The following email was issued by Superintendent of Schools Robert Kahler today.

December 20, 2021

RE: Boothbay Regional High School switch to remote instruction Dec 21, 22

Dear Boothbay Region High School, Students and Families,

In monitoring the increasing number of absences at Boothbay Regional High School, some due to COVID-19 others not, accompanying temporary staffing shortages related to transportation, and consultation with the administration I have decided that BRHS will switching to remote instruction for the remainder of this week. (December 21-22).  Principal Campbell will contact you with more specific information on remote instruction. Staff members will be at work this week teaching remotely should you do need to reach them. Bath Voc students will not have class. 

We are also in the process of implementing voluntary pooled testing which is another powerful tool and layer of protection for students and staff regardless of vaccination status. More information and permission slips regarding this process will be out shortly if you have not already received this. This is a powerful mitigation strategy which should help minimize disruptions to in person learning. 

The importance of at home symptom checks cannot be overstated. If you or your child are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 please remain home, contact the school, and call your primary care physician for further advice on how to proceed. We know how challenging this struggle with COVID-19 has been and continues to be but we will get through this by continuing to work closely together. If you have questions for the school you may contact Principal Campbell at 633-2421 and you are welcome to contact me directly at 633-2874 should you have any questions about the district response to COVID-19. I’ve included general information provided by the CDC on the next page. Other resources for parents and staff include:

General COVID-19 questions: dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your zip code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org. More information can also be found at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Please know that student and staff safety remain our top priority and that we will keep you informed out of an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19 and its impact on our school community. 

Thank you all so very much for your continued patience and cooperation as we continue to navigate through this everchanging landscape of teaching and learning in the age of COVID-19.

Sincerely,

Robert Kahler,

Superintendent of Schools