BWRSD Community Update 7/21/2020
Message from Jonathan Brice, Superintendent of Schools
Dear BWRSD parents and guardians,
We understand that many of you are concerned with the timeline for responding to the recent survey sent out regarding the reopening of schools. We asked you to indicate which option you will select for transportation and which model of instruction you are most comfortable with for the start of the school year. We want you to know that you will have an opportunity to revise your decision, if necessary, before the start of the school year.
Your initial decision, which is due this week Friday, July 24, will enable BWRSD to effectively plan for the number of students we will need to transport, and schedule accordingly for the number of students who will be participating in in-person or distance learning, by grade and course.
By July 30, 2020, you will receive more detailed information about our reopening plan, including feedback provided by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). You will then have an opportunity to review and revise your initial decision by August 7, 2020.
Key dates for our Reopening Plan Timeline:
Initial Decision for Transportation and Distance Learning Option (July 24, 2020)
Reopening Plan Feedback shared with the BWRSD Community (July 30, 2020)
Review and Revise your Transportation and Distance learning option (August 7, 2020)
RI will finalize decisions regarding school reopening limitations based on current health conditions (August 17, 2020)
Opening of School (August 31, 2020)
We will continue to place the health and safety of our students and staff at the forefront of our decision making. If you have questions please feel free to email us.
Sincerely Yours,
Jonathan Brice, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Bristol Warren Regional School District
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Today’s update has information about the following topics:
Reopening Plan Synopsis (Same plan sent out in BWRSD Community Update on 7/16/20)
Transportation Registration Form
Distance Learning Request Form
1. Reopening Plan Synopsis (Same plan sent out in BWRSD Community Update on 7/16/20)
A team of more than fifty (50) teachers, support staff, and administrators have developed a comprehensive reopening plan that is focused on the health and safety of students and staff, identification of options for families, ensuring a strong academic program, and addressing budgetary, staffing, and policy concerns. Here is a synopsis of the plan we have submitted to RIDE on July 17, 2020, and are awaiting feedback. Once we hear from RIDE, we will publish the entire plan and create work groups to discuss implementation.
2. Transportation Registration Form (Initial choice due 7/24; opportunity to revise choices no later than 8/7)
Please complete this Transportation Registration Form for the 2020-2021 school year.
3. Distance Learning Request Form (Initial choice due 7/24; opportunity to revise choices no later than 8/7)
Please complete this Distance Learning Request Form for the 2020-2021 school year.
1. BWRSD Distance Learning Plan
2. Parent Resources for Google & Seesaw Classrooms
3. COVID-19 Information
4. BWRSD Community Updates