Five districts are receiving $1.25 million for upgrades that include cameras, community training and security systems.
SAD 52
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MSAD 52 to host suicide awareness, prevention talk Monday night
TURNER — School Administrative District 52 directors heard Thursday about an upcoming community event on suicide prevention and awareness that Superintendent Kimberly Brandt said was organized after the high school lost a student about a month ago. The Hope & Help presentation at 6 p.m. Monday at Leavitt Area High School will be led by […]
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SAD 52 Adult & Community Education to offer ukulele classes
TURNER — Mike Burd, a professional musician who tours nationally playing bass with Maine’s own Dave Mallett, will be the instructor at SAD 52 Adult & Community Education’s ukulele class, from 7 to 8 pm. Wednesdays, Nov. 7 through Dec. 5, at Leavitt Area High School. Students will learn just enough of the fundamentals and […]
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30 adults earn diplomas from SAD 52
TURNER – Joe Barry is a 40-year-old with a full-time job and a family to support. Nathanael Bowmaster is an 18-year-old who was home-schooled, while Khadija Noorow discovered the value of education after escaping war-torn Somalia with her family. Different backgrounds? For sure. But on Friday night, these three and 27 others stood shoulder-to-shoulder and […]
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Homesteading topics among classes offered at SAD 52
TURNER — Homesteading classes will be offered through SAD 52 Adult Education. The classes give students the opportunity to learn skills to live off the land and practice self-sufficiency. If interested in a class, register online anytime at www.msad52.maineadulted.org. March classes include: • Worm Composting, Tuesday, March 6; • Home Cheese-Making, Monday and Tuesday, March […]
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SAD 52 directors get school budget overview
LEEDS — Superintendent Kimberly Brandt presented a proposed 2018-19 budget of $27.46 million to School Administrative District 52 directors Thursday evening. It’s a $1.36 million more than this current year’s spending plan, which was $26.1 million. It includes money for four new buses, new computers a full-time substance abuse counselor. The budget passed by voters […]
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SAD 52 offering information technology professional classes
TURNER — Information technology professional classes will be offered through SAD 52 Adult & Community Education starting Monday, Feb. 26. The classes will provide personalized instruction, hands-on experiences and web-based support in an interactive learning environment. Potential candidates must complete an intake application, CASAS assessment, career interest survey and interview to be considered. Limited seats […]
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SAD 52 Adult Education to offer CNA course
TURNER — The Maine-approved CNA course, offered three times a year through SAD 52, includes classroom work, skills labs and clinical experience. The course is an 11- week course of 180 hours. CNAs are caregivers who provide patients assistance with activities of daily living and basic needs. They also help patients feel safe and comfortable […]
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School systems move forward with regional partnership
LEWISTON — Despite their opposition to the idea, school superintendents are moving forward with a “regional service center” plan promoted by the state. Lewiston, Auburn, Poland’s RSU 16 and Turner’s SAD 52 have submitted initial state paperwork to partner for substitute teacher services and special needs services for 3- to 5-year-olds. Lewiston, Auburn and Poland […]
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Give taxpayers a break
Does money always make a difference? Teaches in SAD 52 are unhappy with their current wages, pointing out they could make more in surrounding towns. I think the taxpayers in the three towns that support SAD 52 need a break on their taxes. Being part of the town of Greene Budget Committee for 27 years, […]