The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed comments.
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Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council
Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.
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Augusta school officials reduce budget proposal without cutting teachers or closing elementary school
The Augusta School Department administrative staff narrowed a projected budget increase from $5.9 million to $1.8 million by drawing on reserves.
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School officials tasked with closing $6 million gap consider staff cuts, closing elementary school
Superintendent Jim Anastasio said the board will have to figure out how to close the multimillion-dollar shortfall that’s caused by necessary expenses, such as an increase in natural gas, electricity, transportation and tuition for special education.
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Augusta councilors, school board members sworn into office
Officials elected in November say good things are coming to Augusta.
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Augusta City Council rejects plan to fill Board of Education seat in March, eyes June vote
An at-large spot on the school board has been vacant since Jennifer Dumond resigned in October.
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Augusta public schools add a weekly early release day for professional development of teachers
Board member Kati McCormick voted against the motion, siding with a parent who spoke about the impact more early release days would have on her son and on her job.
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Augusta Public Schools to enforce mask wearing for all students, staff, visitors
Regardless of vaccination status, the Augusta Public Schools will require masks for people entering its buildings next school year.
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Augusta Board of Education updates school dress code, drawing fresh concerns
Revisions to policy gained traction from community members, who were allowed to participate in a survey and offer input.
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Augusta public schools present proposed 2021-2022 budget, with no tax increase, to city councilors
While the city school department includes a 0.35% spending increase, no additional taxes will be required to meet the revenue needs for next school year’s budget.