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Feedback from the Virtual Town Hall: Do You Really Think It’s Safe To Reopen Schools?
On July 8th, six organizations came together for a virtual town hall: UTNO, FFLIC, RETHINK, STEP UP Louisiana, OPEN, and Familias Unidas en Acción. Community feedback was collected during break out sessions, which allowed participants in small groups to voice their concerns and raise questions about the upcoming school year. We want to share these notes publicly in order to continue the conversation, especially as schools will eventually need to recalibrate as they consider transitioning from phase I to phase II. We believe strong and safe decisions are made when we incorporate as many directly impacted voices as possible, including parents, students, teachers, and school staff. We want those making decisions about our lives to read and listen to the comments and concerns of over 300 people in our community. Together we can improve the decisions about teaching and learning for the 2020-2021 school year.
Nurses & Health Professionals Applaud Statewide Mask Mandate
For Immediate Release:
July 30, 2020
WISCONSIN -- Following Governor Evers’ statewide order requiring masks or face coverings while indoors, healthcare workers across the state enthusiastically support this commonsense action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Jeff Weber, RN and President of the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals said, “This action is necessary and long overdue. A public health emergency like COVID-19 requires a coordinated public response, and we all have a role to play if we’re serious about saving lives. This order is the right thing to do and demonstrates a respect for the courage and conviction displayed by every healthcare worker who has been doing their part throughout this pandemic to keep our society healthy. We cannot beat this alone.”
Amendment to 20-21 Reopening of Schools MOU
July 31, 2020 - The language in the Reopening of Schools MOU regarding pay for teaching more than one schedule needed to be clarified. For that reason, Superintendent Saunders and MEA President Pat Barber have agreed to the
this AMENDMENT to the MOU.
Administrators received the same information from Ms. Saunders.
NTU Update - July 31, 2020
1) COVID/Reopening Updates
2) Updated Tuition Reimbursement Form
3) Distance Learning Library
AND MORE!
Reopening School Buildings
Memorandum of Understanding for 20-21 Reopening of Schools
July 30, 2020 - The Manatee Education Association and the Superintendent have reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that spells out the working conditions for teachers and paras during the re-opening of schools under the conditions of the pandemic and the Executive Order of Commissioner Corcorcan to open brick and mortar schools 5 days a week.
We are providing highlights but encourage you to read the attached MOU to fully understand your rights and working conditions.
Highlights
- Expectations for two weeks of pre-planning
- Assurance that CDC guidelines will be followed
- Teacher and para working conditions for all 3 student schedules
- And much more…
Please read the details contained in the attached documents and let us know if you have questions.
Newark Reopening Plan as of July 30, 2020
Colleagues,
