Forming a New School Unit

The residents of two or more school administrative units may form a regional school unit pursuant to Title 20-A MRS §1461. 

Notice of Intent

Each school administrative unit shall file with the commissioner a notice of intent to engage in planning and negotiations with other school administrative units for the purpose of developing a reorganization plan to form a regional school unit under this chapter. The commissioner shall respond to each notice of intent providing information regarding the process and whether the intended action complies with the requirements of this chapter.

• Notice of Intent Form

Filing Reorganization Plans

RPCs should ensure that reorganization plans meet the requirements of Title 20-A, §1461, section 3, paragraphs A and B

Title 20-A, §1461: Formation of a regional school unit; reorganization planning and approval