The Madawaska School Department is accepting sealed bids for its 2018 Thomas 72-passenger school bus, equipped with a 6.7 Cummings engine and automatic transmission. The bus has 125,518 miles, is sold as-is, must be towed away, and may be viewed at the Madawaska Public Works/Bus Garage. Bids marked “BUS BID” are due by 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 13, 2026, and the department reserves the right to refuse or reject all bids.
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City
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Madawaska
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
369
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2307800
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
2
Mascot
School mascot.
Owls
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
92.83
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Madawaska School District
Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed public concerns regarding e-bike safety and regulation, as well as inquiries about the procurement and cost of a new town plow truck. Additionally, the meeting included a review of the revenue and expenditure report for the first quarter of the fiscal year, with specific discussions regarding budget line items such as police vehicle maintenance, electricity costs for the multi-purpose building, and expenditures for American flags.
Madawaska School Board School Board Meeting
Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational topics. The superintendent provided an update on enrollment figures, noting an increase, and shared details on superintendent agreements with neighboring districts. Extensive discussions took place regarding ongoing school construction projects, including site selection committee progress and upcoming community forums. The board also reviewed the launch of a new communication platform and mobile application to improve parent notifications. Additionally, the guidance department's career fit activities were discussed, and a future policy committee meeting was scheduled.
Town Council Meeting
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The council discussed various community and operational items, including public participation regarding park beautification and infrastructure maintenance like line painting and road resurfacing. The board authorized a firefighter training exercise at a town-acquired property and reviewed policies for renting town equipment such as tents, tables, and chairs to nonprofit organizations. Further updates were provided on the progress of the CDS grant-funded maker space project, wastewater system monitoring, and upcoming bid openings for town contracts.
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