Agenda for tonight: review the recommendation by the regional support team regarding Sibley East learning model. Sibley East school board voted last Monday to go against the state recommendation and go in-person for all starting yesterday. https://twitter.com/chipwolverton/status/1311085519246422019
Avery Grochow says some kind words about the teachers, staff, and board of Sibley East. Then reads a letter from a resident who questions the challenge of the in-person model, accusing teachers of not wanting to teach. Letter from Kevin and April Deno.
Cheers from some in the audience when the teachers are called out.
Parent Becky Lindeman calls out the state for their role. Speaks on behalf of students on IEP’s and their difficulty navigating distance learning.
Jenny Scherer speaks on behalf of 4 families. Criticizes state government for their “one size fits all model.” Says we should NOT be following the state guidelines due to the low population density of our county. (25 people/sq mi)