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Schools Closed March 16 through March 20
Due to the March 11, 2020 announcement by the World Health Organization that the outbreak of the new coronavirus has been declared a pandemic, updated announcements by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and information from medical professionals and state and federal health officials, the following action is being taken in an attempt to minimize health and safety risks to the Plano ISD community.
As a precaution, we are closing district offices to the public beginning Friday, March 13, and extending spring break by one week. Schools will remain closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 as we assess the situation in our community as travelers return from spring break.
The district will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation prior to reopening school on Monday, March 23, and will communicate across all channels as updated information becomes available. During this extended spring break, district offices will be closed and all district events and competitions that have been scheduled within the district during this timeframe will be considered cancelled until further notice.
District travel for student competitions and events outside the district will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. During the break, we request that all district staff check their email at least once daily. Employees will not be required to use leave time during this closure.
We are taking these steps out of an abundance of caution. Public health officials have not yet made this a requirement for public institutions. Nevertheless, given all that we know, and what we can anticipate based on information from local, state and national agencies, including Collin County Health Services, Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Education Agency and the Centers for Disease Control, we believe this is the most prudent course of action at this time.
Plano ISD provides many digital tools to support in-class learning, and our students will have access to these resources which are aligned to their classes through the PISD Webdesk and thestudent digital backpack. We will provide information on additional ways to leverage our rich technological resources for continued student support should it become necessary to extend closure beyond next week.
Meanwhile, care for yourself, your family and those around you, and continue to adhere to the preventative measures as recommended by public health officials, such as limiting interaction and practicing social distancing. Visit the CDC websitefor more information.
Plano ISD has created a dedicated COVID-19 web page at www.pisd.edu/healthupdate to provide the most current and accurate district information.
This is a rapidly progressing situation which impacts every citizen across the globe. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work together to deliver a successful learning experience for our students under these unprecedented circumstances.
Sincerely,
Sara Bonser,
Superintendent of Schools
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Email: Patricia.Powell@PISD.edu
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Location: 7500 Marchman Way, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469 752-2300
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