Good Afternoon North Reading Families,

I am writing with a very brief update on an extension of the school closures in Massachusetts that was just declared by Governor Baker and Commissioner Riley a few moments ago. The original closure was declared through Tuesday, April 7th, and that has now been extended through Monday, May 4th. There are clearly decisions being made at the state level in response to the rapidly changing data on this virus, the result of which was that superintendents and educators learned about this extension at the same time as everyone else. 

As promised by Commissioner Riley, we are expecting further documentation and guidance tomorrow morning from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that will speak to our responsibility and ability to provide an equitable educational opportunity for ALL students. We will be working diligently to unpack that information in the days ahead, and I will provide further details about any changes you can expect for your child(ren)'s learning experience through the extended closure by early next week.

Thank you for your patience during these trying times. I have also been collaborating with local superintendents and I thank thank them for their support in sending a similar message to all of our communities.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Daly