The board meeting included a discussion on reconsideration of previously submitted anonymous comments. The Finance Committee reported on EPS requirements, local additional funding, insured value factor, fund balance, and the funding formula, noting budget increases for FY26 outside the district's control. Personnel matters, including nominations, resignations, and the FY26 budget, were also discussed. Financial reports covering July 1 to February 1, 2025, were reviewed, along with the impact of grant funding on the budget. Articles 1-5 of Version 1 of the FY26 budget were reviewed.

The board meeting covered various topics, including a successful pilot program for computerized leave time forms, upcoming transportation negotiations, the approval of propane bus purchases through a VW Emissions grant, and the positive reputation of the athletic department. Discussions included building improvements (lighting replacements and a future locker room/stage project), the district's involvement with the Bridge Year Program, upcoming concerts and a Veteran's Day assembly, and the delay in the release of MEA 2017-18 data. The meeting also included committee reports on educational programming (math updates, graduation requirements), the Maine School Management Association Fall Conference, and the Budget, Finance and Stewardship Committee. Personnel matters included resignations, nominations, and a new social studies teacher's introduction. Finally, the meeting addressed student enrollment, truancy initiatives, and a robotics team presentation. Executive sessions were held to discuss administrative contracts and the superintendent's evaluation.