From the Superintendent
Key Considerations for Broad Communication
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Many types of detailed information may be confidential and not appropriate for the district or school to share, including but not limited to:
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The outcome of specific disciplinary matters
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Law enforcement or other legal processes or matters
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Certain safety and security protocols or processes
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Names or other identifying information of individual community members
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Private matters are not appropriate topics of speculation, discussion, or involvement by the broader school community
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Within appropriate limits, matters with general safety implications are appropriate and necessary for our community to be made aware of.
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Because our goal is to be a community of learning and growth, we acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes, and that we all share responsibility in the community when something has gone wrong.
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As educators, adverse circumstances present an opportunity to help build our community’s capacity to work together, acknowledge challenges, and learn.
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Our focus in sharing information will necessarily be on building/maintaining safety and learning from adverse events or experiences, and on the “helpers” that are addressing what has occurred and helping our community heal, grow, and move forward with renewed strength.
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Broad communication generally should be handled by the administrator who is closest to the issue unless it has become generalized to the school community, in which case it would be the Superintendent communicating.
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The district may consult with individuals or groups, such as the Equity Leadership Steering Committee, police department, external consultants, etc. as needed to assist in communications.
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Regards,
Jeff Porter
Many thanks to Board member Leanne Candura, who represented MSAD #51 at the Maine School Boards Association Day atthe State House
on May 9.
Notices from the Office of the Superintendent
Last Day of School
Please note that the last day of school is Friday, June 16. Early dismissal times will be as follows: Grades K-5 will be dismissed at 12:30 PM; Grades 6-12 will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. As a reminder Wednesday, June 14 is a full day of school.
Tuttle Town- CLOSED
Please note that Tuttle Town and the road adjacent to Tuttle Town (leading to the Middle School) will be CLOSED effective Friday, June 16 starting at 6:00 PM and through the entire summer. This is due to the construction regarding the modular upgrades as well as the relocation of the playground. Click Here to view the Short Term Facilities plan.
Employee of the Year Finalists
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June 13 Election
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Community Partners
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Memorial Day 5K, Monday, May 30
Calling all runners & volunteers!! The Town of Cumberland and the Greely PTO are excited to host the annual Memorial Day 5K on Monday, May 28! We are in need of race day volunteers to make this event possible. Please consider signing up here to volunteer. Costume prizes for best dressed in Greely school spirit and patriotic attire!
7:00am: Check in/Registration opens
8:00am: Fun Run (12 and under)
8:30am: 5K Run/Walk
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