PARIS — Superintendent Rick Colpitts unveiled a proposed $40,046, 613 Fiscal 2019 budget at the April 3 Board of Directors meeting. The proposed budget shows a .39 or $157,166 decrease over the approved Fiscal 2018 budget of $40,203,780. It does not include the state subsidy for vocational education because of a change in the funding formula […]
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High school roof problem needs to be fixed
PARIS — It will cost an estimated $4.5 million to replace the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s roof and its HVAC system. That’s the message Superintendent Rick Colpitts gave the SAD 17 Board of Directors at its March 5 meeting during an informational presentation on the problematic roof. The 20-year-old roof structure remains stable but its […]
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Celeste quits SAD 17 school panel after he’s accused of racism
Under fire for alleged racism, the final straw for Robert Celeste came late last week when a van from a television station blocked his driveway in Harrison just as Celeste and his ailing wife were about to head out for a drive. As Celeste spoke with a reporter, his wife, Cecily, who is beginning to […]
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District leases property for Streaked Mtn. School
PARIS — The SAD 17 Board of Directors has authorized Superintendent Rick Colpitts to enter into a contract for leased space to house the Streaked Mountain School. The vote at the March 5 meeting, allows the superintendent to enter into a contract with Dr. Terre Porter to lease 2,300 square feet at 66 Paris Street […]
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Hebron society seeks funds to save old railroad building
HEBRON — The Hebron Historical Society hopes to raise $5,000 by June to restore a 19th-century railroad freight building and move it across the road to the Hebron Station School. “To lose this visual reminder of Hebron’s rail history and obvious connection as the school’s namesake would be an unconscionable lost opportunity for preserving the town’s […]
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SAD 17 superintendent reviews budget process with Norway selectmen
NORWAY — The annual budgeting process in School Administrative District 17 is lengthy, detailed and complicated. Those who wish to be part of it, however, need do nothing more than fire up their computer, tablet or smartphone. The SAD 17 website — www.msad17.org — offers a public portal that allows simple access to all the number […]
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SAD 17 superintendent addressing Norway board
NORWAY — School Administrative District 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts will meet with the Board of Selectmen at their meeting Thursday to discuss the district’s method of drafting its budget. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. During the board’s Jan. 18 meeting, Selectman Thomas Curtis suggested the board invite Colpitts to […]
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Staff Member of Month
Samantha Medici, a fourth-grade teacher at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in Norway, center, accepts the honor of Oxford Hills School District Staff Member of the Month after being selected based on nominations from her colleagues. She was honored by Superintendent Rick Colpitts, left, and Board of Directors Chairman Ron Kugell at the Dec. 6 board meeting. […]
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What You Need to Know
SAD 17 board of directors Dec. 4, 2017 Administration Office Energy retrofit What happened: Business Manager Cathy Coffey gave a presentation on the Oxford Hills School District Energy Retrofit Projects. Since year one in 2007, the projects have included a new wood chip boiler at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, wood pellet boilers and […]
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Elections in Paris, Oxford Tuesday
Paris In Paris, voters will choose a School Administrative District 17 director to finish the six months left on Cecil Dietrich’s term on Election Day. Mike Dignan and Fred Labbe are candidates. A paper ballot will be available to voters on Election Day for the SAD 17 director. The state ballot will be digital. Voting […]