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New CDC and WOPHD Guidelines (posted December 4, 2020)

Highlighted here are new CDC and WOPHD Guidelines that are designed to assist communities in managing the virus and, if followed properly, improve the health and safety of all. Learn More....

Update to In-Person Learning

December 2, 2020

Dear Cedarburg School District Families,

Our goal from the start of the school year has been to provide quality experiences for all students, whether in-person or at-home. We celebrate the valiant efforts of everyone engaged in this important endeavor; from our teachers and administration to our students and parents.

The pivot to remote learning on November 20, 2020, allowed an opportunity to reset the system. Many, but not all the factors that contributed to the pivot to remote learning are now trending in a better direction. With this in mind, 4K-12 in-person instruction will resume on December 7, 2020. Those families that chose the fully virtual option from the start of the year will continue in that model. 

It is clear that mitigation measures work. We have 12 days of in-person instruction leading up to the winter break. Please continue to wear a face covering, wash hands regularly, maintain at least 6 feet of social distance and follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations of self-monitoring for any symptoms related to COVID-19.

Please remember that circumstances can change swiftly. It is important to have alternative plans in place should factors warrant another temporary pivot to remote learning. The switch to remote learning could be for a class, grade level, school or the entire district. All possible steps will be taken to remain in-person, but if factors warrant a pivot to remote, please be ready to respond with short notice.

In addition, we can use your support in filling current vacancies and substitute positions. Please share with your friends and colleagues that we have positions that need to be filled. More information on our current vacancies can be found on the employment page of our website. Your assistance is appreciated.

The “reboot” of the system appears to have worked as of this communication. Diligent efforts will continue to keep students and staff safe and in-person. Monitoring systems remain in place to ensure a safe return after the winter break.

Todd Bugnacki, Superintendent

Pivot to Remote Learning

Starting Friday, November 20, 2020, Cedarburg School District will move ALL in-person instruction to remote learning for 2 weeks. Learn More...

Early Release Days (posted November 4, 2020)

As the first quarter comes to a close, we are grateful to be serving students in-person and virtually. The collaborative efforts to ensure quality teaching and learning are remarkable. Parents, teachers, and students are working and learning together like never before! It has become increasingly evident that teaching students both in-person and remotely is creating additional and different demands that require dedicated professional time for staff to improve student experiences.

The School Board recently approved the inclusion of nine (9) Early Release Days to the calendar for: developing instructional content and activities for virtual and in-person students; differentiation and coordination of interventions and pacing; and monitoring student progress and using formative assessment data to guide instruction. 

Further details were provided on the early release schedule modifications in an email to parents and staff on November 4th. Learn more.

Need childcare for Early Release Days? Partnering with the YMCA, the district is offering a care option at each Elementary School. Learn more or register here.

Learning Environment Selection Window

REMINDER: The 4K-8 Second Semester window is November 23 - December 7 and the 9-12 Quarter 3 window is December 4 - 11.

October 19, 2020

Dear Cedarburg Parents,

The following letter was sent to the families from the area school superintendents in partnership with the Washington-Ozaukee and North Shore Health Departments. The North Shore Superintendents have been working closely over the last six months to open our schools safely. Our communities are currently seeing an increase in our Covid-19 spread. Please visit the WOPHD for the latest numbers in Cedarburg. It is the collective effort of our communities that will keep us all healthy and safe.

Stay safe to stay open.

Be well.

Mr. Todd Bugnacki, Superintendent

Face Coverings 

Thank you for your continued support of the District’s Board approved face covering requirements.

Face coverings are required to be worn by all individuals when on school grounds, in school buildings and while transporting students in District provided or contracted vehicles until further notice. When in an unoccupied room, or while eating or drinking, the mask may be removed. When outside of school buildings, masks may be removed when six feet of social distancing can be maintained.   

All student athletes participating in District-sponsored indoor athletic and extracurricular activities are required to wear a face covering in accordance with WIAA guidelines, at a minimum. Special accommodations may be made for health-related conditions on a case-by-case basis.

Please take a moment to review this CSD Face Covering Fact Sheet with your student regarding cloth face coverings and healthy practices. We've outlined some key factors to consider when choosing a cloth face covering for your student.

Exception to Face Covering Student Form

In compliance with the State of Wisconsin face-covering mandate, the Cedarburg School District requires face coverings while on school grounds and engaging in school-related activities, unless specifically noted as an exception in the State of WI face-covering order.  As such, if students are in need of an exception to the State of WI mandate face covering, we are requiring that parents provide medical documentation of the health condition and the circumstances under which a face covering may or may not be used at certain times by a student.  Please have your child’s medical provider complete the applicable portion of the attached accommodation request form and return the completed form to the District office. All medical documentation submitted to the District is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  If there are medical circumstances when a face covering cannot be worn by the student because of a health condition, the District will need to make reasonable accommodations to protect the health and safety of all students.  These accommodations include, but are not limited to, maintaining 6 feet of social distancing at all times when students who are not wearing face coverings are required to be near each other or accessing the student’s educational program via the District’s distance learning program.

Technology Support

All students in grades 5K-12, and 4K virtual students, have been issued a Chromebook. Students who experience difficulty in accessing applications or using their Chromebook should begin troubleshooting with their classroom teacher or check this page of frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips.

If the problem remains unresolved, families can access support from the District’s technology team by visiting our CSD Chromebook Support website.

Free Meals School Lunch Program

Effective, Tuesday, September 8, 2020, all students of the Cedarburg School District are eligible to receive free breakfast (9-12) and lunch (4K-12) meals for free. This is possible because the USDA released COVID-19: Child Nutrition Program, providing nationwide waivers for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the National School Lunch Program’s Seamless Summer Option (SSO). These waivers extend through December 31, 2020 or until funding runs out. Families who have children enrolled 100% virtually will be able to pick up a 5-day meal pack on Tuesdays from 2-2:30 pm outside of the CHS Fieldhouse. For more information, please refer to this Aramark flyer.