COVID-19 transforms learning experiences
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SIDNEY COVID-19 has greatly impacted the operations of Sidney City Schools. The district, like schools all over, has had to shift how we function–from the shutdown in the spring to adapting to new learning options and more this fall – our teachers, staff, and administration have shown dedication and adaptability to new processes and approaches to bring quality instruction in the midst of uncertainty due to the pandemic, especially with remote learning.
Tiffany Rank, Sidney City Schools communications coordinator has submitted the following report:
COVID-19 Sidney City Schools dismissed for Spring Break 2020 knowing schools would be temporarily closed due to the looming novel coronavirus. By the end of that break, plans forged to ensure students had access to daily meals and online educational engagement. As time passed, we learned we would be off for much longer; our staff worked to develop a more regimented distance
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Another public school relief package related to the coronavirus pandemic is on the table in Washington. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)
VERNON, CT The Vernon public school system could receive more than $4 million in the latest federal coronavirus-related aid package.
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Friday released projected allocations that school districts in Connecticut s 2nd Congressional District would receive under the American Rescue Plan a comprehensive coronavirus relief bill currently being negotiated in the House of Representatives.
According to current estimates, Congressional district schools could receive at least $128.4 million in American Rescue Plan grants that would be proportionally distributed.
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Courtney is a senior member of the House Education and Labor Committee.
Financial forecast: Budget deficits ahead for Marlington Local
LEXINGTON TWP. After hearing sobering financial projections, Marlington Local Board of Education has approved a five-year forecast that shows the district in deficit spending each year.
The projected deficit for the current fiscal year is forecast at $1.08 million. That figure represents how much expenditures are expected to exceed revenue. Expenditures for the current fiscal year are projected at $25.93 million. The current fiscal year ends June 30.
During the Board of Education meeting Thursday night, a financial adviser, Ryan Ghizzoni, told Marlington Local officials they have three options: reduce expenses, increase revenue or a combination of both.
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