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April 20, 2021 6:27 PM Destiny Richards
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Last night, the school board voted 3–2 to make them only ‘strongly recommended’.
Even though CDC guidelines and guidance from Panhandle Health strongly encourage masks to limit the spread of COVID in schools, the board made their decision based on how COVID is directly affecting Coeur d’Alene schools right now.
“I see the cases as pretty steady overall and I would still be in favor of moving to ‘strongly recommended, ” said board trustee Casey Morrisroe.
Just like the decision to move to five days of in-person learning.
“The numbers were low then, it was time to move and we did make that move,” said board chair Jennifer Brumley. “The numbers are low now. It is time, in my opinion, to make that move.”
Dickinson Public Schools superintendent announces resignation
Dickinson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shon Hocker announced his resignation to staff on Monday, in a departure that will take effect on June 30, 2021. Written By: James Miller | ×
Superintendent Shon Hocker (Kayla Henson / The Dickinson Press)
Dickinson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shon Hocker announced his resignation to staff on Monday, in a departure that will take effect on June 30, 2021.
Hocker s departure comes after his accepting a position as superintendent of the Coeur d’Alene Public Schools in Idaho.
“I am extremely proud of the work we have done during my time here. We have successfully laid the groundwork for many years of continued success with the High Reliability Schools (HRS) focus,” Hocker said. “Although I have only called Dickinson home for the past three years, I have felt embraced and supported by many of you. You have welcomed my family and ma
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April 19, 2021 11:34 AM Erin Robinson
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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho A new superintendent has been selected to lead Coeur d’Alene Public Schools.
Dr. Shon Hocker will take over the role starting July 1, following final approval of the Board of Trustees.
The board met over the weekend to consider the two finalists, Dr. Hocker and Dr. Kate Orozco, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Instruction for Coeur d’Alene Public Schools.
“We believe the background Dr. Hocker brings with his prior experience will continue forward progress on our Portrait of a Graduate and the timelines established under our strategic plan. We also believe he will have trusting and solid relationships with staff and his community for years to come. The Board looks forward to great things to come under Dr. Hocker’s leadership,” said Board Chair Jennifer Brumley.
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April 8, 2021 5:29 PM Connor Sarles
COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho Coeur d’Alene Public Schools issued a statement in response to parents saying they would send their kids to school without masks.
CDA Schools discussed on Monday the possibility of changing their policy from requiring face masks to just “strongly recommending” them later this month.
Some parents are not waiting around for that, however.
A Facebook event comprised of parents encouraged each other to send their children to school without masks. The event info reads: “Let’s take a stand against the school and stop letting them make choices for our kids. The mask mandates are all ended.”
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ast week, high school students in Spokane returned to in-person classes, marking the first time in a year that Spokane Public Schools students of all ages had a real live teacher in front of them. It wasn t a moment of celebration for everyone, however. Spokane Public Schools says many parents have tried to enroll their middle school and high school students into the district s virtual program, Spokane Virtual Academy, instead of returning to in-person classes. The waiting list numbers more than 100 students, according to Heather Bybee, the district s curriculum director. She says students on that list will be enrolled in the virtual school within the next couple weeks.