Category Archives: Health

Corrected ED279s posted for some districts

Posted on April 30, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Corrected 2012-13 ED279 for some school administrative units, dated April 29, 2013, have been posted to: www.maine.gov/education/data/subsidy/FY13PreliminarySubsidy.htm.

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Gov. LePage signs suicide awareness and prevention bill

Posted on April 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage signed LD 609, “An Act To Increase Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Maine Public Schools,” sponsored by Representative Paul Gilbert (D-Jay), on Thursday.

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MaineCare Seed payment adjustments; review reports by May 15

Posted on April 23, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Update, April 30: See Corrected ED279s posted for some districts

Beginning with the April subsidy checks, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments by the Maine DOE made on behalf of school administrative units in Quarter 1 (July through September 2012) and Quarter 2 (October through December 2012) for students at Special Purpose Private Schools and at public schools (attending school administrative unit).

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Join the Comprehensive School Health Education conference

Posted on April 11, 2013 by | Leave a comment

You are invited to attend the 2013 Comprehensive School Health Education Spring Conference, Plugging Health Education into the Digital World, May 14, from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thomas College in Waterville.

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Register for Maine schoolsite wellness conference

Posted on March 20, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Note: The application due date for the Maine Schoolsite Health Promotion Program (Wellness) Conference has been extended to Thursday, May 9, 2013. The late fee has been reduced to only $205 per participant. This conference is a fabulous professional development opportunity that is the foundation for a year-long schoolsite health promotion program for school staff, students and communities.

The Maine Department of Education invites all Maine school personnel and community participants to attend the 2013 Maine Schoolsite Health Promotion Program “Wellness” Conference. The event will be held Monday, June 24, through Wednesday, June 26. The cost is $195 per person for three full days of the conference.

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Submit nominations for Maine School Nurse of the Year award

Posted on March 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Nominate your school’s nurse to be Maine’s next School Nurse of the Year. The school nurse you’re nominating must be involved in the process and will have the information necessary to complete the application.

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New early learning website reflects interagency work

Posted on February 27, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Commissioners Stephen Bowen and Mary Mayhew announced on Jan. 30, 2013, that they had signed a joint memorandum to form the State Agency Interdepartmental Early Learning team and to encourage the state’s entire early childhood system to take part in this effort.

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Results of 2012 Maine School IPM Survey released

Posted on February 20, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Managing pests, including insects, animals, weeds, and plant diseases, is an essential part of operating a healthy and safe learning environment for Maine’s students and staff. Integrated Pest Management is a proven approach that can reduce leading causes of childhood asthma and asthma triggers and reduce overall pest complaints with no long-term increase in costs. All K-12 schools in Maine are required by law to adopt and implement an IPM policy, notify parents, guardians and staff about pesticide use, and appoint an IPM coordinator.

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Posted in Dispatches, Facilities, Health, Safety

Attend Healthy Indoor Air for Schools Conference

Posted on February 6, 2013 by | Leave a comment

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council is hosting a free, one-day Healthy Indoor Air for Schools Conference on March 12 as part of the Council’s two-day Maine Indoor Air Quality Conference. Schools and districts are invited to send a team of representatives–facilities staff, health care professionals, teachers and administrators–to this event. Continue reading →

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Schools and widespread influenza in Maine

Posted on January 22, 2013 by | 2 Comments

School administrators and school nurses:

The following notice is from Mary Mayhew, Commissioner, Maine Department of Health and Human Services; and Stephen Bowen, Commissioner, Maine Department of Education.

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