MARCH 16th-27th School Closure

As of March 15, 2020, Governor Tim Walz and Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker have issued an executive order for school closures across the entire state of Minnesota from March 16 through March 27. The purpose of this closure is to have schools plan for the potential of Distance Learning.

We understand that extended school closure will create hardship for many families. The school day is the centerpiece of the lives of many people. Children count on the reliable routine that a school day offers, from the classroom setting to the many people at school who know them, care for them, and provide recognition of them.

Families, too, count on that routine and the knowledge that their children are cared for during the day. It allows them to tend to their workday or focus on the other pieces of life that need to be taken care of, and there are many. Contemplating weeks without that structure and care may seem overwhelming. Please know that we are doing our very best to make decisions that will help care for all of us through this time.

We are working hard to ensure that all of our staff and students remain safe as we deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We want to make sure that families and staff feel well supported and informed. Part of our mitigation plan is ensuring that our students and staff who are considered vulnerable/high risk are protected.

The District will be closed March 16 – March 27 for students. No instruction will occur during this time. Below is Lake City's plan during this time.

March 16

• No school for students and no activities/practices held, all Community Education classes, including preschool and ECFE, and all rentals canceled through March 27

• All teachers report as a regular workday.

• Paraprofessionals will not report, but can make up time.

• Tiger Time will be open 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for existing Tiger Time families.

• Bluff View and Lincoln are open. Students are encouraged to come up to school to pick up their iPad's, textbooks, or any personal items or medications from the office.

March 17

• No school for students or staff due to funeral for Lake City Teacher, Mr. Paul Holland.

• Bluff View and Lincoln are open. Students are encouraged to come up to school to pick up their iPad's, textbooks, or any personal items or medications from the office.

March 18 – March 20

• All teachers report as a regular workday.

• Office/clerical normal work hours

• Paraprofessionals report to buildings for further direction

• Breakfast and lunch will be available to ALL students ages 18 and younger for curbside pickup at Lincoln High School (Door #10). Students who are unable to do curbside pick up can request food to be delivered. Please contact your school for details.

• Tiger Time and Cub Care open ONLY for Families of Emergency Workers and District Staff from 5:45am - 6:00pm.

This plan will be reevaluated every day and subject to change. School offices will remain open through Friday, March 20, so families can pick up their student’s medication and other personal items. We will be sending frequent updates with information and resources via email, the website, and social media channels.

March 23 - March 27

• Teachers will be able to work from home or school.

• Office/clerical normal work hours

• Paraprofessionals report to buildings for further direction

• Breakfast and lunch will be available to ALL students ages 18 and younger for curbside pickup at Lincoln High School (Door #10). Students who are unable to do curbside pick up can request food to be delivered. Please contact your school for details.

• Tiger Time and Cub Care open ONLY for Families of Emergency Workers and District Staff from 5:45am - 6:00pm.