- By: Minidoka County School District
With the flu season approaching, Minidoka County School District will do the following to help reduce the exposure to the flu virus, including the H1N1 flu, to students, staff and the community.
On August 26, 2009 a letter to parents regarding the flu was posted on district website: www.minidokaschools.org. Resource information and prevention tips were also included as provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the South Central Public Health District (SCPHD). We will continue to use the district website as the primary place to post information and updates regarding the Flu Prevention Plan. This plan will be posted in all district buildings and schools and will be reviewed in all faculty meetings.
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- By: Minidoka County School District
The full text of President Obama's Address to America's Schoolchildren can be found on the White House website at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Remarks-by-the-President-in-a-National-Address-to-Americas-Schoolchildren/.
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- By: Dr. Scott A. Rogers, Superintendent, Minidoka County Schools
Dear Teachers and Administrators,
The controversy surrounding the President of the United States talking to America’s school children is just another sign of our challenging times. Like you, I am experiencing numerous emails and phone calls inquiring about our schools’ involvement in President Obama’s speech.
After considering input from patrons, direction from State Superintendent Tom Luna, feedback from our Board of Trustees and principals, and a review of Board Policy, the District rationale and position concerning the broadcast of the President’s speech in our classrooms is as follows…
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- By: Idaho State Department of Education
Dear Parents,
President Barack Obama has announced he will give a special “back to school” message to children across America September 8, 2009.
Like many of you, I had several questions about the speech and the suggested lesson plans included from the US Department of Education. Earlier this week, I sent an official letter to US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan requesting additional information to guide Idaho schools in deciding whether to air this speech. As a result, the US Department of Education released more detailed information to assist local school boards and administrators in making this decision…
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