Approximately 10 years ago, the state of Maine created RSUs. In Western Maine, RSU 10 is going through a separation and RSU 56 has been created by the old SAD 21 towns. There have been hurt feelings, false information and a lot of finger pointing. It should be understood that the RSU 10 board was […]
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RSU 10 to move offices to MVHS
RUMFORD — The Regional School Unit 10 school board voted Monday to relocate the district’s central offices to Mountain Valley High School in Rumford. Superintendent Deborah Alden, who began her duties in November, said that she and the Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed different proposals to address the issue that the current RSU 10 Central […]
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RSU 10 board urged to look into state construction list
SUMNER — Interim Superintendent Michael Cormier suggested that the Regional School Unit 10 board look into getting on the state’s list for a new school or building renovations now. “You have schools that could benefit,” he told the board Monday night. “Have the school facilities committee look at this.” Getting a proposal on a state […]
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RSU 10 board approves concussion policy
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors have approved the final reading of a policy that governs a procedure for dealing with possible student concussions. Superintendent Craig King said Monday that the policy calls for doctor approval before a student can resume play. Also, teachers and coaches must be informed of symptoms to […]
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RSU 10 seeks to fill three positions
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board this week approved a search for a half- or full-time behavioral interventionist, a full-time special education teacher and an educational technician. Superintendent Craig King said finding an appropriate behavioral interventionist could be difficult. “Everyone is looking for these positions,” he said. Perhaps officials could check with the […]
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RSU 10 board gets help with superintendent search
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors Wednesday night got advice from a member of the Maine School Management Association about finding a new superintendent. Acting Deputy Executive Director Elaine Tomaszewski, speaking via videoconferencing, said the association could help develop a profile for candidates, recruit and screen candidates and write press releases. A finalist could be […]
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Voters pass $38.23M school budget
DIXFIELD — The $38.23 million budget for Regional School Unit 10 was passed by voters Tuesday, even though results from two towns had not been reported. The results were: Buckfield, 88-57; Canton, 83-26; Carthage, 24-10; Dixfield, 263-183; Hartford, 50-42; Mexico, 139-89; Peru, 219-109; Rumford, 679-414; Sumner, 42-32. Roxbury rejected the budget, 26-33. Results from Byron […]
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Hearing set on RSU 10 withdrawal effort
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night tentatively set a public hearing for July 7 on the effort of four towns to leave the district. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and board Chairman Bruce Ross of Dixfield will be facilitator. Committees from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield […]
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Two hearings this week on RSU 10 budget
DIXFIELD — Residents in Regional School Unit 10 will have two opportunities this week to learn about the proposed 2016-17 budget. Public hearings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School in Buckfield. The $38.23 million budget […]