Polarization on issues such as returning to in-person learning and racial equity has challenged the standing of the board during the past year.
MSAD 51
Posted inThe Forecaster
North Yarmouth Select Board to fill school board vacancy
The North Yarmouth Select Board will interview candidates to fill a vacancy on the SAD 51 Board of Directors at its June 15 meeting. Applications for the seat, with a term that extends to the June 2022 election, are available at the town clerk’s office and must be returned by 5 p.m. June 10 to […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Five run for pair of Cumberland seats on SAD 51 board
Cumberland residents will vote June 8 for two of five candidates for the SAD 51 Board of Directors. Ann Maksymowicz is running for reelection. Hannah Barry, Viji Suresh, Adam Dougherty and Jason Record are hoping to unseat her or fill the seat that will be vacated by Margo Harrington, who is not seeking another term. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Attempted recall of four SAD 51 board members fails
A petition drive failed to gather 1,505 signatures before the May 6 deadline/
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
North Yarmouth parent sues SAD 51 seeking access to remote-learning records
Kristi Wright has argued the school district is moving too slowly in response to her request for public records before a June 8 election for school board members.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
No. Yarmouth newcomers running for open school board seat
Two residents are vying to fill a three-year vacancy on the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors after North Yarmouth incumbent Katherine Perrin decided not to run for reelection. Vanessa Bryant and Thomas McGuinness are running for one of two open seats on the five-member board, which includes representatives from North Yarmouth and Cumberland. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Instructors: Music programs hardest hit academic discipline due to COVID
Windham High School’s choir director: “How do you teach choir when you can’t sing?”
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Staffing shortages caused by COVID exposure forcing some Maine schools to go remote
As more teachers and staff quarantine because of coronavirus exposure, school districts are struggling to find enough substitutes to keep buildings open for in-person learning.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cumberland schools announce 2nd case of COVID-19
A staff member at the Mabel I. Wilson school has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and school officials can’t say whether the person had contact with others at the school.