MSAD 49 works to secure permits as officials prepare to begin construction of new school in January

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Published
August 31, 2023

MSAD 49 works to secure permits as officials prepare to begin construction of new school in January

The Fairfield-based school district hopes to have state approval in November on the design plans for the $45.6 million consolidated elementary school.
Published
August 28, 2023

As students head back to school, some districts struggle to find the staffing to serve them

The problem is particularly severe in Skowhegan-based Maine School Administrative District 54, which still needs more than 20 educational technicians as the 2023-24 school year launches.
Published
June 7, 2023

Students at Lawrence High repeat claims that complaints of harassing behavior go unheeded

It's not the first time such complaints have been raised and school and district officials say that staff have undergone training and investigate all reported incidents.
Published
May 22, 2023

Talks with SAD 49 ongoing as Albion continues push to leave school district

A district consolidation plan calls for the eventual closure of Albion Elementary School, but the town is pushing a proposal in which it would withdraw from the district, operate the elementary school on its own and secure an agreement from SAD 49 to accept its older students.
Published
May 16, 2023

Voters give preliminary approval to $29.6 million budget for Fairfield-area school district

The 2023-24 budget for Maine School Administrative District 49 now moves to a referendum, scheduled for June 13 for residents of Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.

Published
May 5, 2023

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.
Published
April 7, 2023

Fairfield-area school board approves budget proposal with 4.8% increase, position cuts

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.
Published
March 22, 2023

As Albion negotiates possible departure from MSAD 49, officials eye plan to keep elementary school open

The move to leave the school district stems from the planned closure of Albion Elementary School once a nearly $46 million consolidated school is built in nearby Benton.
Published
November 9, 2022

Residents of MSAD 49 approve plan for $45.6 million elementary school in Benton

People in the Fairfield-based school district approved the measure Tuesday by a nearly 400-vote margin, but they rejected a related question seeking $1.8 million in local money for a larger gym for the school.
Published
October 21, 2022

Big changes afoot in Fairfield-area school district as residents consider plan for $47 million elementary school

The state would pick up nearly all of the tab for the project, which would lead to the closure of three schools as the district moves to consolidate grades.

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