Jennifer McGee, principal of Atwood Primary School in Oakland, gave a smooch to Petunia the pig after her students more than doubled their reading challenge goal.
Schools and Education
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Gardiner-area school board passes $30.1 million budget
The spending plan includes a 13% increase to the local share, driven by rising town valuations, salary increases and higher costs of necessary expenses like transportation for students with special services.
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Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School board declines to allow Lawrence High School teacher to speak during meeting
The MSAD 49 board said teacher Isaac Badenya Thomas missed the public comment portion of Thursday’s meeting and could not air his concerns about harassment and bullying at the high school.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville board to eye first vote on proposed $30.27 million school budget
The budget the Board of Education plans to consider Monday represents a $1.8 million increase over the current spending package.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond School Committee approves $7.9 million budget carrying 24% hike in tax impact
Voters will be asked whether to use $500,000 of undesignated municipal funds to reduce the tax increase posed by the school budget.
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RSU 73 to continue early releases next year
Regional School Unit 73 board of directors voted Thursday night, April 27, to continue using early releases for professional development during the upcoming school year.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Pittsfield-area school board approves $13.8 million budget proposal
The spending plan, which includes funding for a part-time school resource officer, was reviewed by the MSAD 53 board Monday and must ultimately be approved by district residents at a referendum in June.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Spruce Mountain schools dismiss students early Monday due to rising water
Several roads in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls have been closed Monday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston, Jay-based schools to get funding to boost mental health services
The Department of Education said it chose high-need districts which have low student-to-mental-health-provider ratios relative to the state and nation.
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Early releases will continue in Spruce Mountain schools next year
Regional School Unit 73 directors voted 12-2 to approve the calendar for 2023-24.