If they get School Committee approval, officials hope to make the change beginning March 8.
“She loved working as a teacher and her dedication, enthusiasm and positivity radiated throughout the building,” Superintendent Bach wrote.
Tia Pittounicos, a third-grade teacher at Bancroft Elementary, died on Feb. 4 after a short illness.
Implementing small increases for in-student learning in schools, according to each school’s capacity.
Claudia Bach wrote again after a Monday message prompted concern from parents who wanted a target date for more in-person learning.
'This is an important topic for our parents, and of course for students and teachers.'
The superintendent set out stages of in-person learning, prompting complaints from parents who want a target date set for return.
On-Line Registration to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year begins on February 1, 2021 through February 28, 2021.
The district would get the minimum increase, $30 per student, as part of the new Student Opportunity Act funding formula.
The district needs help addressing spacing, staff and transportation issues, according to the letter.
Tentative Testing Windows for Grades 3-8.
The School Committee is seeking the public's input on what characteristics they would like to see in a new superintendent.
Finally, as 'we celebrate MLK Day, let us remember what he taught us: 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.''
'AHS teachers will be available for remote office hours from 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM for our students.'
Bach, who was Andover's superintendent from 1998 to 2010, initially resisted calls for her to apply for interim superintendent, she said.
Bach, a former district superintendent, is expected to serve for about six months while the School Committee finds a permanent replacement.
Dr. Bach returns to APS as interim superintendent on January 1, 2021.
Bach, a former Andover superintendent, will serve from Jan. to June, when the School Committee plans to have a new superintendent in place.
'Some students participating in cohort C may continue to attend in-person learning.'
'According to the district’s dashboard, as of yesterday there are 47 active cases among district students and staff.'
All students will go remote Monday and the full hybrid schedule will not resume until at least Jan. 11.
A number of Merrimack Valley unions joined a vote against DESE Commissioner Riley for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The survey asks community members which candidate they prefer for the district's interim superintendent.
With online school in place, that's likely Step 1 for schools. But there's still a scenario in which school is canceled altogether.
All responses will be anonymous. This survey will close on December 16 at 5PM.
Wednesdays are a remote learning day for all students in the district.
The School Committee will publicly interview the two picks, Claudia Bach and Kathleen Alward Smith, on Thursday.
'Proof of flu vaccination is due to your child’s school nurse by December 31, 2020.'
Sheldon Berman is leaving in December after five contentious years running the district. He spoke to Patch about his time in Andover.
The district will communicate decisions on switch requests and start dates directly to parents by/before December 11.
As of Friday, Andover Public Schools had 26 active coronavirus cases, according to the district dashboard.
Shawsheen Preschool families may request a change in learning models beginning December 4.
'We hope our middle and elementary schools can remain open for in-person hybrid learning for the foreseeable future.'
'In order to perform contact tracing, we dismissed students and staff from the building early.'
The teachers union's bargaining unit said the School Committee made "minimal gestures ... to create the illusion of bargaining"
School Committee and AEA at Impasse following Twelve Bargaining Sessions and Full-Day Mediation.
The district's plan for the 2020-2021 school year will continue, the administration said.
'Governor Baker has recently spoken about social gatherings as a key factor in the increase of positive cases in Massachusetts.'
There are several important factors in making this type of decision, including consideration of potential power outages.
Committee Also Posts Opening for Interim Superintendent.