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We want your input, to help inform how the District will invest $1.2 billion in federal COVID relief funding! Take the Budget Engagement Survey HERE.

4/12 New Update: Hybrid Learning Plan, Phase III Rollout Update HERE. Phase III Schools HERE.
View school Air Balance Reports HERE. P-EBT Card update HERE.
DEADLINE Tuesday April 13 for students in grades 3-5 and students with complex needs in grades 6-8 opting in to hybrid learning. Check emails, and learn more HERE.

NEW: Summer 2021 Academic Programming Announced! Learn more HERE.

NEW: COVID-19 Dashboard provides the latest information on confirmed positive cases in our schools. View HERE.

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Are you holding an event at your school with people interested in joining the SAC? Have them fill out this sheet! Be sure to reach out to them with information on how to apply!

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Use this flyer to promote your SAC around your school community!

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Let your school community know when your SAC meets so they can come and share their voices!

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Do a lot of people have questions about what the SAC is and what it does? Pass them this informational flyer!

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