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 […]
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Cascade Brook celebrates positive behavior
FARMINGTON — The atmosphere at Cascade Brook School was joyful and lighthearted as students, staff and community members celebrated Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 12. Students spent the afternoon taking part in carnival-like activities such as face painting, juggling, musical chair, games and more. There were fire trucks and police trucks for children to explore, rabbits […]
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Program encourages school attendance
FARMINGTON —A new program at Mt. Blue Middle School is giving students an initiative to be in school. The “Strive for 5” program encourages students to tally five or fewer absences in a school year, explained principal James Black. After reviewing behavioral, academic and attendance data at the end of last year, Black noted there […]
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Artful expression at Mt. Blue Middle School
Mt. Blue Middle School student Olivia Thayer, 14, of Starks works on the base of a project during Exploratory Art class Monday in Farmington. When completed, the piece will be a John Deere emblem, Thayer said. (Dee Menear/Franklin Journal)
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Committee identifies finance, contract issues
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 director Irving Faunce of Wilton shared a Personnel and Finance Committee report with the board Tuesday. Faunce, who is chair of the committee, said the overall intent of the committee is to develop and implement a transparent budget and expenditure reporting process and a regular update on personnel functions. “In […]