CUSD superintendent to recommend continuing remote learning to end of school year

CUSD superintendent Eimear O’Farrell. (Courtesy of CUSD)

Clovis Unified School District Superintendent Eimear O’Farrell told the district board that she recommends distance learning continue and that returning to campuses at this time would be premature.

In a video she shared with students and parents on the district’s Facebook page, O’Farrell indicated that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning should continue

“A full return to our campuses would be premature and is not recommended by our county health department,” she added.

In addition to continuing distance learning, O’Farrell said that she will recommend to the district’s governing board in its meeting May 20 that schools work individually to conduct end-of-year business such as turning in textbooks and technology, picking up belongings and turning in uniforms.

She added that schools’ educational teams use the rest of the school year to finalize assignments and help students with makeup work.

The school year formally ends June 5.

Michael graduated from Fresno State in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism. During his time at the university, he served as sports and managing editor for The Collegian, Fresno State’s student-run newspaper. In addition to the Clovis Roundup, Michael has written for The Fresno Bee, the Kingsburg Recorder and Selma Enterprise. He has a passion for sports and can be found on the sidelines at local games, bringing the citizens of Clovis the athletics news they deserve.