The board meeting started on time and right away six people were watching the meeting live. The number was up to ten after a few minutes. At a half hour into the meeting thirteen people were watching the meeting live. The meeting lasted just under forty minutes total.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1) TTA Report - Concerned about COVID-19 issues and hybrid model for school year proposed.
2) Superintendent's Report - Comments regarding preparations being made for upcoming school year.
3) Maintenance Report - Brief comments about preparations underway for upcoming school year.
4) Principal's Report - Talked about plan for reopening school in August. Many details covered, but also stated that CDC is publishing revised guidelines for reopening schools next week. He presented ideas for a "blended approach" where Pioneer Point students attend classes in person two days a week and the rest of the town will attend classes on two different days in order to keep number of students in classroom simultaneously to a minimum. The fifth day will be distance learning for all. Daily attendance required. Lunch and breakfast still provided by school, but only lunch will be eaten while at school. An independent study program will also be available and so far several families have indicated a preference for that choice. According to principal, blended approach allows district to transition to regular or distance learning easily. All CDC guidelines will be followed. The temperature of all students will be checked upon arrival at school.
5) HS Graduation - Still planned for end of July. Each family will have eight members allowed to come on their behalf. At this time the plan is to hold the ceremony in the gym. The baccalaureate will be held in the cafeteria in the B-wing.
6) One personnel item was tabled before the meeting. Several business items were approved with a minimum of discussion and only brief explanations.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 13
WORKSHOP: August 5, tentative depending on availability of presenter.