This month the board meeting is being held online. Superintendent Suzette Davis was present online. Everyone participated using Google Meet. Highlights:
1) Concerns about online learning arrangements. Another was what to do about HS graduation. Barstow is actually holding their HS graduation at a drive-in theater!
2) Maintenance: Update on earthquake recovery efforts. Delays due to COVID-19 situation.
3) Principal: Hotspots have been installed at many homes, providing WiFi to students who would not otherwise have internet access. Car rallies will still be held. Public health and local sheriff gave go ahead on that.
4) Large royalty check received. Possibly combined for two months which explains why the check is larger than normal.
5) School Closure / Distance Learning - Superintendent stated that she has heard that the current closure could possibly last into 2021, but everything is speculation at this time.
6) School Calendar - Early start in August so HS finals for the first semester can be completed before Winter Vacation. Also Mondays will be short day for staff meetings. Also school year will end before Memorial Day.
7) TTA Contract - Approved.
FUTURE MEETINGS: Regular Meeting May 14th. Possibly in high school library, but might be online again.