As you are probably aware, there is a statewide movement to end the use of masks in schools. Recent posts on social media are encouraging parents to send their students to school tomorrow (Feb. 4) without masks. The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) has prepared some considerations and recommendations that may be helpful in drafting contingency plans.

As a reminder, SDCOE has created a template letter in English and Spanish that reminds families of the California Department of Public Health’s face covering requirements for schools and why it's important to follow them. As always, this template is not meant to be exhaustive, nor is it an endorsement of a particular political viewpoint. 

SDCOE has received our region’s final allocation of small surgical masks, which will only allow for approximately four per child rather than the 10 originally announced by the state. SDCOE has also received its full allocation of COVID-19 test kits for district, charter, and private school employees. An SDCOE representative is reaching out to the district, charter, and private school contacts we have on file from previous distributions of personal protective equipment to arrange pickup from the SDCOE warehouse, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please email ppe@sdcoe.net if you have any questions.

Thank you for all that you do. As always, please reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Paul

Dr. Paul Gothold

San Diego County Superintendent of Schools

email: paul.gothold@sdcoe.net