Manchester Schools Plans Reopening, Hears About Negativity
July 16, 2020 at 1:04 a.m.
By Maddie Jo Shultz-
During public comments, Manchester Elementary School teacher Amy Lambert addressed the board. She read a prepared statement, praising the school corporation and speaking against negativity.
Regarding the “negative narrative” that has surrounded the school for the past few months, Lambert asked the board and the public to remember: “Teachers do not have any hidden agenda that we are ever trying to force upon children. Never in the 20 years that I have been in this school corporation have I ever promoted or rebelled against any potentially divisive or controversial topic in our society.”
The board accepted $192,674.83 in CARES Act funding and $800 in donations from Tri Kappa and related organizations.
Policies reviewed on second reading were AG8005 Outside Agency Working Relationship, P8020 Equal Opportunity Employer and P3240 Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff. The policies were approved.
The board also approved the 2020-2021 Student Technology Handbook and voted to renew two-year administrative contracts.
A resolution was approved to suspend any school board policies conflicting with waivers or extensions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The board reviewed the MCS Re-entry Plan for the 2020-2021 school year, which as Superintendent Teresa Gremaux explained, details the preventative measures and practices that will be implemented to ensure the safety of students, staff and the community. The MCS Re-entry Plan is accessible on the MCS website.
New proposed board policies included P4080 Student Discipline Rules, P4045 Transfer Students and P2150 Pandemic/Epidemic Events – Use of Face Masks. These and other policies are available for the public’s review on the MCS website.
Gremaux praised the staff, expressing her appreciation for the hard work they have put in to prepare for the new school year. “It’s been a difficult summer,” she said, “but we’re getting through it.”
Secretary David Terflinger emphasized the 122 years of combined service from the four staff members who are retiring this year. “That says a lot about our community. It says a lot about our school district,” he said. “Makes me feel pretty proud.”
The board will next meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 11.
During public comments, Manchester Elementary School teacher Amy Lambert addressed the board. She read a prepared statement, praising the school corporation and speaking against negativity.
Regarding the “negative narrative” that has surrounded the school for the past few months, Lambert asked the board and the public to remember: “Teachers do not have any hidden agenda that we are ever trying to force upon children. Never in the 20 years that I have been in this school corporation have I ever promoted or rebelled against any potentially divisive or controversial topic in our society.”
The board accepted $192,674.83 in CARES Act funding and $800 in donations from Tri Kappa and related organizations.
Policies reviewed on second reading were AG8005 Outside Agency Working Relationship, P8020 Equal Opportunity Employer and P3240 Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff. The policies were approved.
The board also approved the 2020-2021 Student Technology Handbook and voted to renew two-year administrative contracts.
A resolution was approved to suspend any school board policies conflicting with waivers or extensions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The board reviewed the MCS Re-entry Plan for the 2020-2021 school year, which as Superintendent Teresa Gremaux explained, details the preventative measures and practices that will be implemented to ensure the safety of students, staff and the community. The MCS Re-entry Plan is accessible on the MCS website.
New proposed board policies included P4080 Student Discipline Rules, P4045 Transfer Students and P2150 Pandemic/Epidemic Events – Use of Face Masks. These and other policies are available for the public’s review on the MCS website.
Gremaux praised the staff, expressing her appreciation for the hard work they have put in to prepare for the new school year. “It’s been a difficult summer,” she said, “but we’re getting through it.”
Secretary David Terflinger emphasized the 122 years of combined service from the four staff members who are retiring this year. “That says a lot about our community. It says a lot about our school district,” he said. “Makes me feel pretty proud.”
The board will next meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 11.
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