A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.
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Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings
The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it’s a step too far.
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School board member’s resignation adds to tumult for York County school district
Jameson Davis, who ran unopposed last year for the RSU 21 seat, announced she was stepping down in a full-page ad in her local paper, saying the board is too focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Site of rejected SAD 51 school project stays on the table
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board agrees to an option to buy the 76-acre parcel on Gray Road for up to five years.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
SAD 51 to discuss moving forward after failed school vote
Short-term solutions to overcrowding in Cumberland-North Yarmouth schools will be the immediate focus, the superintendent says.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Oxford Hills superintendent accused of restraining a child resigns
After just six months on the job, Superintendent Monica Henson was placed on administrative leave Jan. 26, following allegations of improperly physically restraining a child and a no-confidence vote by the teachers’ union.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell school board candidates reject partisan bickering
Political veteran Tyler Washburn of Orr’s Island and newcomer Ryan Larsen of Harpswell Neck are running for a seat on the School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Anti-mask mandate group says it will protest outside central Maine school board members’ homes
Nick Blanchard, founder of Maine Patriots With Attitude, wouldn’t say when or where these would take place.
Posted inTimes Record
Former Bath-area school board member reclaims seat with write-in votes
Megan Fuller’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but she received 125 write-in votes to claim the open RSU 1 board seat.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Incumbent, newcomer win RSU 14 race in Windham
Jennie Butler is reelected, Jessica Bridges takes a seat and incumbent Christina Small is defeated.