With the success of Phase One of its reopening plan, Cobb Schools is getting ready to welcome its middle schoolers back to classroom learning on Monday, October 19th. While approximately 50% of the District's middle schoolers have chosen to remain in remote learning, more than 14,000 junior high students will be masked up as they make their long-awaited return to Cobb's 25 middle school buildings district-wide.
Just as with Phase One, students and parents will notice an emphasis on health and safety measures at the schools. Masks, hand sanitizing stations, social-distancing, and routine cleaning of classrooms and surfaces all contribute to Cobb's dedication to sanitized spaces. Students will be expected to keep their distance from each other in the lunchroom and in all lines.
Cobb Schools have made the health of its staff and students a priority. Provided below are helpful links highlighting some of the District's newest protocols that help to make this priority a reality:
Health and safety
Mask guidance
Resources for families in need
Sample school schedules
CTLS support
Student wellness checklist
FAQ's
COVID case notification
Remote Learning Meal Plan
Many other resources are offered by the District. Click here to learn about them (many are made available in both English and Spanish).
In his opening remarks at the most recent board meeting, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale was optimistic about reopening. "I am thankful for each and every member of our team," he said. "They are the ones that make all of this possible." "I also want to give a shout-out to everyone for following all the health and safety protocols that we have in place," he continued. "It's because of this that entire classes aren't required to quarantine when a positive case is made known. Rearranging classrooms and installing plexiglass partitions, not to mention all of the tireless preparation by teachers, administrators, and custodians around the District are further examples of what makes Cobb the best school district in the world."
Several personnel changes were also approved by the Board at the meeting. They include:
Debbie Broadnax, Reassignment to Principal (Ford ES) from Principal (Powder Springs ES) effective October 26, 2020.
Patrick O’Connell, Principal (Ford ES), resignation effective January 1, 2021.
Kenyatta Redding-Frederick, appointment to Principal (Powder Springs ES) from Assistant Principal (Powder Springs ES) effective October 26, 2020.
Karen Wacker, Assistant Principal (Blackwell ES), retirement effective December 1, 2020.d
