REMAINING NIMBLE AND PREPARING FOR A RAPID SWITCH  

Transitioning Back to the Classroom

The School Committee voted on August 11 to continue remote learning through the first term, with the option to revisit every two weeks and make a switch to a hybrid or full in-person model if such a change were supported by data. This means that while we are currently planning to remain in a remote learning format until Thursday, November 19, the district reserves the right to transition back to the classroom sooner if there is a significant change in the state of public health. We will notify families three weeks prior to a return to the classroom.

The School Committee will revisit the learning model and vote on a plan for term two during one of their regularly scheduled meetings this fall.

Communications/Notifications

The district will notify staff and students of any necessary changes to this plan via phone call and text message. We will also disseminate that information on our website, bpsma.org, and Facebook and Twitter.  

It is critical that parents/guardians keep their contact information up to date with us. If you change your phone number or email at any point this school year, please call the Parent Information Center at 508-580-7950 or email MAS@bpsma.org so that the change can be made in our system. We cannot share important updates with you if you do not keep your contact information up to date.  

Every parent/guardian will be provided instructions for reviewing and confirming the contact information that we currently have on file at the start of the school year.

MONITORING AND EVALUATING THE DISTRICT’S REOPENING PLANS

The efficacy of our reopening plans hinges on our ability to take corrective action when needed. The Brockton Public Schools reserves the right to revise this reopening plan at any time as guidance from DESE and health experts evolves. Any changes will be communicated to staff and families via the district’s official communications platforms.

Each of our building principals will serve as COVID-19 Response Leads. They will work within their schools to evaluate the implementation of our reopening plans and report any issues back to the Superintendent of Schools. Additionally, building principals will be responsible for locking up and maintaining the PPE reserves for their school. District leadership will begin each Principals’ Meeting with a discussion of any issues that have come up.  

Principals are empowered to work with their colleagues take corrective action to tackle issues that may arise on a student-by-student basis, such as assisting a student with their technology needs. Larger, systemic issues will need to be addressed at the district level.