Superintendent reports construction progress, legislative watch and limited e-learning days remaining
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Superintendent provided construction updates at Northfield and Metro North, noted the district's Indiana School Boards Association membership renewal, flagged a pending 'bell-to-bell' wireless-device bill in the legislature, and said the district has two e-learning days left before synchronous schedules would be required.
The superintendent updated the board on capital and operational matters, starting with construction at Northfield where interior work on the art room and other spaces is underway and Metro North's gym renovations are nearing completion. The superintendent also noted the district remains a member of the Indiana School Boards Association for another year.
On legislation, the superintendent said roughly 747 bills had been filed with about 86 affecting K–12 education. He called attention to Senate Bill 78, which the superintendent described as a "bell-to-bell" restriction on personal wireless communication devices during the school day that had passed the Senate and was moving to the House; the superintendent said the board would monitor how that and other proposals develop.
Regarding weather cancellations and learning continuity, the superintendent reported the district had used six of its eight available e-learning days; if additional cancellations are required after those days are used, the district would shift to synchronous (live) instruction with schedules adapted for grade levels. Staff will continue planning and communicate details to families as needed.
The board also approved a routine overnight field trip for Southwood seniors to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., April 12222D15 by voice vote.