LIVERMORE FALLS — Changing the cost-sharing formula for Regional School Unit 73 would require approval by a super-majority of directors — at least one from each of the three towns — and a majority of voters, directors were told Thursday night. The district was formed in 2011 and is required to evaluate its cost-sharing formula […]
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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 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 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 […]
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RSU 73 board denies grievance, offers buildings to Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board voted 7-4 Thursday night to deny a grievance from a district employee. The decision came after a two-hour executive session, which included Drummond and Woodsum lawyer Tom Trenholm, Spruce Mountain High School Principal T.J. Plourde, Superintendent Kenneth Healey and several members of the RSU 73 employees’ […]
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Spruce Mountain High School bowling team requests official status
LIVERMORE FALLS — At its meeting Thursday night, the RSU 73 board approved an educational technician position to assist in the Crossroads program, learned that board Chairman Denise Rodzen has been appointed to the state school board from the local region and heard a request to make bowling an official high school sport. Superintendent Kenneth […]
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RSU 73 budget process announced
LIVERMORE FALLS — RSU 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey announced a tentative schedule for development of and action on a proposed 2015-16 operating budget at the regular board meeting Thursday night. The current year’s budget, which was adopted by a narrow margin, was $18.89 million. The schedule was announced now because of the time required for […]
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RSU 73 superintendent makes suggestions for school buildings’ needs
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey is recommending that the former Livermore Falls High and Middle schools be offered to the town — and if the town doesn’t want them, then sell them. The board received his proposals at its meeting Thursday night and will discuss them at a future meeting. […]
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Long time in coming, RSU 73 settles Education Association contract
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board unanimously voted Thursday night for approval of a new, three-year contract with the RSU 73 Education Association. The agreement was nearly four years in the making. The previous contract expired in school year 2011-12. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said the major components are a 2 percent salary […]
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Jay art teacher recognized for digital art museum
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board Thursday night praised Tammy Lindsey for being among the top art teachers in the state digitizing student art. The Jay Elementary School instructor was applauded for being a significant part of a digital student art museum known as Artsonia. At the website, students’ work, minus their […]