The area school board approved a $29.6 million budget proposal for the coming year, a 4.8% increase from last year even as the district anticipates cutting 11 positions, most of which are currently vacant.
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Spruce Mountain school budget cut by $100,000
The amount for regular instruction in Regional School Unit 73 was decreased $100,000 after numbers obtained from Anthem for insurances came in less than anticipated.
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Lawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary
Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the rejection of school budgets.
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Winthrop School Board approves budget proposal with less than 1% increase
The $12.8 million school spending plan has a modest increase from last year, despite what officials called a “difficult” budget year.
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U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
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Augusta school officials must ask city for additional $800,000 following budgeting mistake
The error increases the amount to be raised through taxation by more than 6%, from about $13.2 million to nearly $14.1 million.
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Mother sues school district for keeping child’s gender expression secret
Amber Lavigne is suing Central Lincoln County School leaders and employees, saying the district did not inform her about her child’s gender expression.
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First lady Jill Biden visits Southern Maine Community College
She was joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as part of the Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America’ tour and to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs.
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Franklin county robotics teams qualify for New England District Championship
Knights of Katahdin, a rookie team from Wilton, and Blue Crew, a team with students and mentors from Farmington and Jay schools, are among the 90 FIRST Robotics Competition teams that qualified for the New England District Championship being held April 5-8 in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
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RSU 9 food services reports a significant increase in revenue
Despite rising food cost, Chef Andy Hutchins, Director of Food Services, reported to the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Mar. 28, significant profits from the program that are to be invested back into the program.