Teutopolis, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Teutopolis Unit #50 families:
As we all know, the 2020-2021 academic school year has been anything but normal, but we couldn’t be more proud of our students, staff, and community! Although the pandemic isn’t over, our positive/quarantine/choice remote learning numbers are all looking great, and have for several weeks. Thus, a decision to transition back to full-day instruction, with normal dismissal times, was made at the Board of Education meeting on February 22nd. This transition back to full-day instruction will begin Monday, March 8th.
As has been the case since August, the district will continue to collect Covid positive and quarantine data, communicating it publicly through social media and district websites. Parents are encouraged to monitor these numbers, as an increase in positivity/quarantine/choice remote may necessitate a transition back to the 2:30pm dismissal schedule.
Similar to state level mitigation thresholds, the general rule for the district will be to maintain full-day instruction unless weekly remote learning (choice + quarantine + isolation) exceeds 8% (85 students) for two consecutive weeks. The district would then communicate any schedule changes on the Wednesday of the preceding week so families have time to make re-arrangements for a return to 2:30pm dismissal. Likewise, we would return to the full-day schedule with another two consecutive weeks of less than 8%.
Your ongoing support in adhering to, reminding, and enforcing our established protocols have been instrumental in our ability to keep schools open and this transitioning back to full-day instruction. Thank you for your help as we continue to prioritize student and staff safety, social-emotional health, academic achievement, and the needs of our families and community.
If you should ever have any questions, please contact me at the Unit Office, 217-857-3535.
Respectfully,
Matthew Sturgeon, Superintendent, Teutopolis Schools
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