Washoe County School District COVID-19 Mitigation Measures for the 2021-22 School Year - Presentation to the Board of Trustees November 9, 2021 ...
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Washoe County School District
COVID-19 Mitigation Measures for
the 2021-22 School Year
Presentation to the Board of Trustees
November 9, 2021
1
Guiding Principles
All decisions based on a foundation of
“Do No Harm”
Ensure the basic needs of students, families,
and staff are being met
Ensure equitable access for all students
Maintain high academic expectations for all students
Follow as practical all federal, state, and local health related guidelines
Continue to provide safe in-person instruction, maximize in-person instructional
time, sustain the safe operation of schools, and address the academic, social,
emotional, and mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
2
Previous Board of Trustees Action
September 14, September 28, and October 12, 2021
The Board of Trustees directed the Superintendent to continue current COVID-19
mitigation measures.
August 24, 2021
The Board of Trustees directed the Superintendent that, to the maximum degree
possible, for the District to implement COVID testing protocols for all students and staff
involved in athletics and activities through the September 28, 2021 scheduled meeting
of the Board, unless extended, contingent on receiving funding; the action will be re-
noticed if consultation with NIAA indicates financial burden on other school districts.
August 10, 2021
The Board of Trustees directed the Superintendent to adhere to Emergency Directive
048, and for staff to continue to be encouraged to find innovative ways to allow mask
breaks throughout the day for all students.
3
Previous Board of Trustees Action
July 27, 2021
The Board of Trustees directed the Superintendent to adhere to Emergency
Directive 047, honoring any state medical exemptions or possible religious
exemptions; no masks shall be required for outside activities and staff will be
encouraged to find innovative ways to allow mask breaks throughout the day for all
students.
The Board also approved a standing Board agenda item for updates, discussion, and
potential action regarding school operations related to the pandemic.
4Previous Board of Trustees Action
May 25, 2021
The Board of Trustees approved staff recommendations for the opening of school
plans for the 2021-22 school year to include the full return of students to
elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
January 26, 2021
The Board of Trustees approved the expansion of North Star Online School as the
District’s only Distance Learning school serving students in grades K-12 starting with
the 2021-22 school year.
5Current Guidance & Requirements for Schools
Governor’s Directive 048:
• On August 4, 2021, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed Emergency Directive 048
related to face coverings and other mitigation strategies for K-12 county school
district, charter school and private school settings within Nevada.
• Section 5: Face coverings
• Section 6: COVID-19 testing program
• Section 7: NIAA mandatory COVID-19 testing program for full contact
and close-contact sports.
• Parents, vendors, volunteers, visitors, and guests who are unable or unwilling to wear
face coverings under any circumstance or exemptions should not be allowed on
school buses or inside school buildings (see Section 5).
6Washoe County COVID Risk Meter
As of November 5, 2021: Very HIGH
covidriskmeter.org
7Nevada Dashboard as of November 5, 2021
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Washoe County Community Wide Average Daily New Cases per 100,000 (July 2021 - Present)
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34.74
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27.67Graphic: Testing positivity
TEST POSITIVITY
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10COVID-19 Testing
Athletics & Activities:
• On August 4th, 2021, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed Emergency
Directive 048 which among other things mandated:
• A COVID-19 Testing Program for Athletics & Activities (Sections 6 & 7)
• Number of students tested: 14,905
• Number of positive tests: 104
• Of positive tests, number from vaccinated students: 14
• Approximate cost to date: $1,165,250
11COVID-19 Testing
Changes to Testing Program:
• Based on recommendations from DHHS and WCHD, we are transitioning vendors from
Health Screening Solutions to Northshore Clinical Labs
• Student Athletic & Activities Testing (Monday thru Thursday)
• Two afternoons each week at each high school (1:30-3:30 pm M&W or T&TH)
• Student and staff testing due to exclusion and/or symptomatic (Monday thru Thursday)
• Two afternoons each week at each high school (4:00-5:30 pm M&W or T&TH)
• Students and staff testing due to exclusion or symptoms can test at any convenient
location
12Collaboration with Nevada System of Higher Education
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
• All NSHE students required to provide documentation of completed
vaccination series against COVID-19 before enrolling for Spring 2022
semester (enrollment began November 1)
• All NSHE employees required to provide documentation of completed
vaccination series against COVID-19 on or before December 1
• Limited exemptions for medical or religious reasons
https://nshe.nevada.edu/covid-19-information-center/covid-19-vaccination-information/
13Collaboration with Nevada System of Higher Education
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
• WCSD students attending TMCC HS considerations
• Current enrollment of 222 students
• WCSD students attending AACT and taking a class at TMCC Pennington
campus considerations
• Current enrollment of 62 students
• Second semester for WCSD starts on January 3
• WCSD staff at both sites
• Working with Human Resources, Communications, Office of School
Leadership, and Principals for next steps
14Vaccination Opportunities for Employees
• Initial Vaccinations, Boosters, and Additional Doses are available at local
pharmacies and through community agencies such as the Washoe County Health
District and Community Health Alliance.
• Anyone who is immune compromised may receive an additional dose of Moderna
or Pfizer at least 28 days after their last dose regardless of age or occupation.
• WCSD staff who are not immune compromised and received Moderna or Pfizer are
eligible for a booster as long as it has been 6-months since their second dose.
• If you received Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), you
may receive a booster of any brand as long as it has
been 2-months since they received the vaccine.
• You can keep with the same brand or swap Pfizer
for Moderna or vise versa.
15Vaccination Opportunities for Students
• In partnership with the Washoe County Health District (WCHD), WCSD has been
hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the community at school sites, free of
charge, to anyone 12 years or older who has not received the vaccine.
• Students under 18 years of age must have signed parent/guardian consent.
• Vaccinations for youth aged 5 to 11 has now been approved.
• WCHD is currently recommending
coordinating with pediatricians, family
practice clinics, and other health care
providers for these vaccinations.
• WCHD is coordinating with WCSD regarding
school vaccination clinics (a guardian would
need to be present).
* Photo Courtesy of Reno Gazette-Journal
16Superintendent’s Recommendation
For the Board of Trustees to direct the Superintendent
to continue to adhere to Emergency Directive 048, and
staff to continue to be encouraged to find innovative
ways to allow mask breaks throughout the day for all
students.
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