Maine School Administrative District No. 75 (MSAD No. 75)

What Maine School Administrative District No. 75 (MSAD No. 75) does

Maine School Administrative District No. 75 (MSAD 75) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Maine, headquartered at 50 Republic Avenue in Topsham, Maine. The district provides free public education to approximately 2,350 students across seven schools — five elementary schools (Bowdoin Central, Bowdoinham Community, Harpswell Community, Williams-Cone, and Woodside), one middle school (Mt. Ararat Middle School), and one high school (Mt. Ararat High School) — serving four mandated Midcoast Maine communities (Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham) across roughly 40 square miles. Beyond core K-12 instruction, the district operates a 1:1 device-to-student technology program, a free breakfast and lunch program serving 415,280 meals in school year 2024-25, special education and student support services, over 50 extracurricular clubs and activities, interscholastic athletics including co-op teams with Brunswick, Lisbon, and RSU 1, and the Orion Performing Arts Center. The district reports a 92.6% graduation rate and holds NEASC accreditation for Mt. Ararat High School.

MSAD 75's underlying technology stack consists of conventional K-12 administrative and communication platforms rather than proprietary systems. The district runs Infinite Campus as its Student Information System (with a parent portal at ic.link75.org), ParentSquare/StudentSquare for two-way family and student communication, MySchoolBucks for online meal payments ($2.49 convenience fee per deposit), MySchoolMenus for digital menu publishing, SchoolSpring for job applications and substitute management, Tyler Portal (Employee Access) for HR and payroll self-service, Incident IQ for IT ticketing and online facility event reservations, Vector Solutions (SafeSchools) for staff compliance training, AnalyticVue for a public-facing district data dashboard, and NWEA MAP Growth for student assessment. Safety technology includes Centegix CrisisAlert and the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (Sandy Hook Promise). The district website (link75.org) is built on the Finalsite platform.

As a government entity, MSAD 75 is funded through an annual operating budget of approximately $55 million sourced from state education funding, local property taxes levied across its four member municipalities, and federal grants. The district is governed by an elected School Board and led by Superintendent Dr. Heidi O'Leary and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Amanda Hersey. Incidental non-tax revenue streams include food service a la carte purchases, MySchoolBucks transaction fees, and facility rentals for community use. The district collaborates regionally through the Merrymeeting Adult & Community Education (MCAE) partnership with Brunswick, RSU 1, and Wiscasset Schools, through its partnership with Region 10 Technical High School for grades 9-12 career and technical education, and through cooperative athletics. A five-year Strategic Plan covering 2025-2030 guides ongoing academic, operational, and fiscal priorities.

Name

Maine School Administrative District No. 75 (MSAD No. 75)

Legal name

Maine School Administrative District No. 75

Website

https://link75.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maine School Administrative District No. 75 is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Topsham, Maine, serving approximately 2,350 students across seven schools in four Midcoast Maine communities (Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, Topsham) with a $55 million annual operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ), Special Education (IEP/504) & Student Support Case Management (EDAFAEAI)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Special education services
• Adult community education

Headquarters

HQ city

Topsham, Maine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District receives funding through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants to operate K-12 public education services for approximately 2,350+ students across 7 schools
2. Food Services: Free meals provided to all students; additional revenue from a la carte purchases and MySchoolBucks payment processing fees
3. Facility Rentals: Community use of school facilities including classrooms, parking lots, athletics fields, and performing arts center with varying fee structures based on organization type

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MSAD 75 is a public K-12 school district that provides free, comprehensive pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education to approximately 2,350 students across seven schools (five elementary, one middle, and one high school) serving the Midcoast Maine towns of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham. The district additionally delivers free school meals, special education and student support services, athletics, 50+ extracurricular clubs, adult and community education, and rentable community facilities such as the Orion Performing Arts Center.

Product overview

MSAD 75 is a public school district serving approximately 2,350 students across 7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school) in four Midcoast Maine towns. The district operates as a single unified educational organization with the main website (link75.org) serving as the central portal for district information, combined with specialized subsystems including the AnalyticVue data dashboard for public reporting, the Food Services program with digital menus via MySchoolMenus and online payments via MySchoolBucks, ParentSquare for family communication, Infinite Campus for student information, and facilities like the Orion Performing Arts Center. The district also partners with Merrymeeting Adult Education for community education and provides athletics and extracurricular activities across all schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSAD 75 K-12 Public Education (5 Elementary, 1 Middle, 1 High School)
• MSAD 75 Special Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.6% Graduation Rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education (MCAE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2019Collaboration between MSAD 75, Brunswick School Department, Regional School Unit 1, and Wiscasset Schools. Offers hundreds of courses each semester for adult learners including GED/HiSET, career pathways, and enrichment.
• Orion Performing Arts Center (OPAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-class performing arts facility located adjacent to Mt. Ararat Middle School in Topsham, ME. OPAC hosts school and community events and is available for space rental. Jointly operated with the district for educational and community performing arts programming.
• Friends of Williams-Cone (FOWC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent volunteer group that organizes events to support students and staff at Williams-Cone Elementary School. Raises approximately $10,000 per year to support the school's needs.
• Topsham Public Library (TPL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides inter-library loan assistance to MSAD 75, widening the amount of resources available to both students and staff.
• Region 10 Technical High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical high school available for MSAD 75 students grades 9-12. Offers over 14 programs including automotive technology, culinary arts, digital media, EMT, and metal fabrication.
• Trust for Our Future (TFOF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit organization that awards mini-grants to MSAD 75 teachers to support innovative teaching and learning projects designed to engage students in meaningful learning beyond the general school curriculum.
• Brunswick School DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Merrymeeting Adult & Community Education collaboration and cooperative athletic programs.
• Regional School Unit 1 (RSU 1)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Merrymeeting Adult & Community Education collaboration.
• Wiscasset SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Merrymeeting Adult & Community Education collaboration.
• Lisbon School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative athletic partnership for MSAD 75 student athletes.
• Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAssessment partner providing MAP Growth testing for student achievement measurement.
• CentegixcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety technology provider offering CrisisAlert system for emergency response in schools.
• Say Something (Sandy Hook Promise)coreTechnology or IntegrationAnonymous reporting system enabling anyone to report tips, concerns, or issues to MSAD 75 24/7/365.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Augusta Public Schools: Capital-region Maine public school district serving PreK-12. Comparable public K-12 operator with similar funding model and governance structure, though with a more urban catchment.
• Lewiston Public Schools: Maine's second-largest public school district with diverse student population and extensive wraparound services. Comparable as a public K-12 operator, but operating at materially larger scale with more urban demographic complexity.
• Bangor School Department: Larger Maine urban public school district serving a regional hub. Comparable as a Maine public K-12 system with broader programming and special services, though operating at significantly larger scale than MSAD 75.

Direct peers

• Brunswick School Department: Neighboring Midcoast Maine public school district and active partner in the Merrymeeting Adult & Community Education collaboration and co-op athletics. Most directly comparable in geography, demographic mix, and program offerings.
• Wiscasset Schools: Small Maine public school district in Lincoln County; collaborator in the Merrymeeting Adult Education partnership. Comparable in scale, rural Midcoast setting, and PreK-12 service model.
• Portland Public Schools: Largest public school district in Maine, serving PreK-12 across multiple schools. Comparable as a Maine public school district delivering K-12 education with similar governance, funding model, and accountability structure, though at larger urban scale.
• Regional School Unit 1 (RSU 1): Maine regional school unit serving Bath and surrounding communities; partner in Merrymeeting Adult Education. Operates K-12 schools under similar governance and funding structure with overlapping Midcoast catchment.
• Lisbon School District: Maine public school district near Lewiston-Auburn; cooperative athletic partner with MSAD 75. Comparable K-12 public district with similar enrollment scale and rural/suburban demographic mix.

Others

• Maine Department of Education: State agency that funds, regulates, and oversees all Maine public school districts. Functions as the regulatory and funding counterpart to MSAD 75's operations, shaping policy and accountability requirements.
• Maine School Management Association (MSMA): State-level association providing policy, training, and collective support to Maine school districts including MSAD 75. Relevant as a governance and operational support peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/msad75
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maine-school-administrative-district-no-75-msad-no-75

Compliance4 records

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Profiles5 records

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