CABOT – Superintendent Matt Foster recommended Steve Owens be hired as interim principal for this school year at a special meeting of the Cabot School District Board of Directors, October 20.
Board members then authorized Foster to hire Owens at .6 full time equivalent.
Cabot School Board Vice-Chair Ellen Cairns said she appreciated both candidates that interviewed and noted Owens was chosen due to his knowledge and experience in the school system.
The search was opened in late September after Dr. Jennifer Blake resigned effective September 30, citing personal and professional reasons.
At that October 20 meeting, Foster noted he is still working to hire a school counselor.
The agenda for the regular board meeting Monday, Oct. 27, included an item for discussion and possible approval: to approve an update to existing policy C28 – Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students.
It was written that the policy “ensures a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, protecting them from discrimination based on gender identity or expression. It affirms students’ rights to privacy, the use of their preferred name and pronouns, and access to facilities and activities consistent with their gender. Schools must maintain confidentiality of transgender status, comply with legal requirements for student records, and provide reasonable accommodations for privacy when requested.”
Another special meeting has been called for Thursday, Oct 30, at 6:30 p.m., with a proposed executive session noted for “Appointment, employment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee.”
Paul Fixx is editor of The Hardwick Gazette and lives in Hardwick.
