MEXICO — The Regional School Unit 10 board took one step at Monday night’s meeting to potentially cut costs as they develop the 2015-16 budget, and discussed several other steps. The board unanimously approved offering a retirement incentive for teachers who have reached the age and experience of eligibility. Superintendent Craig King did not say […]
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Dirigo Middle School students honored for good academic and citizenship charactistics
DIXFIELD — Dirigo Middle School students cheered their classmates Friday afternoon in a schoolwide assembly honoring those who strive to become successful students and citizens. Habits of Mind awards were presented to students who have shown leadership, responsibility and strength in meeting educational standards and responding to feedback. Fifteen students received awards for meeting quality […]
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RSU 10 high school principals describe reaccreditation process
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10’s three high school principals told the school board Monday night that the many steps needed to undergo the reaccreditation process often takes time away from the classroom, while also costing the district money. Superintendent Craig King said more than $140,000 is needed for each 10-year cycle for the three […]
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Region 9 enrollment issues aired
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King told directors recently that the new trimester system at Mountain Valley High School is not the reason for the seemingly low enrollment of its students at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology. Other factors are involved, he said. Principal Matt Gilbert agreed. “We’ve always had […]
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RSU 10 receives insurance payment for Muskie Auditorium damage
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 has received $73,000 from its insurer to help pay for damage to Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, directors were told Tuesday. Superintendent Craig King said the money will not cover the total cost of repairs from last winter’s roof leaks. He said the auditorium, which […]
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RSU 10 board provides temporary salary increase for Dirigo administrators
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board agreed to provide the principal and assistant principal at Dirigo High School a one-time salary increase because they are also administrators at Dirigo Middle School. Board members voted 9-5 to grant high school Principal Mike Poulin an $8,000 raise for 2014-15. They also granted Assistant Principal Mike […]
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RSU 10 starts school year with fewer staff
DIXFIELD — On opening day of classes in Regional School Unit 10, Principal Mike Poulin outlined the cafeteria rules for freshmen at Dirigo High School late Wednesday morning, just as he had done earlier for sixth-graders at nearby Dirigo Middle School. Poulin is principal of both schools this year, while Mike Hutchins is assistant principal/athletic […]
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Lots of changes at RSU 10
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 administration and staff have been scrambling this summer to fill positions in time for the beginning of the new school year. Due to budget cuts, 44 full- and part-time positions were eliminated. “The reduction-in-force process is lengthy because of seniority,” Superintendent Craig King said. He said nearly everyone is in place, […]
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RSU 9 raises approved; salary set for interim Mt. Blue principal
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors voted 9-3 Tuesday night to give a 2 percent raise for three non-union positions, Superintendent Tom Ward said Wednesday. The positions are director of curriculum/assistant superintendent, business manager and half-time principal at Mallett School in Farmington, he said. They are held by Leanne Condon, Kris Pottle and Keith Martin, respectively. […]
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Two Lewiston skaters among Travis Roy Award semifinalists
As the high school hockey playoffs get underway in earnest this week, a handful of players have been named semifinalists for Class A’s top individual honor. Kyle Lemelin and Matt Poulin of Lewiston High School are among eight players in the running for the Travis Roy Award, given annually to the top player and sportsman […]