Class registration will take place in February Written By: Anne Jacobson | ×
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RED WING The window to begin setting high school students’ learning plans for 2021-2022 is now, Principal George Nemanich said.
The School Board unanimously agreed on Monday, Feb. 1. Students will start the process in two weeks and then register the week of Feb. 22. Staff then will spend part of spring break March 1-5 starting to determine potential enrollment numbers, class interest and then related instruction needs.
“If we need to reduce staff, we need to know that by April 1,” Nemanich said.
Grade configurations established in the pandemic will continue, board decides Written By: Anne Jacobson | ×
RED WING Public schools will continue with the K-6 and 7-12 grade configurations for the 2021-22 academic year. The Red Wing School Board approved the administration’s plan 3-2 on Tuesday, Jan 18.
The plan is for full in-person learning come fall.
“That’s our expectation. That’s our hope,” Superintendent Karsten Anderson said, but this configuration also accommodates the pandemic unknowns such as a future need for hybrid learning, social distancing and other COVID-19 restrictions.
“This is the one scenario that provides all of these flexibilities,” Twin Bluff Principal Chris Palmatier said, stressing it would be for one more year.
COVID-19 safety protocols will be enforced, School Board members say. Written By: Anne Jacobson |
RED WING Students will return to classrooms in stages as planned.
The Red Wing School Board discussed pandemic-related issues for nearly two hours Thursday, Jan. 7, opting not to rescind the plan adopted Dec. 21.
Use of actual face masks not just face coverings will be monitored and enforced for students and staff alike. All COVID-19 safety measures must be followed, Board member Arlen Diercks said, or the return will fail.
“And you’ll be hearing my wrath,” Diercks warned.
Board member Anna Ostendorf, one of three new members, expressed disappointment that the Goodhue County case rate released Thursday is higher than expected. The projected Christmas and New Year’s spikes won’t arrive for another week at least.