After a final vote, the school budget will still need to be approved by voters June 14.
Westbrook schools
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Cell phone ban considered for all grade levels at Westbrook Middle School
The Westbrook School Committee will discuss the potential crackdown on May 9.
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Proposed budget nudges up Westbrook property tax bills 1.5%
City revenue growth helps offset the increases in both the municipal and school budgets.
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Inadequate hot water system to be fixed at Westbrook High School
The school will be closed this summer so the repairs and other scheduled work can be completed.
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Westbrook Notes: April 7
Maine author visits middle school Award-winning Maine author Cynthia Lord gave two presentations for Westbrook Middle School students and discussed her five middle-grade books during a visit to the school March 25. Lord’s debut novel, “Rules,” was published by Scholastic, Inc. in 2006 and was a 2007 Newbery Honor book and winner of the Schneider […]
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$200K cut from proposed school budget in Westbrook
The elimination of a new assistant principal’s position and reductions in insurance costs account for the decrease.
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Westbrook students’ brawl spreads on social media, school grapples with cell phone policy
Westbrook Middle School is trying to tackle cyberbullying, homophobic and racist chats and distractions in the classroom caused by cell phone use, the principal says.
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Westbrook superintendent proposes 5.7% increase in budget
The budget as presented would add 15 positions and increase the property tax rate 4.9%.
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Officials: Replace entire Westbrook Middle School heating system
City councilors and School Committee members want to get rid of the failing geothermal system that has racked up repairs costs for years.
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Artist, students to create sculpture for Saccarappa School
Ebenezer Akakpo is expected to impart other valuable lessons to the students as well.