Michael Tracy, who took over July 1, said possible consolidation with the Madison and Bingham school districts is being discussed.
Schools and Education
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Bus routes
Schools announce schedules for 2017-18 academic year.
Winthrop Council rejects school department’s proposal to spend $100,000 in state revenue
The council made that decision at a meeting Monday night.
UMaine Presque Isle offers online business administration degree for flat fee
The program is already attracting interest in Aroostook County, university officials say.
Hey, Portland students: Good behavior equals your ticket to activities
The school board approves a policy tying standards such as politeness to eligibility for sports and clubs.
RSU 18 school board to address $3.9 million athletic complex, bringing buildings up to fire code
After a heated July meeting, the board postponed action on the project and asked the superintendent to create a five-year capital plan to encompass all facility needs.
Portland schools to phase in plan for new grading system
The district will replace the zero-to-100 system with a 1-4 system at all middle schools this fall.
Regional School Unit 9 voters reject the district’s second budget proposal
The district now has 45 days to prepare and present a new budget to voters
Farmington-based RSU 9 budget defeated by narrow margin
Results in New Sharon were originally reported inversely by clerks there, but unofficial results now show that residents in the district voted to reject the district’s $33.9 million budget proposal.
Unity College wins national grand prize in sustainability
Waste diversion, better labeling and local sourcing are key goals at ‘America’s environmental college.’