In an effort to keep our parents informed of the ever changing conditions related to COVID and its impact on our schools, we are sending this communication to keep you apprised of our current status. As you may already know, we have established criteria that will determine when we will transition between learning models. As a district, we will use data from the Lucas County Health Department along with our established metric (link to our criteria) to determine our next steps. The table below reflects the most recent rise in data.

Thursday, 10/29	159.45 cases per 100K 
	7% Positivity Rate 	
Thursday, 11/5	239.99 cases per 100K 	8% Positivity Rate

Under current conditions, we still have a strong desire to remain on our hybrid model as long as responsibly possible. In order to pivot to a remote learning model we need to meet our threshold of  200+ new cases per 100K within the last 14 days AND greater than 10% Positivity Rate.  Hence, if our positivity data continues to rise, unfortunately we will pivot to a remote learning model. However, if the need arises we hope to give at least one (1) week notice prior to pivoting. As a result of this potential outcome, we share this information now so that  families may begin to make childcare arrangements for the future.

Please keep in mind that schools have always been places that engage in more than just academic learning. A school is a social system in which people interact with and take care of each other. Our number one priority is student and staff health and wellness. Our next parent update will be provided on Tuesday, November 10th. In the meantime, help us reduce the spread of COVID so that we can keep our children in school and eventually increase the number of days they attend each week.  Let’s work together and practice social distancing, wear a mask and wash our hands to help keep our schools and our community safe.  We are all in this together.