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Winslow Schools report spring concerts, testing schedule, PreK transition and staffing openings
Summary
District staff reported spring music concerts, state testing dates (grades 3–6 and grade 5 science), a Math & Literacy Night on May 13, transition planning for PreK and incoming kindergarten screenings in June, and open instructional roles the board is continuing to recruit.
District administrators gave a series of routine reports on academics, student activities and operational matters.
Elementary updates (presented by Mr. Person) highlighted upcoming music concerts and end‑of‑year chorus/band performances, state main/ELA and math testing for grades three through six and state science testing for fifth grade, and an I‑Ready diagnostic schedule for K–6. Mr. Person noted a Math & Literacy Night on May 13 (doors open 4:15 p.m.; event ends 6:30 p.m.) with a free dinner and an author appearance planned.
Curriculum staff described a district‑wide visual and performing arts project in which elementary drawings were transformed by high‑school artists and 3D makers; the show is slated for May 7 (free to the public). They also flagged a district gifted-and‑talented attendance in Bangor (May 11) and the Tech Together Winsome conference rescheduled to May 22.
Staff working on early‑childhood services explained the state transition that moves responsibilities from Child Development Services (Part C) to local districts (Part B) for 3–5 year olds. The district will begin providing services for four‑year‑olds this fall and said the state will fully fund equipment, materials and furniture tied to that shift. The district is conducting PreK and kindergarten screenings in June to identify needs and services.
High‑school staff reported on a Renaissance assembly recognizing 127 students, spring athletics schedules, and ongoing recruiting for instructional openings (7th‑grade ELA, 7th‑grade science, and a special‑education resource‑room teacher for grades 7–8).
Finance presented a fiscal snapshot: 81.4% of the fiscal year elapsed and 78.03% of the budget spent, with no immediate surprises. The town council completed a unanimous second read of the 2026–27 school budget and the district will put the budget to a referendum vote on June 9, 2026.
The board had no public comments at the meeting and proceeded to old business concerning capital projects.
The board scheduled its next regular meeting for May 18 at 6 p.m.
