Special Board Meeting
Modesto City Schools
October 12, 2020 5:30PM
Board of Education - Virtual Meeting
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In response to the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 and Resolution 19/20-17 Delegating Authority to Take Necessary Action to Protect Students and Staff from the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), adopted by the Modesto City Schools (MCS) Board of Education on March 18, 2020, the MCS Board Meetings are closed to the public until further notice in accordance with state guidelines on social distancing. MCS Board Meetings are live-streamed and recorded, and available for viewing at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6RHJCeKy8rDxRHyRUPVJIw/
New Process for Making Public Comments (as of 3/26/20) We value your comments and have created several options to ensure your voice is heard:
By Email:
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via email at publiccomment@mcs4kids.com . Comments must be received by Noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting. Only the first 250 words of your comment will be read.
By Phone:
If you are unable to email a public comment, please leave a phone message with your question or comment at (209) 574-1525 prior to Noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting.
Only the first 250 words of your comment will be read.
Note: Public Comments received in Spanish will be translated.
Public Comments may be read into the record based upon factors like the length of the agenda and the number of comments received. Public Comments via email or phone must be received by noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the Board meeting. All comments that are read into the record will be added to the minutes and approved at a subsequent Board meeting.
Board meeting will be translated in Spanish: Please dial 1+ (805) 324-7680 (toll free) Conference ID: 868 137 106# |
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| Krista Noonan |
On July 17, 2020, schools located in counties on the California Department of Public Health monitoring list may not provide in-person instruction until their County has been off the monitoring list for 14 calendars days. On August 3, 2020, the California Department of Public Health provided a guidance document detailing the waiver process for TK-6 schools to reopen for in-person instruction.
As of October 7, 2020, Stanislaus County is still in the “purple/widespread” tier of the State Monitoring dashboard, which would mean a waiver would be required to reopen TK-6 grades.
Modesto City Schools will provide the Board of Education with a follow-up discussion on the criteria required in order to submit a TK-6 Waiver. The report will provide the background and context to the waiver process and include the required components necessary for successful submission. The report will also share a summary of survey feedback from parents and staff.
The health and safety of our students and staff remains paramount. The District also recognizes that our students will clearly benefit from the opportunity to return to in-person instruction. The District plans to return to the Board of Education on October 19 to discuss plans to move forward.
This supports District goals:
1.1 Ensure Great Instruction First Time (GIFT).
3.4 Improve customer service for students, families, staff, and community to support welcoming school environments.
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| The Board of Education will hear and discuss a report on the TK-6 waiver process to reopen elementary schools for in-person Instruction. |
1 TK-6 Parent Survey
2 7-12 Parent Survey
3 Certificated Staff Survey
4 Classified Staff Survey
DRAFT MCS Safe Schools Reopening Plan
PPT Reopening Schools Board Workshop
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| In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's office, 209-574-1616. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. |
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Published: October 9, 2020, 4:43 PM
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The resubmit was successful.