Schools & libraries in Maine local government
What Maine city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
521 Maine meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maine with the most schools & libraries activity
- Cape Elizabeth, ME (201)
- Bangor, ME (65)
- Brunswick, ME (29)
- Winthrop, ME (25)
- Scarborough Public Schools, ME (24)
- Windham, ME (22)
- Biddeford, ME (20)
- Portland, ME (19)
- Westbrook, ME (18)
- Brewer, ME (11)
- York, ME (10)
- Sanford, ME (10)
Latest matching meetings
Council to weigh data center moratorium, tax due date change, $40K library bequest
The Old Town City Council will discuss a potential moratorium on data centers in industrial zones, consider changing the 2026 property tax due date, accept a $40,000 bequest for the library, and appoint Zoning Board members. They will also consider a $14,200 heat pump purchase for the police station and a liquor…
Town Council to review Maine Street Overlay and Hawthorne School redevelopment
The Brunswick Town Council will discuss two major projects: updates to the Maine Street Overlay zoning packet and a recommendation for the Hawthorne School redevelopment. The meeting will also include a Manager's Report and committee appointments.
School board to vote on $131,760 bus lease and approve two student trips
The Cape Elizabeth School Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear administrative reports, and vote on new business including a $131,760 bus lease and two student trips. The board will also receive updates on strategic plan goals and upcoming meetings.
Committee reviews project updates and discusses SMART goals
The Rockland Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee will hold a standard meeting to review notes and discuss project updates. The primary agenda item is a discussion on SMART goals and activity types. The meeting concludes with a recap of new action items and a mention of Oceanside engagement.
School Building Committee to hear project updates and fundraising report
The Cape Elizabeth School Building Committee is meeting to receive updates on the school building project from Harriman, the owner's representative Turner & Townsend Heery, and a fundraising and groundbreaking update from the Superintendent and Business Manager. The agenda is procedural, consisting of status reports…
School board policy committee to update public comment and child abuse reporting policies
The Cape Elizabeth School Board Policy Committee will consider revisions to two policies: BEDH on public participation, updated after a recent court preliminary finding, and JLF on reporting child abuse and neglect, aligned with 2026 mandated reporting law changes. The committee will also discuss removing JLFA (sexual…
Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force meets Aug. 24
This agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are contained in the attached document, which is not provided here.
Council to hold public hearing on coastal waters code amendments
The Cumberland Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 48 (Coastal Waters) of the town code, as recommended by the Ordinance Committee. The council will also consider end-of-year budget transfers, appoint a Planning Board member, and set a public hearing date for a liquor license…
Mare Brook Watershed Committee reviews management plan, culvert, dam projects
The Mare Brook Watershed Steering Committee is meeting to review and approve June meeting minutes, receive progress updates on the Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan, and discuss education and outreach initiatives. The agenda includes updates on the Sparwell Culvert, Coffin Ice Pond Dam remediation, and a discussion…
School Committee meeting agenda for August 19, 2026
This agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to the agenda PDF. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included in this text.
School Committee to review policies, award bids, discuss heat pumps
The Eastport School Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and consider several action items. They will review and potentially adopt school policies, award bids for services like bus repair and heating fuel, and discuss facilities and heat pumps. The committee will also enter executive session to…
Budget Committee to vote on State-Beech transportation project funding
The Eliot Budget Committee will hear from the school superintendent about factors affecting the FY'28 school budget, then discuss and vote on funding for the State-Beech Active Transportation & Infrastructure Project. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.
Board to approve two new elementary special education teachers
The Cape Elizabeth School Board will hold a special business meeting to approve the nomination of two new elementary special education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from previous June meetings and public comment. No other substantive business items are listed.
School Building Committee to hear updates on construction, fundraising
The Cape Elizabeth School Building Committee is meeting to receive updates from the project architect (Harriman), the owner's representative (Turner & Townsend Heery), and the Superintendent and Business Manager on fundraising and groundbreaking. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an…
School Committee to approve student handbooks and revised policies
The Bangor School Committee will vote on student handbooks, financial reports, personnel nominations, and a revised substitute compensation policy. They will also introduce revised policies on special education child find and child abuse reporting. Informational items include the Fairmount Report and superintendent's…
Planning Board to decide on school deck and ADA ramp, plus fence/wall variance
The Mount Desert Planning Board will consider two conditional use applications: a fence/wall exceeding the code enforcement officer's authority at 6 Whoville Way, and a school project at 8 Joy Road to replace a window with a door and construct a 31'x14' deck with a 19'x5' ADA ramp.
RSU 2 board approves personnel, policies, and 2027 graduation time
The RSU 2 Board of Directors met on June 11, 2026, and took action on several items, including approving professional personnel for the 2026-2027 school year, adopting new policies on public comment and student transportation, and changing the 2027 Hall-Dale High School graduation to 7 p.m. on June 5. The board also…
Winthrop School Board to consider six policy updates
The School Board will meet to discuss the second reading of six policies regarding school visitors, funds, and employee conduct. The meeting will also include a superintendent's report on staff appointments and resignations.
Wiscasset to consider regional high school referendum question
The Select Board will discuss placing a non-binding referendum question about a regional high school on a November 3, 2026, Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board is also deciding on a police cruiser lease and updated workplace drug and alcohol policies.
Brewer School Committee and Trustees hold joint workshop
The Brewer School Committee and Trustees are holding a joint workshop meeting. The session focuses on presentations regarding summer facilities projects and school safety updates.
Select Board to discuss 2026 tax rates, approve audit, and distribute $34,812 from tax sale
The Select Board will discuss the anticipated mil rates for the 2026 tax year, which will affect property tax bills. They will also consider authorizing the distribution of $34,812.51 from the sale of tax-acquired property at 290 Center Drive. Other actions include approving an audit contract with Wadman CPA's…
Selectboard will approve $333,143 FAA grant for airport apron reconstruction
The Wiscasset Selectboard will vote on two Federal Aviation Administration grant contracts to rebuild airport parking aprons, one for $333,143 and another for $136,999. The board will also approve a gift proposal to restore a public granite bench at the Custom House and waive a hearing to issue a special amusement…
School Committee holds summer retreat workshop
The York School Committee meeting on July 15, 2026 is dedicated to a summer retreat workshop. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
Bangor School Committee meeting on July 15, 2026
The committee will review superintendent updates and facilities reports. Business actions include approving previous meeting minutes and teacher nominations for the 2026-2027 school year.
Council to vote on school renovation loan and Town Clerk appointment
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council will review the June 2026 financial reports and approve the minutes from the June 15 meeting. The primary decision items include the appointment of a new Town Clerk, a school renovation loan from the Maine Bond Bank, and an extension of the Cape Community Arena Group Agreement. The…
RSU 2 approves 2026-2027 budget and updates student cell phone policy
The RSU 2 Board of Directors approved a student cell phone and personal electronic device policy and set a board retreat for July 16, 2026. In a separate regional budget meeting, voters passed 13 articles to fund various instructional, administrative, and facility operations.
Bailey Library Board discusses budget updates and upcoming events
The Board of Trustees will review the FY 26 budget and receive an update on the FY 27 budget. The meeting includes discussion of a mural installation unveiling and an upcoming book sale.
Committee to discuss preliminary design costs for WMS repurpose
The WMS Repurpose Advisory Committee is meeting with the Town Manager and the Great Falls Team to discuss preliminary design costs for repurposing the Windham Middle School. The agenda includes a discussion of design costs and related documents, with no formal votes or decisions listed.
Board to vote on $793k school renovation fund and sewer rate hike
The Selectboard will hold a public hearing on a proposed sewer rate increase, consider a resolution authorizing $793,311 for school revolving renovation fund financing, and set dates for a school budget meeting and a special referendum. They will also vote on the sale of tax-acquired property at 105 Sheepscot Road and…
School Building Committee to hear project updates and fundraising report
The Cape Elizabeth School Building Committee is meeting to receive updates on the school construction project from the architect (Harriman) and the owner's representative (Turner & Townsend Heery), as well as a fundraising update from the Superintendent and Business Manager. No votes or decisions are listed on the…
Eastport Digital Equity Committee to discuss laptop program and future initiatives
The Eastport Digital Equity Committee will convene to review the status of the Shead laptop program and plan future programming. The meeting is primarily informational with no formal votes scheduled.
School Committee to vote on forming 501(c)(3) nonprofit
The Bangor School Committee will consider forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They will also receive the ESSA report and a strategic planning draft analysis. Other business includes approval of the May financial report, new teacher nominations for the 2026-2027 school year, and second readings of revised…
Committee to discuss preliminary cost estimates for Windham Middle School repurposing
The Windham Middle School Repurpose Advisory Committee is meeting with the Town Manager and a project manager from Great Falls to discuss preliminary cost estimates for repurposing the school. The agenda contains only this one discussion item before adjournment.
Winthrop School Board to discuss biological sex privacy policy and safety plans
The School Board will hold a workshop and meeting to discuss a draft policy regarding privacy based on biological sex and athletics. The board is also deciding on the 2026 Comprehensive Health, Safety and Emergency Management Plan and several new school policies.
School Board reviews extracurricular and athletic survey results
The Cape Elizabeth School Board is holding a workshop to review the Extracurricular & Athletic Experience survey conducted by Richard Grainer of Crescent Cove Research Solutions. The board will discuss the findings and develop next steps, including assigning responsibilities. Public comment is also scheduled.
School Board to approve one-year elementary teacher hire
The Cape Elizabeth School Board is holding a special business meeting to consider approving the nomination of Lily Barrows as a one-year elementary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda includes public comment on agenda items and a workshop following the meeting. No other substantive decisions are listed.
Winthrop Town Council to hold public hearing on FY27 Municipal Budget
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY27 municipal budget. Members will also consider amusement permit applications for local businesses and approve capital projects for the Bailey Public Library.
Committee to discuss preliminary cost estimates for WMS repurpose
The WMS Repurpose Advisory Committee is meeting with the Town Manager and the Great Falls Project Manager to discuss preliminary cost estimates for repurposing the Windham Middle School. The agenda contains only this one discussion item under New Business, followed by adjournment.
Cable TV Advisory Committee to discuss AI and student video production
The committee will review progress, budgets, and Comcast reports. Members will also discuss the introduction of AI into TV3 operations and involving students in producing town videos.
First reading of revised student cell phone and conduct policies
The Bangor School Committee will hold first readings of four revised policies, including student cell phone use (JICJ) and student code of conduct (JIC). The committee will also act on personnel nominations for the 2026-2027 school year and receive a facilities update. An executive session will evaluate the…