VPS this week: 3/19/21

Issue 28

Physical distancing in schools

On March 19, the Centers for Disease Control began recommending 3 feet of physical distance between students in classrooms. The CDC still recommends 6 feet of distance in common areas; cafeterias, when masks can’t be worn; and during some activities.

We have not yet made a decision to revise physical distance requirements in VPS schools. The Washington state Department of Health must first adopt the guidelines, and we would need to reassess the feasibility of bringing more students into school buildings, which would impact operations related to schedules, transportation, meals and much more.

Please watch for further updates.

We will continue to follow the state’s recommendations and maintain efforts, including distancing, to keep students and staff safe at school.

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Welcome, Dr. Snell!

It’s official! Dr. Jeff Snell will be VPS’ next superintendent. Dr. Snell and the board of directors recently concluded negotiations, and the board approved his contract at their workshop on March 16. Learn more .

Español: ¡Bienvenido, Dr. Snell!

¡Es oficial! Dr. Jeff Snell será el próximo Superintendente del Distrito Escolar “VPS”. Dr. Snell y la Junta Directiva recientemente concluyeron las negociaciones y la Junta Directiva aprobó su contrato durante el taller del 16 de marzo. Más información.

Русский: Добро пожаловать, Д-р Snell!

Официальное сообщение! Д-р Jeff Snell будет следующим руководителем Ванкуверского школьного района. Д-р Snell и совет директоров завершили переговоры, и совет директоров одобрил его контракт на своём заседании 16 марта. Узнайте больше.

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Update on school board appointment

The VPS board of directors is in the process of filling position 2 on the board. During a March 16 executive session, the board reviewed 11 applications submitted for the open position. See who was selected to participate in interviews.

Español: Actualización sobre la posición en la Junta Directiva

La Junta Directiva de “VPS” está en el proceso de cubrir la posición 2 en la Junta Directiva. Durante la sesión ejecutiva del 16 de marzo, la Junta Directiva revisó 11 solicitudes sometidas para el puesto disponible. Vea quienes fueron seleccionados para participar en las entrevistas.

Русский: Новости о назначении члена совета директоров

Совет директоров VPS находится в процессе заполнения вакантного места (№2) в совете директоров. 16 марта на распорядительном заседании совет рассмотрел 11 заявлений, поданных на это вакантное место. Узнайте, кто был выбран для участия в интервью.

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Schedule for last week of school year

See the schedule that will be in effect for the last week of the 2020-2021 school year due to weather-related closures on Feb. 12 and Feb. 16.

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Debido al cierre de las escuelas por causa del tiempo invernal los días 12 de febrero y el 16 de febrero, se implementará el siguiente horario durante la última semana del año escolar 2020-2021.

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В связи с тем, что 12 и 16 февраля школы были закрыты из-за плохой погоды, следующие изменения будут внесены в календарь на последнюю неделю 2020-2021 учебного года.

COVID information

Information on COVID-19 cases connected to VPS is available in a data dashboard. Visit the dashboard.

More

Now accepting applications for fall 2021 enrollment in our language learning programs. Get the details on applying for an incoming kindergartner:

Is your child trying to decide on a college? Encourage them to register for BigFuture Days to get help exploring their options.

Resources

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Vancouver Public Schools

We serve 23,500 amazing students and their families in the great community of Vancouver, Washington!

Website: https://vansd.org
Location: 2901 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: 360-313-1000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverPublicSchools
Twitter: @VancouverSD

Notice of nondiscrimination

The Vancouver School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, age, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America, and other designated groups. You may also contact any of the following people by writing to them at Vancouver School District, PO Box 8937, Vancouver, WA 98668-8937, or by calling 360-313-1000: 504 – Steve Vance; Civil Rights and Affirmative Action – Janell Ephraim; ADA and Title IX – Kathy Everidge; Title IX Elementary Schools – Debra Hale; Title IX Secondary Schools – Jim Gray.