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The conversation around bell times for students have occurred for many years, and the School Board revisited this conversation once more to discuss pushing up the start date.
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RPS Student Nutrition Services will now be offering daytime and evening meal kit pick-up at Graham Park.
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MN Legislature passed SF31, which provides an extension of the deadline for certifying free and reduced-price meal applications for this school year only. The extension allows schools to continue to certify Applications for Educational Benefits, Alternate Applications for Educational Benefits and direct certification through January 4, 2021.
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On Tuesday, December 15, student perception data was highlighted during the Rochester Public School (RPS) Board meeting.
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Earlier this month, the COVID-19 Advisory Team* met to discuss data, vaccinations, changes in the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) quarantine guidelines, and indicators to safely return our students to the classroom. As you know, yesterday Governor Walz also provided changing guidance. As we enter into winter break, I want to provide an update regarding District plans.