Dear Chartiers Valley Families, 

I hope your school year has started well.  It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the first nine weeks.  In many ways this school year has returned to activities that are more typical to our school year pre-COVID-19; however, in some ways, we are still feeling the effects of this pandemic.  As with all teachable moments, we are continuously reflecting and refining our processes and our communications.  We adapt and modify as directed and guided, and based on what we have learned.  

Therefore, as the District continues to collaborate with the Allegheny County Health Department to learn more about the evolving contact tracing procedures. Our communication surrounding COVID-19 reflects these changes.  

Currently, the District communicates in regards to COVID-19 in the ways listed below.  Our intent is to remain transparent while protecting student/staff confidentiality (FERPA and HIPPA). 

  • The COVID-19 tracker is available on the website and is updated daily.
  • This tracker provides live positive case data.  The District generally makes all updates by 4:00 pm each day. 

  • Parents of students who are required to quarantine per the Allegheny County Health Department’s contact tracing procedures will be contacted directly via phone and email.
  • Due to ongoing mitigation strategies and universal masking, which began on September 7, instances of close contact that require quarantine should now be minimal. The District is truly anticipating fewer individuals being contact-traced, which is a good thing, as we know we want our students in school. 

  • At the District’s discretion, the District may send communication in regards to a cluster of positive cases within a team, classroom, bus, etc.  
  • The intent of this communication is simply to serve as a precautionary measure so that you can observe your student for symptoms even though they are not required to quarantine. 

Going forward, we will continue to gauge the most appropriate means of communicating such delicate information with our families, and modify as needed, as we have throughout this ever-changing pandemic. We will also continue to share with you any modifications to our procedures.

One takeaway from the past 18 months is that it truly “takes a village” to provide for our children.  Thank you for your support, understanding, and patience.

Please remember, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out, and as always, it’s a great day to be a Colt!

Sincerely,


Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.
Superintendent



Visit the District website for additional back-to-school information and updates to the Health and Safety plan!