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RSU 16 panel told $5 million not enough to upgrade schools’ systems

by Eriks Petersons September 26, 2023September 27, 2023

POLAND — John Hawley, director of operations for Regional School Unit 16, told a committee Monday that the failed $5 million bond to update the ventilation and heating systems in the district’s three elementary schools would not have been enough to cover the cost. “We’re kind of lucky that the bond didn’t pass,” he told […]

RSU 16 board discusses future of Minot school and sixth-grade classes

by Eriks Petersons September 12, 2023September 13, 2023

POLAND — Minot elementary school students can be moved to other district schools without town approval if the school is not officially closed and remains district property, directors of Regional School Unit 16 said at Monday night’s meeting. The impact of losing a small-town school “is really an emotional thing for children and family,” parent […]

Androscoggin County, Schools & Education

RSU 16 task force OKs two options for elementary schools

by Eriks Petersons August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

The fate of the Minot Consolidated School hangs in the balance as leaders decide the future of the district’s elementary schools.

Androscoggin County, Schools & Education

Estimates to fix RSU 16 elementary schools range from $10M to $13M

by Eriks Petersons August 25, 2023

POLAND — A preliminary assessment of what it would cost to maintain the three elementary schools in Regional School Unit 16 versus consolidating them into two schools was released to the public Thursday by Assistant Superintendent Amy Hediger. The estimates ranged from $10.03 million to $13.41 million. In an email to all interested parties, Hediger, […]

Androscoggin County, News

Poland-based school district approves money for assessment of buildings

by Eriks Petersons August 14, 2023August 16, 2023

POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 directors Monday approved spending $17,500 for AEI Consultants of Jersey City, New Jersey, to assess all the district’s facilities and provide a report. The purpose is “to observe and document deferred maintenance and anticipated capital expenditures necessary to maintain property in good operating condition over a period of 10 […]

Androscoggin County, Schools & Education

RSU 16 task force: ‘We are maxed out in space’

by Eriks Petersons July 13, 2023July 14, 2023

With no plans to build a new school for all district prekindergarten through sixth graders, residents and school officials have to figure out the best use of existing schools to ease student crowding.

Androscoggin County, Schools & Education

RSU 16 towns approve $27.40 million school budget

by Eriks Petersons June 13, 2023September 12, 2023

POLAND — The three towns in Regional School Unit 16 on Tuesday approved a $27.40 million budget, 447 to 280. The results were: Mechanic Falls, 81 yes and 68 no; Minot, 93 yes and 49 no; and Poland, 273 yes and 163 no.

Androscoggin County, Schools & Education

Boiler fix not included in $24.7 million RSU 16 budget given first OK by residents

by Eriks Petersons May 23, 2023May 24, 2023

The spending plan represents a $1.5 million increase over the current year and must be approved in a June 13 validation vote by residents of Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot.