Tough times for state Board of Education
Portland Press Herald, August 1, 2007
(excerpt) The State Board of Education faces a major turnover of members this fall, raising concerns about the board's ability to help guide school consolidation.
Terms for two of the nine members expire today, one expires
Oct. 8, and those appointees are not seeking another term. Two
others have continued to serve on the board even though their
terms technically expired in 2005. And yet another seat has
remained vacant for more than two years.
The board plays a critical role in education in Maine. It is
responsible for advising Susan Gendron, commissioner of the
state Education Department, and the Legislature on major policy
issues. This fall, members are expected to rewrite the rules
dictating which schools get priority for construction projects,
and how much money the state contributes.
(excerpt) The State Board of Education faces a major turnover of members this fall, raising concerns about the board's ability to help guide school consolidation.
Terms for two of the nine members expire today, one expires
Oct. 8, and those appointees are not seeking another term. Two
others have continued to serve on the board even though their
terms technically expired in 2005. And yet another seat has
remained vacant for more than two years.
The board plays a critical role in education in Maine. It is
responsible for advising Susan Gendron, commissioner of the
state Education Department, and the Legislature on major policy
issues. This fall, members are expected to rewrite the rules
dictating which schools get priority for construction projects,
and how much money the state contributes.
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