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Update September 25, 2020
Update: September 25, 2020
Dear FCUSD Families: There are many important discussions and decisions taking place at our Board Meetings and we want to make sure you are informed. Please take a look at a summary of highlights from last night’s Board of Education meeting and additional District News.
As a reminder, complete recordings of all Board meetings can be found on our District’s YouTube channel.
FCUSD Roadmap to Reopening
The Roadmap to Reopening is the District’s comprehensive and phased plan to reopen schools as soon as safely possible and in accordance with guidelines provided by local and state health authorities. At the Board meeting, the FCUSD Roadmap to Reopening was unanimously approved.
You can also find a link to the Roadmap to Reopening on our website:
www.fcusd.org/2020-21schoolyear
Plan for In-Person Cohorts of Special Education and English Learner Students
The Board unanimously voted to approve the Plan for In-Person Cohorts of Special Education and English Learner Students to begin.
- September 28: Implementation of 1:1 assessments
- October 19: Implementation of small cohorts on campus
To view further details, including sample schedules please visit:
Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
During this time of Distance Learning, challenges have been especially significant for Students with Unique Needs: students who are English learners, homeless or foster youth, low income, at-risk, or are in special education. As directed by the CDE,the District has developed a Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP), which will guide funding priorities for the CARES Act - Learning Loss Mitigation Funds to support Students with Unique Needs.
The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan was presented to the Board and was unanimously passed.
School Resource Officers (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding Amendment with the City of Folsom and County of Sacramento Sheriff's Office
A presentation was made regarding the updated language in the MOUs between the District and Sacramento County and the District and the City of Folsom.
As a reminder, the Board had previously approved the 2020-21 contract at the June 18th meeting, with the condition of bringing back amendments to the contract that better defined the roles, responsibilities, and accountability of SRO's in our schools.
Further discussion regarding changes to the language in the MOUs will take place at the next Board meeting on October 8.
In other news...
FCUSD Fall Athletics and Activities: reconvening for conditioning and practice starting October 5th
In order to ensure our student-athletes are in optimal physical condition for the start of the Fall Season on December 7th, FCUSD is planning to re-start conditioning on October 5th.
During the week of September 28 site administrators, athletic directors and coaches will connect with parents and students to ensure athletic clearances are in order and to review guidelines.
In addition to athletics, high schools are also preparing a return to extra-curricular activities, such as marching band, drumline, and performing arts. Site administrators and activity advisors are meeting now to coordinate schedules and communication. More information will be forthcoming.
Please note: Participation in athletics and extracurricular activities is voluntary, at the discretion of families and availability of staff.
***Strict adherence to the Sacramento County Public Health Department (SCPH) will be followed. Guidelines include screening, no more than fourteen to two coaches/advisors, not using locker rooms, and minimizing the use of indoor facilities. A minimum distance of 6 feet between individuals must be maintained at all times. Face covering should be worn at all times when not exercising by all. Drop off and pick up locations need to be designated for each program to reduce large gatherings. Each site will follow the Written-Worksite Specific Plan.***
Riverview STEM Blue Ribbon School
Congratulations to Riverview STEM Academy on their selection as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School! Riverview STEM is recognized in the Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing School category, which places it among the state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The 367 schools across the U.S. honored as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools include 317 public and 50 non-public schools.
Riverview STEM Academy is a comprehensive K-5 magnet school. With its focus on science, technology, engineering, and math, students learn to become critical thinkers and problem solvers through an innovative and project-based curriculum.
The 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony will be held virtually November 12 and 13. Click HERE for instructions on how you can join the celebration. Please join us in congratulating Principal Miller-Powell and the entire Riverview STEM team for this incredible honor.
Wellness Resources
FCUSD is committed to providing support and information for all areas of wellness for our students, their families, and our staff. Our team of mental wellness professionals continually work with staff and students, and have compiled information and resources on the site:
Please visit often, as new information is always being added.