Dear RSU #20 Students, Parents/Guardians, and Staff:

As we plan for the start of school, we want to be responsive to your concerns and questions, while being as transparent as possible. Please know safety is our utmost priority. The Steering Committee began June 16 to investigate, along with guidance from the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) and the Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC), possible scenarios for school 2020/21.

Federal funding is allotted to school districts throughout Maine through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Application (ESEA).

Our district completes the application process, requesting funding for the following:

Title I - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

Title II - Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals

Title IV - Provides funding to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing school district capacity

Title V - Rural Education Initiative

You are invited to attend the July 15th RSU 20 School Board Meeting via YouTube (click here) at 6:30 PM. You will be provided information about the tentative projects identified in the RSU 20 ESEA application and have the opportunity to share your ideas and feedback on the use of the federal funds provided to our district.

  Searsport  ●  Stockton Springs  

Office of the Superintendent

6 Mortland Road

Searsport, ME 04974

June 30, 2020

Dear RSU 20 Families, 

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize your heroic efforts in supporting your child(ren) with their educational needs since March. We can all agree that the challenges presented this year were considerable. In light of these, RSU 20 is looking at proactive measures in preparation for the 2020-2021 school year. As a result, RSU 20 has formed a steering committee made up of 21 staff members from all departments within the RSU.  

This committee is tasked with creating several plans for our return to school. In coordination with the Maine Department of Education and the CDC, the main focus is on the health and safety of all students and staff. The committee’s decisions will serve as the framework for any planning and response efforts regarding the return to school and COVID 19. 

Though we understand that our families and community members would like solid answers, unfortunately we won’t have them until we get closer to the start of the school year. We will answer your questions as we move throughout this process. Until then, enjoy your summer and know that you will hear from us soon!

Sincerely, 

RSU 20 Steering Committee