Monteren North Monterey County Unified School District School Dreaming, Engaging, and Achieving Together February 7,*

Educators and classified staff in Monterey County are to be commended for their initiative and flexibility in meeting the challenges of COVID-19. From the MCOE Superintendent to the newest part-time classroom 13994 Castroville Blvd. ♦ Castroville, California 95012 ♦ (831) 633-3343 ♦ nmcusd.org GATERE KORTH North Monterey County Unified School District SCHOOL Dreaming, Engaging, and Achieving Together aide, county educational employees went beyond their job descriptions in meeting the needs of students and their families during the pandemic. NMCUSD agrees with the finding.

Administrators, teachers, and information technology staff in Monterey County are to be commended for making great strides in providing remote learning devices and solving internet access problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. NMCUSD agrees with the finding.

Despite a lack of preparedness at many levels of government, MCOE, school districts, and staff responded to the impact of the pandemic in a timely manner. NMCUSD agrees with the finding.

Monterey County successfully expanded internet connectivity due to the efforts of MCOE, industry partners, grant institutions, the Digital Task Force, and school district investment in technology. NMCUSD agrees with the finding.

There is increased collaboration and coordination among agencies that provide services and support, including the MCOE, Monterey County Behavioral Health, the Monterey County Health Department, internet partners, school districts, support providers, and community groups. NMCUSD agrees with the finding.

Administrators, teachers, parents, and students are all extremely concerned about students' social- emotional issues arising from COVID-19. NMCUSD agrees with the finding.

Administrators, teachers, parents, and students are concerned about the learning loss that took place during the 2020-2021 school year. There is an urgent need for mitigation of such a loss. NMCUSD agrees with the finding. 13994 Castroville Blvd. ♦ Castroville, California 95012 ♦ (831) 633-3343 ♦ nmcusd.org MONTERES NORTH North Monterey County Unified School District . WIIFED SCHOOL Dreaming, Engaging, and Achieving Together

There is the potential for significant fiscal disruption with the continuing loss of ADA and the end of additional federal funding occurring at the same time. NMCUSD agrees with the finding. We hope this information satisfies the required response. North Monterey County U.S.D. apologizes for the delay. Sincerely, Kari Yeater Superintendent North Monterey County U.S.D. 13994 Castroville Blvd. ♦ Castroville, California 95012 ♦ (831) 633-3343 ♦ nmcusd.org