STRONG — Selectmen said Tuesday evening that they will begin a search for a new school board member.

Regional School Unit 58 Director Rupert Pratt, one of the town’s four representatives, has submitted his resignation, citing personal reasons.

Selectmen agreed to start the search for a qualified candidate to finish his term. They also agreed to wait to choose Pratt’s replacement until after the June 9 district budget vote.

Selectman Dick Worthley said he would contact one resident who had expressed an interest in being appointed to that position.

The school board is reviewing applications for the superintendent’s position. Superintendent Erica Brouillet has submitted her resignation, effective June 30.

A school board committee is reviewing candidates for her position.

Selectmen traditionally have awarded small scholarships to local seniors at Mt. Abram High School’s graduation, which is June 5. The scholarship account is nearly depleted, according to board Chairman Jim Burrill. He volunteered to investigate ways to rebuild it for next year’s candidates.

Selectmen also continued their review of Maine Community Health Option’s benefit package for the town’s four full-time employees. The package is $31,380 per year compared to the Maine Municipal Association plan of $45,295, according to Selectman Milt Baston.

Primary care visits under the new plan would require a $20 co-pay, while the current plan requires a $10 co-pay. Employees also would pay a $250 deductible, compared to no deductible through MMA, so the total out-of-pocket expenses for an individual would be $1,250 with MCHO, compared to $1,000 through MMA.

Maine Municipal Association’s health plan insures only municipalities, Baston said.

Lewiston-based MCHO began offering insurance packages after the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act went into effect. MCHO is a one of the nation’s new Consumer Operated and Oriented Plans, or co-ops. The nonprofit insurer offers 10 plans and include all of the state’s 26 hospitals in its provider network.

Barring any unexpected concerns about coverage, the employees could change to the new plan by September.

In other news, selectmen reviewed this year’s plan for two weeks of free swim lessons for students in Strong Elementary School. The town will contribute $600, which will allow students to attend at no cost.

The Porter Lake Association will contribute $300 and provide instructors for the July 27 to Aug. 7 schedule. Lessons will be at Beanie’s Beach in Strong. Residents from New Vineyard share costs for the program each year.