Jamestowm  (CSi)  Jamestown Public Schools and Valley City Public Schools have issued updates in light of Governor Doug Bergum’s Executive Oder, closing all north Dakota Public and Private schools this week.

School officials this week have “essential staff”  reporting  Monday and Tuesday, to create local plans in an effort  to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Lech stated, says, “These will be individuals responsible for cleaning, planning, and communicating our next steps.  We will use these days to develop our plan for reopening or continuing the closure depending on the circumstances.”

Dr. Lech says that Wednesday through Friday this week, they will invite all staff back and start the work on enacting their plans.

He adds, “There are unprecedented work for K-12 schools over the next few weeks.  Our district is fortunate to have outstanding people that will do their best to support our kids and families in these uncertain times.”

Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson says ..we will continue to provide our students, staff, parents, and community with information that involves our K12 school community over the next week.

Johnson plans  to providecdaily updates on the school district’s plans to protect students, staff and the community.

H points out that there will be no school,March 23,  a scheduled day off from school already on our school calendar.