The board meeting for July 27, 2020 began twenty minutes late. At one point thirty people were watching the livestream, although most of the time the number was in the twenties. The meeting lasted about one hour.
SUPT REPORT: High school graduation this week on July 31st. The event will be streamed live.
MAINTENANCE: On going work.
PRINCIPAL: Excited about HS graduation. There will be ten to fifteen minute delay on the live broadcast. The event is by invitation only. It will not be open to the general public.
DISCUSSION ON REOPENING SCHOOL: A teacher expressed opinion that younger children, K-3, should be back to regular classroom ASAP. Another teacher said that he would feel comfortable on campus. Principal gave a presentation outlining how classes will be conducted online at beginning of school year. Live online classes will be held Tuesday through Friday. Work will be available for Mondays, but it will not involve live interaction between teachers and students. Mondays will primarily be a day for teachers to prepare video lessons, etc. Students will be held accountable for completing work and grades will be given and attendance taken. Meal distribution will continue with lunch and breakfast available for pick up. Also Hotspots and other equipment will be available for students who need these items. District committed to engaging in distance learning until September 10th. At that point the district will assess the situation and plan accordingly. Online classes will start on August 13th as planned. There will be no delay on the beginning of school. The district will apply for a waiver to allow for in person for grades K-3, but at this point not a lot is known about criteria for issuance of the waiver. MOU being developed with certificated staff. The district has ordered more Chromebooks plus other supplies such as headphones for students.
APPROVAL OF REOPENING OF SCHOOL PLAN: Approved 5-0
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 13