Supplemental Education Resources
NBSD Press Release - March 20th, 2020 (5:00 p.m.)
Dear Parents and Guardians,
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The district has provided supplemental educational opportunities for all students on our website - http://www.nbend.k12.or.us/.
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On Monday, March 30th, staff will be contacting each family to find out some information specific to student needs (i.e. food, internet access, health and safety).
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All sport practices and competitions have been postponed until April 28th and student athletes are not allowed on campus.
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During this time all district facilities are closed to the public. If you need special access to our facilities, please contact the district office at 541-756-2521 or info@nbend.k12.or.us
The district is working closely with state officials to get additional information on graduation requirements and how this current closure will affect our students moving forward. We expect the state will reduce graduation requirements and we don’t expect a delay in senior graduation. Please follow us on our website -http://www.nbend.k12.or.us/ and facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthBendSD/for updates.
We know you will likely have many questions and again our staff will be contacting you directly starting the week of March 30th. Please know that we are doing everything we can to keep our students and staff healthy and safe. Thank you for your partnership in that effort.
This is a rapidly changing situation. We will continue to update our community as new information becomes available.
Respectfully,
Kevin Bogatin – Superintendent NBSD
March 12th, 2020 (10:30 PM)
Governor Kate Brown Announces Statewide School Closure for Students in Oregon from Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31
(Salem, OR) — In consideration of staffing challenges and health concerns due to the public health threat of coronavirus, Governor Kate Brown today announced a statewide closure of Oregon K-12 schools from Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31.
“Schools are critical institutions that provide important services for all our students, but especially our most vulnerable, and during this crisis I have worked hard to ensure those critical services continue. So many of our families depend on school in order for parents to go to their jobs, and for students to access health care and receive nutrition assistance,” said Governor Brown.
“However, I have heard from superintendents, school board members, teachers, parents, and students that it has now become impossible to functionally operate schools due to workforce issues and student absences. Schools are experiencing critical shortages in staff, and superintendents are concerned for school personnel who are at elevated risk such as those over age 60 and those with underlying medical issues.
“I want to be very clear: sending Oregon children home will not stop the spread of the coronavirus. While children are home, when at all possible, they should not be in the care of older adults or those with underlying health issues that are most at-risk from COVID-19.
"This is a trying time for our community and I am reluctant to increase the burden on families who are already struggling to adapt to and stay healthy during this crisis. However, we are left with little choice in light of school districts’ staff capacity and operational concerns. I want to thank all of the teachers and school employees who have worked hard to keep our schools open until now.”
Per the Governor’s directives and with the support of the Oregon Department of Education and the state’s Early Learning Division, during the closure:
School districts are directed to develop plans for returning to school that accommodate ongoing impacts of coronavirus. Staff should utilize the final two days of March to finalize plans for operating schools under updated measures, with students expected to return on Wednesday, April 1.
Districts are tasked with developing plans to continue nutrition services during the closure.
The Oregon Department of Education will examine the impact the closure will have on instructional time.
School districts will ensure adequate cleaning supplies for increased cleaning protocols following the closure.
The Early Learning Division will support child care programs and will work to identify resources to support child care needs for our most vulnerable families, as well as health care professionals and first responders.
“We are in close communication with school districts across the state, and they will be communicating regularly with their school communities throughout the closure period,” said Colt Gill, Director of the Oregon Department of Education. “Due to the evolving nature of this crisis, these timelines will be reevaluated in late March in consultation with school administrators.”
www.governor.oregon.govPrevious Press ReleasesNatalie King • Communications Director,Office of Governor Kate Brown • (503) 559-664
March 12th, 2020 - COVID-19 Update 11:48 a.m. 3/12/20
Dear North Bend Community,
Governor Kate Brown today set new rules to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. She issued Executive Order 20-05 which outlines rules addressing large gatherings and social distancing. Governor Brown also issued guidelines for workplaces, schools, care facilities, and other community-wide mitigation efforts to help protect vulnerable and high-risk Oregonians and to protect our state’s health care system capacity. The measures are based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oregon public health experts, epidemiologists, and health professionals.
The measures are based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oregon public health experts, epidemiologists, and health professionals.
Here are the new guidelines for schools:
- In addition to previous guidance from the Oregon Health Authority, schools should, to
the extent possible, cancel or limit all non-essential gatherings and group activities,
including but not limited to:
- Group parent meetings and parent education activities;
- Field trips;
- Competitions;
- Concerts and plays;
- Arena-based conferences;
- Group trainings and professional learning activities.
*These recommendations apply whether or not the activities are specifically sponsored by a
school or school district.
Schools should also:
- Limit interscholastic athletics and activities to student participants, essential
personnel, and credentialed media. This recommendation includes any
organized youth athletic programs, club sports, intramural activities and
competitions, whether or not they are affiliated with or sponsored by a school
or school district;
- Coordinate with and make this information available to all onsite partners
(preschools, childcare centers, afterschool programs, etc.);
- Consider staggering recess and lunch periods to reduce the number of students
coming into close contact with each other.
- Students at high risk for severe illness should consult with their health care providers
about specific steps to lower their risk of illness.
- School district employees and students, volunteers and visitors who are ill should stay home until their fever is gone and symptoms are better for at least 24 hours to stay
home.
- Colleges and universities are also advised to follow these protocols, modified as
necessary to apply within a higher education setting.
It is important to note:
At this time the advice from the Governor, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon Department of Education is for schools to remain open and serving our children. This is a time when our students need your steady care. If COVID-19 presents at your school, the local health department will collaborate with you to determine whether closure is warranted or helpful in reducing the spread of the illness.
Please let me know if you have any issues or concerns with implementing these guidelines.
While there are no confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in North Bend, we have policies in place to guide the district through these types of circumstances. District Policy JHCC and JHCC-AR - Communicable Disease - outlines clear procedures and steps that we follow in any infectious situation. It further requires that we comply with all regulations of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Coos Health & Wellness offices governing the prevention, control, and reporting of communicable disease. Although these protocols are in place, we recognize this could be an unprecedented situation which may call for additional collaboration and compliance with the directives from local and state agencies. We will also comply with the guidance provided by the Oregon Department of Education, should it advise that we need to modify the delivery of our instructional programming.
As recommended by the CDC, we are in the process of making preparations for the possibility that a spread of the virus in the U.S. may impact school attendance, and/or require us to close schools. If you are looking for more information, please visit the CDC’s website here. Additional information regarding the coronavirus and State guidance can be found at the Oregon Department of Education website and the Oregon Health Authority. Coos Health & Wellness is providing regular updates on the topic here.
Please see the attached COVID-19 Fact Sheet for your reference. For families who have recently traveled or plan to do so, we encourage you to follow the CDC’s information for travel.
We continue to follow the situation as it unfolds and to have conversations with our health officials. We will keep you abreast of any new information we receive. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students, staff, and the North Bend community safe and healthy.
Stay Healthy,
Kevin Bogatin
Superintendent
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