Champaign Unit 4 School District: District Outlines E-Learning Plan

Press release from the Champaign Unit 4 School District:

01/31/2022

Inclement Weather Update (French) | Inclement Weather Update (Spanish)

Dear Unit 4 Families and Staff, 

In anticipation of expected inclement weather later this week, we wanted to share some information regarding our District’s E-Learning Plan, in the event we are unable to hold school as normal.

Generally during the winter months, we are often faced with the potential of needing to use “Snow Days.” Those emergency snow days often require that we add instructional days at the end of the school year. The General Assembly has allowed for school districts to establish “E-Learning” programs which would allow students to attend classes remotely in the event of a school closure emergency, such as during a winter storm. By utilizing an approved “E-Learning” program, the District will alleviate the need to “add days” at the end of the school calendar in such situations. 

District Administration monitors developments, such as weather conditions, to prepare for an E-Learning Day, if needed. The Superintendent will announce an E-Learning Day as soon as practical (but no later than 2:00 p.m. the day before) in order to provide time for staff to gather resources and prepare accordingly. If weather predictions prevent a decision from being made the day prior, E-Learning will not be used. Instead, a traditional “Snow Day” will be called by 6:00 a.m. the day of the inclement weather. Activities, practices, and rehearsals which occur outside of the normal school day would be addressed on a case-by-case basis when an e-learning day is confirmed.

When an E-Learning day is implemented by the District Administration, information will be shared with families as soon as possible. Families will be notified by School Messenger, emails and on the District’s website. Additional information regarding the District’s E-Learning program, including the schedule, can be found on our website. High school students should note that the District will use the same schedule if the E-Learning Day falls on a Wednesday. Adjustments will NOT be made for a “late start.”

We appreciate your support as we navigate the challenges of winter weather together.

Sincerely,

Dr. Shelia E. Boozer

Superintendent

This press release was produced by the Champaign Unit 4 School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.