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Oklahoma Public School Resource Center

From Hunger Free Oklahoma:

The first of five COVID-19 informational School ZonED Podcast episodes that we're recording today is available now. We talked to Hunger Free Oklahoma and El Reno Public Schools about resources and guidance on how to handle feeding students during oklaed school closures.

In this YouTube video, Brent talks with Hunger Free OK and El Reno PS about resources and guidance on how to handle feeding students during school closures due to COVID-19.
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Access to meals if schools close due to COVID-19

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We have received approval from the USDA on two requested waivers allowing meal service to continue during possible school closures. Meals will be available at no cost to low-income children and are not required to be served in a group setting to avoid possible exposure to COVID-19.

“When schools close, our first concern is for the safety and well-being of our children. We know that some kids will not have access to nutritious meals if they do not attend school. The approval of these waivers provides flexibility so Oklahoma children get wholesome meals while safeguarding their health.” - State Supt. Joy Hofmeister

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Emergency Meeting State Board of Education

We are calling an emergency meeting of the State Board of Education at 4 p.m. today to discuss and take possible action on mandatory closure of all Oklahoma public schools or any other measures necessary due to the coronavirus/COVID-19.

State Supt. Joy Hofmeister

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Emergency Meeting of State Board of Education

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has called an emergency meeting of the State Board of Education today to authorize the closure of all Oklahoma schools beginning March 17 and lasting until April 6.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has called an emergency meeting of the State Board of Education for 4 p.m. today to authorize the closing...Click here to read more.

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Alpha Plus: OSSBA COVID-19 Info

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Here's an update from the OSSBA regarding teacher pay during closure.

"Members,

I wanted to provide you important, additional information regarding teacher pay during the statewide school closure.

Since our earlier email, we've learned Oklahoma law contains a provision regarding pay for administrators and teachers applicable during an epidemic. Click here to view the statute. Here is the applicable language, which can be found in section H:  Click here to read the entire notice.

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Alpha Plus pinpoints the SPECIFIC OAS objectives or "gaps" students have from previous years, then helps school teams address each objective throughout the year.

That is why Alpha Plus schools have OUTPERFORMED the state average every year of the A-F Report Cards.