PARIS — SAD 17 administrators told the board of directors Monday evening that opening day of school last week was successful, even with the hot, humid weather. “We’re thrilled to be back,” said Principal Beth Clarke of Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris. Classes began Aug. 29 and 30 and despite the heat and […]
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SAD 17 directors review board roles, powers
PARIS — The executive director of the Maine School Management Association told School Administrative District 17 directors Monday night they may campaign for election as individuals within a certain town but must serve as a team once in office. “You have no authority as individuals, only as a team,” Steven Bailey, executive director of the […]
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Retirees, fewer grads, leading to teacher shortage in Maine
PARIS — Assistant Superintendent Patrick Harnett says staffing trends show an older workforce continues to play a significant role in the teacher vacancies not only within the Oxford Hills School District, but schools across the state. “Yes, it is roughly a quarter of our teaching vacancies,” he told the Advertiser Democrat of the need to fill […]
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Olsen to head SAD 17 directors
PARIS — Diana Olsen of Otisfield was elected as chairman of the SAD 17 Board of Directors, replacing veteran chairman Ron Kugell who decided not to seek re-election after 20 years at the helm. In a 385 to 523 weighted vote, Olsen beat out opponent Natalie Andrews of West Paris. Both candidates had declared their candidacy […]
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Olsen elected chairwoman of SAD 17 board
PARIS — Diana Olsen of Otisfield was elected chairwoman of the SAD 17 board of directors Monday. She succeeds Ron Kugell of Oxford who decided not to seek re-election after 20 years at the helm. In a 523-385 weighted vote, Olsen won over Natalie Andrews of West Paris. Both declared their candidacy prior to the […]
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SAD 17 puts proficiency grading on hold
PARIS —Action by the SAD 17 Board of Directors on a proficiency-based grading and graduation policy has been postponed indefinitely. Superintendent Rick Colpitts said he intends to recommend to the Board of Directors that the school district continue with the current grading and graduation policy for the next school year. “Based on the feedback I […]
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High School cafeteria kitchen reopens, others still closed
PARIS — State inspectors ok’d the opening of the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria kitchen last week, but two other classroom kitchens remain closed because cleanup has not been completed. State inspectors made the final inspection of the high school cafeteria kitchen approving its opening on May 30, almost four weeks after it and kitchens […]
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SAD 17 directors discuss proficiency-based education
PARIS — SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts told the Board of Directors at its June 4 meeting that proficiency-based education will allow Oxford Hills School District students to gauge “where they are now, where they want to be and how to get there” in their learning process. What it will not do, said administrators, is take […]
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SAD 17 plans forum on new learning system
PARIS — A public forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the high school on Route 26 on a state-mandated student instruction system for the Oxford Hills School District Superintendent Rick Colpitts and other district administrators presented the SAD 17 board of directors Monday with an overview of the new system. Colpitts […]
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Board told Oxford Hills promgoers suspended for alleged drug activity
PARIS – Seven students were suspended from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School after they arrived at the May 12 prom allegedly under the influence of an illegal substance, according to information at Monday night’s SAD 17 board meeting. Principal Ted Moccia told the board that seven students “engaged in illegal activities” prior to the prom, […]