The school reorganization law passed in 2007 requires all school units in Maine to work with other units to reorganize into larger, more fiscally efficient units. School units that do not reorganize face substantial financial penalties.

The Five Town CSD, MSAD #28 and School Union 69 have partnered in this work to create a Regional School Unit (RSU) comprised of Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport.

A Reorganization Planning Committee (RPC) made up of 23 representatives from all five towns has formed to accomplish this task. The committee meets weekly and will update this site frequently with agendas, minutes and news. All committee and sub-committee meetings are open to the public.

The Committee is charged with creating a Reorganization Plan by the December 1, 2007, deadline. Voters in all five towns would then vote upon that plan in January. If the plan is not ready for a January vote, then work will continue and the vote will occur in June 2008.

Individuals with questions about this new law and the process may contact Mike Weatherwax at Michael_Weatherwax@fivetowns.net.

Click here to view a summary of the school reorganization law.