Trustees fully ratify Return to Learn plan for 2020-2021 school year
NISD board members unanimously approved the district's Return to Learn plan for the 2020-2021 school year. All NISD campuses will begin the year with a remote-only learning model. In-Person learning will begin September 14, 2020 with the option of continued Remote learning. Topics discussed prior to the approval vote included:
- Special education services
- Student services
- Remote vs. In-Person Learning models
- Student schedules
- Safety procedures on campuses once In-Person Learning begins
- Athletic event practice and competition guidelines for both learning models
- Transportation safety and needs for NISD students
- Campus COVID-19 signage
- Campus seating arrangements
- Food service protocols, including curbside meal delivery
- Campus COVID contacts
- Visitor restrictions
Board approves acquisition agreement for technology purchases
NISD school district and other governmental entities may join together to increase efficiency and effectiveness, by authorizing them to contract to the greatest possible extent, with one another and with agencies of the state. The purpose of the Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center is to take advantage of the Operation Connectivity bulk order program and the matching funds including reimbursements of selected technology.
Operation Connectivity is a result of the allocation of $200 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to TEA for the purchase of eLearning devices and home internet solutions to enable remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for students who lack connectivity.
The Texas Education Agency, through Region 4 Education Service Center, has worked with vendors to secure reduced prices and timely delivery to Texas school districts through a bulk program. Matching funds will be based on the number of economically disadvantaged students in the district. This Interlocal contract will satisfy the requirements under Texas Education Code 44.031 for the acquisition of goods and services.
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