Important dates
Wednesday, Feb. 7: Early release day — dismissal at 1 p.m.
Monday-Friday, Feb. 19-23: No school — winter break
Wednesday, March 14: Early release day — dismissal at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4: Early release day — dismissal at 1 p.m.
From the principal’s desk
By Julia Levensaler
The RSU 40 administrative team continues to meet and discuss next year’s budget. Our goal is to develop a budget that meets the needs of students without overburdening taxpayers. Our discussion includes all areas of the budget such as staffing, facilities, maintenance, athletics, technology, transportation, and food service. The superintendent and business manager let us know about areas that are obligations for next year’s budget, like contracted services, Midcoast School of Technology’s proposed budget increase and debt service, salaries and wages, and benefits. We also discussed requests for additions to the budget from administrators to assist in determining priorities.
We know that not all of the requests will be funded. Our district just doesn’t have the money. It’s important, however, for board members and the public to understand what we believe is needed to provide an adequate education for our students.
Administrators have several more meetings before we submit a final proposal to the board. Then the budget committee of the school board will meet to begin reviewing the proposal. The public is invited to these meetings, which will be held on Monday evenings beginning Feb. 26 at Union Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.
Those unable to attend these meetings can contact their town representatives. Contact information can be found at msad40.org/files/12_13_17_board_members_committee_2017_18_1.pdf.
Waldoboro Rec Ski/Snowboard Club
The Waldoboro Recreation Department Ski/Snowboard Club will begin Wednesday, Jan. 24 and continue every Wednesday throughout the remainder of the season. The lift tickets will be $15 apiece and will be good from 4-8 p.m. One can also purchase a lesson for $15 for those ages 7 and over. Rental equipment will be available for $15 as well. Payments can be made to the Waldoboro Recreation Department in the form of cash or check. Lift tickets will be dispersed by the club leader the day of each trip.
The deadline to register will be the Friday before each trip. For the first trip, the deadline to register will be Friday, Jan. 19. Registration and rental forms can be found at waldoboromaine.org and at the Waldoboro town office. For more information, call 832-5369.
