SAD 53 approves sharing superintendent with SAD 59
Bangor Daily News, January 9, 2008

(excerpt) SAD 53 directors Monday night approved a job-sharing agreement for Superintendent Michael Gallagher with SAD 59 and cut his salary by $5,000. Gallagher said Tuesday that the cut does not mean he will be doing less in his role in Pittsfield, but rather that he will be additionally compensated by SAD 59 for the increased responsibilities there. Under Gov. John Baldacci's school consolidation plan, SADs 53 and 59 have already agreed and submitted a plan to unite.

"I would guess this means some longer days," he said with a laugh, not willing to guess how many hours a week he will be working. "I shall complete everything that needs to be completed."

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