This is the first segment in a short series around the 2025-26 strategic priorities, which were approved by the MSAD 51 Board in early September. Below is a summary of these priorities:
Obviously, the One Campus project continues to be a major focus of the district, and will continue as such for the next two years as we complete the brick and mortar aspects of building a new PK-1 school and addition at MIW. But the physical part of the One Campus project is only part of the work ahead. Staff reassignments for the new grade span configurations that go into effect in 2027-28 are a critical focus this Fall. The switch to these new grade spans is less than two years away, shifting to PK-1 (new building), 2-4 (MIW), 5-8 (GMS), and 9-12 (GHS).
It is important that our staff are given plenty of notice of their new assignments so we can begin the transition process later this Fall. Each future grade span as noted above will launch a transition team, headed by the applicable principal, at every level except high school. These teams (PK-1, 2-4 & 5-8) will include administrators, staff, and parents, and will be tasked with planning the details to ensure a smooth and seamless transition in August 2027.
Starting with the 2027-28 school year, below are the expected school principal reassignments:
PK-1 (new school): Cory Munsey
2-4 (MIW): Carol MacArthur
5-8 (GMS): Monte Selby
9-12 (GHS): Karl Francis
Next week, segment #2 will focus on new state legislation involving Pre-K, which goes into effect in 2027-28.