Resolution to Adopt ELearning Program in Lieu of District’s Emergency Days

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of GCMS C.U.S.D. #5 is adopting and ELearning Program district-wide that shall permit instruction to be received electronically, or via pre-planned extended learning while students are not physically present in lieu of the district’s scheduled emergency days.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of GCMS C.U.S.D. #5 that it will employ an ELearning Program that:

●	May utilize a combination of written and electronic opportunities to provide for instruction and interaction between teachers and students of GCMS C.U.S.D.#5
●	Ensures and verifies the required clock hours of instruction or school work for each student participating in an ELearning Day.
●	Ensures access to electronic or written access for all students participating in the program
●	Ensures appropriate learning opportunities for the needs of all learners
●	Provides effective notice to students and their parents/guardians of the particular days for ELearning
●	Ensures an opportunity for any collective bargaining negotiations that would legally be required
●	Monitors and reviews the ELearning program as implemented to address difficulties confronted through revision or otherwise
●	Ensures that general expectations and responsibilities of the program are communicated to staff, students, and parents at least 30 days prior to utilization
●	Will be verified by the Regional Office of Education for the school district to ensure access for all students
●	Will be implemented for a period of three years (2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22) prior to renewal.

ADOPTED October 21, 2019 by a roll call vote as follows:

AYE:____________________

NO:_____________________

ABSENT/OTHER:___________

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President, Board of Education

Attest: ___________________________

Secretary, Board of Education