Carlton has been superintendent of the district since 2017.
Schools and Education
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Forestry program purchases mini-forwarder with grant
The forestry and wood harvesting program at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington was one of three state-wide to receive grants from a new program.
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RSU 9 board approves district’s new vision, mission statements
The RSU 9 board also approved a motion to send a letter to request the Department of Education commissioner formally begin the district’s reapportionment process.
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Beloved Cony German teacher wins Maine Foreign Language Teacher of the Year
Deb Backman, a German teacher at Cony Middle and High School, recently was awarded the Foreign Language Association of Maine’s Teacher of the Year award.
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Augusta School District budget up almost 6.5%, but officials say it will not cost city more
Board of Education unanimously approves proposed $35.5 million budget for the 2022-23 academic year that officials say will not require the city spend more than this year. The spending plan next goes to the City Council.
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Cony High School adds Ukrainian flag to cafeteria following student appeal
The suggestion came from students who originally asked for the Russian flag to come down, but school officials have decided to let both the Ukrainian and Russian flags fly along with others in the Augusta school cafeteria.
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Farmington-based school district unveils new vision and mission statement
The vision statement has three themes addressing “community,” “culture” and “curriculum.”
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More than 100 high school students from Maine compete in 7th Annual Thomas Cup
Over 100 students from across Maine gathered for the 7th annual Thomas Cup, an overnight technology and innovation competition.
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Winthrop School Committee approves $12.63 million budget proposal
The proposed budget, which represents a 3.1% increase to current spending, next goes residents, who are scheduled to vote June 14.
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Students steer school bus to safety in Topsham after driver collapses at the wheel
The driver, identified as Arthur McDougall of Lisbon, died Monday. Fourteen Mt. Ararat Middle and High school students were on board at the time.