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Mar 13, 2020, 10 tweets

Happening Now: @ClarkCountySch is holding a regular board meeting tonight, after administrators announced the suspension of all extracurricular activities/events.

There are no plans to cancel schools, but we’re told the district has a “contingency plan in place.” @8NewsNow #8NN

Another point of contention is the recent ban of out of state/international travel.

Some families call this the right move amid #COVID19 concerns, while others are asking for refunds, as they’ve already shelled out thousands for their kids to travel. @8NewsNow #8NN

A parent stands up to speak against recent decisions made by the district regarding #COVID19.

“This virus is moving fast, but we are moving fast too.”

Supt. Jara speaks on the district’s decisions surrounding #COVID19, saying his team is preparing for the worst but hoping for the best. @8NewsNow #8NN

A presentation has started, detailing @ClarkCountySch plans to combat #COVID19 in #LasVegas classrooms. @8NewsNow #8NN

“We are working hard to mitigate the spread of this virus in our school communities.”

The discussion of #COVID19 preparations, including transparency between school health officials & @SNHDinfo. @8NewsNow #8NN

“Today our student attendance was 91.65%, this time last year it was 92%.”

Officials within @ClarkCountySch discuss their decision to hold off on school cancellations. @8NewsNow #8NN

#UPDATE: @SuptJaraCCSD says now that “we have federal coming to Nevada,” the district will be issuing refunds to our families. @8NewsNow #8NN

“There needs to be more communication.”

A CCSD teacher stands up, claiming that the district hasn’t given any specific direction in regards to #COVID19 protocols or cleaning procedures. @8NewsNow #8NN

“We can still practice without interacting with anyone else.”

A high school senior and member of the track team argues for the reinstatement of extracurricular activities at CCSD schools. @8NewsNow #8NN

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