Harrison has spent six months researching exit strategies from School Administrative District 17, but confusion over details adds to frustrations.
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Oxford Hills school district approves $410K for facilities, transportation equipment
The school board approved a lease-purchase and heard Facilities Director Jason Lampert’s accomplishments.
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Oxford Hills area school audits tech and security systems
SAD 17 technology director has focused on network upgrades and system updates.
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Oxford Hills school panel backs school consolidation plan
A subcommittee is drafting recommendations for next steps for directors, which will be presented to the board at its Dec. 16 meeting.
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Land Trust donates second classroom yurt to Paris-based school district
The value of the building, fire alert system and security cameras from Western Foothills Land Trust is estimated at over $100,000.
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Oxford Hills school board directors approve new music curriculum
PARIS — During their Monday business meeting, directors for Maine School Administrative District 17 unanimously approved changes to school curriculum for all grades. The Maine Department rolled out new standards for both visual and performing arts curriculum two years ago and describe what students should know and be able to do, as well as define […]
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Voters in Paris-based school district indicate preferences for funding building construction, maintenance
A survey of voters showed support for a $70 million state-funded elementary school in Norway.
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Clarity provided on conflicting elementary school construction explanations
The Maine State School Board has never gone against the recommendations of its Capital School Construction division about funding school construction projects. The state has not funded a community-based elementary school in more than 20 years.
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Paris-based school district mourns the loss of Social Studies Department chairman
John Pinto, 72, of Norway died over the weekend of pancreatic cancer.
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Oxford Hills elementary school construction committee resets and moves forward
A major question remains: are Oxford Hills taxpayers willing to fund a $25 million school for fewer than 100 elementary students with no financial assistance from the state, or does the district adapt to a consolidated school model?