Thornton Academy, Saco Schools share differing accounts of contract negotiation (opens original article in a new tab)

Thornton Academy headmaster and Saco School Department superintendent provided conflicting accounts regarding contract negotiations to maintain Thornton as Saco's high school, with each asserting different positions on the agreement's terms.

• Thornton Academy headmaster claims Saco School Board no longer wants a contract guaranteeing all Saco students attend Thornton.
• Saco School Superintendent states the board has agreed that all Saco students will attend Thornton and denies plans to shift students to other schools.
• Both parties agree on keeping Thornton as Saco's high school but differ on contract duration and superintendent's agreement procedures.