PARIS — The majority of SAD 17 directors voted Monday night to pay $21,370 of an anticipated $86,000 or more bill to the Maine Connections Academy, but many did so with some reservations. The bill reflects 11 high school- and one middle school-age students from the SAD 17 school district who chose to enroll in […]
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SAD 17 seeks more time to implement proficiency-based diplomas
PARIS — The SAD 17 board of directors voted Monday night to approve the district’s proficiency-based diploma extension application. Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, a Maine high school diploma must be based on student demonstration of proficiency, according to state law. The application is being made to ensure that the plan in place is effective for […]
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Paris school getting wood pellet heating system
PARIS – Oxford Hills Middle School is preparing for a wood pellet heating system, Superintendent Rick Colpitts told the SAD 17 board of directors Monday night. The oil boiler at the school on Pine Street is being taken out, he said. In June, SAD 17 received a $1.5 million allocation for a Qualified Energy Conservation […]
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SAD 17 approves loan for school boilers
PARIS — The SAD 17 board of directors has authorized a $1.5 million energy conservation contract for wood pellet boilers at Paris Elementary School and Oxford Hills Middle School in Paris. The unanimous vote allows Superintendent Rick Colpitts to enter into a loan agreement with Androscoggin Bank. The money will be issued as a Qualified […]
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SAD 17 planning document nearly complete
OXFORD — SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts told the board of directors Monday night that district’s strategic plan is almost ready for review. “We are a work in progress,” he said. The plan has been under development for year. The Strategic Planning Team, representing longtime community members, alumni, parents of students, former teachers, SAD 17 […]
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SAD 17 directors congratulate top seniors
PARIS — The top 5 percent of the Class of 2014 at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School were introduced the SAD 17 Board of Directors at its meeting Monday night at the school. Saying it takes a “tremendous effort” to be at the top of the class scholastically, Oxford Hills High School Principal Ted Moccia […]
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SAD 17 adopts creative, nontraditional learning methods
OXFORD — A nontraditional middle school necessitated a nontraditional learning experience for students this year, Oxford Hills Middle School Principal Troy Eastman told school directors Monday night. The result, he said, has been exciting for both staff and students. “It’s been transformative,” Eastman said. “We were willing to change.” From learning about town government to […]
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SAD 17 board OKs contract for wood pellet boilers
OXFORD — The SAD 17 Board of Directors on Monday rescinded its July 15 vote for a $1 million contract with Siemens Building Technologies Inc. for two wood pellet boilers and interior and exterior LED lighting. Instead, the board voted to enter into a contract for two wood pellet boilers, only at a cost of […]