Update on Mediation Regarding the Proposed Valley Unified Regional School

On December 21, 2020, representatives from MSAD #27, MSAD #33, and the Madawaska School Department - the three partner school units in the Valley Unified Education Service Center - met with a mediator, former Maine Superior Court Justice, Ted Pierson, in an effort determine a path forward toward the formation of Regional School Unit (RSU) to operate the proposed Valley Unified Regional School.  

Valley Unified and the three school units were notified by the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) in October 2020 that they needed to file a notice of intent to form a RSU with the MDOE and the State Board of Education by December 31 in order for the proposed school project to move forward.

According to statements from each school unit, the parties were unable to resolve differences concerning the site selection process for the proposed school and the matter of proportional voting under the terms of the Valley Unified Inter-local Agreement.

The MSAD #27 School Board of Directors released their mediation statement on December 22, 2020.  To read the MSAD #27 statement, go to bit.ly/3ojnekL or click on the image below.

The MSAD #33 School Board of Directors issued their statement on January 1, 2021.  To read the MSAD #33 mediation statement, got to bit.ly/2LrOLla or click on the image below.

The Madawaska School Committee issued its mediation statement on January 4, 2021.  To read the Madawaska School Committee statement, go to bit.ly/2MFcXBz or click on the image below.

At Valley Unified, we have not yet heard from the MDOE of the State Board of Education regarding the status of the proposed school project.  When we do, we will be certain to let you know.  Thank you for your continued interest in the Valley Unified Education Service Center and our efforts.

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