The Board of Trustees have reconvened in open session with an Update on COVID-19 Response Planning for 2020-21 School Year. LISTEN LIVE at http://www.fortbendisd.com/july13meeting 

Pre-Registration for the 2020-21 School Year is expected to begin July 22. The first day of school is still expected to be August 12.

Fort Bend ISD will begin the 2020-21 School Year 100% online in order to give students, parents and staff an opportunity to adjust to online learning and safety procedures. No in-person extracurriculars will occur during this period of distance learning.

This includes Athletics and Fine Arts.

Engagement in online learning will be required on a daily basis.

FBISD schools will phase in face-to-face instruction with small groups.

During online instruction, health and safety procedures will be fine tuned for the gradual utilization of in-person instruction. The safety and well-being of everyone is FBISD's top priority.

All staff will be required to complete a daily health assessment prior to reporting to work. All staff, students and visitors will undergo a non-contact temperature check prior to entering FBISD schools and facilities. Face coverings will be required of all staff, students and

visitors.

Classrooms will utilize a ratio of 45 sq ft per student. Class sizes may vary depending on the size of the room.

Each school and campus will have a COVID-19 Crisis Team, and FBISD will follow all reporting and notification guidelines.

The Board of Trustees will take a brief recess before reconvening in open session.

The Board of Trustees have reconvened in open session.

The Board of Trustees opts to postpone action on Agenda Item 7.A.1. Consideration and Possible Approval of Revised 2020-21 School Year Calendar. Tonight's Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees is adjourned.