AOS 91 Reorganization

compass rose with names of towns in district

Welcome to the information page about the reorganization process for Mount Desert Island Regional School System-AOS 91. Here, you will find information about the history of the journey to becoming a regional school system, as well as the work completed by the Reorganization Planning Committee at its monthly meetings.

The current reorganization process began in 2022 and continues with the Reorganization Planning Committee (RPC) meeting monthly to work through the steps outlined by the state to become an RSU.

Please reach out with questions using the link below.

Please check frequently for updated information.

Updated 5/27/2026

The vote is delayed until November 2026 to allow the RPC to synthesize feedback from towns and fine-tune the plan to better serve the community.

Updated information will be provided as the details are developed.

Reorganization Plan - Core Elements (click to open in new tab)

The most current description of the reorganization plan. The area under review by the RPC is the Assumption of Current Debt. All other parts of the plan are as described here.

History Matters: Mount Desert Island's High School Consolidation, with Raney Bench

A presentation from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society

"Explore the history of how individual towns on Maine's Mount Desert Island first united to create a regional high school. Do you wonder how big changes happen in small communities? How did islanders overcome obstacles, engage in discussions, and ultimately decide to take big risks and open a new high school? MDI Historical Society Director Raney Bench shares insights into how our small community navigated the obstacles and risks of that significant change."

Community Outreach

Members of the RPC will be at many sporting and community events over the next few months. Stop by their table and ask questions. We look forward to talking with you about reorganization and its benefits to students.

Community Forums

The RPC will hold more community forums during the months leading up to the November vote. Please check back for dates.

RPC Meeting Dates

RPC Meeting Summaries (Updated 5/26/26)

Updated Timeline (Updated 5/27/26)

Historical Information

Below are the resources used to create the reorganization plan.

These resources show the evolution of the plan in response to community feedback.

Interview with Chris Popper and three RPC members.

Answers to questions about the revised plan

Fall Information Sheet (click to open in new tab)

Completed Community Forums

The Reorganization Planning Committee (RPC) held community forums in each town to review the reorganization plan, address questions, and collect feedback through small-group discussions.

Completed Forums:

Staff Reorganization Questions Forum Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Mount Desert Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Swan's Island Thursday, July 31, 2025

Trenton Monday, June 23, 2025

Tremont Thursday, November 20, 2025

Southwest Harbor Monday, June 30, 2025

Bar Harbor Monday, July 14, 2025

Islesford Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Great Cranberry Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Staff Reorganization Update Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Frenchboro Monday, December 22, 2025