Rancho Roundup
11-24-2020 RBVHS Principal's Update
RBV and all VUSD Classic middle and high schools will not return to campus until after winter break
We will be shifting all secondary schools to virtual instruction until after the winter break. This means that all middle and high schools will complete the remaining three weeks of instruction (November 30th through December 18th) in virtual learning. During this time, we will continue in-person supplemental learning support for specific student populations based on individual needs. We will also maintain all athletic activities in preparation for the upcoming season unless otherwise adjusted by CIF directives. All elementary schools will continue to provide Vista Classic in-person instruction.
The reason for this period of pause is based on the recent escalation of the spread of the COVID-19 virus globally, nationally, regionally, and locally. Based on verifiable data, the pandemic is expanding at a dramatic pace in San Diego County and within the five zip codes of our own community. While Vista Unified has seen no evidence of the virus spreading within the school environment after 26 days of instruction in the Vista Classic learning model, the impact of the virus within our community is causing staffing challenges for teachers, instructional assistants, custodians, and other employees. Although our pivoting criteria has been effective in combating any spread of the virus on secondary campuses, the frequency of pivoting schools has increased. The increased frequency of pivoting is disruptive to students, parents, and staff.
During the School Board meeting set for December 15th, our trustees will be reviewing the status of the virus regionally and locally, reviewing the feedback and recommendations from the Superintendent's Council for Innovative Learning, and discussing adjustments to the Vista Classic and Vista Virtual learning models for the second half of the school year. During this meeting, the trustees will also be discussing new regulations for quarantining students, staff, and classrooms based on feedback from the San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.
The Vista Unified School District has a dual obligation to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff, while, at the same time, develop an innovative approach to learning and teaching that provides a high quality, engaging education for all students within the environment of a worldwide pandemic. As a school district, we have been committed to working in collaboration with parents to create pathways for students to get back onto campus. Learning is most powerful and effective when students are building in-person relationships with their teachers and their friends. While this work is challenging and, at times, frustrating, we have an obligation to continue our efforts as a community. We are all in this together.
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