Ronald C. Ramsay Dawn Fickett
Superintendent of Schools Administrative Assistant
March 27, 2020
Dear Faculty and Staff:
Once again, we are changing our protocols as a result of new information regarding the Corona Virus. There is new information suggesting that the virus may live longer on papers than previously believed. This new information suggests that the virus may be able to survive up to three days on some surfaces. In order to ensure everyone’s safety we will now change the days that schools are open for parents to pick up and drop off materials. Schools will only be open for the exchange of educational materials on Wednesdays starting April 1. Teachers shouldn’t handle those dropped off materials until the next Monday. Packets that are to be picked up on Wednesday by Parents should have been placed for pick up more than three days in advance. Parents, staff, and students should continue to communicate electronically with each other whenever possible.
Schools are closed to the public except for picking up and dropping off of students work on Wednesdays (10:00 to Noon) and for picking up student lunches Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (10:00-Noon). We recommend that all families that choose to receive lunches sign up for our delivery service.
Our schools and central office are closed to the public. Essential services will continue to operate. Our students need to be educated and fed. Payroll and bills need to be processed and our schools need to remain operational. Those of us still working within our buildings need to isolate ourselves and practice social distancing. Rotate your hours of work so that you are not in contact with many other people. Allow parents to pick up and drop off work and or lunches on a self-serve basis. Limited staff need to be present in order for that exchange to take place. By now parents should know the system and be able to come in, drop and grab, and leave without putting anyone at risk. My main concern during all of this is that our students continue to be served and that you are all staying safe.
Sincerely,
Ronald C. Ramsay
Superintendent of Schools
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