EDINBURG – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Ivan Melendez, in his capacity as the Hidalgo County Local Health Authority, issued an order that all public and private schools, from grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12, will not reopen for in-campus instruction until after September 27, 2020. The order was signed and issued on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
Approximately three months after parting ways with IDEA Public (Charter) Schools’ former CEO Tom Torkelson, paying him $900,000 as a parting gift (AKA, CEO Transition Plan Agreement), another high-level administrator has said goodbye. Namely, the charter operator’s CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Wyatt Truscheit. Dave Hendricks with KRGV-TV broke the story last week after gaining access to an email sent to IDEA employees July 16.
EDINBURG – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees recently approved the purchases of approximately $7.4 million for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and technology equipment for staff and students in preparation for the upcoming school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
PHARR — As a way to continue providing coordinated support for students and families following the effects of COVID-19, the PSJA ISD School Board passed a policy on Monday, June 8 that will offer students and families Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) with wraparound services.
Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña has tested positive for COVID-19. Following CDC guidance, Mayor O’Caña is self-isolating at home, and the City of Mission is taking appropriate steps to notify and quarantine others who may have been in contact with him. “I am in home quarantine to protect my community and my family. I am grateful that we have continued to minimize our contact and we have hosted our city council meetings via Zoom,” Mayor O’Caña said. The City is taking every necessary precaution to ensure worker and community safety with direction provided by the Hidalgo County Health Department. Mission City Hall continues to operate but is closed to walk-in traffic. The deep cleaning of workstations and common areas continues daily. “This hits close to home. It’s a reminder to everyone in our community to continue social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands,” City Manager Randy Perez said. “We all need to be vigilant and keep following guidelines to limit our contact with others to keep Mission safe. Our prayers are with our Mayor.” The City of Mission has been following all guidelines from the CDC and the Hidalgo County Health Department since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes added safety and hygiene protocols. Mission will continue to provide superior city services while maintaining social distancing as the priority.
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