HCSD Announcement
REVISED Communication on COVID-19 3.2.20
Dear HCSD Parents and Guardians,
As noted by San Mateo County Health, the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation is changing daily.
It is normal to be fearful in these types of circumstances; however, the best response to fear is staying calm, being informed, and focusing on controlling what we can control. As superintendent, I want you to know that nothing is more important to me than the health, safety, and well being of the children in our school district. As such, please know that our staff, your Board Trustees, and I are doing everything in our power to control the things we can control in this ever changing situation. We have the information we need to know and we are addressing the steps we need to take.
Last Friday, all superintendents in San Mateo County had the opportunity to meet directly with Dr. Scott Morrow, San Mateo County Health Officer, who has been working with the San Mateo Health Department for thirty years; he is the “county’s doctor.” The meeting was informative and provided what clarity there is to have for schools at this time.
Here’s what I would like you to know; first, the Hillsborough City School District continues to remain in frequent contact with neighboring districts, our County Office of Education led by Superintendent Nancy Mcgee, and with the San Mateo County Health Department. We are also monitoring local and national news, as well as state and federal health communications. As we gather new information, HCSD will be updating a “living” FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document that will change as information is updated. Please feel free to visit the HCSD COVID-19 FAQ document now and in the future, easily accessible on the District’s website.
Every school district in the county is coordinating together, but not every school district has the same communication plans. This is our plan: send periodic emails when necessary, and keep updating the HCSD COVID-19 FAQ for up to the minute changes and direction. This FAQ document will remain updated and available until the COVID-19 outbreak has ended, and no one can tell you when that will be. We will attempt to manage fear by providing emails only when necessary to support our community in remaining calm, accessing accurate information, and focusing on controlling what we can control.
At the top of HCSD’s COVID-19 FAQ document are recommendations on what you can do as a family to increase your chances of not getting sick and prepare for a myriad of eventualities that may not be within your control. Precaution and preparation are the two most important steps you, your family, and our schools can engage in at this time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have suggestions for the HCSD COVID-19 FAQ, you may forward them to news@hcsdk8.org. We appreciate your patience and support.
Sincerely,
Louann Carlomagno, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Hillsborough City School District
Email: news@hcsdk8.org
Location: 300 El Cerrito Avenue, Hillsborough, CA, USA
Phone: 650-342-5193
Facebook: facebook.com/hillsboroughschools
Twitter: @HCSD_k8