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What will grading look like as students transition between models?
Posted by:Grading will remain consistent throughout the learning models. Students will receive progress reports for each trimester.
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How will attendance be measured this year with the possibility of movement between the models?
Posted by:Attendance will be based on engagement with the teacher(s) and/or completion of learning activities in distance and hybrid models when students are not in the building. - Updated 11/13/20
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Is the state going to relax the number of days and hours requirements for the school year?
Posted by:This is a legislative decision. The guidance states that we need to adhere to current requirements. It is likely that this could change based on circumstances throughout the year, especially if we are required to move in and out of the three models.
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What is the difference between the Distance Learning model and the C-I Schools Online Program?
Posted by:C-I Schools Online Program is a separate learning option that students can enroll in. Distance Learning is a model that our teachers will prepare to be in based on our COVID numbers by our county transmission. C-I Schools Online will be a learning platfrom no matter the COVID numbers.
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Can students switch to the C-I Schools Online Program at any time during the school year?
Posted by:Students will be able to join the C-I Online program at the start of each trimester. Please contact your student's principal if you are interested in changing to the C-I Online program.
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Can 6th grade be considered "elementary" when we move between models?
Posted by:No. In our school district 6th graders are part of our middle school, therefore will follow the secondary school guidelines.
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Can special education students be exempt from wearing a mask due to health issues?
Posted by:They could be exempt from wearing a mask, but alternative face coverings will be determined based on individual education plan considerations.
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How will IEPs and 504s be followed if hybrid or distance?
Posted by:This will be evaluated case by case in various models. We are obligated to meet special education requirements and work with MDE guidance.
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Is childcare availible during Distance Learning?
Posted by:Tier I Child Care services will remain available through January 4-22 for families who are already registered. If you have any questions or changes to your schedule, please contact Pat Bourke at 763-689-6180. Updated 12/22/20 -
What is the difference between Tier 1 Emergency Childcare and Adventure Center?
Posted by:Tier 1 Critical Worker Emergency Child Care is child care that is available through the school district for children of critical workers as mandated by the State of MN on distance learning days at no cost to parents during the school day. You can view the requirement and registration process HERE.
Adventure Center is a fee-based child care program for preschool and school-age children offered through Community Education. -
Will Adventure Center remain open for preschool children and before/after Tier I?
Posted by:Adventure Center Preschool will remain open Monday-Friday from 6:00 am-6:00 pm in both Cambridge and Isanti.
Adventure Center School Age will be open for before and after school care for K-5 Tier one critical worker child care children at a reduced rate. The Isanti program will have limited availability during distance learning days.
You must register for Adventure Center child care through Eleyo.
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Are children of C-I staff members who attend another district eligible for Tier I childcare at C-I?
Posted by:Children must be students enrolled at C-I Schools to be eligible for Tier one critical worker child care in our school district.
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When will athletics resume?
Posted by:The Governor’s Executive Order permits athletics and activities to resume practices on January 4. Coaches will share pertinent information with respective teams as it is available. View the guidance on Winter Sports from the Minnesota State High School League. Updated 1/8/21
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What happens if a team member tests positive for COVID-19?
Posted by:If a case of COVID-19 is reported, MDH guidelines will be followed. MDH will interview the student or parent/guardian, determine the dates when the case was infectious, identify anyone who may have been exposed, and collect contact information for those individuals. People identified as exposed (close contacts) are those who spent at least 15 minutes within six feet of the infectious student. Coaches/advisors will keep accurate practice/contest rosters so contact tracing can be done quickly.
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Will there be a limit on spectators?
Posted by:Activities & Athletics Director, Mark Solberg, will be working with our district administration and the Mississippi 8 activities directors regarding allowing spectators at events. The total number of spectators allowed at an event will not exceed the recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health (25% capacity up to 250 people). Spectators will not be allowed indoors at girls’ swimming and diving. If we are allowed a limited number of fans at outdoor events, parents/guardians of participants will have priority in terms of attending the event. We may need to set aside seating for visiting team parents/guardians as well. We plan to video stream as many of our home/away events as possible.
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Will transportation to athletics events be provided?
Posted by:Cambridge-Isanti will provide team transportation for away events. Per our coaches’ and advisors’ handbook, students and coaches/advisors will travel to and from the away event by school transportation. No students shall drive themselves to an away event. The only exception is when a student’s parent/guardian provides a written note to the coach at the contest stating they are taking their student home. We will follow the Minnesota Department of Health recommendations regarding how many students are allowed on a bus each time. Masks will be required when traveling to events on a district bus.
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Can C-I Online Program students participate in athletics and activities?
Posted by:Yes, students enrolled in the C-I Online Program are eligible for all co-curricular activities.
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Are community education programs still running?
Posted by:All Community Education programs are operating under COVID-19 guidelines. Please contact our office at 763-689-6189 with questions about specific programs.
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What daily procedures will be put in place to keep staff and children safe and healthy?
Posted by:- Employees will be expected to screen for symptoms each day before reporting to work
- Requiring masks for all students and staff.
- Built-in mask breaks at all levels.
- Implementing physical distancing where feasible.
- Requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) like face coverings and plexiglass barriers.
- Cleaning desks between student use.
- Cleaning high touch areas frequently throughout the day.
- Extensive cleaning and disinfecting every night.
- All supplies & equipment cleaned between uses - limit sharing of supplies.
- Restricting visitors to schools during the school day.
Learn more on the Health & Safety website
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Will the district be increasing cleaning procedures?
Posted by:Yes, Cambridge-Isanti Schools has prepared in-depth cleaning practices to prevent the exposure of COVID-19. View the list of cleaning procedures on the Health & Safety webpage.
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Will students and staff be required to wear masks in school and are they provided?
Posted by:A statewide face coverings order is now in effect for Minnesota. Minnesota Schools are required to adopt a masking policy that mandates mask wearing in all school facilities. Each student and staff member will be provide at least one cloth face covering. You can learn more about face coverings on the Health & Safety webpage.
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What personal protective equipment will be provided for staff?
Posted by:The District is partnering with Isanti Public Health Department and MDE to provide all staff personal protective equipment, including:
- OSHA approved N95 and KN95 Respirator Masks
- Face Shields (2 variations)
- Cloth and Disposable Face Coverings
- Gloves and gowns as needed for staff who are in prolonged close contact with students
- A free at-home COVID-19 saliva test (provided by MDE) to be used if you believe you have had close-contact or may have been exposed to the virus.
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Will students temperatures be taken by the school every morning?
Posted by:We are asking that each morning families do self screenings for the following symptoms:- Fever (100.4) or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Our Health and Safety page contains information on what to do if any of those symptoms are present. -
How will suspected COVID Cases be handled?
Posted by:Please visit the Health & Safety webpage to learn how suspected and confirmed COVID cases will be handled.
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Are you hiring additional custodial staff? If yes, how is the district paying for them?
Posted by:Yes. The district is using some of the federal funding under the CARES Act to pay the additional custodial staff.
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Will hand sanitizer be available in every classroom for students to use?
Posted by:There will be stations throughout the building and product in the classrooms.
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What if my student is allergic to hand sanitizer?
Posted by:Students will then wash their hands at a sink. Frequent hand washing is one of the three key prevention strategies and is preferred over the use of hand sanitizers. As with any allergy, students and families will work individually with the school nurses to plan accordingly.
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How do you plan to keep students physically distanced throughout the day?
Posted by:All schools, including classrooms and other learning spaces, will be arranged to allow for physical distancing in accordance with the model that the school is currently in. Distancing procedures and protocols have been the focus of our health and safety teams and administration for the past several weeks and will continue to evolve.
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Are meals available during distance learning?
Posted by:Yes. Free grab and go breakfast and lunch meals will be available at no cost to all C-I Students! Beginning January 19, there will be 2 locations available:
- 9:00am-11:00am - Cambridge Isanti High School (Door 31)
- 9:00am-11:00am - Isanti Middle School (Door 1)
- Updated 2/2/21
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Do I have to go to the school where my student is enrolled?
Posted by:Not at all, please use whichever location is most convenient
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What if I can’t make it during the scheduled pick up times?
Posted by:Please give us a call at (763)689-6237
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Can I pick up meals for my neighbor or someone else?
Posted by:You can pick up meals for any children you are caring for, provided they are district students or using a district service.
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Does my student need to be present?
Posted by:No, parents are able to pick up meals without students being present.
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Can I get meals for multiple days?
Posted by:We are not able to provide for multiple days at this time.
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What if we need to register a special diet with the district?
Posted by:Please give us a call at (763)689-6237
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Are students not enrolled in the C-I School District eligible for free meals?
Posted by:The free meals program is for students enrolled in the district or who are receiving care in C-I's Tier 1 Childcare services or Adventure Center.
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Is the free meal program for all students distance learning and in person?
Posted by:Yes. There will be hub sites set up for those students on distance learning days or students who are in our C-I Schools Online program to pick up free grab and go meals.
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Do families need to fill out free and reduced forms?
Posted by:Although we always encourage families to fill out the free and reduced applications, they do not need to to qualify for this program. This is a summer waiver that allows ALL students to get a free meal. We have been told that the waiver is only through December and that the money could run out ahead of time with little warning. This would propel us back to the pay meal program and if families were qualified under free and reduced, it would allow them at that time to continue to receive free meals.
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During Distance Learning, do families need to continue to report positive COVID cases?
Posted by:Yes. Positive cases should be reported through the regular attendance channels. Please contact your student's school nurse if you have questions. - Update 11/11/20
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If my child has a cold will they need to be tested for COVID?
Posted by:With any illness, we will ask that families work with the school nurses to determine the best course of action depending on symptoms.
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Will there be consequences to students who miss many days due to COVID like symptoms?
Posted by:Our focus is always the health and safety of our students, we will work closely with each family as we navigate through various medical concerns.
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Will the school test students for COVID?
Posted by:The school will not test students for COVID, but will work with families, local medical institutions, and public health officials to respond accordingly and support students.
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Where can parents access the number of positive cases for our county by day over time?
Posted by:This information can be found at www.health.state.mn.us.
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If a specific student needs to quarantine, do their siblings also need to quarantine?
Posted by:Yes, Isanti County Health and MDH will guide families through situations like these.
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Do you have a checklist for families as we prepare to return to school?
Posted by:The Centers for Disease Control has provided a thorough back-to-school checklist for families. It includes talking with children about physical distancing, wearing a face-covering and who to contact if you have concerns about your child.
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What are the symptoms families should screen for?
Posted by:Families and staff are asked to self-screen for symptoms of COVID daily. Please do not come to school if you have any of the following symptoms. Call your school Attendance Office and report symptoms.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. See MN COVID-19 Response for more information. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever (100.4) or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you have symptoms, use this online interactive screening tool.
Learn more about what to do if you or your child are sick?
If you have recently been in close contact with someone known to have COVID-19, have been told by a healthcare provider you have been exposed, or have tested positive, call your school Attendance Office.
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Will meals be delivered to homes during distance learning?
Posted by:Not at this time. Free Grab and Go meals will be provided at multiple locations for families to pick-up meals. - Updated 11/11/20
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Will there be transportation for Tier 1 Childcare?
Posted by:Yes! If you have questions about Tier 1 Childcare please view the Tier 1 Information or call (763)689-6214.
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Are the school and district offices open to visitors?
Posted by:Visitors to the school offices are by appointment only. The Education Services Center is open to walk-in visitors. - Updated 1/21/21
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Will the School District accept mask donations?
Posted by:Yes! Donations can be dropped off at the Education Services Center (625A Main St N, Cambridge, MN 55008). Masks will be laundered before being distributed. We are taking donations for both child-size and adult-size masks.