Frequently Asked Questions

RSU5 FAQ - Here is the Link to the RSU5 FAQs

Meals in the Yellow Plan for home students - We will send home kids with an extra lunch that request a lunch for the day they are home

Yellow day synchronous learning for at home students - We will pilot this in some classes and then look to expand it if we feel it improves student learning

Technology issues for Yellow/Red plans - RSU5 will provide computers and Internet access for students that don't have access. Please contact Jim Grant (grantj@rsu5.org).

If you elect for remote learning to start, can you switch to in-person learning - Yes, we would be able to have rejoin our in-person learning

How has air quality and ventilation been improved at FMS - We have changed from MERV8 to MERV13 air filters. We have had an independent air quality audit of our school we will be running our air system for 8 additional hours a day to keep fresh air in our building.

Will there be mask breaks in the classroom? - No, mask breaks will be outside or during lunch (many times a day).

How do I request my days from MW to TT in the yellow plan? - Contact Phyllis Latham directly (lathamp@rsu5.org)

Where do I find all of the district plans? RSU5.org COVID on the left column

Why didn't the RSU5 do Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday as the days the different groups go to school to have Wednesday as a cleaning day? We feel we can effectively clean the building every night and do not need to close school for a day each week to clean.

Will there be synchronous learning in the RED plan? YES, Please see the plan and schedule

Who do I contact at the middle school if I have questions? Ray Grogan (groganr@rsu5.org)