Regional School Unit No. 20

What Regional School Unit No. 20 does

Regional School Unit No. 20 (RSU #20) is a public school district operating under Maine state education law, serving the communities of Searsport and Stockton Springs in Waldo County, Maine. The district operates two schools: Searsport Elementary School (grades K-5) at 30 Mortland Road and Searsport District Middle High School (grades 6-12) at 24 Mortland Road, with administrative operations housed at the Central Office at 6 Mortland Road, Searsport. RSU #20 is governed by an elected Board of Directors with day-to-day operations managed by the Superintendent of Schools, currently Dr. Laura Miller, overseeing a reported administrative headcount of 11-50 employees.

The district delivers comprehensive K-12 public education services including core academic instruction, Title I supplemental literacy and math support (school-wide program), special education services coordinated with Child Development Services, school counseling with college and career planning, athletics and co-curricular activities governed by Maine Principals' Association guidelines, food services, and student transportation. Additional offerings include a summer meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under, free produce distribution through a community partnership with Belfast Soup Kitchen, and part-time enrollment options for homeschool families seeking access to specialized classes, science labs, music programs, AP courses, and extracurricular activities. The district's technology infrastructure relies entirely on off-the-shelf education platforms — Edlio for the public website, Infinite Campus for student information management, Google Workspace for Education for staff and student productivity, and NutriKids for meal management — with no proprietary technology developed in-house.

RSU #20 is funded through a combination of state Essential Programs and Services (EPS) allocations from the Maine Department of Education, local property taxes approved by voters in annual budget referendums, and federal grants including ESSER 3 (COVID-19 response), Title I (supplemental education for economically disadvantaged students), and ESEA (elementary and secondary education). Education is provided at no cost to district residents; revenue-generating activities are limited to adult meal sales ($2.00 breakfast, $5.75 lunch, Board-approved July 9, 2019) and facility use fees. The district has no parent company, no private equity involvement, no subsidiaries, and operates as an independent government entity under the authority of the Maine Department of Education, with community governance exercised through school board meetings (live-streamed on YouTube), budget referendums, and public forums.

Name

Regional School Unit No. 20

Legal name

Regional School Unit No. 20

Website

https://rsu20.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regional School Unit No. 20 is a public K-12 school district in Waldo County, Maine, operating two schools (elementary and middle/high) serving Searsport and Stockton Springs communities through state, local, and federal taxpayer funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Title I support
• Student transportation
• Food services

Headquarters

HQ city

Searsport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary local funding source through property taxes approved by voters in annual budget referendums. Budget votes held at polling places in constituent towns.
2. State Education Funding (EPS): Essential Programs and Services funding from Maine Department of Education, calculated based on economically disadvantaged survey data and student enrollment
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including ESSER 3 grants for COVID-19 response, Title I for supplemental education services, and ESEA for elementary and secondary education
4. Title I Services: Federally funded supplemental assistance to students functioning below grade level in literacy and math, serving kindergarten through 5th grade students
5. Adult Meal Sales: Food services provide breakfast and lunch to adults at $2.00 and $5.75 respectively, generating modest revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Regional School Unit No. 20 is a public K-12 school district providing free education services to the Searsport and Stockton Springs communities in Waldo County, Maine. The district operates two schools—Searsport Elementary School (grades K-5) and Searsport District Middle High School (grades 6-12)—and delivers a comprehensive suite of services including core academic instruction, Title I supplemental literacy and math support, special education, free school meals, bus transportation, athletics, extracurricular activities, and school counseling.

Product overview

Regional School Unit No. 20 is a public school district serving Searsport and surrounding communities in Waldo County, Maine. The district operates two schools: Searsport Elementary School (PreK-5) and Searsport District Middle High School (6-12), providing comprehensive K-12 public education. The district's core educational services are supported by Title I supplemental programs, special education services, food services, and student transportation. The district also offers athletics and co-curricular activities, school counseling, and community programs including summer meal services. RSU 20 utilizes Edlio for its website platform and Infinite Campus for student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive free public school education services for grades K-12, delivered at Searsport Elementary School (PreK-5) and Searsport District Middle High School (6-12). Provided to district resident families and homeschool families via partial enrollment.
• Title I Services Federally funded supplemental literacy and math support program for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, providing additional academic assistance to help students achieve grade-level proficiency under the school-wide Title I model.
• Food Services Daily nutritional breakfast and lunch programs serving all students using the NutriKids meal management system, with adult meals sold at $2.00 (breakfast) and $5.75 (lunch). Free meal programs available during summer months for children 18 and under.
• Student Transportation Free bus transportation services for all RSU #20 students, with routes managed through the Maintenance and Transportation department. Buses were saved during the December 2025 bus garage fire thanks to the Searsport Fire Department.
• Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities Middle and high school athletic programs and extracurricular activities including various sports and student organizations, governed by Maine Principals' Association guidelines.
• School Counseling Services Academic advising, college and career planning, social-emotional support, and social work services for middle and high school students, including high school and middle school guidance counselors plus two social workers (including a homeless liaison).
• Special Education Services Specialized educational programs and services for students with developmental delays and disabilities, including referrals to Child Development Services (CDS) Preschools for children ages 3-5.
• Summer Meal Program (SUN Meals) Free summer meals program providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to children 18 and under during summer break, operated at RSU #20 schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free meals provided to all children 18 and under during summer program (July 7-30, 2026)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Waldo CAP (Community Action Partners)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaldo CAP is accepting applications for the three and four year Head/Start Pre-K program in the Searsport school catchment area. Contact Waldo CAP at 207-338-6809 to apply. This partnership provides early childhood education access for eligible families in the district.
• Maine Department of EducationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRSU #20 participates in Title I and ESEA programs funded through MDOE. ESSA District report cards are posted as required. The district follows MDOE guidance on COVID-19 protocols, school operations, and education standards.
• Maine CDC / US CDCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe district follows CDC guidelines for health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 guidance updated in November 2024. CDC recommendations inform masking policies, quarantine procedures, and outbreak response.
• Belfast Soup KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelfast Soup Kitchen sponsors free produce distribution at SES for residents of Searsport, Stockton Springs, and RSU 20 community. Produce distribution occurs on select Tuesdays, 8:00-10:00 AM.
• Waldo County Cooperative ExtensionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with Waldo County Cooperative Extension to provide nutritional education to students as part of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Extension staff work with the School Health Coordinator.
• Belfast Free LibraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner listed on RSU #20 community links page. Part of network of community resources available to students and families.
• Carver Memorial Library (Searsport)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner listed on RSU #20 community links page. Local library resource for students and families in Searsport.
• Waldo County YMCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYMCA Bluefish Swim Program offered to students in Grades 1-8 with transportation provided. Waldo County YMCA partners with district to provide youth programming.
• Child Development Services (CDS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCDS Preschools provide caring, supportive early learning programs for children ages 3-5 with developmental delays and disabilities. RSU #20 shares information about CDS services with families.
• Hutchinson Center (University of Maine)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner listed on RSU #20 community links page. University of Maine extension center offering educational resources and programs.
• Penobscot Marine MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner listed on RSU #20 community links page. Local museum offering educational resources and partnerships with schools.
• Cole Land Transportation MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with RSU #20 for annual Back-To-School/Wishlist Grant program. Educators can apply for grants ranging from $150 to $1,000 for school supplies and educational projects. Priority given to rural schools in Waldo County and other Maine counties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RSU 25 (Bucksport/Orland): Waldo/Hancock County Maine RSU serving Bucksport and Orland. Comparable two-school K-12 footprint, rural Maine demographic profile, and Title I eligibility.
• RSU 3 (Thorndike/Freedom/Unity area): Waldo County-adjacent Maine RSU serving multiple small towns. Comparable small rural K-12 footprint, Title I school-wide eligibility, and budget referendum governance.
• RSU 18 (Oakland/Sidney): Central Maine RSU serving Oakland and Sidney. Comparable small multi-town K-12 organization with similar voter-approved budget referendum governance.
• RSU 71 (Belfast Area): Waldo County Maine RSU serving Belfast and surrounding towns. Operates elementary, middle, and high schools with state EPS funding, comparable Title I programming, and similar voter-approved budget governance.
• RSU 38 (Mount Desert Island): Down East Maine RSU serving Mount Desert Island communities. Comparable two-school plus elementary school K-12 footprint, similar rural Maine context, and Title I / state EPS funding model.
• RSU 28 (Camden Hills): Mid-coast Maine RSU serving Camden, Rockport, Hope, and Appleton. Comparable K-12 multi-school operation with similar Maine state EPS funding and voter referendum budget process.
• RSU 19 (Nokomis): Central Maine RSU serving Hartland, St. Albans, and surrounding towns. Similar small rural multi-town structure with K-12 schools and comparable state funding mechanics.
• RSU 22 (SAD 22 - Hampden, Winterport, Newburgh): Adjacent Maine RSU serving multiple small Penobscot County towns with two K-8 schools and a high school. Comparable size, governance structure, and rural Maine operating context to RSU #20.

Others

• Infinite Campus: Student information system provider used by RSU #20. Ecosystem participant providing the operational backbone (gradebook, attendance, parent portal) for K-12 districts of comparable size.
• Edlio: Website platform provider used by RSU #20. Comparable touchpoint on the K-12 vendor ecosystem — characteristic of how small Maine RSUs procure digital infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL6cfBTT8h3gu6WOntHGQi3KZ8RbJxzJhA
• Facebookfacebook.com/rsu20
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reginal-school-unit-20

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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