Updates and information about Niangua R-V's preparations, actions and response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 School Closure Information
Niangua R-5 School District Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan for 2021-2022
Niangua R-5 School District has continually maintained the opportunity for in-person instruction for all students throughout the 2020-21 school year. The district would like to thank everyone for the support of our faculty, staff, students, school board, and community. The district developed a reentry to educational services plan in July of 2020 which facilitated quality education while complying with directives from the State, County health departments, and the Federal government. Planning and execution of our plan were achieved with continual consideration of public comment and feedback throughout the 2020-2021 school year. To support our academic plan, and satisfy the requirements for accepting additional funds through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, all provisions will be made to continue coordinating with the community governmental agencies, and health agencies.
Despite the occasional setbacks, we were able to preserve the 2020-2021 school year, keeping students in school while maintaining open lines of communication with our community. Knowing that schools best educate students through interactive, in-person, project-based group activities, our plan is to continue providing in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year. As always, the Niangua R-5 administration and staff will make every reasonable effort to minimize health risks while continuing to diligently work towards providing a learning environment focused on delivering everyone opportunities for life-long success to our students.
The consistent message from our community has been that access to school is important and that prioritizing student and staff safety is an expectation. In reaction to our community’s input, and knowing the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be a factor in 2021-2022, Niangua R-5 is planning to continue carrying out the mission of high-quality education while addressing the learning loss created by the many interruptions to education over these past two years. The Niangua R-5 Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SRCSP) will concentrate on:
Providing environments that are as safe as possible for students and staff;
Providing equitable, guaranteed, and high-quality educational services;
Seeking every support for mitigating learning loss and providing educational opportunities for students specific to indicators below established benchmarks, as identified through district and state assessments.
Niangua R-5 Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SaRCSP) for 2021- 2022 will be posted on the District’s website at www.nianguaschools.com. Everyone is encouraged to acquaint themselves with the SRCSP and then contact District administration with any questions. Thank you to everyone for their continued efforts at supporting our students and staff! Respectfully, T.J. Bransfield Superintendent
Niangua R-5 School District has continually maintained the opportunity for in-person instruction for all students throughout the 2020-21 school year. The district would like to thank everyone for the support of our faculty, staff, students, school board, and community. The district developed a reentry to educational services plan in July of 2020 which facilitated quality education while complying with directives from the State, County health departments, and the Federal government. Planning and execution of our plan were achieved with continual consideration of public comment and feedback throughout the 2020-2021 school year. To support our academic plan, and satisfy the requirements for accepting additional funds through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, all provisions will be made to continue coordinating with the community governmental agencies, and health agencies.
Despite the occasional setbacks, we were able to preserve the 2020-2021 school year, keeping students in school while maintaining open lines of communication with our community. Knowing that schools best educate students through interactive, in-person, project-based group activities, our plan is to continue providing in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year. As always, the Niangua R-5 administration and staff will make every reasonable effort to minimize health risks while continuing to diligently work towards providing a learning environment focused on delivering everyone opportunities for life-long success to our students.
The consistent message from our community has been that access to school is important and that prioritizing student and staff safety is an expectation. In reaction to our community’s input, and knowing the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be a factor in 2021-2022, Niangua R-5 is planning to continue carrying out the mission of high-quality education while addressing the learning loss created by the many interruptions to education over these past two years. The Niangua R-5 Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SRCSP) will concentrate on:
Providing environments that are as safe as possible for students and staff;
Providing equitable, guaranteed, and high-quality educational services;
Seeking every support for mitigating learning loss and providing educational opportunities for students specific to indicators below established benchmarks, as identified through district and state assessments.
Niangua R-5 Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SaRCSP) for 2021- 2022 will be posted on the District’s website at www.nianguaschools.com. Everyone is encouraged to acquaint themselves with the SRCSP and then contact District administration with any questions. Thank you to everyone for their continued efforts at supporting our students and staff! Respectfully, T.J. Bransfield Superintendent
Alternative Methods of Instruction Information
Niangua R-V staff, students, and administration have been researching and developing a plan known as Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI). The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has initiated a program that would allow school districts to provide academic instruction for students during inclement weather or due to exceptional or emergency circumstances during a school year.
The recent outbreak might allow our district to utilize our research and preparation over the next few months. A letter is being sent home with all students in the district with information regarding our specific plan for AMI at Niangua R-V. A copy of the letter can be found at the top of this page.
The recent outbreak might allow our district to utilize our research and preparation over the next few months. A letter is being sent home with all students in the district with information regarding our specific plan for AMI at Niangua R-V. A copy of the letter can be found at the top of this page.
Helpful Covid-19 Resources
Missouri COVID-19 Dashboard:
http://mophep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=8e01a5d8d8bd4b4f85add006f9e14a9d
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services COVID-19 Portal:
https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/
Webster County Health Unit COVID-19 Information
http://webstercohealth.com/covid-19/
http://webstercohealth.com/covid-19/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions/
CoxHealth offers no-cost virtual visits for those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Access this service at:
https://www.coxhealth.com/services/virtualvisits
Georgia Department of Public Health:
https://dph.georgia.gov/contact-tracing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c9BXGU_HXUBCjo6bzhC4dnFni3QXT3Gk/view
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:
https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/COVID-MO-K12-Reopening-Guidance.pdf
US Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html
Webster County Health Unit: 859-2532
Ladi Moore, RN: emoore@webstercohealth.com
Extension 206
Scott Allen: sallen@webstercohealth.com
Extension 228
http://mophep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=8e01a5d8d8bd4b4f85add006f9e14a9d
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services COVID-19 Portal:
https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/
Webster County Health Unit COVID-19 Information
http://webstercohealth.com/covid-19/
http://webstercohealth.com/covid-19/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions/
CoxHealth offers no-cost virtual visits for those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Access this service at:
https://www.coxhealth.com/services/virtualvisits
Georgia Department of Public Health:
https://dph.georgia.gov/contact-tracing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c9BXGU_HXUBCjo6bzhC4dnFni3QXT3Gk/view
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:
https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/COVID-MO-K12-Reopening-Guidance.pdf
US Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html
Webster County Health Unit: 859-2532
Ladi Moore, RN: emoore@webstercohealth.com
Extension 206
Scott Allen: sallen@webstercohealth.com
Extension 228
CLASSROOM/TEACHER LINKS
Teachers should provide students with their AMI work as needed. The majority of the AMI work will be on the students Google Classroom page. However, if you have questions or need assistance the teachers will be available from 7:30am - 4pm each day. You can email the specific teacher by clicking on their name on the respective faculty page.
