Notices from the Office of the Superintendent

Superintendent Porter's Blog

To view Superintendent Porter's most recent Blog Post, click here.

MSAD #51 Budget Validation Referendum

The vote for the MSAD #51 School Budget is on Tuesday, July 14.  Scroll down to the Budget Information 2020-21 section for more detailed information.

Parent Survey Reminder

If you haven't already responded to the parent surveys emailed to families on Monday, July 6 from Superintendent Porter, please do so.  Both forms close on Monday, July 13.

Transportation - The purpose of this form is to collect specific information from families regarding their busing needs for this fall if we are in the Yellow Level of the Pandemic Response Plan. (The Draft Pandemic Response Plan is available at https://bit.ly/DPRP2020 for your reference.)      Transportation Form

Remote School - The purpose of this form is to collect specific information from families regarding their intent to be part of a district-coordinated "Remote School" for the 2020-21 school year instead of in-school services if/when they are offered.    Remote School Form

Maine Department of Education News

The Department of Education continues to work with education stakeholders and health experts to provide a framework for safely returning to classroom instruction. Please click HERE to watch a video regarding the surveys.

Please take a moment to complete the Return to Classroom Instruction Survey.  The survey is open until 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 12.

https://www.maine.gov/doe/fall2020survey

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MSAD #51 Board of Directors Information

Meetings start at 7:00 pm in the Gyger Room at GHS unless otherwise noted.

July 20 - Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting)

Remember you can watch our meetings on YouTube LIVE (http://bit.ly/msad51livevideo.

Ways to participate in a Virtual School Board meeting

Important: Be sure to include your name and town of residence if you are a MSAD #51 resident, or position if you are an employee.

• Email your public comment or question to the school board to be read at the meeting: msad51schoolboardmeeting@msad51.org
• If you would like to speak during public comment, request access to the school board meeting
  • WITH a Google Account: email request to join to msad51schoolboardmeeting@msad51.org
  • WITHOUT a Google Account: Create a FREE Google Account and then request to join using that new google account

Links
Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes
Board of Director's Meeting Videos

Budget Information 2020-21

Detailed budget information can be found on the District's website at: http://www.msad51.org/home/school-board/finance-committee/2020-2021-budget

Tuesday, July 14 - Budget Validation Referendum

The MSAD #51 Board of Directors approved the 2020-21 proposed budget and held a public hearing on the budget on both June 1 and June 16. Voters are asked to decide on the budget on July 14 at the polls or by absentee ballot. Please visit this link for all information pertaining to the proposed budget: MSAD #51 Proposed Budget 2020-21

VOTING INFORMATION:  Tuesday, July 14 is the MSAD #51 Budget Validation Referendum.  You can obtain an absentee ballot via Absentee Ballot Request service OR vote in person at each town's polling location.   

Polls are open 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM in both towns.

In order to provide a larger facility to promote social distancing, MSAD #51 has partnered with the Town of Cumberland to hold voting in the Greely High School Gym located at 313 Main Street. The Town of North Yarmouth will vote at the Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center located at 120 Memorial Highway.  

Useful Links

Employment Opportunities

MSAD #51 Website

2018-2021 Strategic Plan

District Calendar

GHS Athletics Schedule

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