A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings
The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it’s a step too far.
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Farmington school board director announces resignation
Alexander Creznic cited personal matters that conflict with his duties.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Wilton elects Amanda Caruso to RSU 9 board
With 196 votes from Tuesday election, Amanda Caruso of Wilton will replace incumbent Irv Faunce on the RSU 9 Board of Directors. Wilton Select Board members Keith Swett and David Leavitt will remain with the board.
Posted inMaine
Directors from Oxford, Paris resign from SAD 17 school board
A list of district, staff and student achievement was overshadowed by controversy about a student gender identity policy.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Anti-mask mandate group says it will protest outside central Maine school board members’ homes
Nick Blanchard, founder of Maine Patriots With Attitude, wouldn’t say when or where these would take place.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Potter, Marshall elected to spots on Gardiner-area school board
Incumbents Matthew Marshall and Cullen McGough ran against Diane Potter, who ultimately took McGough’s seat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Three candidates vie for 2 spots in Gardiner-area school board race
Matthew Marshall and Cullen McGough are the incumbents. They are being challenged by Diane Potter, who was on the board for two terms.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Oakland residents to decide on candidates running for 3 different boards
Three people will be on the Nov. 2 ballot seeking a single seat on the Regional School Unit 18 board.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school board reverses previous motion and mandates masking
More than 300 people attended, virtually and in-person Monday’s emergency meeting and 30 people spoke out in addition to hundreds of emails in response to the school district’s mask policy.