MSAD #51 District Newsletter - April 11, 2024

From the Superintendent

porter Part of the new school and campus redesign project that will appear on the June 11 ballot for voter consideration is the addition of four new classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson School. As part of the planning process, Stephen Blatt Architects completed a full battery of space studies on each existing facility with the proposed new grade spans in mind. At both GHS (grades 9-12) and GMS (reconfigured to grades 5-8), no new space was needed based on enrollment projections for at least the next decade. At MIW, though, the facility's capacity requires four additional classrooms to meet the peak of 651 students in grades 2-4 by 2033-24. The total project budget of $53.5 million earmarks $2 million for these new classrooms, including an adjacent small group room and stairwell/egress redesign. This small addition at MIW is critical to ensuring that the overall plan to retain a one-campus model is sustainable well into the future. Prepping the site for further expansion to the school, if the need arises down the road, will be part of the construction work.

The project budget allocates an additional $2.75 million for other renovations and upgrades to MIW, such as continuing the summer 2024 window and door replacements that fall outside the scope of the state revolving renovation funds previously approved by voters. Other upgrades would involve repairing the school's roof, reclaiming the land where 22 modular classrooms are currently sitting, replacing worn floor tile, renovating bathrooms to meet the needs of older students, and installing a STEM room, among other areas. For more information about the school and campus project, visit https://www.msad51.org/apps/pages/building_project.

My very best for a great spring break! See you back on April 22.

Regards,
Jeff Porter

MIW students enjoyed a "kinderconcert" performance at the GCA this week.

Notices from the Office of the Superintendent

We hope you all have a fantastic Spring Break April 15-19

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All meetings will take place at 6:00 pm in the Gyger Room at Greely High School. For those of you unfamiliar with that room, the Gyger Room can be accessed from the GHS parking lot (the side without the electronic sign).

April 22 - Regular Meeting

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Budget Information 2024-25

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Important Dates

School Building Project Information

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Upcoming Important Dates

Community Partners

Our Community Partners are strong supporters of various areas of the school. Without them, our students would not have many of the wonderful opportunities and experiences that they receive.

Upcoming Events

Fill A Bus, Fill A Belly

Silver Graphics Shop Opening

Community Notices

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Metal Health Matters 5K

Arbor Day at the Orchard

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Employment Opportunities

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2018-2023 Strategic Plan

District Calendar

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Greely Center for the Arts Events

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