Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
of
RSU #74 Board of Directors
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
At
Carrabec Community School
Troy Dunphy, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:05 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, Keith Plourd, and Lynne Cary.
Directors absent with notification: Robert Lindblom
Directors Absent without notification: None
Staff Members Present: 10
Students Present: 0
Citizens Present: 0
Agenda Item #1. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
Agenda Item #2. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2025.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board voted 12-0-2 to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of October 1, 2025. Keith Plourd and Lynne Cary abstained. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #3. PRESENTATIONS: None
Agenda Item #4. REPORTS:
A.) Superintendent’s Report – Mr Campell talked about the changes to the sub-committee schedule, the appointments, and resignation.
1. Appointments:
Will Cote - Girls Varsity Basketball Coach - CHS - $4,005.80
Summer Lindblom - Girls JV Basketball Coach - CHS - $2,842
Bailey Dunphy - Boys Basketball Coach - CCS - $2, 046.40
Brooke Welch - Girls Basketball Coach - CCS - $2, 046.40
2. Resignations:
Amy Cates - Special Ed Teacher - CCS
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 October 1st
Policy Committee met on October 15th
Academic Committee met on October 15th
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 JEA - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE, JFC - DROPOUT PREVENTION STUDENTS WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL, JJIF - MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSIONS AND OTHER HEAD INJURIES, JICIA - WEAPONS, VIOLENCE, AND SCHOOL SAFETY, AND JKAA - USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the Board voted 13-0-1 to approve the second readings of policies JEA - Compulsory Attendance, JFC - Dropout Prevention Students Withdrawal From School, JJIF - Management of Concussions and Other Head Injuries, JICIA - Weapons, Violence, and School Safety, and JKAA - Use of Physcial Restraint and Seclusion. Robert Lightbody abstained. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #7. TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY JLDBG - REINTEGRATION OF JUVENILES FROM CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
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 EBBD - TEMPERATURE STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS.
Agenda Item #10 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF POLICY JRA - E - NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the Board voted 13-0-1 to approve agenda items #7-#10 as written. Robert Lightbody abstained. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #11 TO SEE WHAT ACTION THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL TAKE TO SET THE PRICE OF A CARTON OF MILK TO $.45, A SERVING OF BREAKFAST TO $1.75, AND A LUNCH SERVING TO $5.75 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the Board voted 13-0-1 to set the price of a carton of milk to $.45, a serving of breakfast to $1.75, and a lunch serving to $5.75 effective January 1, 2026. Grace Carreiro abstained. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #12 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION ON THE DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF ANSON TO USE THE CARRABEC COMMUNITY SCHOOL AS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens agenda item #12 was open for discussion.
No action was taken.
Agenda Item #13 TO SEE WHAT ACTION THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL TAKE REGARDING THE REQUEST FROM ALLISON MARCOUX TO HAVE THE FEE WAIVED FOR THE USE OF THE CAFETERIA/GYMNASIUM AT GARRET SCHENCK SCHOOL TO OFFER ZUMBA.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board voted by unanimous consent to approve the request from Allison Marcoux to have the fee waived for the use of the cafeteria/gymnasium at Garret Schenck to offer zumba.
Agenda Item #14 TO SEE IF THE RSU #74 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL ED TECH I FOR CLASSROOM SUPPORT AT CCS.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board voted by unanimous consent to authorize the superintendent to hire an additional Ed Tech I for classroom support at CCS.
Agenda Item #15. 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 SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board entered into executive session at 7:12 pm.
The board was out of executive session at 8:18 p.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 PENDING LEGAL MATTERS.
Upon motion by Kevin Sousa and seconded by Brenda Stevens the board entered into executive session at 8:20 p.m.
The board was out of executive session at 8:52 p.m.
No action was taken.
The Board Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 8:53p.m.
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Mark L. Campbell
Superintendent