Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - A tentative agreement has been reached between the Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association to send some kids back to the classroom. The district has been in distance-learning mode since the beginning of the pandemic in March.
The return to the classroom would only be -for now- for pre-kindergarten throygh 3rd grade, and wouldn’t begin until February. Superintendent Jesus Jara and District staff will present the proposal for a phased transition to potential face-to-face instruction to the Board of School Trustees at a meeting on Jan. 14th.
"The Board is aware of the concerns educators and families have about returning to school campuses," said Board of School Trustees President Lola Brooks. "In January, Superintendent Jara and his staff will present the Board with a transition plan, which may include some form of potential face-to-face instruction. An agreement with our educators is a necessary step before a constructive conversation can be held and I appreciate the willingness and progress of all parties involved."
Superintendent Jara and District staff will present elements of the MOA (memorandum of agreement) and a proposal for a phased transition to potential face-to-face instruction to the Board of School Trustees at a meeting on Jan. 14, 2021.
“This agreement with the Clark County Education Association lays the groundwork for reopening our schools to potential face-to-face instruction in the new year,” said CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara. “This pandemic has taken a toll on the emotional and educational needs of our children and it is time for us as a community to rally around this opportunity to return our students and educators to the classroom.”
“CCEA believes reaching this agreement is a step in the right direction for our students and front line educators. Given the challenges with COVID-19, there is no perfect path to reopen. However, through collaborating with CCSD we think this agreement allows us to jointly determine the best steps to take for our students to achieve an education,” said CCEA President Marie Neisess.
Superintendent Jara also announced that employees whose job responsibilities can be fulfilled remotely will continue to telecommute through at least January 15, 2021 in compliance with the Governors’ Stay at Home 2.0 recently updated orders