MVLA Update
October 21, 2021
Dear MVLA Community,
In this update, we want to share information about MVLA's COVID Frequently Asked Questions, driver safety, and a school resource officer survey. We hope you find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
Mountain View Los Altos High School District
COVID Information
We continually update our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to align with public health guidance.
COVID 19 testing is available at LAHS and MVHS five days per week. The schedule is posted here. One-time pre-registration is required.
Driver Safety for Teens
Please recognize that driving to school brings traffic congestion and an increase in potential safety hazards and concerns. Here are some reminders from the National Safety Council (NSC) for both parents and students.
Driving Reminders:
Don't load or unload students across the street from the school.
Don't double park; it blocks visibility for other students and vehicles.
Be prepared for students to appear in unexpected places, like from between parked cars; if they're on bikes, prepare for them to turn in front of you without looking or signaling.
If you need to use your phone, pull over safely first.
Watch for students walking while looking at their phones. One study found that a full 20 percent of high school students cross the street while distracted.
Don't ever block a crosswalk; it forces pedestrians to go around you and could put them in the path of moving traffic.
School Resource Officer Survey
The City of Mountain View Public Safety Advisory Board was established in 2020 to advise and make recommendations to the City Council, City Manager and Police Chief on public safety matters.
The Public Safety Advisory Board serves solely in an advisory capacity and is tasked with:
Providing the City Council, City Manager and Police Chief with community informed input and recommendations on public safety matters
Serving as a forum for public discussion of public safety matters, including community policing concepts, furthering MVPD engagement and transparency efforts, and identifying best practices
Acting as a liaison between the community and Police Department
They are conducting a survey on the School Resource Officer role and would like your
feedback. You can find the survey here:
English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPDSRO
Spanish Survey: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/ESMVPDSRO
Chinese Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHMVPDSRO