Mount Shasta Union School District

You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom When: Dec 14, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: MOUNT SHASTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board: Regular Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99160302687?pwd=eUZ5Rmc5WmRLM1AyUFQ5VjQ5aXRTdz09 Passcode: 834884 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 Webinar ID: 991 6030 2687 Passcode: 834884 For the 12-14-2020 Agenda please click the link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030191&MID=4964

At noon today, the governor held a press conference announcing stricter regional stay-at-home orders that will be triggered if intensive care unit capacity in a region falls below 15%.  He divided the state into five regions, one of which is northern California.  They're saying our region is going to have less than 15% ICU capacity within just a few days. It is not the interest of the state to impact what is already going on with schools, and our capitol watchers are confirming that schools can continue to do what we're already doing.  They are working on getting this all in writing. MSUSD will be able to continue to operate our modified learning hub model that we are currently running, so today's announcement doesn't change anything for us, even as our region is moving into having less than 15% ICU capacity. Please reach out to your school's principal or your student's teacher if you have any questions, and continue to abide by best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe during this time.

Here is a link to a no-cost virtual class for any parents/guardians who are interested in helping children be successful with distance learning. We just received notice of this flyer today, and classes start tonight. https://5il.co/nhb5

This morning we confirmed there has been a positive COVID test of a member of our school community. School Nurse Patty reports that it has been determined that there was no close contact between this person and the school staff, students, or families. Please remember to continue to monitor yourself and your family for symptoms and take precautions like wearing a mask, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining a physical distance from those outside your household.

You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom. When: Dec 1, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: MOUNT SHASTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board: Regular Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/96787935789?pwd=VWFhK1hYMUhHL1dxUFpPU1JnK1kxUT09 Passcode: 538403 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 Webinar ID: 967 8793 5789 For the 12-01-2020 Agenda please click the link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030191&MID=4794

We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft agenda: https://5il.co/n7y2

The district will follow state guidelines for schools within counties that are in the purple category by bringing limited voluntary in-person learning hubs back beginning on Monday, November 30. Currently we will target special education students, Title I students, English learners, and Sisson Bridges students for possible in-person learning opportunities. Specialist teachers will make contact with families of these students to discuss scheduling and next steps.

Here is a link to a flyer from the California Department of Public Health titled Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season During COVID-19: https://5il.co/n6ht

This message is an update about when we will revisit returning to our hybrid learning model. Today, the state moved Siskiyou County into the most restrictive purple (or widespread) COVID tier. As a result, we must continue with the distance-learning-only model into December, and the board will revisit our reopening status at its board meeting on Monday, December 14. We continue to encourage those in our community to practice physical distancing, limit travel where possible, wash hands frequently, and wear masks when around people not in your household.

This message is announcing school lunches available over the upcoming break. On Monday, November 23, families will be able to pick up three school lunches for each of their students at no charge. Lunches will be available that day from 12:30 to 1:00. You must call by Thursday or Friday of this week to let your school's office staff know that you will pick up the three lunches on Monday, November 23.

In response to a positive COVID-19 test at the Boys & Girls Club and with the safety of our students and staff in mind, we are sad to have to announce we are moving to distance learning again. This has been a difficult decision that is based on the rise in new COVID-19 cases in Siskiyou County over the last ten days. As of today, Monday Nov. 9th, we have 314 confirmed cases, 51 of which are active. Shasta County to the south of us and Jackson County to the north of us have had even greater spikes in new cases. To help prevent a similar large spike in cases in our community, we are closing both of our campuses to in-person learning through the end of Thanksgiving vacation (November 27). All students will participate in daily live interaction with their teachers in full distance learning mode. Your child’s teacher will contact you with specific details about what to expect for the next two weeks before Thanksgiving vacation. We remain committed to the health and safety of our students, staff, and all their families.

You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting via Zoom. When: Nov 10, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: MOUNT SHASTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board: Regular Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/94690450376?pwd=VStPeEhwNnB5V0h1ZWhOSjU4WUphUT09 Passcode: 149728 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 946 9045 0376 Passcode: 149728 For the 11-10-2020 Agenda please click the link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030191&MID=4450

We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft of the agenda: https://5il.co/mstx

Hello. We are seeing a spike in active COVID-19 cases in Siskiyou County, and we've been asked to share this public health advisory. Please click on the link to read the advisory: https://5il.co/mpq2

ScholarShare529 is California's state-sponsored 529 College Savings Plan. For a limited time, they are offering $225 matching grants to families who qualify. If you are interested in starting now to save for your student's higher education costs, check out this link: https://www.scholarshare529.com/buzz/matching-grant/

You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom webinar. When: Oct 13, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: MOUNT SHASTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board: Regular Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91335795280?pwd=QmF4OWpGMkRjQzBiS1VuRjFxYUI5dz09 Passcode: 218949 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 913 3579 5280 Passcode: 218949 For the 10-13-2020 Agenda please click the link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030191&MID=4196

We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft agenda: https://5il.co/lxbh

Tonight, October 8, at 7:00 p.m., Mr. Barnhart will convene a Google Meet to listen to parents' ideas about possible uses of one-time COVID-19 response funds, as well as any other topics on your mind. We hope you will attend. The link to the meeting is here: https://meet.google.com/skp-youp-yjm

We are announcing a common K-8 hybrid schedule that will take effect on October 12 that allows distance learning students to stay with their current teachers. We will NOT be running a K-5 am/pm schedule as previously announced. Teachers will be reaching out to all families in the coming days with more information and to ask questions to help them finalize their plans. School principals will post school-specific schedules and plans shortly. We appreciate all of the feedback we have received, and we encourage you to stay engaged with us as we partner with you to educate our students. Here is a link to the rationale for this decision: https://5il.co/lq3z Here is a link to the updated FAQ document: https://5il.co/lq3w

On Monday, County Public Health Officer Dr. Stutz released revised orders for reopening of schools. The only significant addition is under the "Symptoms" heading. Here is a link to the order: https://5il.co/lniq