Move ends hybrid model of alternate days of in-school learning Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 10:24 pm, Feb. 8, 2021 ×
The Mark Sanford Education Center, headquarters of Grand Forks Public Schools. (Grand Forks Herald photo)
High school students will resume full-time, in-person learning March 8, the Grand Forks School Board decided at a meeting Monday, Feb. 8.
All but two board members, Shannon Mikula and Jacqueline Hoffarth, voted in favor of ending the hybrid model that has been in effect for students in grades 9-12 since the start of the school year. Voting in favor of the motion were Doug Carpenter, Chris Douthit, Amber Flynn, Eric Lunn, Jeff Manley, Bill Palmiscno and Cynthia Shabb.
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According to an internal Alerus Center review, conducted at the Herald’s request, attendance at a wedding there exceeded state “Smart Restart” COVID guidelines at the time by 62 people.
The review shows there were at least four such events during the year that exceeded guidelines another wedding, as well as general election voting and the Pride of Dakota shopping expo. Alerus Center officials say big events like these are carefully managed for maximum public safety.
While the sun was still rising, East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander, other local and state legislators and a few East side residents met at the Spud Jr. for a drink on the sidewalk on the frigid morning of Saturday, Dec. 19.