TRIMBLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Instructional Options: Virtual or In-Person with Internet Information This document defines the virtual and in-person options available for our students this coming school year. There were many families that voiced concerns about not having the internet…we listened, took note and have developed solutions to this problem. With the proposed plans in this document, families DO NOT have to have the internet to select a virtual option. We did not want this to be a barrier in making this tough decision. We realize this is a difficult decision, but please know that we respect and support the decisions that you make in determining the best way to educate your child. There is not a wrong or right answer, and I hope that our community will show compassion, regardless of the decisions made by families and the decisions that are made on behalf of the school system. WE are a team! We ask that after you review all of the information, please determine which option is best for your family and complete the survey below by July 31, 2020. Trimble County Schools Returning to School Survey for Students/Families: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNSS9GM Also, please know that these plans are subject to change as we monitor the cases in our community and the state. We appreciate your support and cooperation, as we get ready for the 2020-21 school year. Instructional Options: Virtual or In-Person with Internet Information Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gctey2v4kC5WZqL507mTXsWe0XpSFMIy/view?usp=sharing

Notice of Vacant Trimble County Board of Education Seats The Trimble County Board of Education is seeking applications for appointment to fill two vacancies on the Board representing seat Division # 2 and Division # 4. This appointment will be effective until the end of the term in Division #2, which is December 31, 2022 and until the end of the term in Division #4 which is December 31, 2020. Responsibilities include setting policy to govern the District; hiring/evaluating the Superintendent; and levying taxes and adopting the District budget. Board members must: Be at least 24 years old and a Kentucky citizen for the last three years; Be a registered voter in the particular District of the vacancy; Have completed the 12th grade or have a GED certificate; Meet all other legal qualifications (KRS 160.180); and Complete required annual in-service training. Applications are available at The Trimble County Board of Education or online at https://www.trimble.kyschools.us. Mail applications to: Superintendent, ATTN: Board Vacancy, 116 Wentworth Ave. Bedford, KY 40006. Board Vacancy Application Link- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l1JoS6SiE_Ubx7ItBq_dQ5SgRUwThDnw/view?usp=sharing

Good morning TC students and families. We recognize the lack of Internet service in our community continues to be a barrier for some of our families. We are diligently working to find multiple solutions to assist those families that feel selecting the virtual option for the upcoming school year is in their child's best interest. I ask for your patience as we work through this challenge. We plan to get this information to you and still allow your family ample time to thoroughly review your options before you make a definitive decision about selecting either the in-person option or the virtual option. This morning, we finalized the districts "Healthy At School" guidance document that outlines tiered response plans for the district based on the COVID cases in our school and district. You can access the document here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nAHRkLjWQl7TDJ4h0Zdrkmyqq-czWKT4dk2g5l_a-hM/edit?usp=sharing

Return to School Options for Students We hope the following information will help to provide basic guidelines and details necessary for you to determine what option will best meet the needs of your child(ren) and family. We recognize that this will not answer ALL of the questions that you may have, however, we hope that this will enable you to make the best possible choice for your family regarding the options available for the upcoming school year. We also understand that there will be some students that need individualized considerations, and we will be happy to discuss those with you. This protocol has been developed in accordance with the most recent information in the “Healthy At School Guidelines” document and is subject to change at anytime, based on the information that we receive from government and health agencies. Additional plans about reopening will be provided to you as they are developed. We will continue to update you regularly on our social media page and district website. Please click on the attached document to see the options available or copy and paste it into your browser. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jf-K7uBIpt0Wra5Ng0IiGG6Rx9bmU__p/view?usp=sharing

The Trimble County Schools' District Calendar for the 2020-2021 school year has been revised. The calendar can be viewed here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fuSoQuboJNeuYnXYlA72tikvs2pB2Zf8/view?usp=sharing The calendar will go before the Board of Education for approval at the July meeting. The proposed calendar is very similar to our previous academic calendars except for a delayed start date for students. This delay will allow additional planning and preparation for the upcoming school year. The first day of school for students will be August 26, 2020. We will be sharing specific information next week concerning the "Healthy At School" guidance document that was just released. Regardless of the challenges we are faced with, in regards to planning for the upcoming school year, our team is willing, ready, able and committed..... happily committed, to making the necessary accommodations to meet the needs of our students and this community! #weareTC

We are extremely saddened to report that the Governor has announced that Kentucky's public schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year. There will be more information coming soon with specific plans for Trimble County Schools.

Hang in there, stay strong and do what is necessary to stay healthy. We miss our students, we miss seeing them, we miss watching their sports/activities, talking with them, seeing their smiles.. We love our students & we pray daily for them and this community!🙏 #weareTC

Don't forget that today is meal distribution from 12-1:30. Pick-up at MES and TC Jr./Sr. HS. Today, meals are being served for today, Mon. and Tues. breakfast and distribution resumes Tues. at noon. We hope that you have had the chance to take advantage of this service!

We hope you've had a great week and were able to complete Week 4 Assignments. Those completed packets can be turned in today or any day next week at your child's school. Monday begins Week 5 of NTI. If you need to get assignments for Days 21-25, please contact the school today.

Preschool Registration Packets for the 2020-2021 school year are available now for pick-up in the lobby at the Trimble County Board of Education. Please follow the directions on the table and return the completed forms to the appropriate drop-off box. Questions? Call 663-0022

Meals for the week will be available Tues. & Fri. from 12 to 1:30pm. If you have any questions, please call 255-3201. Currently, we have at least 3 more weeks of NTI Days.... let's all do our part to make them the best that we can and let us know what we can do to help!

Tomorrow, we return to school for Week 4 of Raider Days 16-20. Packets for Week 4 were distributed before Spring Break. If you don't have the instructional packets for this week, please contact your child's school tomorrow. Someone will be available at each school to assist you.

Welcome back to school students, staff and families! We hope that you had a restful spring break and were even able to relax a bit. We had some great weather and we have thoroughly enjoyed seeing photos on social media of our students and staff from your spring break activities!

The Governor just announced to Kentucky Superintendents that schools should remain closed until May 1st. TC Schools will follow this recommendation and close through May 1st. Following Spring Break, we will be planning and communicating plans for NTI Week 6 - Days 26-30.

All meals for spring break will be served tomorrow. Please be patient with distribution because it may take longer than usual. We appreciate your support and patience as we all work together to protect our community and ensure that our students needs are being met! #weareTC

We have asked our teachers to "disconnect" over Spring Break and we would like our students to also if they are caught up. We will be closed over spring break (April 6 - 10) so if you need to pick something up or turn something in, please ensure you do that today or tomorrow.

Tomorrow, concludes our 3rd NTI Week of School. Please do your best to stay on track to ensure that all 15 days of NTI lessons are complete. If you need help, reach out today or tomorrow to get the assistance that you need so that you can take a break during Spring Break.

Don't forget meals will be available on Tuesday and Friday for the entire week. Our meal service has almost tripled since the first day! Hang in there guys... we're all in this together! Let's do all that we can to keep ourselves, our families and our community safe and healthy.

Student packets can be picked up and student work returned in the foyer of each school. Spring Break is scheduled for April 6-10. Every school has packets/lessons prepared and available for the weeks following Spring Break. NTI Week 4 (April 13-17) and NTI Week 5 (April 20-24).

You have been weighing on our hearts and minds! It's hard to believe that it has been two weeks since school was last in session and we're beginning our 3rd week of Non-Traditional Instruction tomorrow! This week (March 30th - April 3rd) will be Raider Days 11-15.