The programs are meant to fulfill some of the state’s learning results requirements.
RANGELEY – Rangeley Lakes Regional School will hold a variety of programs, including camping, college search, field trips and skiing from March 17 to 19.
The programs are designed to incorporate intergenerational learning and meet some of the Maine Learning Results standards, the School Committee was told this week. The middle school trip to Boston will emphasize American history, art, science and a Celtics game. Students have participated in a variety of fund raisers to help pay for the trip, and financial aid from the Parents Teachers Association is available for students with limited means.
The committee also approved a trip for Spanish students to San Antonio, Texas, from April 30 to May 2 to coincide with Cinco de Mayo preparations. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Principal Donald Salm and teacher Beth Bartlett will accompany the four students, who will give a presentation to the committee when they return.
The trip will be in place of one to Puerto Rico that was canceled due to a lack of affordable housing accommodations.
Gaylon “Jeep” Wilcox, a member of the school maintenance staff for 22 years and former head custodian for 15, will retire June 30. The committee thanked him for his longtime service and continued dedication to the school.
Wilcox said Wednesday that he plans to spend more time performing as a story teller.
The committee will review the job description before advertising the position. An individual should be hired by mid-April to allow for overlap with Wilcox, Superintendent Kenneth Coville advised.
Sharon Cornell, the adult education director for three and a half years, has resigned.
“It has been great to have the opportunity to live and work here in Rangeley,” she said. “I have found it difficult to do a part-time position in Rangeley and a part-time position in Farmington.”
Cornell plans to relocate to the Farmington area.
Salm reported to the committee that the high school jazz band has qualified for the All-State competition.
The Rangeley girls and boys basketball teams are progressing in the February statewide tournaments, the committee was told.
A proposal to enter into a shared services contract with SAD 9/Franklin County adult learning to provide adult basic education classes in Rangeley was approved. Classes include basic literacy, General Education Development preparation and adult high school diploma classes. The shared services contract will reduce administrative costs and increase funds to provide direct service. The program currently serves about six to 10 students and graduates two to four students each year.
The committee received copies of the initial draft budget for the 2004-05 school year. The initial proposed budget is $2,221,222, which is $182,774 more than in 2003-04.
The next committee meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School cafeteria.
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