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Walker Future Public Meeting:

Where :  Walker School Gym’

When:  4/17/25  6:30-8:30

59  people attended the meeting.  54 were Liberty residents of which 8 were parents of a Liberty student.  5 indicated “other”

Agenda:

Intro. of Committee and updates. Committee members are:  Steve Chapin, Jim Caldwell, Richard King, Elise Brown, Christine Gorman, Elizabeth Johnston, Joanne Pease, Danny McGovern (Liberty Selectboard representative) and Adi Philson and/or Meg Rasmussen providing support from MCOG (Midcoast Council of Governments.

Carol McGovern (committee chair) introduced the committee and shared the following information:

• Walker School will close to students June of 2025
• Liberty students will attend Mount View Complex
• Brooks voted to not withdraw from the district.
• Liberty began the process of withdrawal two years ago.  The petition was withdrawn before a vote.  Liberty can enter the process again at any time.
• 4/14/25 RSU 3 Board meeting a motion passed that read “ What action will the School Board take to offer Walker Elementary building to the town of Liberty for their consideration of transferring ownership of said building from RSU 3 to the town of Liberty?”
• 4/14/25 RSU 3 Board meeting – They passed their 25-26 school budget which will be voted on by the communities in June.  The budget includes money to maintain Walker and Brooks Schools for the 25-26 year.
• The Walker’s Future Committee and Liberty Selectboard will be working with a committee from the RSU #3 Board to determine a timeline and agreements regarding transfer of the property to the town of Liberty, should the town vote to accept the building.
• There is a survey available in paper copy at the town office and also available at the Town of Liberty website to respond to questions raised at this first public meeting.
• The committee will link information to the webpage as it becomes available.
• Our next committee meeting is scheduled for May 22.
• Our next public meeting is scheduled for July 17th at 6:00 PM.   Agenda will be posted.

Those presents participated in a “Carousel” feedback session, answering the following questions: (These are the same questions on the survey available at town office and on the town website)

• What would you like to see happen to the Walker School building?
• What additional information do you need to make an informed decision about whether or not to accept the Walker School building?
• Should Liberty remain part of RSU 3? yes, no or I don’t know yet
• If Yes, how do you see Liberty engaging with the school district to build a stronger relationship?
• If no, what options should the town explore for educating Liberty students?
• What do you need to know in order to make future decisions about the education of Liberty students?

The committee will work to collate the responses and present at the next public meeting along with answers to questions posed.

Carol McGovern

Walker Future Committee (Chair)

Walkers Future Committee

The goal of the Walkers Future Committee is to gather accurate information and present it in a clear manner to Liberty residents.  Our intent is that this information gathering will support the town in making the best, well-informed decision about the future of Walker School and the education of Liberty students.

The committee was formed at the request of Liberty Selectpersons.  It includes residents, select persons and a representative from Midcoast Council of Governments.