Rich County School Board Meeting

Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah.  March 24, 2020.  As COVID-19 concerns continue to evolve around the world, the Rich County School Board is committed to consistently monitor the situation and take direction from the Governor and the Utah State Board of Education.

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, the Rich County School Board met to discuss guidelines for families and staff regarding updates on COVID-19, and creating a partnership of homes and schools to maintain a healthy learning environment.    The Board will continue to provide updates on the Covidd-19 virus to the families of Rich County and School District staff members and will share additional information and guidelines pertaining to school issues. The Board thanked everyone for their support and partnership as we work together in these most difficult times.

  

Due to social distancing, the Board requested that all concerns regarding the District’s dance policy be sent to the District in writing.  Superintendent Dale Lamborn thanked all parents for their comments and inputs. If anyone has additional comments, they should be sent directly to the School Board.

Rich High School Principal Rick Larsen reported that the high school staff is completely implementing on-line instruction using Canvas software.  Each student has use of his or her own computer.  Updates, assignments, and instructions from the teachers are provided to the students daily.    Principal Larsen has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from students, teachers, and parents.   Even though this is a challenge unlike any before, Principal Larsen assured the students and parents that students will receive all of their necessary credits. 

Middle and Elementary School Principal Kip Motta reported that the middle school and grade school staff are doing a tremendous job making sure the students are receiving content via Canvas software.  The students and teachers are familiar with the program.  They are delivering major content through the online medium.  The North Ridge elementary program has prepared learning packets for the students.  Parents are picking up the packets during assigned shifts.  Principal Motta stated: “When you are not face to face, it is difficult to deliver all the content that the teachers originally planned, but the teachers are putting out some content focusing on the core subjects.  Teachers are working every day!”

Rick Limb reported to the Board that construction on the new building projects is on schedule and ADA compliant playgrounds and equipment are being installed.   

School breakfasts and lunches are being delivered to the students. A notice of pick up and drop off times was sent to the parents.

Reporter's note:  The Rich County School system is doing an amazing job for our children and families under very difficult circumstances.  The administrators and teachers are to be commended for going above and beyond for the benefit of our entire community!