Distance learning still in place at Odessa schools

ODESSA — The School Board met digitally Wednesday, April 22, in two sessions.

It conducted a 5:30 p.m. workshop and a 6 p.m. regular meeting.

At 5:30 p.m., the board discussed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the district, began discussions of the 2020-21 budget and began exploring the option of transitional kindergarten.

Chairman Ed Deife and members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar were present.

Superintendent Dan Read, Principal Jamie Nelson and Business Manager Juli Weishaar attended, too, as did Bruce and Kim Todd, Justin Parr and Staci Claassen....