School board directors also approved first and second readings of updated school policies. Changes in state and federal laws have necessitated the board’s Policy Committee to prioritize a broad review of its policies.
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SAD 17 reviews four-year, 24-credit road to graduation
Graduation from OHCHS carries Maine’s highest class credit requirement.
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SAD 17 workshop demonstrates complexities of school construction
The needs of Oxford Hills’ sending towns, its students, and state funding formulas key factors in decisions of SAD 17’s long term future.
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Oxford Hills School District must seek waiver for closing schools after Lewiston shootings
If denied, the closings would be counted as snow days.
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SAD 17 instituting extra support for students following mass murder spree
PARIS — After a two-day closure in the aftermath of Lewiston’s deadly shooting on Oct. 25, Maine School Administrative District 17 will reopen its 10 schools Monday, with a planned two hour delay. Educators, administrators and support staff including food service, transportation and facilities departments spent Friday focused on strategies to support students through times […]
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SAD 17 looks to community to attract substitute staff members
Flexible scheduling, diverse job responsibilities and new career opportunities can follow working as a substitute teacher.
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SAD 17 directors approve strategic plan for school district
PARIS — Maine School Administrative District 17’s school board unanimously approved a three-year strategic plan Monday following its presentation by Superintendent Heather Manchester. This marks the first time since 2013 that SAD 17 has updated its overall mission for educating its 3,200 students. The process of overhauling the plan started about five years ago but […]
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Norway Savings Bank pledges another $20,000 for SAD 17 field trips
The goal for Viking FUNds was to ensure that students in the district had the opportunity to participate in experiential learning through field trips or special classroom guests.
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Nine Oxford Hills school buildings converting to LED lighting
The school district is contracting with Energy Management Consultants of Portland to transition its light systems.
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SAD 17 approves first reading of policies for gifts, board committees
PARIS — Maine School Administrative District 17 unanimously approved the first reading for policies KCD Public Gifts/Donations to Schools and BDE Board Committees during Monday night’s board of directors’ meeting. The policy for gifts and donations clarifies the process when third parties make financial gifts to the district, according to Norway Director Curtis Cole, who […]