Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday morning a new incentive plan he hopes will spur public schools, even those in the purple tier, to return to at least some form of in-person instruction by March 31.
The agreement sets aside $2 billion for schools that return to on-campus schooling for at least grades kindergarten through second grade by the end of the month. California can’t order schools to return to in-person instruction, but state officials can offer a lot of money to those that do.
What Monday s proclamation by Newsom means to the school districts in the desert depends on the school district.
Desert Oasis Healthcare clinics share plans to help vaccinate public
Desert Oasis Healthcare clinics have started vaccinating staff members and have plans to help vaccinate the public once they receive more doses.
“It’s all based upon vaccine and our availability,” said Jessica Voigt, Director of Nursing, Desert Oasis Healthcare.
Voigt explains that so far, their doses have been limited to healthcare workers only about 130 per day. But she says as soon as they receive additional shipments and the county allows more tiers to be vaccinated, they plan to offer their multiple valley locations and resources to help vaccinate the public in large numbers.
PSUSD Superintendent Dr. Sandra Lyon announces her retirement
Dr. Sandra Lyon
Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent Sandra Lyon, Ed.D announced her retirement effective June 30, 2021. Lyon made the announcement during Tuesday s Board of Education meeting. You just know when it’s time, Lyon said in a statement. Being the superintendent in Palm Springs Unified has been the highlight of my career. The staff, students, families, community and board all come together to make a special learning community that cares for and supports each other.
Lyon added that she announced her retirement now in order to give the district time to find her replacement. She added that there is still much work to be done over the next six months.