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SNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Winter Storm On February 19, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to the severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1. SNAP recipients who have had food lost or destroyed due to the storm need to apply for replacement food benefits for regular SNAP allotments and SNAP emergency allotments that were provided in response to COVID-19. SNAP clients are encouraged to stay home and request their replacement food benefits by dialing 2-1-1 and selecting option 2. Alternately, recipients can download Form H1855 (Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed Food Stamp Benefits) on the HHSC website. To limit exposure to COVID-19, recipients are encouraged to mail or fax the completed form to HHSC instead of visiting their local offices. Completed forms should be mailed to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, PO Box 149027, Austin, TX, 78714-9027, or faxed to 1-877-447-2839. For more information, please visit www.hhs.texas.gov.

In keeping with Marfa ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all students’ families that one Marfa ISD student who has been confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the Marfa Junior/Senior High School campus February 26, 2021. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify the student. All facilities will be thoroughly disinfected according to our safety response protocol. In addition, the local health department will conduct contact tracing investigations and notify those who have potentially been exposed. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea If you or any member of the Marfa ISD community do begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your local health provider. We encourage anyone in the Marfa ISD community who is lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 to please notify the school by calling 432-729-5500. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff are our highest priority. We will keep you updated with any new information through the school website, social media, and phone messages. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 432-729-5500 or visit our website at www.marfisd.com

A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Marfa ISD will be held February 28, 2021, beginning at 5:00 PM . The link is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75397305535?pwd=MzRvVXRWTzl6OHlxZktrQU5CdkROZz09 and the password is xVwD74. If you have any comments or questions please email oaguero@marfaisd.com

In keeping with Marfa ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all students’ families that  one employee of Marfa ISD who has been confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the Marfa Junior/Senior High School  campus February 22, 2021.  Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify the employee. All facilities will be thoroughly disinfected according to our safety response protocol. In addition, the local health department will conduct contact tracing investigations and notify those who have potentially been exposed.  While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea If you or any member of the Marfa ISD community do begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your local health provider. We encourage anyone in the Marfa ISD community who is lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 to please notify the school by calling 432-729-5500. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff are our highest priority. We will keep you updated with any new information through the school website, social media, and phone messages. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 432-729-5500 or visit our website at www.marfisd.com  

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Marfa ISD will be held February 22, 2021, beginning at 6:00 PM . The link is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75350841168?PWD=BxjIvwXtmeLVlZnizJHNm1DuEfHsut09 and the password is mAFe4. If you have any comments or questions please email oaguero@marfaisd.com The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice. Call to Order Pledge to the American and Texas Flag Certification of Public Notice Recognition of Visitors - Public Forum Superintendent Report TASB Facilities Presentation-James Reese COVID Update Severe Weather Update Reports from Staff: Principals and Directors may make Reports of a General Nature on the Operation of their Area of Responsibility. Items of particular Public Interest will be Posted Individually. Enrollment /Attendance Update Athletic Director's Update STAAR Update Discussion and Action on Consent Agenda: The items on the consent agenda require routine board action. All items on this portion of the agenda can be adopted with one motion/second and majority of a quorum of trustees. Any trustee can move on items from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Approval and/or Correction of the Minutes Regular Meeting on January 28, 2021 Check Payments Gifts and Solicitations Budget Amendments Financial Report New Business Discussion and Approval of Policy Update 116 Legal and Local Policies Discussion and Possible Action of Identifying Surplus Items Discussion and Possible Action on Approving a Missed School Days Waiver Executive Session Pursuant to Tex Govt Code 551.074, Consider and Discuss Personnel Employment, Assignments, Terminations and Resignations Pursuant to Tex Govt Code 551.074, Consider and Discuss Evaluation of Superintendent and Superintendent Contract Consideration of and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session Discussion of Future Items to be Included on Next Agenda Adjourn In Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may enter into a closed meeting to deliberate any item that is listed above that fits within an exception listed in Subchapter D. Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in closed meeting will be taken in an open meeting held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Marfa ISD will be held February 22, 2021, beginning at 6:00 PM . The link is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75350841168?PWD=BxjIvwXtmeLVlZnizJHNm1DuEfHsut09 and the password is mAFe4. If you have any comments or questions please email oaguero@marfaisd.com

Bag lunches will be available for pickup from 12 noon-1 p.m. today, Feb. 19th at Robinson Cafeteria. Breakfast will not be served. We hope everyone stays safe and warm. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 22nd.

Robinson Cafeteria meal update: Bag lunches will be available for pickup from 12 noon-1 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 19. Breakfast will not be served tomorrow. We hope everyone will stay safe and warm. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 22nd.

Robinson Cafeteria meal update: Bag lunches will be available for pickup from 12 noon-1 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 19. Breakfast will not be served tomorrow. We hope everyone will stay safe and warm. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 22nd.

Robinson Cafeteria meal update: Bag lunches will be available for pickup from 12 noon-1 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 19. Breakfast will not be served tomorrow. We hope everyone will stay safe and warm. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 22nd.

Good morning! Breakfast is now being served at Robinson Cafeteria until 10 a.m. Lunch will be available for pick up from 12 noon until 1 p.m. If you need a meal delivered, please call Superintendent Oscar Aguero, 432-559-5726.

The cafeteria is out of food for today. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped today. Food will be served again Thursday and Friday.

Although power has been restored in parts of Marfa, the school will remain closed this week because of the uncertainty of sustained electrical service and freezing temperatures. Internet service is also not available, so remote instruction is canceled. Food will continued to be served at Robinson Cafeteria this afternoon, Thursday, and Friday.

Food is available at Robinson Cafeteria until 5 pm. Stop by to get food, charge your cell phone and get warm.

Due to the continuing power outages and cold weather, school has been cancelled for the rest of the week. Due to the lack of electricity and internet, remote instruction is cancelled. The cafeteria remains open as a warming station. Breakfast and lunch will be served both days. Temperature is expected to drop below freezing again tonight. Please take precautions to stay safe and warm.

Due to the continuing power outages and cold weather, school has been cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb 17th. Because of the lack of electricity and internet, remote instruction is cancelled. Robinson cafeteria remains open as a warming station. Breakfast will be served tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the cafeteria. The temperature is expected to drop to near or below freezing again tonight. Please take precautions to stay safe and warm.

After communicating with the County Judge, City Officials and AEP, Marfa ISD has made the decision to close school tomorrow February 16th. Due to the lack of electricity and Internet access it will not be possible to have remote instruction. The school cafeteria will remain open tonight as a warming center. Outlets are available for those needing to charge medical devices. Temperatures are expected to be below freezing through the night. Please take precautions to stay warm and stay safe.

Reminder: Monday, February 15th is a teacher workday. Classes will resume Tuesday at 7:55 a.m.

Senior picture proofs are now available. Please check your school email for instructions on how to see the proofs and order prints. You will need your school identification number. Please call the school if you have questions - 432-729-5500.

Thank you Kelly Ramsey and Lance Webb for your generous donation to our bottled water drive. We were able to purchase 38 cases of bottled water to distribute. Donations can be left outside the high school, cafeteria, or elementary front door.