June 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Educational Program Committee

Description:  Background:  Jennifer Peterson, Director of Academic Services, will provide committee members with an update regarding the Spring 2020 Open Enrollment window.  Information will be provided regarding the applications IN and OUT received for the 2020-21 school year as well as specifics regarding upcoming deadlines from the district and families to finalize applications. 
Recommended Action: None, Informational only.

Description:  Background:  Building administrators will share updates regarding distance learning during our emergency COVID-19 school closure this spring.  Information shared will include grade level and content area successes, challenges, parent and staff feedback, teacher collaboration this June to identify learning gaps and planning ahead for this fall.
Recommended Action: None, Informational only.

Description:  Background:  District administration will present work currently being done to prepare for this fall.  We are strategically developing a Roadmap to Re-entry plan with the input of a districtwide subcommittee to plan for a successful transition back to school in the fall as well as to prepare for any emergency school closures in the future.  
Recommended Action: None, Informational only.

Description:  Background:  District administration will provide committee members with an update regarding the District's current work to create a virtual "online" school beginning in September 2020 for students not able to return to school or not feeling safe to return to school this fall.  Information shared will include steps the district is currently exploring, the development of a parent/family survey, and next steps. 
Recommended Action: None, Informational only.

Description:  Background:  Jennifer Peterson, Director of Academic Services, will provide committee members with an update regarding current Summer School offerings that will be provided.  Information regarding virtual classes as well as an update regarding current considerations for limited face-to-face instruction later this summer.  The district will continue to follow guidance by the CDC, DPI, and Pierce County DHS in all of our planning efforts. 
Recommended Action: None, Informational only.

Description:  Background:  Discussion regarding potential future agenda items to be included on upcoming meeting agendas.  
Recommended Action:  Determine future agenda items as needed.

Description:  Suggestion:  Monday, July 6, 2020, at 6:00 pm in the District Office Conference Room, 852 E Division St.