RSU 9 battles elevated lead levels in water fixtures

School resumed Monday, May 9, as Regional School Unit 9 figures out long-term steps to lower levels of lead in water fixtures across the district.

RSU 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.

Farmington-based school district proposes $40.1 million budget for 22-23

Taxpayers in the 10 towns would pay a total of $185,879 more than this year.

Regional School Unit 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.

RSU 9 proposes $40.1 million budget for 2022-23 school year

The budget is a $1.23 million (3.17%) increase over 2021-22. Increased spending areas of note include a 646.60% increase for food services, 8.01% increase for school administration, 13.45% increase for facilities and maintenance, a 5.3% increase for special instruction and debt service with a 9.56% decrease.

RSU 9’s new vision, mission statements

The mission statement reads "working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all."

RSU 9 releases calendar for 2022-23 school year, sets first day of school

RSU 9 board approves district’s new vision, mission statements

The RSU 9 board also approved a motion to send a letter to request the Department of Education commissioner formally begin the district's reapportionment process.

RSU 9 ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation

Regional School Unit 9 Chair Carol Coles said the decision was "one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board."

Farmington-based school district ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation

Chairwoman Carol Coles called the decision "one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board."