PC #535 COVID Response & Information
RETURN TO LEARN PLAN
The Return to Learn Plan serves as the District's outline of prevention strategies to open all schools for the 2021-2022 year. The priorities of the plan include ensuring safe and welcoming environments while maximizing the learning opportunities for all students. The Board of Education approved the following plan at a special meeting on August 3rd, 2021:
PC #535 Return to Learn Plan (Original Plan)
Announce of Return to Learn Plan
PC #535 Return to Learn Plan - Update to Mask Removal Opportunities (August 11th, 2021)
On August 4th, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced that masks will be required for all individuals in public and private schools in the State of Illinois. Please see the following resources in regard to this mandate:
Executive Order Number 18 (Mask Mandate for Schools)
PC #535 Response to Executive Order Number 18
The following document provides further procedures and details related to prevention strategies, including masks, contact tracing, and quarantines. The document will be updated regularly to align with any changes in local or State guidance and/or requirements:
DISTRICT COVID DATA
PC #535 will be collecting data related to the direct impact of COVID on the four schools and entire District. The following document will include updated cases and quarantines from throughout the District:
REMOTE & ISOLATED LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
Learning expectations for students in quarantine or isolation are shared below based on school. Please contact the building Principal with any questions or for more information.
SHIELD TESTING
PC #535 is currently establishing screening testing within its schools to (1) provide a means for students to more quickly return to school through testing, (2) help identify asymptomatic individuals and reduce transmissions, and (3) provide for weekly testing for any staff members who need it. While logistics have not been fully defined yet, we are now collecting consent for any student or staff member who wants to opt in to testing. Please review and complete the following form if you consent for your student to participate in testing:
*More details will be released in future weeks regarding testing. Parents/guardians may remove their student from testing at any time.
VACCINE VERIFICATIONS
Students and staff who are fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine if and when identified as a close contact to a positive case. However, a verification of the vaccine has to be on file with the school nurse. Any individual who chooses not to submit a verification will be provided direction as an unvaccinated individual. Students and staff may submit this verification using the following link: