Governor announces first confirmed Corona Virus case. At this time there is no plan to close public schools.
The most up-to-date information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Schools can be found on the Maine DOE website. Under "Important Links" you can also find a webinar with guidance for schools.
https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19
Governor Mills convened her Coronavirus Response Team charged with coordinating State government’s response across departments and local agencies and health authorities to the potential spread of novel coronavirus. Click the link below for additional information.
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-convenes-coronavirus-response-team-2020-03-02
Please click the link below to read the Priority Notice from the Maine DOE - Reminders for School Communities Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
https://mainedoenews.net/2020/02/26/priority-notice-reminders-for-school-communities-regarding-the-2019-novel-coronavirus/
Poverty Simulation - MSBA and MaineSpark are cosponsoring this learning event at the MaineSpark Summit. Look for details to sign up for this event to be held on May 18 at Thomas College!
Click on the following link to read the January/February 2020 issue of MSMA Policy Development News - the Annual Index Issue. https://5il.co/d3mc
*Change in status on punitive transfer bill*
There has been a change in status on L.D. 1857, An Act To Protect Teachers from Punitive or Retaliatory Transfers. MSMA will keep you posted on the bill's status, but there is no need to submit testimony today.
David Murphy honored as Maine’s Superintendent of the Year!
Click on the following link to read the Winter 2020 issue of MSMA Labor Relations News: https://5il.co/d0of
Click on the following link to read the Winter 2020 issue of MSMA School Law News: https://5il.co/cp1t
Judge Broderick shares his family’s personal journey with mental health with Maine Superintendents. #knowthefivesigns #changedirection.
School Board members and superintendents spend time prepping for collective bargaining at workshop in Auburn. Important learning regarding implication of new legislation.
The MSMA offices will be closed today December 3 due to worsening storm conditions. Should you need someone to respond to a question please call 800-660-8484 and leave a message. Phone messages will be checked periodically.
The MSMA office will be closed Dec 3 until 11 a.m. due to the storm. If it is necessary to close for the day this message will be updated.
Great to be at the Viles House with the Augusta Board of Education and administrators at their education retreat and Board workshop. Doing great work to refine goals and action steps within their strategic plan.
New learning for new Superintendents!
Maine’s New Superintendents spend the morning learning about budget development and marketing your budget with Dr. Webb from Bangor and MSMA’s CFO Deb Roberts. The afternoon was spent talking about Organizational culture and climate. 2020 New Superintendents are enthusiastic and committed to their work. Great conversations! . Amazing Educational Leaders!
Phone and Internet services have now been restored to our offices. We apologize for any interruption in communication that may have occurred.
We are experiencing difficulty with our phone reception this morning. Please try to communicate with us via email. We will post a new message when the problem has been resolved.
Maine Education Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing school board members take part in Professional Learning at their retreat on Saturday, Nov 16 facilitated by MSBA Executive Director Steve Bailey
