Senator Richard Rosen to Hold Forums on Governor’s Proposed Education Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JANUARY 11, 2007

AUGUSTA – Senator Richard Rosen, of Bucksport, will be holding two forums in his district to discuss Governor Baldacci’s education proposals. The first forum will take place Wednesday, January 17^th at the Seniors Room at Brewer Auditorium in Brewer, and the second will occur Thursday, January 18^th at the Alamo Theater in Bucksport. Both forums will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

In light of the dramatic changes being proposed for Maine’s education system, the Senator felt is was important to allow members of the community to voice their opinions. Reducing the amount of school districts from 290 to 26, mandating a Principal in every school in the state, and maintaining a 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio in middle and high school classes are some of the plans involved in the proposal.

“Some of the potential changes are complicated, and have caused a degree of concern among the people in my district. I want to provide them an opportunity to articulate those concerns, and have some quality discussions with other community members,” Senator Rosen explained.

Senator Rosen, the Assistant Senate Republican Leader, represents District #31, which includes parts of Hancock and Penobscot Counties. He can be reached in Augusta at 287-1505, in Bucksport at 469-3779, or by e-mail at rrosen113@aol.com.

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