RSU 10 board focuses on goals

DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 directors Monday considered some long-term goals, including shared beliefs and values, accountability, collaboration with staff and the community, and team development.

Superintendent Craig King said the goal-setting sessions, including those on Sept. 22 and Oct. 14, will help the district devise a plan for improving academic achievement.

King said the board will identify four or five goals in the next couple of months. The starting point came from a list of possible goals identified by the National School Board Association for establishing highly effective school boards.

The board is anticipating a report on the condition of each district building that could lead to possible restructuring or the closing of some buildings in the next couple of years.

Also on Monday, about a dozen new staff members were welcomed by board Chairman Bruce Ross. Several special education teaching positions remain open.

: From left, French teacher Marie Russell, Nezinscot-area art teacher Diane Brown and psychologist intern Danielle Williams are welcomed at the Regional School Unit 10 board meeting Monday in Dixfield. At right is board member Ronnie Hutchinson of Carthage.

: Superintendent Craig King discusses goal-setting with Regional School Unit 10 directors Michelle Casey of Buckfield, Judy Boucher of Byron and Bruce Ross of Dixfield at Monday night’s meeting in Dixfield.