The RSU 56 SRO position is funded through a bipartisan Stronger Connections Grant for $250,000 and covers three years of salary/benefits of the SRO in RSU 56, said Superintendent Pam Doyen in an email response to the Rumford Falls Times.
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Second Poland-based school budget vote will be held Tuesday
According to RSU 16 administrators, the estimated tax increase on a $100,000 property evaluation in Mechanic Falls will be $156, in Minot it will be $128, and $197 in Poland.
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Photo: Preparing for first day of school
Sherwood Heights Elementary School teacher prepares her classroom in Auburn.
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Lewiston School District’s federal grant amounts to increase, with one exception
The district’s Title I grants will receive an approximate $66,000 cut compared to the past school year.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Kaelyne Thompson dives in as new principal in Dixfield at Dirigo High School
As a Maine native, Thompson is glad to be back and she’s “really looking forward to hearing from the staff and community and seeing what they need for support.”
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley, Schools & Education
SAD 17 to present revised school budget at public hearing Tuesday night
The public meeting to present 11 budget articles will start Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Forum. The referendum vote is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6, at each town’s polling location.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
USM seeing slightly increased enrollment, balanced budget, president says
President Jacqueline Edmondson said this is the first time since 2019 that USM didn’t have to rely on reserves or outside funding to balance the budget.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Peru summer program students learn about disabilities
Dirigo Elementary School students participate in a CARE workshop.
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Biden administration cancels another $1.2 billion in student loans for public service workers
The loans are being canceled through changes to an existing forgiveness program.