10.30.26 - Community Newsletter
Dear Families,
In our October 16 newsletter, we shared the updated Snow Day and Inclement Weather Procedure for the 2026–2027 school year. As the colder months approach, we want to keep you informed about where things stand and what you can expect next.
As a reminder, here is how the procedure works:
The first three inclement weather days will be traditional snow days, with no school and no remote learning.
If we cancel school beyond those three days, we will transition to remote learning.
We know that remote learning raises real questions for families, and we share many of them. Effective remote learning looks very different for a kindergartner than for a high school senior, and it must also reflect the needs of students at different learning levels and those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). When the School Board approved this plan in August, we knew there would be challenges and that it would require meaningful work ahead to get it right. We're glad to report that we are making steady progress.
Our goal is to share an update with the School Board at its November 18 meeting. We want to be transparent about what that update will include.
We will provide an overview of our remote learning plans by grade span (elementary and secondary), outlining what remote learning will look like if we go beyond three inclement weather days.
It will not include an individual plan for every student, as that level of detail isn't feasible at a district-wide level.
For students with IEPs who receive more involved programming, remote learning plans will be developed collaboratively through meetings with your child's team, so that each plan reflects your child's specific needs.
We truly appreciate the many families who have reached out to share thoughts and questions about their children's education. Your perspective helps us do this work well. If you have questions about how remote learning may affect your child, the best first step is to reach out to your child's teacher, who knows your child and can help you directly or connect you with the right support.
Thank you for your partnership and patience as we plan for the winter ahead. Here's hoping for a mild season, and for being well prepared if it isn't.
November 3 - Voting Day (Brunswick Rec Center)
November 4 - Early Release Day (Also BIKE/WALK/ROLL TO SCHOOL for KFS & HBS)
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 16 - Region 10 Cooperative Board Meeting
November 17 - Curriculum Committee Meeting
November 18 - School Board Meeting
November 19 - Facilities Committee Meeting
November 25 - 27 No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Break
November 30 - Personnel/Finance Committee Meeting
Fall Parent / Teacher Conferences throughout November.
For more information on these meetings, please visit our website.
Michelle Grimbilas
Special Education Teacher
Kate Furbish Elementary
Michelle grew up in Bay Shore, New York and attended Bay Shore High School. She graduated from Grand Canyon University. Michelle's family includes her five adult children and 11 grandchildren with one on the way in January!
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
This is my first year, but it sounds like a great team!!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Nature walks, ocean, kayak, .....these three weeks- set up a Hobby Lobby store.
Favorite line from a movie?
Hakuna Matata
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Mister Rogers
What is something you learned in the last week?
how to take breaks and pick up where I left off
Open Employment Positions:
- Long Term Sub French Teacher - Brunswick Junior High School
- HR Coordinator
- Mechanic
- Educational Technicians - Kate Furbish School
- PreK,
- Resource,
- Functional Life Skills
- Self-Contained Behavior
- Coaching Positions have been posted! Brunswick High and Brunswick Jr. High School
- Substitute position are open all year!
- Substitute Nurses, Teachers, Ed Techs, Tutors
- School Bus Drivers!!
- Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aides
- Substitute Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, & Custodians, Food Service
- ...And MORE!
We're hiring for multiple positions. Visit our website to view
all current employment opportunities!
