WILTON — An open forum will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 9, to discuss the state’s essential programs and services funding formula and how it pertains to Regional School Unit 9 at the Town Office. Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, will discuss the Essential Programs and Service formula to show people how […]
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RSU 73 to hold workshop on local school funding options
LIVERMORE FALLS — Kenneth Healey, superintendent of Regional School Unit 73, has scheduled a workshop with the district’s attorney, board of directors and a subcommittee to discuss options on the local cost-sharing formula. The meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in the conference room at the Central Office, 9 Cedar St. in Livermore […]
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RSU 9 superintendent updates selectmen on new funding law
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 Superintendent Tom Ward gave selectmen an overview Tuesday of what needs to be done to get the state’s full share of funding under the state’s essential programs and services funding. A new law enacted in May requires towns to raise 100 percent of the local required allocation to get the full […]
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Towns need to raise more money to get full state education contribution
FARMINGTON — A new state law gives towns until 2016-17 to raise 100 percent of the local required allocation under the state’s essential programs school funding formula to receive the full state subsidy. The law, LD 667, gives the towns three years to reach 100 percent, RSU 9 Superintendent Tom Ward told the school board […]
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Feedback on state school funding formula sought
FARMINGTON — The Maine Legislature wants to know what people think of the state’s Essential Programs and Services funding formula. The Maine Legislature has contracted with Lawrence O. Picus and Associates to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the EPS school funding system. As part of that, Picus will hold four public forums throughout the state […]