Hello Oakers,

As many of you are aware there has been alot of news and attention to the revision of guidelines for quarantine or isolation for Covid 19, especially in the wake of the current Omicron surge.  I attended a state superintendent meeting Tuesday afternoon to hear information about those guidelines and how they impact schools.  The Douglas County Superintendents had an additional meeting with Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer, DPHN, Wednesday morning.  I am attaching a document that I hope explains it as best I can.

As I mentioned in my call last week we will strive to continue to be learning in person and participating fully in extracurricular activities as long as we have staff and students to keep us going.  These guidelines helps us in some ways.  But we must still be vigilant in following our protocols to keep us as healthy as we can over the course of this current surge. 

I am so grateful to the Oakland students, family, and community for supporting schools in these turbulent times.  I am often told by others in our county how wonderfully supportive our community has been with their schools.  This is a huge compliment to the perseverance and endurance of all Oakers.  Our reputation is well known and you are a huge part of building it! 

Thank you,

Patti

new guidelines Jan 2022.docx