Negotiations are underway to find a middle ground between the district and about 100 education technicians and secretaries who have been working on an expired contract since September.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based school district awaiting arrival of new handicapped bus
The new bus will accommodate 10 wheelchairs, making it possible for the nine students currently using them to be evacuated on one bus instead of the three needed now.
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Posted inBusiness, News, Schools & Education
Inside Maine’s first EV repair class
About two dozen students have completed Southern Maine Community College’s hybrid and electric vehicle course since it launched in 2021. Similar programs are emerging elsewhere in the state.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
West Paris, Paris to sue Oxford Hills school district over Agnes Gray Elementary School closing
Lawyers contend that SAD 17 violated Maine law when Superintendent Heather Manchester closed the West Paris school in February.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Plans to apply for funds for a ventilation project at Minot Consolidated School are on hold
Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland school directors learned Monday night that their plan to apply for state funds for a ventilation project at Minot Consolidated School won’t happen this year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Poland-based school board plans to review cost-sharing formula with district towns
Regional School Unit 16 will be reviewing the cost-sharing formula that the town abides with Poland and Minot for a portion of the school budget.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Watch: Police report filed after Gardiner school board candidate confronts students
School board candidate Michelle Tucker prompted a police report after speaking with three students after the September board meeting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
In pursuit of their dreams, CNA graduates overcome challenges
Lewiston Adult Education’s 2024 Certified Nursing Assistants found a family among their classmates while working for their dreams.
Posted inSchools & Education
Court sides with Pennsylvania parents in suit over transgender lesson for first graders
The district or teacher never informed parents of the planned lesson, meaning they were not given the option to opt their child out.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield high school students learn canoeing, hiking skills
Summer Outdoor Learning program leader Kate O’Connor said Dirigo High School students learned how to control their emotions and be more confident in their choices.