West Valley School District Update
December 14, 2020
Hello West Valley!
We would like to provide several updates regarding the following items:
Phase-In Plan Update (4th & 5th Grade)
Virtual Snow Day Plan
Health & Safety Updates
State of the District recorded webinar
Phase-In Plan (as of 12/10/20)
Continuing with the hybrid model, Spokane Regional Health District supports the decision to bring 4th grade students back onsite January 14th (cohort A) and 15th (cohort B) and 5th grade students back onsite January 21st (cohort A) and 22nd (cohort B). Specific information related to the return of 4th and 5th grade students in the hybrid schedule will be shared from each elementary school this week.
Secondary schools are currently working on creating hybrid schedules to support the return of middle and high school students. West Valley School District continues to work with Spokane Regional Health District regarding a date for the return of secondary students following state and local health and safety guidance. We are hopeful for a return date of secondary students in February. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Phase-In Plan (as of 12/10/20)
Virtual Snow Day Plan
Updated Quarantine Guidelines
Spokane Regional Health District adopted new guidelines regarding quarantine for individuals exposed to COVID-19. People with known exposure must quarantine for:
RECOMMENDED 14 days after exposure; or,
Ten days after exposure as long as no symptoms have developed and exposed person adheres to strict masking and distancing and continues symptom monitoring through Day 14.
Note: SRHD is not recommending the reduced quarantine option of seven days with a negative test due to high incidence rates in the community.