Welcome back to school! There have been many questions about masks in schools. Here's a link to the Governor's Executive Order: https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-37%20Face%20Covering%20Requirement.pdf
Here's a visual guid to help us navigate illness and return to school for 2020-2021. I hope you find this useful.
The Southwest Parke Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, August 12 at 7 PM in the High School Cafeteria. This meeting is open to the public. Masks are required. Social distancing is required.
The Governor has announced all students in grades 3 through 12 will be required to wear masks in schools effective July 27, 2020. Masks are highly recommended for students in grades K through 2. All faculty and staff will be required to wear a mask in schools. More info to come.
Information regarding the SWP Virtual Academy has been updated. Here it is: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/811452/SWP_Virtual_Academy__updated_7.22.20_.pdf
Another FAQ: Will the school notify parents if there is a positive case in a classroom? Per my dialogue with the Parke County Health Department this morning, they will receive information regarding positive cases from physicians. The health department is then responsible for all pertinent notifications and contact tracing for COVID cases.
We have received several questions regarding our reopening plan and the start of school. In an effort to help respond to question, we have created a FAQ document. It will be updated as needed. Here it is!
UPDATED (July 16) GRADUATION 2020 UPDATE
Due to the recent announcement made by the Governor extending stage 4.5 for an additional two weeks, we will continue to limit the number of attendees to the 2020 graduation to follow current state guidelines. Each graduate received four tickets via mail to share with family/friends. Tickets will be required to attend the ceremony. If for some reason a graduate will not be attending graduation, please notify Mr. Kersey (kerseyk@swparke.k12.in.us) or Mrs. Cleghorn (cleghorna@swparke.k12.in.us).
When: July 18, 2020 at 10:00am
Where: Frank Ciolli Field/Riverton Parke Jr./Sr.High School Football Field (weather permitting - rain out location will be in the gymnasium)
Attendees are welcome to use the home side bleachers or bring chairs to spread out on the sides of the bleachers and track.
Remember that social distancing guidelines will be followed and we ask attendees to do the same. Masks are welcome, but not required.
Please continue to be understanding and patient during this unprecedented time.
Graduates: Please report to the school at 8:30am.
Guests: Gates open at 9:00am.
It is not our intention to have students wear masks all the time. We would like masks to be worn in situations where social distancing is difficult. Here's some mask guidance from the Indiana Department of Education.
Parents/guardians: We need your input regarding the reopening of schools. After you have read and thoughtfully considered our plan for reopening schools, please complete the survey found here: https://forms.gle/Pn4qWrjbo2ckFh5w8
The Southwest Parke Online Academy may be a good option for some of our students who have concerns about COVID-19. Information may be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/793087/SWP_Online_Academy.pdf
The Southwest Parke Plan for Reopening Schools can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/793086/Southwest_Parke_Plan_for_Reopening_Schools_in_August_2020.pdf
SWP Board meets tonight at 7 PM in the RPHS Cafeteria. Public is invited to attend. Masks are recommended. Social distancing will be observed. Meeting will be streamed on our Facebook page. The agenda is her for your review.
There have been questions about work permits. Per the Dept of Labor, student work permits are still suspended at this time. No permit is needed to go to work. If your employer has questions, have them contact the Dept of Labor.
The July 8, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the High School Cafeteria at 7 PM. This is an open meeting and members of the public may attend.
The roof at the Athletic Building on the RP campus is complete. Looks great!
Information Regarding Student Supplies and Fees for 2020-2020 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/755318/Information_Regarding_School_Supplies_and_Fees_for_2020-2021.pdf
It's a beautiful day here at the RP campus. The new roof is going on the athletic building!
Four more images of survey results. Thank you all for participating.
Thanks for viewing the meeting. We will do something to improve the sound quality. Four survey results images are here. Four more to follow in another post.
