The MMSD Board of Education held a special meeting this week with district leadership to discuss our plans moving forward. As a result of this collaborative work, including our ongoing review of local health metrics and trends, and receiving guidance from our medical advisors relative to ensuring safety and sustainability, we will return to in-person learning on Monday, January 10, at all grade levels.
Some of the district's work during the past week has included:
- Meeting and collaborating with our medical advisory team;
- Planning, staffing, and hosting several vaccine and booster clinics as well as COVID-19 testing sites;
- Acquiring a sustainable supply of PPE, rapid antigen tests, and PCR tests;
- Modifying our contact tracing strategy due to anticipated significant increases in cases, while utilizing available staff;
- Refining social-emotional learning lessons for families who request extra support.
By partnering with us in keeping our schools safe, there are several important ways students and families can help which include:
- Students getting tested for COVID-19 prior to their return on Monday. MMSD is offering free tests at several school sites throughout the weekend
- Reviewing district safety mitigation strategies prior to their return
- Extending grace and support to our staff members who are supporting safety protocol adherence
- Proper masking and hand washing
- Ensuring students stays home, and get tested, when sick or showing symptoms
- Completing COVID-19 screeners each day if applicable and following screener guidance
- Adhering to physical distancing of three feet for students (six feet when eating) when possible
- Students receiving COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters
We will continue to keep you informed as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.