Stepping Out of COVID and Into "Normal"

COVID Technology Reflections

It is almost over. This school year has admittedly sucked the life out of all of us in one way or another. I look around our district and see resilience, perseverance, and overcoming personified among our amazing staff to be on the cusp of summer. Those qualities don't often come naturally but they are developed when put through a tough situation with a group of people. I think it's the way everyone supports each other that has allowed those qualities to rise to the top and get us through this crazy year. Thank you for all you do!!!

I would like to capture your thoughts and reflections from the last 15 months that have come out of all of your hard work to make teaching and learning happen. I shared this COVID Technology Reflections form through the May 10 Faculty Senate minutes. Thank you to those that have completed the form. If you haven't I'd encourage you to respond individually or as a grade level group within the next 7-10 days. I will be closing the form on Thursday, May 27.

Tech Task Force

By design, the Tech Task Force has been inactive this year. However, I would like to activate the Tech Task Force to review the COVID Technology Reflections and pull out some key action items for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. During the 2021-2022 school year the Tech Task Force will be active finishing the work it started in 2019-2020 by drafting and finalizing a District Technology Plan. Anyone is welcome to participate. Old members are always welcome back and new members are always welcome to join. Please email me know if you are interested in joining me for a very brief Tech Task Force meeting in early June to review the reflections and develop action steps. Even a few volunteers would be great. I'll put out a formal call for the 2021-2022 Tech Task Force which generally includes a member from each grade level and special group at the start of the school year.