Commissioners approve $150k Federal CARES Act Relief Grant for supporting Oregon Tech COVID-19 distance learning

Commissioners approve $150k Federal CARES Act Relief Grant for supporting Oregon Tech COVID-19 distance learning

The Klamath County Board of County Commissioners awarded $150,000 in Coronavirus Relief Funds to Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) to support remote learning and student-focused classroom improvements. The grant funds stem from a federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allocation made earlier this year to the State of Oregon.

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COVID Metrics are not looking good for in-person school

COVID Metrics are not looking good for in-person school

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - This morning, in an update to families from the Klamath County School District; Superintendent, Glen Szymoniak along with Jessica Dale, Assistant Director of Klamath County Public Health, announced that due to high positive test results for the two-week look back on November 23, metrics currently exceed the 200 per 100,000 threshold for in-person learning. As a result, students may need to return to distance learning on November 30 when they return from Thanksgiving break.

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City schools extend distance learning through June

City schools extend distance learning through June

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – By executive order, Oregon schools will remain closed through the rest of the academic year but will continue teaching through distance learning. The Klamath Falls City School District remains committed to providing education that is accessible and meaningful.

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