Falcon Flier
December 4, 2020
Spirit Days
District 140's Adaptive Pause Strategy
Although our community and state are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 positivity rates, there have been very few school-associated cases in our District. Our shared commitment to the health of our students, families, and staff, coupled with effective school mitigation procedures, has definitely contributed to the successful reopening of our schools. I am grateful for your partnership.
Despite our best efforts, however, we must also recognize that cases are on the rise across the state and the nation. As a result, we are seeing a spike in both students and staff needing to quarantine due to COVID exposure or close contact. While it is the District’s goal to remain open for in-person learning, families should be prepared for an Adaptive Pause due to an outbreak or quarantine-related staffing issues.
If the District determines that an Adaptive Pause is needed, we will communicate the date we will begin fully remote learning through our Infinite Campus messaging system. Please make sure your contact information is correct in your Parent Portal. Additional information will also be posted on our District and school websites.
Please note, when all students are learning remotely due to an Adaptive Pause or State Order, the two-hour midday transportation break currently embedded in our school schedules is not needed. School start/end times will remain unchanged, but instructional time will expand to fill the midday gap. Details regarding a return to remote learning due to an Adaptive Pause or State Order can be found in our Back-to-School Plan.
Again, it is the District’s goal to remain open for in-person learning as long as our metrics stay low, and we have the staff to do so. If it becomes necessary to move to an Adaptive Pause, I will do everything in my power to communicate with you as soon as I have the information. Thank you for your continued understanding and support.