A guide for a safe return to Milton Public Schools
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Family Survey: Make Your Voice Heard
As we develop plans for the fall, the Return to School Task Force needs your input. Please complete this survey to express your needs and preferences around safety, scheduling, remote learning, student engagement, technology, and family support. All answers are confidential — and the responses will be used to formulate a safe return to school.
The survey is open until July 17. Click here to fill it out.
And stay tuned for results of the districtwide survey of students, coming soon.
7/6/20: State Releases Comprehensive Summer School Guidance
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued a comprehensive guide to summer school, with the goal of having as many students as possible physically present in classrooms. You can read the document here or find the link on our State Guidance page.
DESE notes that special education services should be the top priority for in-person education this summer. Milton Public Schools’ summer special education program opened on Monday, July 6. Read the Guidance on Summer 2020 Special Education Services memorandum here.
6/25/20: State Issues Initial Fall Reopening Guidelines
Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey C. Riley has released the state’s Initial Fall Reopening Guidelines, which emphasize the need to have students physically present in classrooms, for the benefit of education and mental health. The state is asking school districts to create a plan that covers three scenarios: fully in-person, hybrid, and fully-remote. Read the full guidelines here.
The MPS administration is evaluating classroom and other building and outdoor space with desk configurations — along with restrooms and food service options — to see how best to accommodate that guidance while still maintaining social distancing and safety. We are consulting with the administration on acquiring personal protection equipment, preparing for safe facilities, and developing learning plans that will enhance and improve at-home learning. You can read a letter to MPS parents and guardians about the guidelines from Superintendent Mary Gormley here and a letter of support from the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics here. For more detailed information, go to our FAQ page.
Please look out for surveys and "community check-ins" throughout the summer where you can weigh in on issues that range from learning to transportation. You can also contribute your thoughts and comments on this website at any time. And check here frequently for updates and information regarding the safe reopening.
MORE NEWS
6/21/20: Milton School Committee resolution on COVID-19 state funding
This resolution was passed by the Milton School Committee on June 10. Scroll down to see how you can advocate for equitable funding for public schools in the COVID-19 era.
As we develop plans for the fall, the Return to School Task Force needs your input. Please complete this survey to express your needs and preferences around safety, scheduling, remote learning, student engagement, technology, and family support. All answers are confidential — and the responses will be used to formulate a safe return to school.
The survey is open until July 17. Click here to fill it out.
And stay tuned for results of the districtwide survey of students, coming soon.
7/6/20: State Releases Comprehensive Summer School Guidance
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued a comprehensive guide to summer school, with the goal of having as many students as possible physically present in classrooms. You can read the document here or find the link on our State Guidance page.
DESE notes that special education services should be the top priority for in-person education this summer. Milton Public Schools’ summer special education program opened on Monday, July 6. Read the Guidance on Summer 2020 Special Education Services memorandum here.
6/25/20: State Issues Initial Fall Reopening Guidelines
Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey C. Riley has released the state’s Initial Fall Reopening Guidelines, which emphasize the need to have students physically present in classrooms, for the benefit of education and mental health. The state is asking school districts to create a plan that covers three scenarios: fully in-person, hybrid, and fully-remote. Read the full guidelines here.
The MPS administration is evaluating classroom and other building and outdoor space with desk configurations — along with restrooms and food service options — to see how best to accommodate that guidance while still maintaining social distancing and safety. We are consulting with the administration on acquiring personal protection equipment, preparing for safe facilities, and developing learning plans that will enhance and improve at-home learning. You can read a letter to MPS parents and guardians about the guidelines from Superintendent Mary Gormley here and a letter of support from the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics here. For more detailed information, go to our FAQ page.
Please look out for surveys and "community check-ins" throughout the summer where you can weigh in on issues that range from learning to transportation. You can also contribute your thoughts and comments on this website at any time. And check here frequently for updates and information regarding the safe reopening.
MORE NEWS
6/21/20: Milton School Committee resolution on COVID-19 state funding
This resolution was passed by the Milton School Committee on June 10. Scroll down to see how you can advocate for equitable funding for public schools in the COVID-19 era.
CONTACT US
The Task Force wants and needs your feedback. Click here or use the "Contact Us" tab to send a question or comment. We’ll do our best to respond in a timely manner.
The Task Force wants and needs your feedback. Click here or use the "Contact Us" tab to send a question or comment. We’ll do our best to respond in a timely manner.
