TURNER — Superintendent of Schools Henry Aliberti Jr. updated the School Administrative District 52 board Thursday on a lawsuit filed by the town in opposition to the district’s sale of land to the town of Greene.

SAD 52 proposed selling a 73-acre parcel to Greene that was originally purchased for a new school that was never built. Greene plans to use the land for recreation fields.

Turner selectmen have objected to the $40,000 sale price. The property was purchased for around $83,000 in 1991 and is assessed by Greene at $73,000.

The judge heard arguments on June 1 and granted a temporary stay, preventing the sale from going forward. Aliberti said the next step in the process is a judicial settlement meeting June 14 at the Androscoggin Superior Court in Auburn.

Board Chairwoman Betsey Bullard asked who should attend the meeting, and board member Robert Allen suggested sending three members as a negotiating team. Bullard asked Aliberti to discuss with their attorney who should attend.

In other business, Aliberti, who has been superintendent for SAD 52 since 2011 and is retiring this month, was presented with commemorative golf balls. Bullard expressed appreciation for his leadership over the years.

“I’m going to need a lot more golf balls!” he said.

Aliberti began his career in 1975 as a fifth-grade teacher at Greene Central School. In 1981 he was hired as the principal of Leeds Central School, a position he held for 10 years. He served as principal of Turner Primary School from 1997-2002.

In other news, Assistant Superintendent Thomas Ambrose spoke about the changes in the schools as they transition from No Child Left Behind laws to the Every Student Succeeds Act.

“It’s significant change in the law with the goal more control back to local schools,” Ambrose said.

The Maine Department of Education approved SAD 52’s Program on Education Policy and Governance evaluation system.

In a letter, Chief Academic Officer Rachelle Tome wrote, “It was through your district’s hard work and efforts that your evaluation met the requirements of the law. We applaud your leadership and extend our congratulations to your steering committee.”

Director of Special Education Deb Alden presented a slide show on the history and accomplishments of the district’s Autism Services Program, Day Treatment programs, and Functional Skills programs. Alden said 10 teachers from Leeds, Greene and Turner will participate in Foundations in Math, an instructional practice program presented by the Maine Department of Education.

At the annual organizational meeting, Bullard and Vice Chairwoman Diana Morgan were re-elected. Also re-elected were Finance Committee members Jon Woodard, chairman, and Peter Ricker and Diana Morgan.

The board voted unanimously to finance technology upgrades through an Androscoggin Bank loan at 2.43 interest. The district will purchase 14-inch Chromebooks and improve its wireless infrastructure.