West Ada School District Update
December 4, 2020
Revised Pandemic Operating Plan
The West Ada School District, in conjunction with healthcare advisors, have revised the pandemic operating plan and will bring it before the Board of Trustees on December 8.
You can view the draft here: https://www.westada.org/domain/11495
Covid-19 Flow Charts
We have added two flow charts to our website, the flow charts are the tools we use when making some of our decisions regarding Covid-19. The first chart walks you through symptoms you may experience with Covid-19 and what to do. The second chart outlines the questions you need to ask in the case of a possible exposure to Covid-19.
Illness Flow Chart
https://www.westada.org/Page/83993
Close Contact/Exposure Flow Chart
Enrollment Deadline for Virtual School House Closes Tonight
If you are interested in a high level of learning in a virtual environment, we want to let you know that the open enrollment period for Virtual School House at the West Ada School District for second semester (spring 2021) ends on December 4, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.
Choosing to enroll at Virtual School House means:
- Your student is staying in the West Ada School District, but changing their home school to Virtual School House. They will be unenrolled from your current 'brick and mortar' school.
- Your student will be enrolled at Virtual School House for all of second semester, spring 2021. Any requests for transfer after December 4, 2020, will require approval through the in-district transfer process.
- Your student will be taught by current West Ada School District teachers. Many of our elementary teachers instruct from classrooms in West Ada schools.
- Your student will receive quality instruction through a completely online learning platform This will include a combination of 'live' synchronous instruction (daily/weekly required schedules during the school day) and asynchronous instruction (practice activities, independent projects, recorded instruction). Students and parents should expect at least 5.5 hours of daily coursework and instruction.
- Your student will be offered a limited number of course offerings. These courses are focused on grade level and graduation requirements.
- You can learn more here www.westada.org/VSH
West Ada School District Fourth Grade Student Wins State Department of Education Holiday Card Contest
The State Department of Education Holiday Art Contest Winner for the fourth grade level this year is from the West Ada Virtual School House! We want to congratulate Rachel Winjoe. The holiday card contest is held each year for K-6 Idaho students, the contest had over 800 entries this year. Great job Rachel!
ASBO Awards School District for Excellence in Budget Presentation
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is recognizing West Ada School District for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2020–2021 budget year.
ASBO International’s MBA and Pathway to the MBA promote and recognize best budget presentation practices in school districts. Participants submit their applications and budget documents to a panel of school financial professionals who review the materials for compliance with the MBA Criteria Checklist and other requirements and provide expert feedback that districts can use to improve their budget documents.
Districts that successfully demonstrate they have met the necessary program requirements may earn either the MBA or Pathway to the MBA, an introductory program that allows districts to ease into full MBA compliance.
“Districts that apply to the MBA or Pathway to the MBA programs recognize the importance of presenting a high-quality, easy-to-understand budget internally and to the community,” ASBO International Executive Director David J. Lewis explains. “By participating in the programs, not only do districts have access to the tools and resources they need to communicate the district’s goals and objectives clearly, they demonstrate their commitment to upholding nationally recognized budget presentation standards.”