A Letter From Our District Administrator
It is with enthusiasm that I write this letter welcoming you back for the 2020-2021 school year. I find that it has been far too long since our schools heard the footsteps and voices of our students and staff, doing school the Bluejay way! On March 13, 2020, Gov. Evers announced that all Wisconsin schools were to be closed from March 18 through April 6 in response to the COVID-19 public health pandemic. Little did we know that this would only be the first step in a long journey to re-opening our doors to on-site education. April 6 was soon extended to closure for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Despite this sudden and unexpected change in educational delivery, the district quickly moved to ensure instruction and food services would continue. Persevere we did, and we have learned a lot along the way. Not only did we manage to shift from a traditional on-site to a remote off-site instructional model, but we did it with diligence and dedication. Our learnings were many and have helped guide our decision making for the upcoming school year.
The past five months have been gearing toward our desire to return to school under a more familiar and traditional setting. As we plan for the 2020-2021 school year, we are determined to present a comprehensive plan to help parents shape their decision on returning to school. Through our surveys, community listening sessions and guidance from the Oneida County Health Department, we are prepared to meet the challenges of the current COVID-19 pandemic through thoughtful and prepared instructional delivery methods. We are committed to keeping our families, staff, students and community informed. Although it may seem like there are many uncertainties and unanswered questions, we are working hard to ensure our students will continue to have access to high-quality learning and engaging instructional experiences.
The experience of school may be different in some respects, but at the same time, the heart of our district educational programming remains firmly in place. I can assure you your district leaders and staff members are here to safeguard and educate your children, our students. I also ask for your continued support, patience and understanding as we continue to shape this new school year into a great school year.
Teri Maney, District Administrator
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