Students Won't Receive Credits if Schools don't do 50% of classes in person

[Bettie]

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2020/08/04/iowa-schools-governor-kim-reynold-students-credit-in-person-classes-mandate-online-covid-coronavirus/3288985001/


Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday that students in school districts that hold classes exclusively online without receiving state approval will not receive credit.

The announcement comes one day after two Iowa school districts said they plan to defy the governor's mandate that at least 50% of classes be held in person this fall.

"Schools that choose not to return to school for at least 50% in-person instruction are not defying me, they are defying the law," Reynolds said Tuesday during a press conference.

"If schools move to primarily remote learning without approval, according again to the law, those days do not count toward instructional time."

Reynolds said school administrators could face licensure discipline for violating the order. She did not say that districts could lose out on state funding.

ETA: Apparently, she's really serious about holding on to her position as most unpopular governor! Apparently, she's amused by the idea of killing people while destroying public schools.

[2naSalit]

1. When's her term over?

[Bettie]

3. Elected in 2018

so four years would be 2022. Not soon enough.

[2naSalit]

7. How sad for Iowans.

[Crunchy Frog]

28. How sad for them that they're reaping the consequences of their own votes.

I hope they have more sense next time.

[Bettie]

37. I didn't vote for her and

I worked my butt off for Fred Hubble, her opponent.

And my kid is endangered as much as the MAGATs'.

[Crunchy Frog]

39. I genuinely feel bad for anyone in Iowa

who voted and worked against that shitshow.

I know there are good people in Iowa. I just wish they had more electoral clout.

[rurallib]

31. we do not have recall in Iowa either

or I am sure there would be petitions all over the place.

I like to refer to her as "Branstad's Revenge." Branstad being our previous repuke governor who chose Reynolds as a running mate and then left office early.

[MissB]

2. She will change her tune

I’m guessing that Georgia’s numbers in a few weeks will force other states to rethink stances like this.

[Bettie]

5. She probably won't

she's a MAGA cultist and doesn't care about anything else.

[uponit7771]

9. Weeks? ... Nah, try days ... 260 employees in GA iinm

[MissB]

10. Did you see that other thread with the photo

of the packed hallway and the group photo?

[uponit7771]

11. YES !!! smdh .... Is DU the only group paying attention to the news?!?!

[ProfessorGAC]

27. It's Not 260 Cases

It was cases & likely exposed.
They didn't define anything, so it's confusing in its reporting.
I don't know how many actual cases there were.
That number included "exposures".
Not really even sure what that means.

[LiberalFighter]

13. What I have seen of her she won't.

[redstatebluegirl]

4. What a total nitwit.

[diva77]

6. K&R for exposure. Another sadistic homicidal maniac rethug at the helm.

[Hortensis]

8. I admired about those districts and sure hope they're able to hold

to their position. How strong a position would they have in court? And licensure discipline.

This is attempt to impose hard-right authoritarian power on local governments that traditionally make these decisions.

[Bettie]

17. They can probably hold the line

because they are large districts.

My kiddo is in a small district and if they choose to go to all in-person (no mask mandates in Iowa), I'll have to pull him out and do an online "homeschool" option, which will have the effect of reducing enrollment in our district.

I think her ultimate goal is the destruction of public schools and the small ones will be the first to go. My older two had under 50 in their graduating classes.

[Hortensis]

19. Astonishing that this is happening. I'm glad you at least

have the option of home schooling, and in the process slapping back. It's a big task to take on, of course, and hope your district doesn't have to give up virtual.

[Newest Reality]

12. What does it take?

Unless I missed something, every attempt to reopen anything has turned out to be a huge mistake as far as spreading and case/death increases go, and that's even true in some other countries that have been more careful and concerned than the Drumpfomania in America.

Maybe I missed the reopening here in the that didn't turn out to be regrettable and a contribution to the quick ride to exponential growth we are on? If you wanted to fast-track C19, you would continue this way. That's a catastrophe in progress.

It's cruel, insane and counterproductive to put that kind of pressure on the school systems, teachers and students when you can be sure that the schools that reopen will be closing down within a few weeks or so AFTER being super spreader vector events.

Forcing anyone to put themselves in harms way when there is a demonstrable and obvious reason not to is a complete travesty and unforgivable.

[tblue37]

41. One school in Indiana had to close down on Day 1, within hours of opening. Another school

(I don't remember where) on Day 2 had to shut down all 2nd grade classes.

[Celerity]

14. death cult............. saddle up!

[Sherman A1]

15. There is always a work around

One just need to be creative.

[lpbk2713]

16. They are forcing parents to put their kids at serious risk.

Criminal charges should apply. And they should be amended after the death toll rises.

[Freethinker65]

18. Credit for what??? Say they were home schooled.

Now I know she just wants to cut funding to public schools. But risking student, educator and support staff, and family lives is criminal. Leave that to Betsy DeVos.

[Bettie]

20. I think this is her audition for Betsy's job

she's showing that she's even more cruel and ruthless than old Betsy.

[crickets]

21. So, it seems government threats and extortion are being used to force families to send

children into danger, potentially against their will. When can schools start teaching Civics again, please?

[Bettie]

22. Yeah. That would help with so much

people don't even have a clue how any of this is supposed to work.

Remember, Schools can only close if the entire county's positive rate is 15% or higher or absenteeism is at least 10% and then, they can request it, but only for two weeks.

So, if there is an outbreak, it depends on how many tests county-wide are positive and the request has to be processed by the governor's office and either approved or not. How long that will take is anyone's guess.

Meanwhile, my older two kids are going to UNI where they are not required to have a test before going, so I figure they'll be back home in a month at the most...unless this also applies to the state universities.

This year needs to end. I'm already near the end of my rope.

[crickets]

23. Wow, that must be so stressful. I hope your kids stay safe.

[spanone]

24. so she'll damage children's health to please don trump

I'd keep the kids home and tell her to shove it up her ass.

[33taw]

25. Is this true for students who have traditionally been homeschooled in Iowa?

[phylny]

32. THIS. Exactly.

I hear commercials on the radio all the time for homeschooling.

[jorgevlorgan]

26. How much credit will you get when you die?

And do you get extra credit for each person you spread the disease to?

[relayerbob]

29. Do they allow "home-schooling"?

She should be personally sued for reckless endangerment, IMO

[keithbvadu2]

30. Four questions: Is it safe? Are your children/gchildren going?

Four questions: Is it safe? Are your children/gchildren going?

Do you decision makers waive legal immunity for yourselves?

Will you cover medical expenses for the children and school employees?

[keithbvadu2]

33. Missouri school district asks parents to sign COVID-19 'death' waiver for children

Missouri school district asks parents to sign COVID-19 'death' waiver for children

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213752908

[Mr.Bill]

34. What she's about to find out

is that even in today's economy, most teachers could be making more money doing something else.

[Thekaspervote]

35. I give that about 2 weeks before the number of kids and sick teachers explodes!!

[uponit7771]

38. +1

[Bettie]

40. In Iowa, per her proclimation

Schools can apply to go to all online IF the countywide positive test percentage goes to 15% (that's apply) for a two week shut-down.

They can also apply if there is more than a 10% absentee rate due to illness.

Then, they have to wait for their application to be either approved or denied.

I'm guessing denial for all of them is the plan.

[Efilroft Sul]

36. She needs to be publicly humiliated by teachers, administrators, and parents. ASAP.

And suffer such humiliation to the point where she never shows her face again in public and eats only her fingernails and feces until the end of her wretched days.