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CSD Special Edition: Summer news & updates July 15, 2020 Cedarburg Schools Re-Entry Plan Fall 2020

As we look ahead to the upcoming school year and the important decisions on how we are handling COVID-19 in the school setting, we want to assure you that we are approaching this work thoughtfully and collaboratively. The health and safety of our students and employees and ensuring that we provide a rigorous, enriching and high-quality education for all students are our highest priorities.  Our goal is to inform and provide you with an update every Wednesday throughout the summer months as our re-entry plan is developed. As a district, we must prepare to be nimble, agile and flexible to handle the ever-evolving restrictions and guidance on COVID-19. The plans developed yesterday may look different than the plans developed tomorrow. The one constant is change. With this in mind, please know that our plans will change .

A Message from Mr. Bugnacki

As we proceed with plans for the 2020-21 school year, we are continuing to monitor the data and consult with the health experts to make the most informed decisions possible as we develop our Re-entry Plan. We know that it is merely impossible to predict the unpredictable. The virus has impacted every aspect of our lives and will continue to do so into the conceivable future. We are working to be as nimble and agile as possible knowing that our plans today may need to be adjusted tomorrow. We have a dedicated and talented team of administrators and staff that are working diligently to develop detailed plans and are committed to providing a high quality experience for our students, whether that be in person, blended or 100% remote. As we prepare for the fall, we know any of those experiences are possible. Our targeted goal is to bring our students back in the fall with reasonable safety measures in place to afford our students a meaningful learning experience. At the July 15th Board Meeting, guiding principles were reviewed and draft subsections of the Re-Entry Plan were shared with Board members. Highlights from the Re-Entry Plan are listed here in a presentation to the Board . As work continues, more subsections of the plan will be brought forward to the Board for discussion and feedback. The complete CSD Re-Entry Plan will be proposed to the Board in mid-August for approval.

Superintendent, Todd Bugnacki

Protective Mitigation Measures

Student Services Director, Ted Noll and School District Nurse, Nicole Cofta

Our student’s social and emotional development is important as they return to school. The shifts in these last months have heightened our understanding of how students’ social and emotional competencies ( including how they cope with stresses, maintain relationships across distance, and make responsible decisions in unstructured learning environments ) support their learning and development. Students are best able to develop and apply these competencies when caring adults work together to create supportive learning environments where all students feel like they belong. As we return to school there will be an emphasis on building adult-student and peer relationships, weaving in opportunities for social and emotional practice and reflection, as well as staff implementing a comprehensive system of academic and behavioral supports that will lessen the stress of students. We are also assessing how we can partner with community agencies to strengthen our approach to supporting the well-being of all students.

We continue to refine our Re-entry Plan and would like to share a great resource from the WI Department of Health Services . This valuable resource provides helpful information for parents on speaking with your child(ren) regarding the use of face coverings, the importance of having children get comfortable with wearing a face coverings and social distancing prior to the start of school.

Teaching & Learning

C&I Director, Alan Groth; Student Services Director, Ted Noll; Technology & Assessment Director, Kirstin Rose, Data & Assessment Coordinator, Deanna Nelson and Digital Learning Coach, Krista Penrod

Parent Survey The district is working on providing a safe return to school this fall. An email will be sent on Friday inviting you to participate in a survey. The survey is to identify your intentions regarding your child(ren) returning to school this fall during the current pandemic. This information will assist in developing the Re-entry Plan for fall 2020. Additional surveys are possible as we work through the development of our Re-entry Plan. Your feedback is important to us!

CSD 2020-21 Online Registration Registration for the 2020-21 school year began today. Please complete the process online in Skyward Family Access for each of your students. Directions and supplemental documents can be found on the district website under Families > Enrollment and Registration. Registration will close August 15th. Middle school and high school athletic registration for fall sports is also available at this time in Skyward Family Access. Please refer to the email sent this morning for further details.

District Communications & Newsletters

Karen Egelhoff, Communications Coordinator

Additional Resources

Stay informed with factual information regarding COVID-19 by visiting reputable sources such as the CDC , Washington Ozaukee Public Health Dept . or Wisconsin DHS websites.

CEDARBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT | www.cedarburg.k12.wi.us

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