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April 9, 2020
In This Issue
A Message from Dr. Wistrom
Employee Volunteer Form
Send Us Your Photos
30 Day Challenge
Work Expectations
Building Restrictions
RepMO Hero on Hold
Free Meal Option During COVID-19 Closure
Community Resources
Probationary Contracts

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HELLO!!! We sure miss you all, and hope this message finds you and your family healthy. As a reminder, we will be closed through April 24.  We have been told that DESE is working on a list of answers to all of our questions regarding make-up time, credits, finances, etc. As we have details they will be shared with you.

We invite you to visit  https://www.republicschools.org/healthupdates for the latest information from Republic School District. Below you'll find updated, new and repeated information.

STAY WELL!!!
A Message from Dr. Wistrom


Employee Volunteer Form 
The form found at the below link was created to provide an opportunity for any district employee that would like to volunteer to assist during the COVID-19 school cancellation. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form. Volunteers are being contacted as needed. Thanks to those who have already answered the call to pitch in!

Send Us Your Photos
We'd love to see what's happening in your classrooms and work environments during this closure! You are helping us continue to make our mission possible, and we want to showcase that work! PLEASE email pictures to your principal, supervisor and Josey McPhail! 

**HIGH SCHOOL: Please also send your photos to Kristin Howard to help with the yearbook! 
30 Day Challenge
30 DAY CHALLENGE TIME! During the "stay at home" order we invite you to join us for a challenge of your choosing! Why not set a goal for yourself or your family during this time? Here are a few ideas:  

**30 days of spending 30 minutes together daily doing a family activity. 
**30 days of writing on a topic of your choice for 15 minutes each day.
**30 day gratitude challenge. Each day write or talk about three things you're thankful for! 
**30 days of reading for 15 minutes each day. 
**30 day fitness challenge of your choice! 
**30 days of drawing or art projects.  

We'll check in each week and would love to see pictures or video of you completing your 30 DAY CHALLENGE! Private message pictures to any of our Facebook pages. #repmoproud #repmo30daychallenge 

Work Expectations
During the closure we will continue our current rotational work schedules at sites along with the food service and childcare for healthcare and emergency/first responders programming during the "stay at home" order. Below is a reminder of those work expectations:


WORK EXPECTATIONS:
  • Teachers (including SPED) are being asked to meet virtually on a weekly basis in order to develop optional educational plans for students and families wanting to pursue academic growth during this closure. Teachers are also asked to monitor communication with students and families throughout this time. ***CIA team members and Process Coordinators will also be asked to support this effort remotely. Dr. Yonke and Mrs. Morris will follow-up with specific information.
  • Our counseling teams will also meet remotely (and in-person as needed) to focus on master schedules and elementary class lists along with other upcoming projects.
  • Our 11 and 12 month employees (administrators, some directors, most secretaries) are reporting to work on a rotational basis. If you fall within this category your administrator/director will be sharing out schedules for these rotations during the closure. 
  • Classified employees that do not fall under 11 or 12 month contracts which include nurses, school police, food service workers, bus drivers (assist with food deliveries) IT employees, custodial and maintenance workers are reporting to work on a rotational basis. If you fall within this category your director will be sharing out schedules for these rotations during the closure.
  • All employees, specifically those that do not fall under the above categories (aides and paraprofessionals, specifically), are considered to be "on call" in the case that the district would need them to assist with various duties. 
Building Restrictions
All school buildings and facilities will be closed to anyone not working on site or completing essential tasks to support our mission. We ask that everyone follow these restrictions. Contact your school building should you need access. This will be granted on an appointment basis. Office hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
RepMO Hero on Hold
We are super bummed to announce that our RepMO Hero recognition program will be on hold until we resume school again. We miss celebrating you!!!
Free Meal Option During COVID-19 Closure
Daily grab-and-go lunch and breakfast (for the next day) pick-up at Republic Middle School and other designated locations across the community (scheduled/locations below) for any Republic child will continue during the closure. This service will be available Monday-Friday. 

Car line at Republic Middle School: Open 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please follow the arrows on the map to the back of the building for food pick-up. Stay in your car and food items will be brought to you.



Mobile Locations: School buses will be delivering grab-and-go style lunches Monday-Friday from approximately 11:00-11:30 a.m. at the below locations. Simply come up to the bus and a food bag will be given to you. Please avoid congregating in large groups in these areas. 
Alpine Village
S. Lewis Street in Battlefield near the Prairie Oak Village Apartments
Old Stone Apartments
Hines Street Pharmacy
Calvary Baptist Church

Community Resources
Republic area churches and organizations are mobilizing to provide various resources for citizens. Further details can be found at 417OUTREACH.COM. 
Probationary Contracts
Probationary contracts were mailed Tuesday, March 24. Please sign and return to Sheryl Blankenship at CO using the self-addressed envelope for your convenience. Extended duty contracts will be issued in July. If you have not received your contract, please email Sheryl at 
[email protected]
 

For questions or comments please contact me via email or by calling 417-732-3605.
  
Sincerely,
  

Josey McPhail

Director of Communications
Republic School District