Dear AVC,
I write to offer the latest information about potential indoor masking requirements. COVID numbers had been steadily increasing throughout the month of July, and we anticipated that an indoor masking mandate would be reinstated. As Los Angeles County Health department tracked numbers, they noted as of Thursday, July 28, there was a slight downward trend in the numbers, and it was decided not to reinstate a masking mandate at this time. To be clear, masking indoors is not required as of this notice; however, we strongly encourage campus constituents to wear a mask indoors.
As we come together for the fall semester, I would ask that you be as safe as possible for the sake of this community. Please continue to wash hands frequently, use hand sanitizers, and please feel free to wear a mask. We want to ensure that we have the least disruption on campus for instruction and activities, and that means being aware and appropriately cautious.
All constituents coming to campus are required to submit the daily COVID screening form, and it is imperative that people are diligent about this. These forms assist us with contact tracing, and in so doing, helps to keep the campus a safer place.
Throughout the fall semester, we will continue to offer remote options for learning and for meetings so that we can accommodate all needs. Opening Day will also be broadcast for those who are not comfortable being in a larger crowd.
We have run this race for two years now…it’s no time to give up or get complacent! Part of being a caring campus is attending to these safety measures, and I know we all want to keep the campus and community safe.
Thank you for all you do, and thank you for your diligence.
In Service,
JZ
Jennifer Zellet, PhD (she, her)
Superintendent President
Antelope Valley College
