The Maine School Boards Association Board of Directors met this past Saturday, January 4, 2020. One of the items on the agenda had to do with vacancies on the Board. Following Delegate Assembly the following vacancies exist: Region I (Aroostook County) – DirectorRegion VIII (Kennebec County) – DirectorState-wide – Three (3) At-Large Directors Each of these... READ MORE >
The following bills submitted by legislators and affecting the operation of schools and labor law have been accepted for consideration by the next session of the Legislature when it convenes in January 2020. LR: 2861, An Act Regarding the Negotiation of Educational Policies by School Boards. Sponsor: Representative Brennan of Portland. This bill deals with... READ MORE >
Planson International, a global IT solutions provider to international organizations focused on development, sustainability and emergency response, has received the Business Friend of Education Award from the Maine School Boards Association. The firm is woman-owned, headquartered in New Gloucester with offices in Denmark, and has been a generous and active partner... READ MORE >
Carl Soderberg of Soderberg Construction has received the Business Friend of Education Award from the Maine School Boards Association for facilitating significant construction projects that have benefited Caribou Schools within RSU 39. The award was presented by MSBA President Kim Bedard at the Maine School Management Association’s Annual Conference on Oct. 24. ... READ MORE >
Dr. Don Burgess, a pediatrician at Southern Maine Health Care, has received the Maine School Boards Association Distinguished Service Award for his dedication and leadership to keep children safe and healthy. The award was announced at the Maine School Management Association’s Annual Fall Conference in Augusta on Oct. 24. He was nominated by the RSU 21 School... READ MORE >
October is Bullying Prevention. Throughout this month schools, families, organizations and community members come together to share stories and draw awareness to the issues surrounding bullying. The purpose of this campaign is to increase collaboration among all stakeholders with the shared goal of ending bullying, in all of its forms. This is done by... READ MORE >
It is time to register for the 46th Annual MSMA Fall Conference. We are very pleased with the keynote and endnote speakers, number and content of "clinics", and new and returning exhibitors. Registration should be made through the superintendent's office. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We encourage student board members to attend. Please... READ MORE >
The Board Chair Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, October 23, 2019. We are presenting this workshop with the intended audience of Board Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Aspiring Chairs. Come learn and share with others the important skills and areas of focus specific to the role of the Chair. Being offered just prior to the MSMA Fall Conference that will... READ MORE >