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November 20, 2020

After reviewing the most recent COVID-19 Risk Assessment from South Central Public Health, written comments from staff and parents, and staffing concerns the Jerome School District Board of Trustees voted to make a change to the school schedule for the 3 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas Break.

In an effort to keep students in school as much as possible while also trying to address other issues and concerns, all students will attend school in person Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Each Wednesday will be a remote learning day at home. Teachers will be expected to provide instruction and/or activities that students can do at home on these days. Students will be expected to engage in these activities.

Jerome Early Education Program (JEEP) will continue their normal schedule Monday-Thursday. Jerome Academy will also continue their normal schedule Monday-Friday.

We understand this is not an ideal solution, but at the same time we are trying to create a plan that will allow us to continue educating students while also providing a safe environment for both students and staff.

We will continue to review data regarding COVID-19 along with recommendations from the state level and from our local health department. Data from our local schools is also taken into consideration when making these decisions.

There is some concern that the number of COVID-19 cases could spike even more after Thanksgiving due to family and group gatherings. Please enjoy family, but be cautious with your gatherings and stay healthy.

We understand that students and parents may need some support when navigating the different apps and tech tools that students use for learning. This website includes video tutorials intended to support #JSD261 students and families.  The videos cover tools that are used by the majority of classes throughout Jerome School District.

Parent Technology and Distance Learning Workshops

Starting Tuesday, Oct 13, Parents and Guardians have the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Janet Avery, District Curriculum Director, to get distance learning support. These workshops will be personalized to meet the needs of those in attendance. The workshop slots are 30 minutes in length and allow for 4 people to attend at once. Mrs. Avery can meet with those signed up in person, at the district office, or on Google Meet. For more information, please contact Janet Avery at <janet.avery@jeromeschools.org> or 208-324-2392 x1030.
Click Here to Sign Up for a Workshop Slot
Click Here to Sign for a Spanish Workshop Slot

Support for Online Students at Jerome Public Library
Jerome School District is aware there are challenges to succeeding in an online environment.  We have added another layer of support in partnership with the Jerome Public Library.  Every Monday-Thursday (8am-3pm), there will be a Jerome School District employee (a substitute teacher who is also certified) who will be available to answer questions, provide tutoring and encouragement to get work completed.  Students need to bring their Chromebook and any specific materials needed and help will be available.

The Excellence in Education award recognizes the outstanding work by the staff in the district and schools. The Jerome School District Superintendent, along with a committee of representatives from each building, reviews nominations received by staff, parents, students and community members. Each month 1 elementary certified, 1 secondary certified, and 1 classified staff member is selected.

Guidelines for selection are: 

• Recipients must be a current employee of the Jerome School District; for Certified Nominations: recipient must hold a valid Idaho teacher or pupil personnel certificate; for Classified Nominations: recipient must be employed in any non-certified position;
• Administrators are not eligible for this recognition;
• Students, parents, administrators, or fellow staff members may nominate the individual;
• The recognition is for those who go above and beyond in making a difference in the life of an individual student or lives of a group of students.
  

The Excellence in Education Award program began in 2016 and continues through the 2020-21 school year and has recognized the district’s outstanding teachers and classified staff each month. The Jerome School District presents each recipient a plaque with a $50 gift card provided by Jiffy Lube/Burton Group at the monthly school board meetings.