rsu 2
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2022
With free meals available for all students in Maine, officials say there are still hurdles to offering better food
A recent photo of a school lunch from Marcia Buker Elementary School in Richmond prompted controversy among parents about the quality of meals the district provides.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2022
Augusta-area schools seek grant funding for electric buses, but officials question practicality of vehicles in rural areas
If approved, three Augusta-area school districts could receive a total of eight electric school buses that would arrive by October 2024.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent
Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2022
New Hallowell-area superintendent resigns within a month, marking 5th to leave in 3 years
Matthew Gilbert, who took over for Tonya Arnold in February and officially began July 1 as RSU 2 superintendent, announced Friday he will leave the job Sept. 30.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2022
If Richmond withdraws from school district, local control could come at a higher price, officials say
The yearly budget estimate was made based on last year's budget and Richmond's share in contributing funding for Regional School Unit 2.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2022
With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs
Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
Richmond to present $2.7 million budget to town voters
Residents will vote on the budget, which is up 5.6% from last year, and a slate of local races Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richmond Hallway Garage on High Street.
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PublishedMay 9, 2022
Hall-Dale principal named RSU 2’s new assistant superintendent
Kristie Clark, who won the 2021 Maine Principal's Association national Distinguished Principal of the Year award, is expected to begin her new role July 1.
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PublishedApril 25, 2022
RSU 2 to pay former superintendent through end of the year and will have 3% budget increase
Richmond will pay $3,773,118 toward the school budget — an increase of 5.5%, a difference of $195,275 from last year.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Maranacook Community High School to remain remote Tuesday as COVID-19 spike continues
Superintendent: We will make day-to-day decisions on when to resume in-person learning.