At their meeting of September 23, 2020, the RSU5 Board of Directors created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.  We are looking for members of the community to serve on this committee.  Below is the committee charge and information on meeting dates/times.  Individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the committee should submit a letter indicating what strengths you would bring to the committee to Ginny McManus, Assistant to the Superintendent, by October 1.  The letter can be e-mailed to mcmanusg@rsu5.org.

RSU5 Board of Directors
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Committee Charge: Whereas the RSU5 Board of Directors recognizes the importance of promoting practices that strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion within RSU 5, we hereby charge the RSU5 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DEI) with creating a culture in RSU 5 where diversity, equity, and inclusion are

In our diligence to try and keep everyone safe and healthy, we have been using a cleaning product, Vital Oxide, that if not given adequate time to dry causes staining on clothes. We are sorry if your child has experienced this. We are cleaning more frequently than we did in pre-Covid times and while this is ensuring a safer health environment, it is also causing an unintentional consequence of the stain on the clothes. 

We have ordered a new product that should arrive this week. In the interim, we will try and ensure that spaces are adequately dried before students use their workspace. 

I want to thank you for your patience and understanding. I also want to say that the students have done an excellent job in the first two weeks of wearing masks, washing their hands frequently, and watching the distance between themselves and others. Because of everyone's cooperation, we have had a very successful first two weeks of school.  

Becky J. Foley, Superintendent

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