When the United States Department of Agriculture approved the temporary waiver that allowed school districts to provide free meals for the upcoming school year, Copperas Cove ISD Director of Child Nutrition Melissa Bryan applied immediately.
âI felt that it was vital for our community and our district opt in and utilize the waiver. Many districts in Texas decided not to opt into the waiver because they were concerned of the âlimitedâ time that students might be able to eat free and then have to start charging. I was not concerned with that because I witnessed firsthand the meals that we gave out to the community and the need that many families face with basic food needs,â Bryan said. âI heard from households who had never been in a line to pick up food for free for their families and they were embarrassed or just thankful. I reminded each household that shared its story with me that we are a community and we all pull together and do the best we can to help t
Resource center offers face-to-face, drop-in support to help students with academic, social-emotional and technology needs Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 2:47 pm, Jun. 9, 2021 ×
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Robin David, coordinator of Grand Forks Public Schools’ Mentor Center, has been selected as the recipient of this year’s #InnovativeND Award for Collaborative Culture.
The award was announced at the 2021 Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education on Monday, June 7, in Bismarck.
The #InnovativeND awards recognize students, educators, schools and districts that lead by example and have embraced innovation for the benefit of schools and students, according to an announcement from the school district.
The Mentor Center, which opened in January on the UND campus, is dedicated to filling a gap for all middle and high school students, especially those who are distance learning on a full- or part-time basis during the pandemic. It serves as a fa
Jackson County Summer Meal Program announced
With students heading into summer break, the Jackson County School District has announced their free meal program for kids this summer.
Meals will be served to the public at the Vancleave Middle School cafeteria Monday through Friday from June 1
st through July 30
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Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be from 11 to 12:30 p.m. There are no income requirements or registration. Adults may also pay $3.25 for a meal using cash or check.
Breakfast and lunch will also be served to students enrolled in-person summer learning programs taking place in July at East Central lower and upper elementary, St. Martin north, east, and upper Elementary as well as Vancleave lower and upper elementary.
Juan Mancha: District No. 1
Candidate ran unopposed; declared elected.
Christine A. Carrillo: District No. 2
Did not respond.
Did not respond.
Deceased.
Declared ineligible due to residency issue.
Louie G. Luna: District No. 3
What is your current or most recent occupation?
I am a Certified Bilingual/ Monolingual Teacher
What grade on an A-F scale would you give your district’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Why?
B+, I think the district’s response was more conservative and safety driven than other state districts. Hence, the district seems to have a lower positivity rate than other districts. I personally felt safe enough to return back to the classroom after these measures were taken by the district.
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