December 7, 2021:

CCPS Families,

Thank you for your support and sharing our post this morning about the power outage. As our leaders work with teachers and staff to prepare for the crazy Kentucky winter weather we all know we may experience, we need your help too. It’s very important to keep your phone number, email, and address updated so that we properly contact you for school closing or other important information. Reach out to your child’s teacher or secretary to make sure this is on file. You can also send in a note with your kiddo.

This year, CCPS will utilize the NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) that the state has provided. Originally these were in place for bad weather, but then transitioned to COVID days. Our goal is to be in school; however, if the weather dictates, we will utilize NTI when possible. This is new for CCPS as we only had snow days in the past.

Our leaders and staff are finalizing plans and developing work so that we can be prepared for the possible use of NTI. Please be watching our Facebook page, website, school social media, and good ole info from your kiddo…We will release more information next week, but want you to be expecting it.

We will also have our revised winter weather plan for communication purposes posted for your reference too.

Please share this message to help spread the word on the importance of contact information being up to date.

Clark County Public Schools (CCPS) is taking Request for Proposals from qualified vendors to provide a WAN solution for fiber installations/service between locations.  The starting date of service is July 1, 2022. The Request for Proposal for this solution is located on the district’s website, under the “District Links” menu.  Or, interested bidders may click on this direct link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wGPWVfNECFNdYn2bWaAZ-4VBYXaFSRJI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111580072803347110059&rtpof=true&sd=true

All questions should be submitted via email to Justin.Cason@clark.kyschools.us with the subject line of "Clark County WAN Upgrade". All proposals must be received by December 17, 2021, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, and should be submitted using one of the following methods:

1) PDF sent via email to justin.cason@clark.kyschools.us. CCPS suggests that “Clark County WAN Upgrade Proposal” be written in the subject line;

OR

2) in writing by sealed envelope with the words “Clark County WAN Upgrade Proposal” clearly marked on the outside of the envelope.  It should be sent to the attention of: Justin Cason, Chief Information Officer, Clark County Board of Education, 1600 W. Lexington Ave, Winchester KY, 40391.

Bids not submitted in the prescribed format may be rejected at the sole discretion of the school district. Proposals discussed verbally or sent via FAX will not be considered.

CCPS may seek USF funding for this service so all proposals for managed service must have a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) on file with the Universal Service Administrative Company.  This service must be eligible for Category 1 E-rate reimbursement.

Apply Online or call our Transportation Dept. at 859-744-5620

Shortages and supply chain issues have brought great challenges at all points of the food supply chain -- from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and transporting. In addition to food, this shortage affects the paper products used to serve meals, and even the trays that are a mainstay in every cafeteria, among other items.

At the same time, many schools are affected by staffing issues, with workers retiring or leaving the profession. Yet, despite these challenges, school nutrition teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes to secure the necessary items needed to provide students with a healthy and balanced meal.

The School Nutrition Association has created a video that shares with parents what they need to know about supply chain issues and their current impact on school meals. Click here to view this video.

Learn more at: https://schoolnutrition.org/schoolmeals.