RSU 67

November 13, 2020

Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members:

I am writing to you in response to the recent news regarding the rise in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our state and county.  At this time, there continue to be no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our schools.  However, out of an abundance of caution, beginning Monday, November 16, 2020, all R.S.U. No. 67 schools will operate in a hybrid model in which students attend school two days and have remote education three days.  We will continue in this model up to the Thanksgiving break.

 R.S.U. No. 67 remains committed to providing a safe environment for our students to learn and our staff to work.  I want to reassure you that the entire district will continue to follow all health protocols from the Maine Center for Disease Control and the Department or Education.  We will continue to monitor the situation closely, keep parents/guardians informed, and make any adjustments to our learning environment and school plans as necessary.

 I ask for continued cooperation from our families and community to adhere to our health protocols.  Face masks are required on R.S.U. No. 67 properties per the Governor’s Executive order.  Families are reminded to continue to complete the self- screening assessment daily for their child to check for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to coming to school each day.  Children who have any symptoms and/or are feeling unwell need to stay home.

 I would like to thank our families and students in advance for your support and continued engagement in learning during this time.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school.  I appreciate your support and look forward to our continued work together as we navigate through this challenging time.

 Sincerely,

Jean Skorapa, Superintendent of Schools