Governor Walz announced the "Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year" today. I recognize that this is an unsettling time for our students, families, teachers and staff. Many of you were hoping there would be "an answer" today. 1/5

I am feeling your anxiety with my own as I evaluate the science, the logistics and the decision points. We all want to get to a decision that keeps students/families/staff safe & healthy, deliver a high-quality learning/teaching experience, & support social/ emotional needs. 2/5

RPS will work with MDE & MDH to help decide which learning model we should use to start the school year, centered on local data about the virus in Olmsted County. There are still many factors to take into consideration, details to be resolved and feedback to get from you. 3/5

You can read the upcoming steps and timeline for RPS Fall Planning here: https://www.rochesterschools.org/families/get-connected/news/news-story/~board/district-homepage-news/post/looking-ahead-to-fall-2020-an-update-on-rps-planning-and-timeline?fbclid=IwAR3Vzd5-nVrWdccmf7pFgDJR5TIQrZ-xk4Dp-ZZV9ltc1LfwSV41nYeaCLM

You can read more about the Minnesota Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year here: https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/safe-learning-plan/overview.jsp 4/5

For information as we move through the rest of the process, keep following RPS social media & your emaiI. I don't anticipate new information before the school board meeting next Tuesday 8/4, but if any materials are available before then, I will link to them here. 5/5