Backup Documents 06/09/2020 Item # 4A4q
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education directed all
public schools to close for two weeks; and
WHEREAS, Collier County was one of four Florida counties, out of sixty-seven, to lead the way in virtual
learning following the campus closures; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) eLearns began on March 23, with teacher -led virtual
instruction starting on March 30, and more than 45,000 students engaged In a flexible,
online learning format for the last nine weeks of the 2019-2020 school year; and
WHEREAS, CCPS distributed more than 15,000 mobile devices (including laptops, !Pads, and Internet
hotspots); and school and district staff provided parents with ongoing support regarding
district laptops, internet access, course materials and numerous other resources; and
WHEREAS, principals and other school administrators are also to be commended for their incredible
leadership working first hand with teachers and families; and
WHEREAS, teachers and students displayed grit, resilience, creativity, and a willingness to adapt to a
new education model through the district -wide platform of e-learning on the Canvas Learning
Management System; and
WHEREAS, school and district staff also provided parents with ongoing communication via social media,
weekly videos and newsletters providing timely updates for parents and students; and
WHEREAS, the school district continued providing breakfast and lunch on March 17; and on May 29
served the one -millionth meal; and
WHEREAS, more than 3,100 CCPS teachers supported students in being college, career, and life ready
by ensuring instruction continued despite a global pandemic;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida
recognizes the exceptional contributions of teachers and administrators within Collier County
Public Schools who continued the education of students through eLearns during the COVID-
19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic, which caused the closures of school campuses in the spring of
2020.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of June, 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN