The committee will be made of up 3 administrators, 2 teachers, plus a school director, a town official, and a citizen representative each from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland, the towns which comprise RSU 16.
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RSU 16 board approves students’ trip to Galapagos Islands
POLAND — Directors of Regional School Unit 16 on Monday night approved a 2025 trip to the Galapagos Islands for up 30 Poland Regional High School students. Biology and marine biology teacher Patrick Martin requested the board’s consent for the trip to the famous group of volcanic islands 560 miles off the coast of Ecuador […]
Poland-based school district keeping all 3 elementary schools
The vote by the Regional School Unit 16 board of directors was unanimous.
RSU 16 officials hold public hearing on future of elementary schools
More than 100 people from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland attended a public hearing Tuesday night at Poland Regional High School.
RSU 16 board delays vote on fate of elementary schools
Assistant Superintendent Amy Hediger’s Steering Committee report estimated costs for the three-school proposal on next year’s budget would be $26 million; for the two-school reconfiguration proposal, $22.6 million.
Facebook post stirs Minot school controversy
The school district must decide whether to close Minot Consolidated School.
Minot officials reassess security at town buildings
MINOT — In the wake of the mass shootings in Lewiston last week, local officials Monday revisited the issue of town building complex security. At its regular Board of Selectmen meeting, members discussed the notion of updating security measures for the Town Hall building and other town facilities, including the Fire Department and highway garage […]
Poland-based school board holding public forums Thursday
POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 board of directors will host two community forums on the future of elementary education in the district Thursday at Poland Regional High School. They are 8-9:30 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. The morning session will be held in the library; the evening forum will be in the cafeteria.
RSU 16 board decides to not move 6th-graders to Poland middle school
Local machine designer and builder questions need to replace a school boiler recommended by consultants.
RSU 16 directors to consider what school sixth graders will attend
Sources say a final decision could come before the end of the year.