Dear Chartiers Valley Family,
I hope this finds you well and safe.
On Friday, Allegheny County moved in the “yellow” phase. Despite this shift, schools remain closed, and specific restrictions are still in place.
Our facilities department have been working hard to make sure that our work environments are clean and safe. All of the District custodians and maintenance staff have taken part in trainings regarding COVID-19, and the District continues to utilize cleaning products that sanitize and kill the virus on surfaces. The District has masks for employees who do not have their own.
CV leaders have been researching and developing our own “reopening plan.” This “task force,” for lack of a better term, will evaluate a variety of components including but not limited to:
- Communications: Ms. Duckstein
- Finance: Mrs. Eckman
- Governance: Chair Dr. Vanatta
- Instruction: Dr. Slavic
- School Operations: Mr. Seltzer
- Wellness: Ms. Weldon
This task force will spend the summer preparing for our return and reopen in the fall. The goal is to put provisions in place to the best of our ability. We will evaluate how we have done since the March 13 closure, identify what we can improve upon, and determine how to better prepare. One of the first tasks was to gather data regarding the spring closure. This was partly completed by the survey many of you completed. Thank you for the overwhelming response and insightful, helpful input.
At this point, the District has not received guidance or direction on whether or not we will be permitted to open in the fall; as of today, I am hoping for a traditional opening, as I am sure we all are!
As we draw towards the conclusion of our school year, I want to continue to express my gratitude for your support, patience, and cooperation. Together, I truly believe we have served our students quite well. I know this has been quite the experience, to say the least. I wish you a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
