Regional School Unit 21 community members are angered by what some consider the district’s attempt to sneak a superintendent’s award nomination under the radar. Early this month, a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request made by former Mildred L. Day School Principal Kyle Keenan was uploaded to a Facebook community group, highlighting attempts made by […]
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RSU 21 school board member could face censure
Kirstin Shapiro is already facing recall following alleged misconduct, but she could be facing censure too.
Effort to recall RSU 21 school board member underway
The Arundel Select Board met Monday night to discuss a recall election date for Kirstin Shapiro.
RSU 21 School Board denies issues following union complaint
RSU 21 School Board Chair Lesley Stoeffler said the Board is committed to negotiating a fair contract for teachers.
RSU 21 superintendent responds after threat at high school
The threat was allegedly made during a homecoming event over the weekend, and was quickly taken care of.
Newly formed committee seeks unity, communication
The ad hoc committee held its first meeting last week.
Teachers’ union files complaint against school board
The RSU 21 teachers’ association accused the district of engaging in a prohibited labor practice.
Teachers speak out amid ongoing contract negotiations
About 50 teachers showed up to a Sept. 17 RSU 21 School Board meeting to voice concerns.
RSU 21 hires human resources director
RSU 21 hired Dawn Therrien as the district’s new human resources director in an emergency School Board meeting Friday afternoon. She will earn a salary of $137,917. The previous HR director, Scott Harrison, resigned in July. In his resignation email, Harrison cited “highly unprofessional” conduct in the district, noting that his time there had been […]
Teacher contract talks move to mediation
With the current contract expiring Aug. 31, the board and the union go to mediation.