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Assessment reviews presented to RSU 9 board
Two Regional School Unit 9 elementary principals presented Maine Education Assessment and eMPowerME data reviews for grades 3 to 5 to the Board of Directors on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
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RSU 9 director questions accuracy of minutes
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Director Craig Stickney of Chesterville challenged the board Tuesday, Dec. 11 regarding the accuracy of the Nov. 13 meeting minutes on an executive session. Stickney did not attend the session, which was called to discuss the employment of officials, appointees or employees. No action was taken following the session. “Obviously there […]
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RSU 9 director questions accuracy of minutes
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Director Craig Stickney of Chesterville challenged the board Tuesday regarding the accuracy of the Nov. 13 meeting minutes on an executive session. Stickney did not attend the session, which was called to discuss the employment of officials, appointees or employees. No action was taken following the session. “Obviously there was action,” […]
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Confidentiality concerns raised by school board member
FARMINGTON – Regional School Unit 9 Director Craig Stickney of Chesterville has raised concerns that his confidentiality has been breached in a Freedom of Access Act request made by a citizen. On Nov. 7, Scott Gray of Chesterville requested copies of emails RSU 9 Chairman Cherieann Harrison sent to Stickney between Oct. 1 and Nov. […]
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Mallett celebrates books and reading
FARMINGTON — W.G. Mallett School students, staff, and families took part in Community Book Week November 5 through 9. Librarian Arika Galkowski planned different activities to excite and entice reading. The week kicked off with a book swap November 5 which allowed students to update their home libraries. “Students dropped off books and were able to […]
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Residents voice concerns to RSU 9 board
FARMINGTON — Several residents addressed Regional School Board 9 directors November 13 about budgetary, bullying and procedural issues they felt required attention. Bob Millay of Chesterville said, “It was reported there was a $230,000 overdraft in the budget. I want to know what is being done to investigate that.” In September, Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman […]
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Residents voice concerns to RSU 9 board
FARMINGTON — Several residents addressed Regional School Board 9 directors Tuesday about budgetary, bullying and procedural issues they felt required attention. Tiffany Estabrook of Chesterville noted several recent meetings in which public notice was not given. “On Nov. 7 I was here at Mt. Blue High School for a different reason. There was a policy committee […]
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Keeping kids safe with school safety practices
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 School Safety Committee held a forum at Mt. Blue High School on Wednesday, Oct. 24 in order to discuss safety topics and procedures with the community. The committee is a collaborative effort of administrators, law enforcement officials, and local and county first responders. Mt. Blue Middle School Principal […]
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Confidentiality, safety priorities for RSU 9
FARMINGTON — Superintendent Tina Meserve told Regional School Unit 9 directors Tuesday that administrators have been reviewing responsibilities related to the confidentiality of students and staff. “We’ve had Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act training to make sure the confidentiality and privacy rights are protected,” Meserve said. FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy […]