Friday 5.29.2020
WFIS Weekly Update
Today’s Catch-Up
To get the most current details go to:  wfis.org/covid-19-updates/
Washington COVID-19 Numbers
21,071 confirmed cases, 1,111 deaths.
The NY Times' interactive Map by State for WA with details by county.
Additional information on the spread of the virus: John Hopkins University .

Summer Camps

New Childcare, Day Camp and Youth Programming Guidance from the Washington State Department of Health has been posted today. Use this link:

Important things to note:
  • Any day camp the includes sports related activities must also follow forthcoming guidance for youth sports.
  • Schools are closed through June 19. Summer Day Camp and Youth Programming included in this guidance may begin on or after June 20.
  • The Safe Start plan for reopening Washington state does not address childcare or education.
  • Child care has remained open and may continue to operate.
PPE bulk purchasing opportunity

A bid to secure large volume PPE for schools that would include interested Private Schools has been offered by the ESDs!

Please complete  THIS SURVEY   by close of business on June 3 rd  to assist in gauging your school’s interest in the opportunity and the potential volume of PPE needed to start the coming school year. 

The survey will ask your "School District" - submit your school name and then your "District Contact for PPE" which will be you or a staff person who is handling your PPE purchases.

Returning to Work in Washington Independent Schools

WFIS is hosting a legal webinar with Karen Kalzer of Helsell Fetterman on Friday June 5 at 1pm PST.

This is an opportunity for independent school leaders to hear information about employment issues and the necessary documents related to reopening school come fall.

Here is the link to register for this webinar. Send WFIS your questions in advance to ensure your topic is addressed.

CARES Act ESSER Fund Allocation

Doesn't every student deserve access to Covid-19 Crisis Relief Funding?
The political debate continues...


Graduation celebrations
Please take a look at Department of Health provided  graduation guidelines.


Childcare Grant Opportunity through DCYF
The DCYF Child Care Development Block Grant’s through the CARES Act is available to any WA State licensed child care provider that is open and providing child care on the date of filing their grant application that intends to remain open through the end of July. 

$6,500 for schools with capacity to 49;
$11,500 for schools with capacity 50-99;
$14,000 for schools with capacity 100-150+.

Funds can be spent on facility/space rent, personnel, utilities, health and safety/cleaning supplies and food. 

Here is the link to the DCYF Grant Portal . After you log in, select the Child Care COVID-19 Grant tab. For questions about logging in, go to DCYF .


IMPACT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE for all school leaders
Hosted by Cascade Christian Schools, the 2020 Impact Leadership Conference
will be an online forum at No Cost to private school educators.

June 23, 8:00 -10:00am PST via Zoom

Opening presentation School Leaders in Crisis: Facing Personal and School Challenges by Dr. Ken Friesen, Superintendent Cascade Christian
followed by r ound-table conversations between school leaders and teachers at each school level on How are you doing school next year?


OSPI 2020-2021 Clock Hour Application Reminder
In case you missed it!

Follow this link,   2020-2021 Clock Hour Application , t o complete the application for the October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021 Clock Hour approval period.

At the end of the application, you will receive an automatic confirmation.
If you do not receive this confirmation upon completion or when you already applied, please contact Britiney.Williams@k12.wa.us.

For more info OSPI Certification Office www.k12.wa.us/certification


Invitation to join WFIS' Weekly Conversations
Would you like to join the weekly conversations WFIS is hosting between K12 school leaders and / or the Early Learning programs? Details below:

WFIS Leadership Meeting, K12 - Fridays at 2pm
WFIS Early Ed Teachers and Administrators - Thursday at Noon

Email info@wfis.org with your request to be added to either weekly Zoom invitation.
Questions? Keep them coming!
Your questions and feedback guide the topics of our meetings with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; the State Board of Education; The Department of Children, Youth and Families; The Department of Health, Higher Education Officials; The Council for American Private Education; and many others.

We will help you get your questions answered. info@wfis.org

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