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Pine County Public Health and Pine County School Districts
to Partner in COVID-19 Planning and Response
Today, Pine County Public Health announced a collaborative response team for school districts. Pine City, Hinckley-Finlayson, East Central, and Willow River will all work in collaboration with Pine County Public Health to plan and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We plan to meet weekly to ensure consistent communication and analyzing the most up to date case data,” Community Health Services Administrator Samantha Lo said. “Understanding and responding to COVID-19 is not something any one organization should handle alone. We know this disease ignores school district lines, and information is constantly changing. By working together, we can bring the public health experts together with school leaders to see the big picture and then respond accordingly.”
Since March, Pine County Public Health has been active in monitoring and responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Pine County COVID-19 Hotline is still available, M-F 8-5 at 320-591-1690, if you have questions or need help accessing resources. For the most up to date information regarding your school district’s reopening plans, please visit your school district’s website.
As a reminder, wear a mask when in public, social distance, and wash your hands frequently. By following these guidelines, every person can play a part in keeping our community safe and schools open.
“We plan to meet weekly to ensure consistent communication and analyzing the most up to date case data,” Community Health Services Administrator Samantha Lo said. “Understanding and responding to COVID-19 is not something any one organization should handle alone. We know this disease ignores school district lines, and information is constantly changing. By working together, we can bring the public health experts together with school leaders to see the big picture and then respond accordingly.”
Since March, Pine County Public Health has been active in monitoring and responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Pine County COVID-19 Hotline is still available, M-F 8-5 at 320-591-1690, if you have questions or need help accessing resources. For the most up to date information regarding your school district’s reopening plans, please visit your school district’s website.
As a reminder, wear a mask when in public, social distance, and wash your hands frequently. By following these guidelines, every person can play a part in keeping our community safe and schools open.
NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 0578
PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 0578
PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No.0578 shall begin on July 28, 2020, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 11, 2020.
The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. At that election, 4 members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.
Affidavits of Candidacy are available in the District Office, 1400 Main St S., Pine City, MN 55063. The District Office is open Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. THE DISTRICT OFFICE WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR FILING ON FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 OR AUGUST 7, 2020. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.
The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 11, 2020.
Dated: June 8, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. At that election, 4 members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.
Affidavits of Candidacy are available in the District Office, 1400 Main St S., Pine City, MN 55063. The District Office is open Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. THE DISTRICT OFFICE WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR FILING ON FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 OR AUGUST 7, 2020. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.
The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 11, 2020.
Dated: June 8, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
Wally Connaker
School District Clerk
Independent School District No. 0578 (Pine City)
State of Minnesota
Wally Connaker
School District Clerk
Independent School District No. 0578 (Pine City)
State of Minnesota
Questions can be directed to Deb Wagner at 320-629-4010 or dwagner@isd578.org.
PER EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-81 FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN YOU FILE IN PERSON
A recording of MSBA’s Running for School Board Webinar can now be accessed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/BhUZMzM2Vmo
The webinar covers basics such as how to file for the board, reasons to serve on the board — and reasons not to serve on a board, job duties of school boards, and how boards function as a team.
The webinar covers basics such as how to file for the board, reasons to serve on the board — and reasons not to serve on a board, job duties of school boards, and how boards function as a team.
CAMPAIGN FORMS
Minnesota Department of Education's
Guidance for Parents - "Planning for the 2020-2021 School Year"
Guidance for Parents - "Planning for the 2020-2021 School Year"
Mini-Prom Cancelled
The mini prom scheduled for July 17th has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Only 47 people signed up and we needed a minimum of 80 to cover the cost. Those of you who sent payment to school, it will be mailed back to you.
Program to Help Pay for Food
If you have kids aged 5-18, you may be eligible for programs to help you pay for food, even if you do not receive SNAP benefits. Learn more and apply.
Planning for the 2020-2021 School Year
On June 18, 2020, Minnesota School Districts were directed to develop three contingency plans to prepare for the 2020-21 school year using the scenarios described below. Pine City Schools ISD 578 teams have begun working on these scenarios, and will use information received from families (i.e. surveys), data from the Department of Health, and guidance from the Department of Education to formulate plans. While we will be ready for each of the scenarios, the Governor will ultimately decide what all Minnesota school districts will do.
The Governor's decision is scheduled to take place in late July and our District will be ready to communicate ISD 578 plans in August. We know that parents, students, and staff would prefer to know sooner, but that is out of our control. We very much appreciate your patience as we work to ensure your children are kept safe, cared for, and provided a quality education.
The District is planning for the following scenarios as directed by the Governor, MDH, and MDE:
Scenario 1: In-person learning for all students. In this planning scenario, schools should create as much space between students and teachers as is feasible during the day, but will not be held strictly to enforcing 6 feet of social distancing during primary instructional time in the classroom. Activities and extracurricular programming should continue to follow the Guidance for Social Distancing in Youth Sports.
Scenario 2: Hybrid model with strict social distancing and capacity limits. In this planning scenario, schools must limit the overall number of people in school facilities and on transportation vehicles to 50% maximum occupancy. Sufficient social distancing with at least 6 feet between people must occur at all times.
Scenario 3: Distance learning only. However, schools may be open to provide emergency child care or other functions.
Governor Walz’s Office, in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), is expected to announce the model under which schools will reopen for the 2020-21 during the week of July 27, 2020.
The Pine City School Board will be provided an update on planning progress at its July 13 regular meeting. It is anticipated that a Special Board Meeting will be called soon after the Governor's announcement in late July to determine exactly how our District will be moving forward with the 2020-21 school year.
The District will continue to provide information as it becomes available.
The Governor's decision is scheduled to take place in late July and our District will be ready to communicate ISD 578 plans in August. We know that parents, students, and staff would prefer to know sooner, but that is out of our control. We very much appreciate your patience as we work to ensure your children are kept safe, cared for, and provided a quality education.
The District is planning for the following scenarios as directed by the Governor, MDH, and MDE:
Scenario 1: In-person learning for all students. In this planning scenario, schools should create as much space between students and teachers as is feasible during the day, but will not be held strictly to enforcing 6 feet of social distancing during primary instructional time in the classroom. Activities and extracurricular programming should continue to follow the Guidance for Social Distancing in Youth Sports.
Scenario 2: Hybrid model with strict social distancing and capacity limits. In this planning scenario, schools must limit the overall number of people in school facilities and on transportation vehicles to 50% maximum occupancy. Sufficient social distancing with at least 6 feet between people must occur at all times.
Scenario 3: Distance learning only. However, schools may be open to provide emergency child care or other functions.
Governor Walz’s Office, in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), is expected to announce the model under which schools will reopen for the 2020-21 during the week of July 27, 2020.
The Pine City School Board will be provided an update on planning progress at its July 13 regular meeting. It is anticipated that a Special Board Meeting will be called soon after the Governor's announcement in late July to determine exactly how our District will be moving forward with the 2020-21 school year.
The District will continue to provide information as it becomes available.
Congratulations ALC Class of 2020
MSBA "Running for School Board" Webinar
A recording of MSBA’s Running for School Board Webinar can now be accessed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/BhUZMzM2Vmo
MSBA encourages you to share this with anyone within your school district that is considering a run for the school board.
The webinar covers basics such as how to file for the board, reasons to serve on the board — and reasons not to serve on a board, job duties of school boards, and how boards function as a team.
MSBA is offering this webinar to inform potential school board candidates as the date for filing nears. For most school districts with elections this year, filing starts July 28 and ends August 11.
MSBA encourages you to share this with anyone within your school district that is considering a run for the school board.
The webinar covers basics such as how to file for the board, reasons to serve on the board — and reasons not to serve on a board, job duties of school boards, and how boards function as a team.
MSBA is offering this webinar to inform potential school board candidates as the date for filing nears. For most school districts with elections this year, filing starts July 28 and ends August 11.
