Regional School Unit 18
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Regional School Unit 18.
- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Oakland, ME
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Regional School Unit 18.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Oakland
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,725
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2314779
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Mascot
School mascot.
Eagle
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
498.01
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Regional School Unit 18
The board meeting included reports on the implementation of a new cell phone policy, which has resulted in fewer disciplinary incidents and increased student social interaction. The Superintendent discussed challenges regarding student behavior and the need for ongoing support, as well as the successful training of staff in a comprehensive threat assessment program. The Human Resources Director provided an update on staffing, highlighting significant turnover, the management of paid family medical leave, and the utilization of private insurance benefits. Additionally, the Director of Nutrition reported on organizational changes and staff turnover within the nutrition department, and updates were shared on professional development initiatives focused on literacy.
The board meeting covered several topics, including a superintendent's administrative report regarding school operations, summer facility work, and upcoming professional development conferences. The school district's response to a water system failure at a local elementary school was discussed, along with updates on cell phone usage policies. Committee reports were provided regarding educational programming and safety. The board also recognized a departing staff member and received a presentation on advanced placement results, which included discussions on student participation rates, online versus in-person course options, and the academic rigor of the AP program.
The meeting included discussions on the implementation of a state-mandated cell phone policy for middle and high school students, with specific procedures detailed for storage and potential disciplinary actions. Updates were provided on the successful summer food service program, which saw a significant increase in meals served. Additionally, the superintendent reported on building preparations for the new school year, the successful state inspection of the district's bus fleet, and the appointment of new teaching and administrative staff.
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