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This item is being published ahead of the Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, 03/02/22

February 28, 2022

Memo to Board:  Item #5 

Superintendent recommendation:

I recommend that our health and safety protocols remain in line with the Maine Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and as such masking becomes optional beginning Monday, March 7, 2022.

Rationale:  

It has become clear that the number of cases in our region has continued to decline and Kennebec County has moved into a “yellow” designation. Also important to note is the following information:

  • RSU #38 has pool testing instituted in all buildings.

  • Vaccines for those that want them are readily available.

  • We continue to practice good hand hygiene and social distancing as appropriate.

  • Students and staff with a documented medical condition can receive appropriate accommodations.

  • Any student or staff member wanting to wear a mask will be supported.

In relation to the recommendation please note the following:

  • Masking optional will include transportation.

  • Our Nurse Offices/Health Clinics will require students to wear a mask when seeking medical care or showing symptoms.

  • Positive students will continue to wear a mask on days 6 thru 10 upon their return to school per the SOP.

  • Unvaccinated students and staff not participating in pool testing and exposed will continue to quarantine for 5 days per the SOP.

  • Although not contact tracing we will follow the CDC/SOP isolation and quarantine guidelines when aware of positive cases.

  • Masks (both surgical and KN95) are available in all schools.