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The committee approved a new food‑service collective bargaining agreement that includes 3% annual wage increases and added leave/holiday benefits and approved first readings of a parent‑involvement policy and a community involvement procedure with minor wording edits.
Maine / School Districts / Auburn Public Schools
At its Feb. 4 meeting the Auburn School Committee heard a district 'State of the Schools' report showing chronic absenteeism fell districtwide and proficiency rates rose in reading and math, with notable subgroup gains for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
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The committee voted to approve AMS advisory recommendations 1–4 and advance the Auburn Middle School project after members highlighted facilities needs, a plan to combine maintenance and renovation into a single CIP bond, and a financial rationale tying operational savings to bonding costs.
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Quentin Chapman told the school committee he doubts a reported 97% graduation rate given low proficiency indicators, urging the district to change course on instruction and social-emotional practices.
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The committee reviewed AMS advisory recommendations to reconfigure Auburn Middle School for grades 6–8, a proposed renovation/addition funded by a roughly $11.2 million CIP bond, a kitchen upgrade funded through the school lunch program, and a timeline targeting a fall 2028 move of sixth graders.
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Chair Pamela Albert outlined subcommittee assignments, proposed a boardmanship workshop with MSMA on Jan. 21 at 4 p.m., and asked members if they want an additional Robert’s Rules refresher.
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Student representative Callum Vincent reported that midterms begin Jan. 20, highlighted strong performances across school sports, and announced several elementary and district events as schools return from winter break.
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City council representative Adam Platt told the school committee that the city is pursuing grant funds to demolish a nuisance building at 7 Chestnut Street and create a playground connected to the Powell Center; he also said the city continued discussions about syringe service programs.
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The committee approved the consent agenda, including minutes of Dec. 17, 2025, by voice vote and adjourned at 6:11 p.m.; no roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript.
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Superintendent Sue Doris told the committee that individual budget meetings with administrators begin the next day, the AMS advisory committee with Harriman Associates will present recommendations Jan. 21, and the district 'state of the schools' presentation is scheduled for Feb. 4.