Rockdale ISD prepares for extended closing
With a decision on whether to close Rockdale ISD campuses longer than this week due to the COVOD-19 public health crisis, the district is preparing for the event of an extend closing.
Supt. Dr. Denise Monzingo, in the district’s regular board meeting Monday, talked about online, at-home, learning which could be invoked.
That will involve a survey to identify which students don’t have Internet capability.
She said school personnel are attempting to call every student in the district to find out about Internet, find families who need to pick up the free breakfasts and lunches now being provided by the district (see main COVID-19 story, page 1A), check on students’ well-being and pickup any questions families may have for the RISD.
“If you have not received a call please call the school,” she said. “There is someone there to answer the phone through this week. We need this information to move forward. Questions may also be emailed to info@rockdaleisd.net.
The COVID-19 health crisis has far reaching implications for school districts. Dr. Monzingo noted Monday the question of students on buses and “personal space” has not yet been addressed by authorities in the event school resume in the next few weeks.
Annual RFCU meeting altered for this year
The annual Rockdale Federal Credit Union meeting has been canceled and replaced with a scaled-down session.
Instead of the KC Hall, a meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6 p.m. March 30 at the credit union.
Nominees for new threeyear board terms are Lon Williams, Boyd Taylor and Pam Warren.
Parties alter county conventions this week
COVID-19 is altering county conventions for the Milam County Republican and Democratic Primaries.
GOP County Chair Bill Whitmore said the Republican conventions, scheduled this weekend, have been postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date.
“Likewise, the Precinct 1 commissioner runoff between Opey Watkins and Hub Hubnik, and the U.S. Congress runoff between Pete Sessions and Renee Swann may have to be rescheduled,” he said. “That will be determined by the state.”
Democratic Party Chair Barbara Holly said those planning on attending the Democratic Convention at 9 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Episcopal Church in Cameron don’t have to show up in person.
“You can pre-register on the state Democratic website or let me know if you want to serve as a delegate,” she said.
Food visits to KC Hall change to new models
There won’t be a surplus food distribution at the KC Hall this Thursday, but not because of COVID-19.
Pam Warren, spokesperson, said the Mobile Food Pantry is changing its food distribution model to drivethrough distributions of preboxed items.
Distributions will still be on the first and third Thursdays of the month,
She said the next distribution will be Thursday, April 2.
Legion postponing crawfish boil event
American Legion Carlyle Post is postponing its previously-announced crawfish boil indefinitely, according to spokesman Ron Rabinowitz.
“If you have already purchased a ticket, please contact the member from whom you purchased if for a complete refund,” he said.
KC Lenten fish fries postponed by group
There will be no KC Lenten Fish Fries on Friday nights.
Phil Konarik, KC spokesman, said signs throughout Rockdale advertising the events have been picked up.
Fish fries are traditionally held every Friday in Lent.
Probation office crews working, office closed
CAMERON—The Milam County Adult Probation Office is closed but its crews are still working, according to County Judge Steve Young.
“Those needing to report may do so by calling 254-697-7000,” he said.
AD board cancels next district meeting
CAMERON—The Milam Appraisal District (AD) has canceled its monthly meeting set for Thursday.
Chief Appraiser Dyann White said the AD apologizes for any inconvenience.
GMA-12 session canceled in Milano
MILANO—The scheduled March 26 Groundwater Management Area 12 meeting at the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) headquarters in Milano has been canceled.
Doug Box, education coordinator for the district, said those with questions can call 512-455-9900 or go to www. posgcd.com.
St. Monica’s Society cancels spring festival
CAMERON—St. Monica’s Catholic Church Ladies Society, Cameron, has canceled its planned March 29 spring festival.
The festival was to have been held at Simon George Hall and was to have featured food, an auction and games.
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