BCSS Return To Learn Plan Taking Shape

The BCSS administration has formed a committee of administrators, teachers, and support staff to develop our Return To Learn plan that is required by the state.  The committee is tasked to come up with plans for each of three possible learning scenarios for this fall: Brick and Mortar (traditional), Distance Learning (on-line only) and hybrid (combination of the other two).  Our small class sizes and existing technology allow us to be highly flexible between each of the options with limited or no disruptions in the learning process.  While Governor Reynolds has authorized schools to have an early return for the purpose of progress evaluation, we don't currently plan on altering our published schedule for 2020-2021.  We are planning on starting on August 24th with our Back to School Business Day on August 13th.

If you have any questions please contact the school principals.

Below is a summary of what the Return To Learn Committee has been working on with each workshop.  There are three additional workshops scheduled for June 8, June 11 and June 15.  The final plan will be sent to the Department of Education by July 15.

May 26, 2020 - Leadership
The Leadership portion of the Return to Learn Plan enables BCSS to:
• Understand the experiences and needs of school community
• Make informed decisions
• Ensure all parts of the system are using common language and metrics for success
• Ensure communication, support, and messaging is evidenced through the school community

May 28, 2020 - Infrastructure
The Infrastructure portion of the Return to Learn Plan enables Bosco Catholic School System to:
• Ensure everyone has access to the technology needed to support student learning
• Establish a school calendar to maximize student learning opportunities
• Understand how to approach attendance, grading, and promotion across delivery models
• Support needed for professional development opportunities for teachers and staff
• Adhere to privacy/FERPA concerns

June 1, 2020 - Health and Safety
The Health and Safety portion of the Return to Learn Plan enables Bosco Catholic School System to:
• Consider the health and safety needs of teachers, staff, students, and families.
• Work in concert with their emergency, crisis, and safety plans to provide for the health and safety of
teachers, staff, students and families.
• Do careful planning in order to create the safest environment possible in the hybrid and on-site learning
models.

June 4, 2020 – Iowa Academic Standards
The Iowa Academic Standards portion of the Return to Learn Plan enables Bosco Catholic School System to:
• Assure Catholicity is the highest priority in our school
• Ensure academic learning is rigorous
• Prioritize health and safety and the social-emotional-behavioral health needs of students, educators,
and parents/caregivers