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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Topsham-area school district appoints interim superintendent to permanent role
The current Interim Superintendent will begin a three-and-half-year term as Superintendent of Schools in January.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Chronic absenteeism in Oxford Hills’ schools improving, superintendent says
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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PublishedNovember 23, 2023
RSU 9 sees attendance improvements in all schools
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington reported on Nov. 14 significant improvements in attendance across all seven schools in the district.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2023
Topsham School Board makes changes to proposed policy for transgender students
The SAD 75 board has been navigating parents' concerns since early September, when they first proposed a policy aimed at protecting the privacy of transgender students who were out at school but not at home.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
How school boards statewide were pushed to allow the public to speak
A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings
The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it's a step too far.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2023
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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PublishedSeptember 28, 2023
Farmington school board director announces resignation
Alexander Creznic cited personal matters that conflict with his duties.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2023
SAD 17 promotes 3 educators to administrator roles
Superintendent Heather Manchester reported that although challenging, district hiring continues.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
School board member’s resignation adds to tumult for York County school district
Jameson Davis, who ran unopposed last year for the RSU 21 seat, announced she was stepping down in a full-page ad in her local paper, saying the board is too focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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