Dear Trinity Family,
As always, we are grateful for our partnership with you that has enabled us to navigate these difficult pandemic years and still offer a great education to our Blazers. This letter is to update you on court rulings that took place in Sangamon County and how it relates to Trinity High School.
On Friday, the court determined that for the school districts that were named in the suit, the Governor cannot enforce the executive orders that require universal masking in schools, and mandatory vaccinations for employees. We have been following the case, consulting with legal counsel, and expect to learn more in the coming days.
The Governor has stated he intends to appeal this ruling, which may lead to its immediate reversal and/or continued litigation and decision adjustments. The ambiguity of the language in the ruling has led to some disagreement regarding which schools are or are not covered by this decision, specifically with regard to private schools.
Because very short-term rulings may go back and forth, and because constantly changing school mitigation in accordance could create a disruption to our learning environment, we will continue with our current mitigation measures for the near future pending additional information and evaluation of options.
So, for the time being, we continue to expect masking at Trinity.
We ask you to allow us time to meet, discuss the potential ramifications of any changes, and continue to consult with outside counsel before making changes that could disrupt the successful year we are enjoying. Your partnership has been invaluable, and we appreciate your patience as we navigate these next steps.
We will, of course, keep you updated every step of the way.
Warmly,
