Staff Recognition
Mr. Martín Da Costa, Principal of Winston Campus Junior High School (WCJH), was named one of 9 finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. The Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership honors exemplary performance in school leadership by a principal or head of school who has had a significant and sustained positive impact on the school, created a culture of inclusivity, and delivered dramatic student growth.
An enthusiastic group of WCJH staff attended to support Mr. Da Costa and show their Warrior Pride! We are so excited for Mr. Da Costa and we know that whether or not he is chosen as the final winner, we are so very lucky to have him as a member of the District 15 community.
COVID-19 Update
The Board COVID-19 update included sharing of community metrics, case rates within the zip code districts, as well as the updated guidance that was released this week. Updated IDPH and ISBE guidance supports and encourages the return to in-person instruction as soon as practical for each community while additionally prioritizing in-person learning over extracurricular activities.
Updates to the guidance include:
Capacity limits for in-person learning, including non-academic school hour activities such as lunch, are now determined by the space’s ability to accommodate social distancing, and not a set capacity limit number or percentage.
Social distance for in-person learning is now defined as 3 to 6 feet for students and fully vaccinated staff.
Strict adherence to social distancing must be maintained when face masks are removed in limited situations and monitored by school staff.
Unvaccinated staff should maintain 6 feet social distance as much as possible because adults remain more susceptible to infection than children.
IDPH and the CDC no longer recommend symptom screenings upon arrival on school grounds, but schools may continue this practice if preferred.
Schools and districts should still require self-certification for all staff, students, and visitors.
Bus guidance remains the same that no more than 50 people are allowed on each bus.
Dr. Heinz and her team will work to discuss and plan how best to apply new guidance for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.
Click here for the full COVID-19 Board presentation.
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