School Board discusses return policies
July 12, 2022 at 7:49 p.m.
The school board met Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m. to review and discuss the policies for school return next month. As the last meeting covered general policies and was approved, this week, some mandates were put back in place.
Starting in August, no masks will be required at school or on the bus. The board does ask parents to self-screen for Covid, but there is no longer a mandate to wear the masks. For those who test positive, the student is to stay home and quarantine for five days. Upon returning to school, they must wear a face mask for the remaining days. Close contacts are not required to quarantine.
Pre-pandemic policies are back in place. There will be no staggered arrival/departure times. The board also wants to note there will be no eLearning on days missed. Students are to pick-up their missed work when they return to class. Tammy Chavis, superintendent, wants parents to know that, while students have Canvas and can access it if their Chromebook is home with them, Canvas is merely a tool. In-school learning guidelines pre-pandemic will be adhered to, including the policy for take-home work.
The transportation handbook has been updated for bus riders. One update includes road slabs that are covered in running water. Drivers are not to attempt these roads. A notice will be sent out to the parents if the bus is late due to re-routing. Should there be no secondary option, the students will have an excused absence for the day.
Amy Mitchum and Chad Gutzweiler attended to provide information on the class trip to Washington for the junior high students. As of right now, they are in debate over the trip's designated date. Fall and spring have been in the air, and once both have more information to work with, the board and parents will be notified. Fundraising will begin once all announcements have been posted and Mitchum will provide a website for families to share should they choose to donate another way.
The board would like to thank Haspin Acres for their donation of over $3000 to Laurel Elementary School for school supplies.
Lastly, the board discussed take-home vehicles, rather than driving out, clocking in, and taking the vehicle. The board decided this will improve efficiency and cut both cost and time. There are three vehicles in said debate, and the motion was approved
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The school board met Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m. to review and discuss the policies for school return next month. As the last meeting covered general policies and was approved, this week, some mandates were put back in place.
Starting in August, no masks will be required at school or on the bus. The board does ask parents to self-screen for Covid, but there is no longer a mandate to wear the masks. For those who test positive, the student is to stay home and quarantine for five days. Upon returning to school, they must wear a face mask for the remaining days. Close contacts are not required to quarantine.
Pre-pandemic policies are back in place. There will be no staggered arrival/departure times. The board also wants to note there will be no eLearning on days missed. Students are to pick-up their missed work when they return to class. Tammy Chavis, superintendent, wants parents to know that, while students have Canvas and can access it if their Chromebook is home with them, Canvas is merely a tool. In-school learning guidelines pre-pandemic will be adhered to, including the policy for take-home work.
The transportation handbook has been updated for bus riders. One update includes road slabs that are covered in running water. Drivers are not to attempt these roads. A notice will be sent out to the parents if the bus is late due to re-routing. Should there be no secondary option, the students will have an excused absence for the day.
Amy Mitchum and Chad Gutzweiler attended to provide information on the class trip to Washington for the junior high students. As of right now, they are in debate over the trip's designated date. Fall and spring have been in the air, and once both have more information to work with, the board and parents will be notified. Fundraising will begin once all announcements have been posted and Mitchum will provide a website for families to share should they choose to donate another way.
The board would like to thank Haspin Acres for their donation of over $3000 to Laurel Elementary School for school supplies.
Lastly, the board discussed take-home vehicles, rather than driving out, clocking in, and taking the vehicle. The board decided this will improve efficiency and cut both cost and time. There are three vehicles in said debate, and the motion was approved