With extended funding, Frontier and Union 38 to continue COVID-19 pool testing Frontier Regional School in South Deerfield. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ By MARY BYRNE SOUTH DEERFIELD — The COVID-19 pool testing program at Frontier and Union 38 regional school districts will continue through the rest of the academic year, thanks to a recent announcement from Gov. Charlie Baker extending funding. Meg Burch, nurse manager for the school districts, said the program has done a lot to reduce concerns about the potential for asymptomatic cases and also to provide assurance regarding ongoing prevention strategies. The state launched the pool testing initiative in February, expanding on the rapid testing initiative announced at the end of last year, and funding was originally set to expire on April 18.