Supt Notes
Grapeland ISD July Board Meeting Notes
Highlights from Board Meeting
HOT TOPICS:
School Starts- August 19th
School-Community Forum update- Great meeting on July 16th with parents to gain input of beginning of school plan
School Marshall Plan- Mrs. Raychel Shaw will be helping our District prepare to have Licensed carriers on campus for our students and staffs protection
Parent Survey Results- 74.6% of parents are comfortable with their children returning to school.
Pre-K 3 Teacher approval-Welcome to Grapeland Elementary Mrs. Brooke Castleberry
UIL and Extracurricular Activities will be limited to students who are receiving on campus instruction.
Facebook Live Thursday, July 23rd, 7:00 PM
Hop on and ask us some questions and we will let you know information about the upcoming school year.
Frequently asked Questions relating to Back to School
2. Will the students be given mask breaks? Yes, students will not be forced to wear mask all day.
3. Will the dress code in Grapeland ISD be relaxed? No, our dress code will remain the same as last year on all campuses.
4. Will GISD have on campus and remote instruction? Yes, both modes of learning will be available. Students who have internet and devices can log on and learn from home after being taught how to navigate our Learning Management System.
5. When will the Back to School Guide be released to public? Thursday, July 23rd on our website at https://www.grapelandisd.net/site
6. What will happen if you choose remote learning and do not log on? You will be monitored through the Learning management System and will be marked absent and will not receive credit for the class if you have excessive absences.
7. Can I choose to participate in extracurricular activities if I choose remote learning? No, only if you are Senior and enrolled in a number dual credit courses.
8. Will there be social distancing regulations at school? Yes, they will be outlined in the GISD Back to School Guide.
9. How do I choose whether I come to campus for instruction or choose remote learning? The District will give parents the opportunity to sign up for the choice of instruction by posting a Commitment Letter through a Google Form Link.
10. What will we do if we have a lab confirmed COVID case in school? School systems must notify their local health department if an individual who has been in a school is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19. • School systems must close off areas that are heavily used by the individual with the lab confirmed case of COVID-19 (student, teacher, or staff) until the non-porous surfaces in those areas can be disinfected, unless more than 3 days have passed since that person was on campus. • School systems must notify all teachers, staff, and families of all students in a school if a lab confirmed COVID-19 case is identified among students, teachers, or staff who participate in any on-campus activities.
Relax, We got you...
Other Board Agenda Items; July 20th Meeting
- GISD Excellence- The Administrative staff was praised by Superintendent Jackson for their diligent planning to get the school year started. Our District staff was also commended for their response to the tragic death of one of our students, David Dunn. Please keep the Dunn family in your prayers.
- Superintendents Report- GISD is purchasing more technology moving closer to the one to one initiative for our students; Increase in Bandwidth has been purchased to improve usability; Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial Effectiveness study put in place for Fall 2020; Report given on School Community Forum to discuss reopening plan;
- Discussion about Facility Improvement of Shoultz Auditorium; Completion of Summer projects and facility upgrades.
- Approval of Service contracts from Region 6
- Discussion and Action to approve Budget Calendar.
- Discussion and Action to approve 20-21 Employee Handbook
- Discussion and action to approve board policy update
- Discussion and action to approve student transfers.
Grapeland ISD
Email: djackson@grapelandisd.net
Website: https://www.grapelandisd.net/
Location: 116 West Myrtle Street, Grapeland, TX, USA
Phone: 936-687-4619
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grapelandisd
Twitter: @mrjackson65