News for June 9, 2021
In today's edition of District News:
Vaccine Information
Health services staff and parent volunteers welcome vaccine recipients.
After Successful Vaccine Clinic, Second Opportunity Being Planned
The COVID-19 vaccine clinic held today at Parkview Center School was such a success, a second clinic is being planned for the near future. As soon as a date and time are selected, we will send a special notice to families. Just like today's clinic, the opportunity will be open to anyone age 12 and up who is interested in receiving a vaccine. 
Special thanks to the health services staff and parent volunteers who helped to make today's event so successful, and also thanks to the Little Canada Culver's for offering ice cream vouchers to vaccine recipients!
Ways Minnesotans Can Get Their Shot at No Cost:
  • Vaccine Connector: Sign up directly for an appointment at one of the state Community Vaccination Program locations at VaccineConnector.mn.gov.  
  • Vaccine Locator Map: Use the Vaccine Locator Map to search for providers who are offering COVID-19 vaccine to Minnesotans ages 12 and older.
  • Vaccine Finder: You can find COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Vaccines.gov, which allows you to filter by vaccine manufacturer and search for only Pfizer vaccine appointments.
  • Health Care Provider: You can also contact your child’s primary health care provider, local public health department, or a local pharmacy. 
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Distance Learning Academy
Planning for an Elementary Distance Learning Academy Option for the 2021 – 2022 School Year 
We are planning to offer a K – 6 Distance Learning Academy (DLA) for families who may not be ready to send their students back to in-person learning in the fall. At this time, COVID-19 vaccinations are only available to students ages 12 and up. While that will eventually expand, it is unlikely that students of all ages will be able to access a vaccine by the time the school year begins. 
We are still working through details, and plan to share more information and an online application soon for families who want to enroll in a distance-learning option this fall. Please watch for further information this summer!
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Finance Update
School Board Considering Operating Levy Increase on November 2021 Ballot
Levy Funds Will Expire if Not Renewed Nov. 2021
The school board of Roseville Area Schools and district leaders have spent the last several months looking ahead to ensure our finances can support our students, staff and schools for years to come – but expenses are outpacing revenue.
One of the ways local communities support their schools is by approving referendum requests for “operating levy” funds. Operating levies provide extra funding for critical school costs, such as teachers, classroom supplies, custodians, food service staff, instructional materials, teaching assistants and more. The vast majority (69%) of Minnesota school districts—including Roseville Area Schools—rely on operating levies to help fund their schools.
Our operating levy will expire if voters do not renew it in November 2021 – which would mean an $8 million loss in revenue for our district. In addition to asking voters if they will renew that levy, the School Board is considering asking voters if they will increase the levy. Additional funds would provide financial stability, help the district maintain current academic programs and potentially fund some program improvements for students and class size reductions.
Roseville Area Schools has one of hte lowest voter-approved operating levies of neighboring and comparable school districts, giving us less funding to support our schools, staff and students.
A decision about what requests will be on the November 2, 2021 ballot is expected this summer. A recent community survey found that a majority of residents believe the district has spent past levy and bond funds responsibly (68%) and trust the Administration and School Board to do what is right for district children (79%).
We will keep residents informed as plans proceed. Learn more about the district’s financial facts.
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Nutrition Update
New Meal Pickup Times for Summer
All meals will continue to be offered free of charge through June 30, 2022
Please note new meal pickup times for summer, beginning June 14!
Pick up sites for seven-day meal boxes of breakfast and lunch
  • Mondays – Roseville Area High School 10 – 11 a.m. (no service 7/5)
  • Tuesdays – Roseville Area Middle School 4 – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesdays – Roseville Area High School 4 – 5 p.m.
  • Thursdays – Roseville Area Middle School 10 – 11 a.m.
Open school sites for walk-in meals (check poster on door for most up to date meal times):
  • Brimhall – 6/12 – 7/23
  • Edgerton – 6/21 – 7/30
  • E.D. Williams – 6/28 – 7/23
  • Falcon Heights – 6/16 – 8/20
  • Parkview – 6/28 – 7/23
  • RAMS – 6/14 – 8/20
  • RAHS – 6/21 – 7/23
Even though meals are free through June 2022, all families are encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Completing an application helps to ensure crucial funding for our schools. Complete an application online. 
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News From Around the District
Class of 2021 Celebrates In Person!
On Saturday—during record heat—members of the class of 2021 for Roseville Area High School, Fairview Alternative High School, and Roseville Area Schools Adult Learning Center celebrated with classmates, families, friends and educators. 
Did you miss watching the ceremony? View them all online:
Watch for a photo montage of all the graduation events in an upcoming issue of District News!
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For more information about Roseville Area Schools visit isd623.org or email communications@isd623.org.
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