Maine School Administrative District 51: MSAD #51 District Newsletter - April 8, 2021

Portland ME

08 April, 2021

6:32 PM

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Press release from Maine School Adminstrative District 51: Apr 8, 2021, 3:22 PM To view Superintendent Porter's most recent Blog Post, click here. Monday, April 12 - in person for Cohort ATuesday, April 13 - in person for Cohort AWednesday, April 14 - in person for Cohort BThursday, April 15 - in person for Cohort BFriday, April 16 - No School for Students Spring Break (No School for Students) is Monday, April 19 - Friday, April 23, 2021 We encourage our staff and families to know the risks and the requirements for travel, and to communicate with our school leaders if you are travelling so that our schools can continue to operate safely. In accordance with current Maine travel guidelines, any staff or students who travel within the US to any non-exempt state other than New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island they will be required to either: 1. Complete a 10-day quarantine upon arrival in Maine and continue to monitor for signs and symptoms for an additional 4 days OR 2. Obtain and receive a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular (PCR, NAAT, or isothermal) test result within 72 hours prior to arrival back into Maine to forgo the 10-day quarantine. a. Travelers may be tested upon arrival in Maine as well but must quarantine while they wait for test results. A negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular (PCR, NAAT, or isothermal) test result will allow the traveler to leave quarantine early. CDC has also provided guidance as it relates to international travel. The current risk assessment level for COVID-19 is at 4, or VERY HIGH, for nearly every country. People who have either had COVID-19 in the previous 90 days, or are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, regardless of state of origin, are now exempted from Maine's test or quarantine requirement. Federal requirements related to international travel, however, remain in effect.  For the most up-to-date information regarding travel requirements: Keep Maine Healthy FAQs For the most up-to-date information regarding testing: Get Tested for Covid-19 or Maine Testing Site Locations Please note that the travel guidelines will be updated on May 1, more information via the Moving Maine Forward website. Subscribe to our District's weekly newsletter by clicking here.Follow us on Twitter @SuperMSAD51Like us on Facebook at MSAD #51Find us Instagram @msad_51YouTube Channel MSAD #51  The Getting to GREEN page can be found on the District's website at: https://sites.google.com/msad51.org/covid-19-information-center/getting-to-green April 8 Getting to GREEN Update   MSAD #51 Board of Directors Information Meetings start at 6:30 pm in the Greely Center for the Arts at GHS unless otherwise noted. April 26 - Regular Meeting: Board Approval of Budget Remember you can watch our meetings on YouTube LIVE (http://bit.ly/msad51livevideo). LinksMeeting Dates, Agendas & MinutesBoard of Director's Meeting Videos   Budget Information 2021-22 Detailed budget information can be found on the District's website at: http://www.msad51.org/home/school-board/finance-committee/budget-2021-2022 Monday, March 15, 2021 Superintendent presents Recommended Budget to Board Monday, March 29, 2021 Board Budget Workshop Monday, April 26, 2021 School Board Adopts FY 22 Budget Monday, May 10, 2021    Public Hearing on Proposed Budget (Virtual Meeting) Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Public Validation Referendum Primary School Building Project Information For comprehensive information regarding the Primary School Building Project, please visit the project page at: http://www.msad51.org/home/primary-school-building-project Save the Date!  Oak Point Associates will provide a review of the proposed Primary School Building Project on May 3.  A link to join the meeting will be provided via an upcoming newsletter.Due to the Board not having time at their last meeting to get an update from the architects of the new primary school on a concept design, this update has been rescheduled for their next meeting on April 26. As a result, the public information session scheduled for Tuesday, April 13 has been canceled. There is an informational session scheduled for Monday, May 3 at 6:00 pm on the primary school.    Useful Links Employment Opportunities MSAD #51 Website 2018-2021 Strategic Plan District Calendar GHS Athletics Schedule   If you would like something included in our weekly newsletter, please send a brief write up with title along with a JPEG or PNG image of your flyer (if applicable) to Tammy Tarling for approval. The deadline each week is Sunday. Any requests received after Sunday will be reviewed for possible submission in the following week's newsletter. All approved submissions will be posted on the district's website. Not all items in this email are MSAD #51 sponsored programs. If you need more information, please contact the group or organization that is sponsoring the event. 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