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CLICK HERE for the Superintendent's Detailed Update on our Return to Campus Plan
Hello Parents, As promised in our last communication, we wanted to update you on our plan to fully return to in-person learning beginning this Monday, September 21st. Based on the most recent health information released for Graham County, we have met or are very close to meeting all three health benchmarks established for schools to reopen to in-person learning. Therefore, we are confirming full, in-person learning will begin THIS Monday, September 21st! To prepare for Monday, we ask that everyone reviews Phase 3 of our reopening protocols which can also be found on our district website. This will list the procedures that will be followed starting Monday. Masks are still mandated on school campuses by Executive Order 51. There will be less social distancing when we have all students and staff on campuses and on busses, so it will be even more important to follow the mask and sanitation protocols. Also, please remember to screen your students for symptoms each morning and keep them home if they are showing any symptoms. We are VERY excited about fully reopening our schools as we believe in-person learning is the most effective way to instruct students and build social skills. We want to thank you and the rest of our community for doing what needed to be done to control the spread of the virus, for supporting us through different learning models, and for following our reopening protocols. CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DETAILED MESSAGE.
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UPDATED 9/25/2020 SUSD Reopening Framework (Please Click HERE)
UPDATED 9/25/2020 SUSD Reopening Framework - This document was proposed to the Governing Board on July 9th. It has been approved by our legal council to help us meet the state reopening guidelines. (please click on link above for full document)
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SUSD M&O Override Election Information (click HERE for Information)
Please see the attached document with information regarding the SUSD M&O Override Election that is on the ballot for this November 3, 2020. REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS “FOR” OR “AGAINST” THE SPECIAL BUDGET OVERRIDE ELECTION SAFFORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Safford Unified School District No. 1 of Graham County, Arizona (the “District”), will hold a special 10% maintenance and operation budget override election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The total 10% budget override amount for the first year of the new override is estimated to be $1,618,848 and would be funded in that year by an estimated $1.37 tax rate per $100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes which is approximately more than to the current secondary tax rate for the existing budget override. The Graham County School Superintendent will be preparing an informational pamphlet that will be mailed to households containing one or more registered electors within the District. Any persons wishing to submit an argument “for” or “against” the proposed 10% budget override (not to exceed 200 words) may do so by mail or hand delivery of the argument to the Graham County School Superintendent’s office, 921 W. Thatcher Boulevard, Safford, Arizona 85546; telephone: (928) 428-2880. The Graham County School Office is open Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Statements may also be emailed to dmcgaughey@graham.az.gov. To be included in the informational pamphlet, such argument must be received in the office of the Graham County School Superintendent on or before 6:00 p.m., August 7, 2020. Such argument must be signed and include the name of the District, the author’s name, the name of any entity submitting an argument, address and telephone number. The entity and author’s name will be printed in the informational pamphlet. The last day to register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in this election is Monday, October 5, 2020. For more information call (928) 348-7007.
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Mask Communication (Please Click HERE to view entire letter)
July 30, 2020 Hello Bulldog Family, My thoughts and prayers are that our families are doing well during this time. There is a lot to plan and make happen in this crazy time. I know there are questions about masks when Safford Schools open in-person.... (please click link above for entire letter)
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Please click the link below for information regarding the SUSD M&O Override Election on November 3, 2020
SUSD M&O Override Election - Request for Arguments "For" or "Against"
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Hello!
This link from the CDC has lots of valuable information you might find helpful.
https://www.cdc.gov/
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The Resilient Arizona Crisis Counseling Program (CCP), a free and confidential resource available to all Arizonans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to assist individuals and communities in recovering from the psychological effects of the pandemic through community-based outreach, emotional support and educational services.
By calling 2-1-1, an individual can be referred to a Crisis Counselor who can provide supportive crisis counseling, education, development of coping skills and/or linkage to resources. Please note that Crisis Counseling differs from typical Mental Health treatment as it seeks to prevent the onset of diagnosable disorders by helping individuals understand they are experiencing common reactions to extraordinary occurrences. Crisis Counselors are available for individual or group counseling sessions, where people are encouraged to talk about their experiences and receive information on ways to manage stress.
As the CCP Adult Coordinator and Child Specialist, we are responsible for providing education on the impact of pandemics and the importance of resilience and recovery. We are offering free webinars for community members, stakeholders and agencies to learn more about the Resilient Arizona program. If you are interested in attending one of our upcoming webinars, simply head to our events page and register for the Resilient Arizona Webinar at https://www.crisisnetwork.org/about/events/.
RESILIENT Arizona (FLYER IN ENGLISH)
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Safford Unified School District provides the following for teachers new to the district:
- Recruitment Stipend
- Mentor Teacher for a Full Year
- Induction Program
- Competitive Salary
- Teacher Incentive Program
- Medical Benefits
- 301 Pay-for-Performance
- Collaborative Colleagues
Please consider making SUSD your professional home. Click HERE to apply online.
