Click on the following link to view the May 2022 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/1b2rj
Click on the following link to view the November/December 2021 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/12tn9
Thanks and Congratulations go to Becky Fles on receiving the 2021 MSBA President's Award.
Congratulations to ReVision Energy for their work with Five Towns CSD and MSAD 28. Phil Coupe, on behalf of ReVision Energy, received today one of two 2021 MSBA Business Friend of Education Awards. Thank you and congratulations.
One of two 2021 MSBA Business Friend of Education awards is presented today to Martha Bell and the Island Heritage Trust of Deer Isle for their work with Deer Isle - Stonington CSD #13 School District. Congratulations!
Our School Nurses are amazing! Congratulations and thanks to all of you for all you do to keep our students and staff safe. We salute you and present to you the MSBA 2021 Distinguished Service Award - 2021 MSMA Fall Conference.
Congratulations Commissioner Makin on receiving the MSBA Distinguished Service Award as presented today at the 2021 MSMA Annual Fall Conference. Thank you for your leadership during these difficult times.
So pleased to see Dr. Shah receive the MSBA 2021 Distinguished Service Award as presented today at the 2021 MSMA Fall Conference. Congratulations and thank you Dr. Shah!
ConnectKidsNow! Ensuring a Continuity of Learning
https://mainedoenews.net/2021/09/29/connectkidsnow-ensuring-a-continuity-of-learning/
Click on the following link to view the September 2021 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/zmrd
Vaccinations, masks, and best practice safety precautions
https://www.msmaweb.com/article/526607
Toolkit of Resources Available to Promote the Meal Benefit Application
https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/nutrition/studenteligibility/mealbenefittoolkit
Maine DOE Priority Notice
New Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ordering
https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1323636?e=2cff93feff
Save the Date! Dr. Nirav Shah is planning a webinar for school and district leaders and school nurses on Thursday, July 29 at 8 a.m. He will cover multiple topics including the USCDC guidance, pooled testing, DHHS requirement for reporting vaccination rates in schools, masks and transportation, etc.!! Additional information will be sent before July 29th.
Call to Action for Maine Parents: Complete the Meal Benefit Application at School This Year – Even if School Meals are Free
https://mainedoenews.net/2021/07/14/media-release-call-to-action-for-maine-parents-complete-the-meal-benefit-at-school-this-year-even-if-school-meals-are-free/
Governor Mills Signs Bill to Expand Access to Child Care
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-bill-expand-access-child-care-2021-07-12
Click on the following link to view the June 2021 issue of the MSBA Update - which includes Significant Legislative Updates from the Recent Session: https://5il.co/vc2z
School Nutrition Programs to Feed Children Beyond School Year with Summer Food Service Program
https://mainedoenews.net/2021/06/04/media-release-school-nutrition-programs-to-feed-children-beyond-school-year-with-summer-food-service-program/
Congratulations to Portland Public Schools who received the NSBA Magna Award for districts with 5000 - 20000 students. Make It Happen was recognized as a college readiness & academic support program for multilingual students. NSBA announced this at their recent conference.
Register today for the NSBA 2021 Online Experience to be held April 8-10, 2021. Buy one registration and get one free! Click the link below for additional information.
https://www.nsba.org/Events/NSBA-2021-Online-Experience