After a year with the school as interim principal, Joel Smith will now serve as the permanent replacement for Monique Poulin after a unanimous vote from the RSU 9 board directors on Tuesday, March 12.
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Farmington-based school district hires Joel Smith as principal
Joel Smith has served as interim principal for the district for one year and the RSU 9 board of directors have formally extended a two-year contract.
New Sharon citizens discuss Charter/Spectrum, town funds
The town of New Sharon met on Saturday, March 2, to swear in new town officers and vote on 29 articles including an article on a franchise agreement with Spectrum/Charter, which was amended.
Superintendent shares concerns over kids in grandparents’ care
In his report on Tuesday, Feb. 27, RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington shared concerns with the board of directors over the growing number of kids in their grandparents’ care.
Farmington-based school superintendent concerned about more students in multigenerational households
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington thinks district numbers are double those reported in a recent article.
Mt. Blue Boosters ‘frustrated’ with district directors
Director Rich Ruhlin told the RSU 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Mt. Blue Boosters are frustrated with the board over a lack of clarity with the fundraising efforts.
Mt. Blue, other schools report continued success with BARR
RSU 9 principals, including Joel Smith of Mt. Blue High School, reported continued success with BARR to the RSU 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Farmington-based school district moves forward on turf fundraiser
Regional School Unit 9 directors also approved a proposal by the club to give naming rights to certain facilities at Caldwell Field at Mt. Blue High School.
RSU 9 says ‘no’ to electric buses, for now
After asked to do more research on electric bus rebates, RSU 9 Director of Transportation Richard Joseph Jr. returned on Tuesday, Jan. 23, with more information.