On Friday, the Missouri School Board Association recommended year round school and the elimination of sports. In their 97 page document, they made the following additional recommendations:
–Cancellation of band, choir, and other large classes;
–Elimination of student assemblies, library time, and the use of the media center;
–More classes outside;
–Implement homerooms where students remain in one room and teachers rotate classrooms.
The document is not a one size fits all document, and is not required by law to be implemented, but provides examples of protocols that schools could implement as feasible. Recommendations will evolve as new information about the Coronavirus becomes available.
–Cancellation of band, choir, and other large classes;
–Elimination of student assemblies, library time, and the use of the media center;
–More classes outside;
–Implement homerooms where students remain in one room and teachers rotate classrooms.
The document is not a one size fits all document, and is not required by law to be implemented, but provides examples of protocols that schools could implement as feasible. Recommendations will evolve as new information about the Coronavirus becomes available.
The guidelines in question are ideas for districts to consider. The plans in question address worst-case scenarios. The actual changes made will be a decision made by local school boards, in conjunction with county commissioners and local departments of health. Administrators are currently developing plans to present to local boards.
1 comment:
The MSBA issued guidelines and ideas for districts to consider. Their plans addressed worst case scenarios. The actual strategies and plans that a school district implements will be a decision by the local school board, in conjunction with the county commissioners and the department of health. Administrators are currently developing plans to present to the local board members with the understanding that any plans will be subject to change as the COVID situation changes. Administrators are also working on plans to use Federal dollars to improve the district staff’s ability to work with students remotely should that need occur again. We are also hopeful that we can work collectively with local governments to address how best to handle large events. We realize that our school is the center of many community events and our ability to provide a safe and clean environment will be critical to the community. Dr. Matt Martz
Post a Comment