• Effective Feb. 26, masks are strongly encouraged in DPS facilities (including Central Office buildings) but are no longer required for any individual regardless of vaccination status, with the exception of those actively using or operating DPS transportation.  
• DPS’ masking policy is universal across the school district; individual schools, classrooms and offices cannot use a separate masking policy.
• Individuals returning to a DPS facility after being COVID positive should follow CDC and CDPHE guidelines to properly wear a mask for the 6-10 days after an infection.
• Individuals may remove their mask when actively eating but should maximize distance as possible.
• There are spaces within DPS facilities, including Denver Health School-Based Health Centers, that will require mask wearing because of industry protocols that are in place.
• If an individual in a DPS facility becomes sick with COVID-like symptoms, a manager may ask the individual to wear a mask until the individual exits the DPS facility.

• All in-person meetings can return to full capacity, and virtual platforms can continue to be leveraged for meetings as appropriate.
• Athletic events, student performances, competitions, etc., are not subject to additional capacity restrictions beyond what is permitted by the size of the venue.
• Visitors, volunteers, and families are permitted at schools.
• Vaccine verification cannot be requested from individuals, nor can masking be required unless that requirement aligns with district policy.
• All athletic and performance art activities can proceed as normal without additional restrictions.
• Mealtimes can resume normal operations.
• Performing arts and physical education can resume normal operations.
• School events, including school dances and graduation, may resume normal operations.
• Vaccine verification cannot be requested from attendees, nor can masking be required unless that requirement aligns with district policy.
• When planning events, leverage the DPS COVID Dashboard to monitor the number of cases in your community. 

• Per CDPHE, once a school has an outbreak, the public health department may implement strategies such as universal masking indoors, distancing, testing and contact tracing, and quarantine for close contacts.
• In the instance of an outbreak, a DDPHE disease investigator will contact the school principal to discuss various strategies.

• Contact tracing and school dictated quarantines are not required by DPS. In the event of an outbreak, the local health department may implement strategies as listed above. Contact tracing and quarantine guidance are detailed in the COVID-19 Screening and COVID-19 Testing Decision Tree.

• Beginning March 5, the city's public health order will have ended, and COVID vaccines will no longer mandated in DPS. At that time, new hires will not be required to show proof of vaccination, and boosters will not be required. We strongly encourage all staff to access COVID vaccines and boosters, including through our Denver Health School-Based Health Centers in schools across the district. Call 303-602-8958 to make an appointment.
• For questions related to leave because of being sick with COVID, having a dependent sick with COVID, or for information on requesting an ADA accommodation, see more information on The Commons.  

• DPS strongly encourages individuals to become fully vaccinated and stay current with booster shots.
• Beginning March 5, COVID vaccines will not be mandated in DPS for visitors and students, and they will no longer be mandated for staff, when the city's public-health order expires.

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Prioritize using areas with good ventilation and the outdoors.
• Maximize physical distance when possible.
• Maintain good hygiene.