Board of Education

The Scarborough Board of Education is comprised of seven members each elected at-large to a staggered three year term. The Board also has two student representatives elected by the high school student body.

School Board Members
Board Operating Protocols

School Board Members

To email all School Board Members with questions or concerns, pleas email boe@scarboroughschools.org.

Shannon Lindstrom |Chair
Term: 2024-2027 | Email

Crescencia Maurer | Vice Chair
Term: 2025 - 2027 | Email

John Kelleher
Term: 2025-2028 | Email

Jillian Trapini-Huff
Term: 2025-2028 | Email

Alex Weber
Term: 2026-2029 | Email

Scott Gondzar
Term: 2026-2029 | Email

Sara Claret Gozalvez
Student Rep. | Class of 2027

Katherine Dolan
Student Rep. | Class of 2028

Board Operating Protocols

The Scarborough School Board publicly commits to the following operating protocols:

The Board will represent the needs and interests of every student in our district. We will stay flexible, endeavor to meet the needs of every student, while advocating for adequate and appropriate resources.
The Board recognizes the value of transparency through informed discussions. To this end, information will be shared in good faith and in advance of meetings, to the extent possible. We will work to keep both the Superintendent and fellow Board members fully aware of significant information.
The Board agrees to ask the Board Chair or the Superintendent to place an item on the agenda instead of bringing it up unexpectedly at a meeting.
The Board values direct input from members of the school and greater community in the decision-making process and will seek opportunities to foster community engagement.
While the Board is eager to listen to its constituents and staff, all personnel complaints and criticisms will be referred to the proper school decision maker for resolution at the lowest possible level per Board policy KEB.
The Board will emphasize planning, policy-making, and communication rather than becoming involved in the management of the schools.
The Board will establish annual goals, assess its collective effectiveness by yearly self-evaluation and address any improvement opportunities identified per Board policy BBAB.
The Board will establish annual goals for the Superintendent in alignment with the overall mission and values of Scarborough Public Schools and will evaluate the Superintendent annually.
The Board Chair will respond to emails but may delegate a response to another Board member. Individual Board members, including the Chair, may collaborate on responses when requested per Board policy BBAA. Board members who receive an email individually will forward the email to the other Board members.
Only the Board as a whole has authority. An individual Board member can not take unilateral action per Board policy BBAA.
While debate and differing points of view are encouraged, we will engage with care and respect.
Executive sessions will only be used to discuss authorized subjects as outlined in Maine Statute. Board members will be held to the strictest confidentiality regarding executive session subjects and discussions.
We agree that committee Chairs will act in good faith to schedule meetings which can be attended by the full committee and relevant staff. Committee Chairs are responsible for providing agendas at least three business days prior to the meeting and meeting minutes within one week of the meeting. All committee meetings will be recorded and/or live streamed whenever possible. See Board policy BDE.
The School Board will uphold a culture of accountability by actively participating in all facets of Board work. This includes consistent attendance, preparation for meetings, transparent communication and engagement in strategic planning and community outreach efforts.

Adopted June 6, 2019
Revised March 16, 2023
Revised October 17, 2024
Revised December 4, 2025
Revised August 20, 2026

Board Goals

These goals reflect the key priorities of the Scarborough Board of Education, including support for the district’s long-term facilities solution, stronger community engagement, and continued efforts to promote inclusion and student success.

Goal 1

The School Board will actively work to strengthen engagement between the school district and the broader community, fostering meaningful relationships, encouraging open dialogue and creating opportunities for involvement that reflect the shared values and goals of our schools and residents.

Action item 1: The School Board will collaborate with the Town Council’s Finance Committee to support clearer, more consistent communication about the budget process throughout the year.
Action item 2: The School Board will work to educate the community on how and where to access information about the district.
Action item 3: The School Board will work to strengthen the relationship with the Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Booster organizations to support effective information sharing.

Goal 2

2026-2027 Board Goal on Educational Technology

The School Board will develop a districtwide vision for intentional, effective and safe use of educational technology.

Action item 1: The Board will work to understand Scarborough’s use of educational technology and the best practices that guide it.
Action item 2: The Board will work to understand the data demonstrating how educational technology has influenced teaching and learning outcomes.
Action item 3: The Board will work to understand how educational technology is used in the district, the rationale behind its selection and the measures in place to ensure its safety.
Action item 3: The School Board’s Curriculum Committee will serve as the primary body focused on educational technology.

Goal 3

The School Board will promote a district wide culture of inclusion and success through ongoing development in all subject areas, student support opportunities and social emotional learning.

Action item 1: The School Board will review student success metrics.
Action item 2: The School Board will get an annual report from the Leadership’s Professional Learning Team focused on multi tiered systems of support (MTSS).
Action item 3: The School Board will continue to build capacity and understanding about student-centered work happening within the district through routine building presentations.

Approved August 20, 2026