The soccer program was one cut made by the RSU 56 board of directors at their April 11 meeting to reach their proposed $13.55 million budget for the 2023-24 school year.
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Dixfield-based district rescinds vote to build private bathroom stalls
The private stalls would have been built with a $214,750 state loan from the Maine Department of Education.
Dirigo Drama Club directors take final curtain call on Dixfield stage
Bethany Meehan-Poulin and Laura Johnston have been with club since it was launched a number of years ago.
Dixfield-based school board studying potential budget options
Money for a new bus garage will be part of the four towns’ budget hearing on May 23 and a state loan for private bathroom stalls is on the June 13 ballot.
Jobs for Maine Graduates seeks financial support from Dixfield-based school district
Regional School Unit 56 Superintendent Pam Doyen said the district would eventually contribute $27,000 a year if voters approve.
Voters will decide whether to accept a state loan for Dixfield high school bathrooms
Regional School Unit 56 would be responsible for less than a third of the $214,750.
Dixfield-based school district gets loan for privacy bathroom stalls at high school
During a board of directors meeting in October Superintendent and Principal of Dirigo High School Pam Doyen said some students were upset by others using bathrooms of their choice.
RSU 56 says fuel, utility costs raise concerns for upcoming budget
First budget session set for Feb. 14.
RSU 56 in Dixfield Special Services director Heidi Connelly says 132 students in the special education program
Of the 132 students in the special education program, 11 students are placed in programs outside of the district.
RSU 56 raises some substitutes’ pay $5 a day beginning Jan. 1
Teachers, educational technicians included in raises.