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Meeting Date:
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12/16/2020 - 3:30 PM
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Category:
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Action Items
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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15.8 CURRICULUM: Authorization to Continue Distance Learning at Perris Union High School District Schools for the First Six Weeks of Second Semester Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Strategic Plan:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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In December 2019 an outbreak of respiratory illness due to a novel coronavirus (a disease now known as COVID-19) was identified and has impacted more than 75 countries including the United States. On March 8, 2020, the County of Riverside Public Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency subsequently ratified by the Board of Supervisors on March 10, 2020; on March 10, 2020, the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency; on March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national state of emergency; on March 16, 2020, the Public Health Officer of the County of Riverside ordered the cancelling of all gatherings with expected presence above 10 individuals; and on March 17, 2020, the Public Health Officer of the County of Riverside amended a previous order dated March 13, 2020 closing all schools including, but not limited to, all preschools, K-12 public, private and charter schools, community colleges, public, private, nonprofit and for profit colleges and universities beginning March 16, 2020.
On July 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that schools in Riverside County will remain physically closed, providing only distance learning until specific criteria was met by the County. On July 8, 2020, the Perris Union High School District voted unanimously to open District schools in a Distance Learning model for the first six weeks. On Friday, December 3, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a Regional Stay at Home Order for Southern California, which includes Riverside County. This order will remain in effect for at least three weeks. After three weeks, it will be lifted when projected ICU capacity meets or exceeds 15%. This will be assessed on a weekly base after the initial 3 week period. Southern California is currently at 10.3%.
The District would like to extend the Distance Learning model for the first six weeks of the second semester, as Riverside County has not attained approval to open schools in a hybrid or traditional model according to guidelines.
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Funding:
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No fiscal impact.
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve authorization to continue Distance Learning at Perris Union High School District schools for the first six weeks of the second semester due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Charles Newman - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Grant Bennett - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member David Nelissen Moved, Member Anthony T. Stafford, Sr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve authorization to continue Distance Learning at Perris Union High School District schools for the first six weeks of the second semester due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | David Nelissen | Yes | | Dr. Jose Luis Araux | Yes | | Anthony T. Stafford, Sr. | Yes | | Dr. Randall Freeman | Yes | | Elizabeth Vallejo | Yes | |
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