LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board extended the contract for Superintendent Kenneth Healey through June 30, 2019, following a closed session Thursday night. Healey had led the district, comprised of the towns of Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls, for two years. Among his duties will be creating a 2016-17 budget in light […]
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Former school sold to Area Youth Sports
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board was told Thursday night that the former Livermore Falls High School was sold to Area Youth Sports for $1,000. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said the transaction was completed Jan. 19 and purchase includes the building but not the surrounding acreage. The district has been trying to sell […]
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RSU 73 board gets budget overview
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey said after Thursday night’s school board meeting that he hopes to present a smaller budget than last year. Last year, voters approved an $18.65 million spending plan for fiscal year 2015-16. Five retiring teachers were not replaced, while the number of students has remained about the […]
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RSU 73 holding community budget meeting
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board Thursday night scheduled a special meeting for Jan. 7 to discuss the impact of 300 layoffs at Verso Paper mill in Jay this month on town and school budgets. The meeting, focusing on creating 2016-17 budget, is set for 6 p.m. in the Spruce Spruce Mountain […]
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Old high school sold to sports group
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board on Tuesday accepted an offer of $,1000 from Area Youth Sports to buy the former Livermore Falls High School. The decision followed an executive session. Board member Amy McDaniel was the only one to vote against the bid, which was the only one received. She declined […]
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RSU 73 superintendent: curriculum coordinator essential
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey told directors Thursday night that a curriculum coordinator is “absolutely essential” for the district. “The goal will be to hire (a curriculum coordinator) to start in January,” he said. The money to pay for the position will be the salary of Livermore Elementary School assistant […]
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RSU 73 announces late-start Wednesdays
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board reminded parents Thursday that classes start about an hour later on Wednesdays so teachers can participate in workshops. The issue was raised at the board meeting because Chairwoman Denise Rodzen said she heard “rumblings” from parents about the late start. She said an explanation will be […]
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RSU 73 to sell former Livermore Falls High School
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board accepted the resignation of longtime assistant principal Wendy Moreau when they met Thursday night. They also authorized Superintendent Kenneth Healey to sell the former Livermore Falls High School and 10.16 acres on which the school is located. The district will retain Griffin Field and other fields […]
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Jay RSU 73 representative resigns
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 directors accepted the resignations of board member Tamara Hoke of Jay and two faculty members at a meeting Thursday. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said Jay selectmen will appoint Hoke’s replacement within a couple of weeks. The board accepted the resignation of Spruce Mountain High School science teacher Sherry Hooker, […]
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RSU 73 board adopts more equitable teacher stipends
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 board members approved a trip for the Spruce Mountain High School softball team and adopted revised stipends for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities Thursday night. They also remembered longtime staff member Cathy Nichols who recently passed away. “We extend sympathy to her family,” board member Shari Ouellette said. Softball […]