Covid Update
July 10, 2020
A Message from the District
Dear MLA Families,
Today, the District shared the message below. This is an important first step in communicating decisions about the fall. Please note that no decisions are final until the teachers' union and the District make an agreement about how school will open in the fall. We will keep you updated as information becomes available.
Bri and Daniel
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The first day of school is August 10, 2020. OUSD is announcing that school will begin with all students in distance learning.
From there, students will be brought back to campus in phases for in-person instruction as safety allows.
- The opening phase of all distance learning will last up to four weeks.
- During this time we will implement our COVID-19 safety plans, attend training in both safety and instruction, and orient students and families to the phases of blended learning.
- The transition into the next phases will depend on specific science, safety, student learning and support details.
- We will use an equity lens for prioritizing in-person instruction for targeted students.
- Families may choose to remain in full distance learning regardless of phases.
There will be a community meeting to discuss Fall 2020 on Monday July 13 from 5:00-7:00. Visit www.ousd.org for details.
OUSD has heard from many of our families and staff members. Many say they are ready for in person instruction and many are not. The district is looking for ways to meet everyone’s needs. District leaders have been negotiating with our labor partners on the best way to move forward.
The recommendation for a phased in approach was created by the OUSD COVID-19 Action Team composed of school site staff including custodial, clerical, teachers, principals, as well as central office department leaders and parents.
We have learned a lot about distance learning since March and we are creating plans for increased support for students, and school staff, including more support for families, more access to shared online resources, and weekly learning goals.
Stay tuned for updates soon about technology distribution, school registration, and other important topics.
Melrose Leadership Academy
Email: mlaschoolquestions@gmail.com
Website: www.melroseleadershipacademy.org
Location: 4730 Fleming Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
Phone: (510)535-3832
Facebook: facebook.com/melroseleadershipacademy