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closures extended to April 20
Given the current situation, the State Board of Education directs that all school districts and charter schools implement a soft closure until Monday, April 20th. During this soft closure period, local districts shall follow national CDC guidelines pertaining to large gatherings and social distancing. While students are not permitted in schools, the State Board expects efforts to continue facilitating essential services and student learning. During this soft closure period, the Board expects that school districts will continue to provide these educational and essential services to the best of their ability. The Cottonwood School District will implement the following strategies: Develop and implement a continuation of essential services to our community including food service sites. All K-12 families have been contacted. Implement and/or develop remote learning strategies that will benefit all K-12 students in school districts and charter schools. Starting April 1st, staff will be in their respective classrooms working to develop remote learning opportunities. All families with students in K-12 have been contacted, and further communication regarding education will be forthcoming. At this time remote education will begin April 6th. All guidelines for social distancing will be observed. Rene’ Forsmann Superintendent 208-962-3971 rfors@sd242.org |
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