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Odessa R-VII board endorses AMI plan to limit instructional disruption from severe weather
Summary
The Odessa R‑VII School Board reviewed and affirmed an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) plan to use up to five advance‑called remote instruction days per state rules, outlining K–5 paper packets, grades 6–12 Google Classroom assignments, teacher availability and attendance rules.
The Odessa R‑VII School Board on its February agenda confirmed a district AMI (alternative methods of instruction) plan to be used when staff predict an imminent weather closure, officials said.
Under the district plan explained to the board, elementary (K–5) students would receive 60–90 minutes of work in ELA, math, writing/fine motor practice and specials via paper packets sent home in advance, while grades 6–12 would receive assignments through Google Classroom on district devices. Teachers would post assignments and be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for questions, and the district will provide hot spots…
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