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Board debates making 'ice days' more rigorous; discusses internet access, teacher support and meal distribution
Summary
Trustees discussed expanding expectations for remote learning on severe‑weather 'ice days,' weighing equity and connectivity limits, and asked staff to explore options. Board members also discussed reviving grassroots meal distribution programs used during past snow closures.
A board member asked staff to examine whether the district can make snow/ice closure days (“ice days”) more academically rigorous using available technology, a discussion that raised concerns about student internet access, caregiver support and equity.
Current practice: District elementary teachers prepare paper packets by October 1 per the cited legal requirement; on ice days teachers report to schools from roughly 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to be available by phone or email for student questions. Middle and high school teachers in some classes use Schoology and…
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