March 25, 2020
Dear CVSD Community,
As you may have heard, last night Governor Scott issued Addendum 6 to his Executive Order which puts in place a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order and directs all non-essential businesses and non-profits to cease in-person operations. We hope that this communication answers questions you may have about what that means for our schools and services.
Food
There will be no disruption in our ability to serve meals to any who need them. If you are having trouble accessing meals at the pickup locations or times, please reach out to your food service director for options. See the District News on the front of our website for contact information and links to the order forms. https://www.cvsdvt.org/
Maintenance of Learning
Recent guidance from the Agency of Education indicates that the “maintenance of learning” phase has been extended through the week of April 13, 2020. This phase is designed to be supplemental, prevent learning loss, and is optional for students. Districts have been advised to begin planning for an extended period of school closure and to continue developing “continuity of learning” plans that will be executed once the state has provided a precise date for that transition.
Notification of Future COVID19 Cases in our Community
As COVID-19 continues to spread, we will have some in our community both testing positive and exhibiting symptoms without a confirmed test. The Vermont Department of Health is no longer reaching out to close contacts of those who test positive (or exhibit symptoms) in most cases, so the responsibility is up to each individual to take action to reduce the spread. According to the Dept. of Health, if you learn of someone who is symptomatic and you are concerned that you were in close contact with that person, the decision is up to you and your physician as to whether or not to self-quarantine. If you are concerned about your health, please call your doctor immediately. Further information on testing can be found at the Vermont Department of Health website here.
As word spreads about individuals who have tested positive, please keep in mind the impact on the individual. As an educational institution bound by HIPPA, we are not in a position to notify our communities about who has tested positive, as this would violate the rights of the individual.
CVSDStrong
Thank you to those who have contributed examples of how we’re all staying strong during this time apart. Please continue to share using this link. https://bit.ly/CVSDStrong
Here’s the latest collection of how our community is #CVSDStrong. https://youtu.be/p6rBykYJDy0
We wish all of our families well during this time!
The Champlain Valley School District Administration
The Champlain Valley School District Administration
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