Welcome!

Bagley Public Schools will be open this fall to continue working toward our mission to be an innovative leader in instruction, developing in every learner the ability to succeed in an ever-changing world. Over the last several months, our school board, administrators and staff have been hard at work preparing our reopening plan. We used parent survey responses to inform our plans, and reviewed recent executive orders and back to school guiding documents to make sure our plans align health and safety expectations. In addition, we have developed and continue to refine our plan, while staying in close contact with local, state, and federal health officials to make sure all plans adhere to all required guidelines and protocols.

Our 2020-21 Fall Planning Committee is hard at work creating plans to start school following the July 30 guidelines provided by the Governor and the Department of Education.

These learning methods follow the recent executive orders and Safe Learning Plan guidelines. The guidelines direct us to monitor the 14-day county level case rate per 10,000 residents. Bagley Public Schools lies within Clearwater County. We will continue to monitor this 14-day county level case and we are prepared to shift our learning methods as required by the executive orders.

Our Pledge to You As We Return to School

Everything we do at Bagley Public Schools is guided by our Continuous Improvement Plan, which centers around student learning, climate and culture, MTSS, and operations, while fulfilling our mission to pursue educational excellence for all.

On July 30, 2020, Governor Walz, along with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), announced Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year.

Here are the major points of the Safe Learning Plan:

• School districts can opt for a more restrictive learning model but may not opt to move to a less restrictive learning model.

• Learning models may be based on the current COVID-19 infection rate in their counties based upon 14-day rolling averages.

• Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Health Guidelines will also be reviewed in determining which model is appropriate.

• As infection rates increase or decrease, schools will be required to alternate between different learning models throughout the year.

• When students are not receiving in-person instruction, Bagley Schools will continue to provide childcare for enrolled children of essential Tier 1 workers ages 12 and under.

• The Learning Model in which Bagley Schools will start the 2020-2021 school year will be determined no later than one week prior to the start of the school year.

Ensure Health & Safety

We are dedicated to providing a healthy and safe learning environment for all students, staff and community. We will communicate the importance of self-screening, hand-washing, hygiene practices, cleaning protocols, and other measures to mitigate and respond to the effects of COVID-19. We will follow all guidance from federal, state, and local health authorities.

Provide High Quality Instruction

We are dedicated to providing a high-quality education for all of our students, regardless of the instructional model. We have formed a committee of staff members from all levels of our district who will focus on planning in the areas of Health & Safety, Student Learning, Climate & Culture, Operations, and Communications. We will follow all guidance and regulations outlined by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Offer Educational Opportunities for All

We are dedicated to ensuring our students have equitable access to a high-quality education and have systems in place to support our students. Based on guidance from the Minnesota Department of Education, Bagley Schools are planning for an In-person learning model and a Distance learning model. At this time due to MDH and MDE guidelines Bagley is unable to provide a Hybrid learning Model. Families will have the opportunity to choose distance learning, even if the district is in an in-person learning model.

Support Our Students, Families and Staff

We are dedicated to providing academic, social and emotional support to students, families and staff. We will allow students, families and staff to provide input through our advisory committee and community surveys.