One would think that things slow down here in the summer- this could not be further from the truth! Everything from new hires, to last year's business to planning for the new school year are being worked on throughout the District. We are currently finishing up plans for summer school and our Raymond Roundtables programs; ready to open for Extended School Year students; coordinating plans with the Recreation Department, as well as, the 21st Century Program; and beginning the intensive cleaning and maintenance routines. In addition, we have audits that need to be completed and end of the year budgeting reports. Whew!
One thing that is very different this year is the location of our summer activities for students. All of the programs for middle and elementary students (including recreation) are taking place at the middle school. We have maintenance work (new heat exchangers and new cafeteria flooring, as examples) that would have made it unwise to have students and adults in the building. Of course, this also means that the middle school is truly "hopping" this summer but, thanks to cooperation from all involved, we anticipate successful programs throughout.
Another change that parents will notice is that all doors to the schools are locked. We have been aware that we needed to extend our safety initiatives to the summer programming. In the past, visitors and parents alike could easily access the doors to the schools during the summer months. This year, they are all locked to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Todd Ledoux, our Facilities Director and Chair of the Safety Committee, has successfully put this plan in place.
The SAU offices are open throughout the summer and our summer hours are 7:00 AM-3:00PM if you have any questions or concerns. You may also call us at 895-4299. Enjoy this time as a family, I will continue to update everyone as work progresses and as our plans are completed. I look forward to working with our families, students and staff for the 2015-2016 school year.
