The resignation of David Creech, the Scarborough High School principal, has generated significant controversy. While it is unfortunate that this situation has arisen, I feel that it is important when considering the actions of the superintendent and School Board to step back for a moment to realize the limitations placed upon them as public officials.
Their ability to reveal information informing human resource decision-making is regulated strictly by Maine law. According to this law, “certain municipal personnel records are confidential and are not public records under the Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA).” These records include performance evaluations, medical information, and other related personnel information. Accordingly, the freedom of the superintendent and School Board to discuss openly what has transpired is precluded by law.
These officials have acted with integrity; to criticize their action is challenging a process which has been developed to offer protection to both Creech and those who serve us. It is my hope that, as a community, we will support our public officials, enabling us to move ahead with the school district’s primary mission to provide excellence in education.
Jim Elkins
Scarborough
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Success. Please wait for the page to reload. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page.
Enter your email and password to access comments.
Hi, to comment on stories you must . This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login.
Already have a commenting profile? .
Invalid username/password.
Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.
Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.