State repercussions are unclear at this time, but if approved through the board’s policy process, it opens the district up to potential litigation.
RSU 73
Posted inLocal & State
Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes
The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.
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Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News
Four Jay residents seek 2 seats on the Spruce Mountain school board
The town election will be held April 29.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.
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Spruce Mountain Primary School students win sweet challenge: principal becomes a sundae
Students at the Livermore school read 7,100 books, exceeding a challenge to read 5,000 books for Read Across America in March.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
Foster CTE Center districts see changes in cooperative agreement
RSU 9 and three neighboring school districts have revised their cooperative agreements between the districts in regards to their level of involvement with Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows
Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston, Jay-based schools to get funding to boost mental health services
The Department of Education said it chose high-need districts which have low student-to-mental-health-provider ratios relative to the state and nation.
Posted inNews
Three candidates from Jay seek 2 seats on RSU 73 board
Residents will also consider uncontested races for Select Board, another RSU 73 term, water district trustees.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop school board raises substitute ed tech pay by $30 a day to attract workers
The move to match the $130-a-day rate substitute teachers are paid makes Winthrop Public Schools among the highest-paying district in the Augusta area for substitute education technicians.