The district is down 4 full-time bus drivers and 5 bus assistants, out of a transportation staff of 48.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Getting MSAD 17 back on its financial feet
WEST PARIS — Dr. Monica Henson, Superintendent of Schools for MSAD 17, was present at the Thursday, West Paris Board of Selectman meeting. She discussed the financial state of the school. The district can receive federal funds. It lacks cash flow to send and submit. They are taking corrective action now to reimburse all transactions […]
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Maine reports 1,390 COVID cases in schools, 52 active outbreaks
The numbers represent a big jump from the 14 outbreaks reported one week ago, but school and state officials say community transmission is driving the spread.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Reasons for missing vaccination data vary among school districts
Some districts had technical difficulties, some missed the deadline and others have concerns about the accuracy of the process.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Most Maine school districts have yet to start pooled testing for COVID-19
Some districts that have yet to launch pooled testing say they expected a lag between the start of school and the start of testing to allow time to set up and solicit permission from parents.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine gets approval, more funds for COVID-19 relief in schools
The U.S. Department of Education is releasing the last $137 million of American Rescue Plan funds for Maine schools following approval of a state plan for spending the money.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
SAD 44 decides to mandate masks
BETHEL — In an 8-7 vote, the SAD44 school board decided to mandate masks in district schools. They revisited the mask guidelines due to the rising number of cases of COVID in Maine. Board member Marcy Winslow said that everyone’s goal is for the kids to be in school, and she felt obligated to come […]
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As nation prepares to mark 20 years since 9/11, vivid images remain for central Mainers of the fateful day
From teachers and students to first responders, local people shared their memories of the terrorist attacks two decades later.
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Ellsworth woman sues school board claiming First Amendment violation
The dispute stems from when the city resident questioned the board about students masking and critical race theory.
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Shortage of school bus drivers prompts districts to offer big incentives
Some are trying to lure new hires by offering bonuses as big as $3,000, as the pandemic makes a longstanding problem worse.