In a special meeting Thursday, the board of School Administrative District 49 also forewent an executive session originally called to address concerns regarding an employee.
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Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
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Gardiner high school students take a peek at the future
Thanks to returning graduates, current Gardiner Area High School students were able to get a realistic view of what college — and life after college — might be like for them.
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Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk
A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
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Measles case at Madison schools, Skowhegan hospital raise awareness of vaccination need
Madison school officials say the incubation period has passed in a single case of measles, but they have sent home a letter advising parents to be mindful of the situation and to call the school nurse with questions.
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Maine House gives final approval to ending vaccine opt-outs
The bill to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions to school-required vaccinations must clear just 1 more hurdle before going to the governor.
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Pittsfield lights, sirens thrill students at National EMS Week celebration
Police, fire, emergency medical personnel demonstrate apparatus for hundreds of students at Warsaw Middle School.
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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith leader named UMF’s next president
Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.
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Skowhegan-area residents pass $36.7 million budget without backlash
Voters from Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Norridgewock, Skowhegan and Smithfield turned out for the district hearing Monday night.
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Anson area school district to consider revised $10.5 million budget
RSU 74 officials trimmed an additional $80,000 from the proposed school budget after it was rejected by voters.