Cook County ISD 166

Updated information to share with our school community.

Zoom Link for 8-20-20 School Board Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98087980544

Attention Essential Workers that have students in COOK COUNTY SCHOOLS. Here is a list of the TIER 2 Essential workers that we will also be providing supervision and child care for during the distance learning times. To sign your student up for this service please contact Jeanne Anderson at janderson@isd166.org or 218-387-2271. Please provide their name(s), grade for 20-21, and the days your student(s) will need care.

Here is the Minnesota Department of Education information on Tier 1-3 students that has been requested.

Updates for Fall Athletics Minnesota High School League has moved both the Football and Volleyball Seasons to the Spring. Cross Country will continue to be in the fall with restrictions and reduced competitions. More details will be released as we receive them.

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary Class Lists Please note that class lists may change as we are planning for the 3 scenarios under Minnesota's Safe Learning Plan.

Parent and Family survey for Back-to-school planning As a school team we are finalizing the school plans under the MN's Safe Learning Plan, CDC Guidelines, Local Health Care Professionals recommendations, and MN Department of Education recommendations. We need to hear your voice. As a school district we have options for how we start and work through the 2020-2021 school year: In-Person, Hybrid (a combination of in-person and distance learning) and Cook County Distance Learning. Cook County Distance Learning (provided through Cook County Schools by Cook County teachers) is an option for families to opt into if that is best for your family's needs at anytime during the year. Please inform us of your personal needs as we are looking to understand and plan for our school year. At this time our plan is not solidified, this information is crucial in our finalization of the planning for all 3 options. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfq7sGngy1sBU1sI8VRfisJB5o-0tVT2v2hgpK0wc4Zuww8cw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Letter in response to the release of MN Safe Learning Plan from Principal Myers.

Important Message from Superintendent Crandall......... Good Afternoon, The Minnesota Department of Education released the MN Safe Learning Plan today The district is working with Cook County Public Health to finalize the school opening plan. The School Board will be meeting to discuss plans for opening school. We will continue to provide weekly updates The entire staff of the Cook County School District appreciates your support and patience. Thank you

ISD166 Special School Board Meeting Announcement https://5il.co/ikvc

The deadline to sign up for the online classroom portion of Drivers Education is Wednesday, July 22, 2020 by 4pm.

7-16-20 School Board Meeting Link https://zoom.us/j/96978780111

Parents and Families we would like your feedback! Please fill out our survey on Distance Learning as we are planning for the fall. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZVEMN52Y0wqeqLCNxEtvbcG1LtpOkhIxbnpCAPuZePu4ydw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Message from Cook County School Please click on link: https://5il.co/i9fd

The online classroom portion of Drivers Ed will run for 10 days from 8am to 11am, July 27th thru Aug. 7th, no class on Sat, Aug 1st or Sun, Aug 2nd. 30 classroom hours are required to pass the classroom portion. Make up day August 10th. Register with Pam, ppuskala@isd166.org.

6-18-20 School Board Meeting Recording https://youtu.be/mSS48KIcm10

Message from ISD 166 School Board

Cook County Community: There is NO pending eviction of the Grand Marais Playhouse from the ACA. The Cook County School District values the partnership with the Playhouse and has no intention of severing our ties. The Playhouse is an asset to our community and our students.The School has never contemplated an eviction of the Playhouse. The District has been in discussions with the Playhouse for over a year on updating our lease, which has not been done for over a decade. Part of this discussion has centered around the location of the Playhouse’s office space within the ACA facility. Due to the changing demands on the School, the District has been working with the Playhouse to move office spaces, down the hall, and still within the facility. The shuffling of rooms and offices is a regular occurrence at the School in order to best accommodate the needs of our students as they change over time. The District’s commitment to our lease with the Playhouse and the commitment to our partnership is not in jeopardy. Regards, Dan Shirley School Board Chair, ISD 166 Dr. Bill Crandall Superintendent, ISD 166

Parents and guardians of ISD 166 students, please take a moment to complete this survey regarding Distance Learning. http://sgiz.mobi/s3/2020-Parent-Distance-Learning-Feedback-Survey

Summer Meal Program Summer Meal Service with hot lunches will begin on June 8th thru August 21st and will be offered Monday thru Friday except Friday July 3rd. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 - 9:15 a.m Lunch will be served from 11:15 a.m - 12:15 p.m Meals can be picked up from the front entrance of the school during these times. This program is free to all kids 18 and under regardless of school enrollment. Unfortunately, we are not allowed by the federal program rules to feed adults. Cook County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.