MEDIA ADVISORY – Oakland County Schools To Share $28 Million To Begin School Year Safely County Support Of Schools Totals $30 Million
Oakland County Schools To Share $28 Million To Begin School Year Safely County Support Of Schools Totals $30 Million
Who
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
Gwen Markham, Oakland County Commissioner from Novi Dr. Steve Matthews, Novi Community School District Superintendent Dr. Amy Kruppe, Hazel Park Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Salah, Huron Valley Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamii Hitchcock, Oak Park Schools Superintendent
Gwen Markham, Oakland County Commissioner from Novi Dr. Steve Matthews, Novi Community School District Superintendent Dr. Amy Kruppe, Hazel Park Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Salah, Huron Valley Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamii Hitchcock, Oak Park Schools Superintendent
What
A news conference to announce the Oakland Together Schools COVID-19 Support Program. County executive administration and the board of commissioners will allocate $28 million of federal CARES Act funds to support public and charter schools‘ plans for beginning the school year safely so students, families, and staff will be more confident with instruction in the midst of the pandemic. This will bring the county’s total support for schools to $30 million after it appropriated $2 million to hire over 60 public health nurses to work with schools this fall.
When
Aug 27, 2020, 1:30 PM
Additional Info
Safety measures: • Individuals will be required to be screened for COVID-19 prior to entering. • A mask will be required to enter the building. One will be provided for those who do not have one. Hand sanitizer will also be available. • News media who attend will be socially distanced six feet apart. • Those who are unable to attend will be able to watch the news conference on the Executive Office Facebook page (@OakGov.EO) and ask questions via text. How to participate by Facebook Live: • Participating reporters may text questions during the Q&A to 248-202-9668. Please include your name, organization, the question, and for whom the question is. Media Contacts: Bill Mullan, media and communications officer for Oakland County, 248-202-9668 Sarah Moreau, senior Oakland County Board of Commissioners liaison, 248-494-1487 George Sipple, marketing and public relations specialist for Novi Community School District, 248-449-1410