Direct COVID-19 Questions to MSBA's Terence Morrow

Direct General Questions to the MSBA Staff

MSBA School Year Planning Q&A Webpage (log-in required)

Minnesota Department of Education Resources | U.S. Department of Education Resources

Key Minnesota COVID-19 Documents

MDE: 2020-21 Planning Guidance for Minnesota Public Schools (updated February 22, 2021)

MDE: Minnesota Safe Learning Plan for 2020-2021 (updated February 17, 2021)

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE): Prioritizing & Partnering for In-Person/Hybrid Learning Models (February 2021)

MDE: CARES Funding Update PowerPoint (ESSER II and GEER 2) (updated January 27, 2021)

MDE: Using CARES Funds for Construction and Equipment Expenditures (January 27, 2021)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH): 2020-2021 Planning Guide for Schools (updated January 7, 2021)

Prom and Senior Parties

MDH: 2020-2021 Planning Guide for Schools (February 17, 2021) [see top of page 8]

Minnesota Stay Safe: Stay Safe Guidance for Businesses and Organizations (see COVID-19 Preparedness Plan information)

Use one or both of the following two documents as appropriate for the planned event:

Minnesota Stay Safe: Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues

Minnesota Stay Safe: Requirements for Celebrations and Significant Life Events (February 12, 2021)

MSBA COVID-19 Guidance

Fall 2020 School Reopening Guide 

School Year Planning Q&A Webpage (log-in required)

School Board Meeting Guide (updated September 9, 2020)

Resolutions for Filling a Temporary Vacancy Due to Illness or Prolonged Absence

Sample Resolution: Request for Fund Transfer | Guidance for Transfer of Funds | Request for Fund Transfer Form

COVID-19 and Student-Centered Leadership

General Guidance

EEOC: What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws  (updated December 16, 2020)

MDE: Supporting Students and Families COVID-19 Resources

MDE: Safe Learning Model Dashboard

State of Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions about the Safe Learning Plan 

MDE: School-Age Care Guidance and FAQ for 2020-21 School Year (updated January 12, 2021)

MDH: Handling a Suspected or Confirmed Positive Case of COVID-19: Information for Schools (December 29, 2020)

MDH: COVID-19 Notification Letter Templates for Schools (updated December 20, 2020)

U.S. DOE's Office of Civil Rights: Questions and Answers for K-12 Public Schools In the Current COVID-19 Environment (September 28, 2020)

Students With Disabilities

MDE: Q & A: In-Person Instruction and Services Provided by School Staff to Students with Disabilities (November 5, 2020)

U.S. EEOC: Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act 

Supplemental Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities (March 21, 2020)

U.S. DOE: Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Outbreak (March 2020)

Student Privacy

Student Privacy in the Online Setting (March 25, 2020)

U.S. DOE Blog: May Schools Disclose Information about Cases of COVID-19? (September 24, 2020)

Student Privacy Policy Office: FERPA and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (March 2020)

Student Privacy Policy Office: FERPA and Virtual Learning Related Resources (March 2020)

Recent Executive Orders

Executive Order 21-07 updates requirements on gyms and fitness centers, including schools (February 12, 2021)

Executive Order 21-01 on cautiously resuming certain activities (January 7, 2021)

Executive Order 20-103 modifies EO 20-99 regarding youth sports and other matters (December 16, 2020)

Executive Order 20-99 implements a four-week dial-back on certain activities to slow the spread of COVID-19 (November 18, 2020) 

Executive Order 20-95 clarifies Paragraph 9 of Executive Order 20-94 (November 6, 2020)

Executive Order 20-94 authorizes the Commissioner of Education to take action to improve the education of Minnesota students during the 2020-2021 school year (November 5, 2020)

Executive Order 20-81  requires Minnesotans to wear a face covering in certain settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. See Pages 10-11 for information about K-12 schools. (July 22, 2020)

Distance Learning and Teaching

MDE: Teacher Preparation Time Guidance (updated March 4, 2021)

MDH: COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families (updated December 29, 2020)

MDE: Additional Attendance and Truancy Guidelines for Schools Implementing Distance and Hybrid Learning (November 5, 2020)

MDE: Equity Lens Reflection and Exploration Tool for Learning (April 27, 2020)

Insurance 

MSBA: Health Insurance Sealed Bid Opening Processes and COVID-19 (Updated December 7, 2020)

MSBA Insurance Trust webpage: COVID-19 Resources from Participating Insurers

Health

DOE: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools (February 2021)

CDC: Travel During COVID-19 (February 2, 2021)

CDC: Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools during Planned Mitigation (February 12, 2021)

CDC: Operating schools during COVID-19: CDC's Considerations (updated January 8, 2021)

MDH: 2020-2021 Planning Guide for Schools (updated January 7, 2021)

MDH: COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs (updated December 21, 2020)

MDH: Schools and Child Care: COVID-19

CDC: Student Health Checklists for Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers (updated December 11, 2020)

CDC: Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic (updated September 17, 2020)

Youth Sports

MDH: COVID-19 Sports Practice and Games Guidance for Youth and Adults (updated January 6, 2021)

MSHSL: Mask/Face Covering Guidance and Information (January 5, 2021)

MSHSL: Updated Guidance and Information Documents for Winter Sports (December 30, 2020)