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Farmington-based school district ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation

Chairwoman Carol Coles called the decision “one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board.”

School was back on Feb. 1. Superintendent Chris Elkington wrote to families that “a series of events” led to the middle school closure.

Directors face a choice between a longer isolation period for COVID-19 positive individuals or caveats to a shorter period.

Directors will vote on one of two options at a special meeting Tuesday.

The shift to remote-learning mode comes at one of the toughest points in the COVID-19 pandemic for RSU 9 — and Franklin County as a whole.

RSU 9 was ‘forced’ to make the move due to a staff shortage.

Two selectman seats and two positions on the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors will be elected at the March 28 Annual Town Meeting.

Changes reflect CDC and state education recommendations.

Changes reflect CDC and state education recommendations.

The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.