At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.
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Wales-based school district officials eye Nov. 5 election for fourth budget vote
Regional School District 4 officials said they hoped more voters will show up and the budget will pass on a fourth attempt.
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Posted inCommunity, Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Phillips-based school district supports hiring school resource officer
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office presents information on hiring and cost of an officer.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Portland educator, politician hired as Maine’s first green schools director
Former University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings began work this week promoting sustainability in the state’s schools.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district to livestream board meetings again
The practice stopped last year to save money.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 snags $500K grant for school safety
The grant requires a $167,000 match, which is included in the district’s 2024-25 school budget proposal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston Regional Technical Center may need a referendum to cash a grant
The school has been awarded a $980,000 grant through a municipal bond bank, Superintendent Jake Langlais told School Committee on Monday. A local referendum may be needed if the City Council cannot approve the bond.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Air quality test, roof repairs planned for Mexico school
Mountain Valley Middle School will have follow-up testing Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winthrop officials delay action on $681,000 school budget deficit
Winthrop Interim Superintendent Becky Foley said she found the shortfall last week but wants to be more sure about exactly why the deficit happened before suggesting any budget adjustments.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston Public Schools receives $500,000 grant for bolstering entrance safety
The grant will allow security to identify, warn against and follow potential intruders.