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Sunday Read: Details behind parent’s settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandal
Read full article: Sunday Read: Details behind parent’s settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandalA settlement has been reached between Rochester Community Schools and a parent who accused the school board of getting her fired from her job over social media posts that were critical of the district’s pandemic response.
Parent reaches settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandal: What to know
Read full article: Parent reaches settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandal: What to knowA settlement has been reached between Rochester Community Schools and a parent who accused the school board of getting her fired from her job over social media posts that were critical of the district’s pandemic response.
Mother at center of Rochester Community Schools social media scandal speaks out
Read full article: Mother at center of Rochester Community Schools social media scandal speaks outElena Dinverno was a mom worried about how her son was doing with online learning. Never did she imagine it would cost her her job.
‘I’m not sure how much can be done’: Incident involving Stoney Creek High School student raises safety concerns over busy Rochester Hills road
Read full article: ‘I’m not sure how much can be done’: Incident involving Stoney Creek High School student raises safety concerns over busy Rochester Hills roadMultiple parents told Local 4 that something needs to be done to ensure pedestrian safety, especially for kids who walk home.
Rochester school district accused of targeting parents fighting for in-person learning
Read full article: Rochester school district accused of targeting parents fighting for in-person learningRochester Community Schools and its school board president are already named in a federal lawsuit accusing them of costing a parent her job because she criticized board policies on a return to face-to-face instruction.
Parent files lawsuit, claims Rochester Community Schools got her fired after speaking out on in-person learning
Read full article: Parent files lawsuit, claims Rochester Community Schools got her fired after speaking out on in-person learningIn-person instruction has been an emotional topic for school districts around Metro Detroit.
Rochester Community Schools coach accused of assault in Orion Township
Read full article: Rochester Community Schools coach accused of assault in Orion TownshipORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Rochester Community Schools coach is in police custody for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in Orion Township. According to the Oakland County Office, deputies responded on Sunday night to a home where they found the girlfriend semi-conscious and covered in blood. PREVIOUS: Rochester Community Schools basketball coach arrested, district officials sayThe coach was taken into custody Monday morning, and charges are pending. Rochester Community Schools district said the Van Hoosen Middle School coach was fired after district officials learned of the arrest. Rochester Community Schools continues to work collaboratively with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and will not speculate during an ongoing investigation.
Rochester Community Schools basketball coach arrested, district officials say
Read full article: Rochester Community Schools basketball coach arrested, district officials sayROCHESTER, Mich. – A Rochester Community Schools middle school basketball coach was terminated after being arrested for an alleged incident, according to district officials. The coach, whose name was not released, worked with Van Hoosen’s seventh-grade boys basketball team. UPDATE: Rochester Community Schools coach accused of assault in Orion Township“Upon learning of the news, the coach was immediately terminated. Rochester Community Schools continues to work collaboratively with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and will not speculate during an ongoing investigation. “Rochester Community Schools is committed to providing a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment for every student.
Rochester Community Schools shift back to remote learning due to COVID-19
Read full article: Rochester Community Schools shift back to remote learning due to COVID-19ROCHESTER, Mich. – Rochester Community Schools is returning to remote learning due the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Oakland County, officials said. READ: Rochester Community Schools to start 2020-21 school year remotelyIn-person enrichment programs are also paused until in-person learning resumes. The temporary remote learning schedule will now involve live instruction with a teacher five days per week. View the secondary remote schedule below:View the Elementary remote schedule below:Breakfast and lunch will be distributed on Wednesdays from a student’s home school. Since Oct. 4, RCS has had 37 confirmed student COVID-19 cases and approximately 20 staff cases, according to officials.
Rochester Community Schools to start 2020-21 school year remotely
Read full article: Rochester Community Schools to start 2020-21 school year remotelyROCHESTER, Mich. Rochester Community Schools will temporarily begin the 2020-21 school year remotely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, officials announced Wednesday. The temporary remote learning model will include more structure and communication with educators compared to the districts emergency remote learning measures in the spring, officials said. The following remote learning student schedules were provided by Rochester Community Schools. Kindergarten through fifth-grade remote learning student schedule:A learning schedule for K-5 students in the Rochester Community Schools district for the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. (Rochester Community Schools)Sixth- through twelfth-grade remote learning student schedule:A learning schedule for 6-12 students in the Rochester Community Schools district for the beginning of the 2020-21 school year.
Robin Carter-Cooper named Oakland Countys first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer
Read full article: Robin Carter-Cooper named Oakland Countys first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officerOakland County Executive David Coulter has named Robin Carter-Cooper, currently executive director of instructional equity for the Rochester Community Schools, as the countys first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. Carter-Cooper, a Flint native and Genesee County resident, begins her position with Oakland County on July 1 and will report directly to Coulter. She will be a tremendous asset to Oakland County. "I am honored to be the first chief diversity, equity and Inclusion officer for Oakland County, Carter-Cooper said. She was honored in 2019 by Crains Detroit Business as a member of its Most Notable Women in Education Leadership.RELATED: Oakland County unveils guidance on reopening business amid COVID-19