This document is an update to the SWRS COVID-19 Program Overview.  There were no recommended changes based on a parent committee review and current CDC guidance. 

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This document is an update to the SWRS COVID-19 Program Overview.  The update includes changes to quarantine requirements, test-to-stay protocols, and other minor language changes. A one page "Summary of Changes" is available below.

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This document is an update to the SWRS COVID-19 Program Overview.  The update includes changes to masks on school transportation, health screening protocols, lunch protocols, and contract tracing. A one page "Summary of Changes" is available below.

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This document is an update to the SWRS COVID-19 Program Overview.  The update includea number of changes regarding the use of masks and the implementation of a "Test to Stay" protocol that will help reduce and/or eliminate quarantine times. A one page "Summary of Changes" is available below.

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This document is an update to the SWRS COVID-19 Program Overview.  The update includes the addition of a definition for close contact (page 7) and updates the response protocols for close contacts ,a positive COVID test, and ongoing exposure based on the most recent CDC guidance (page 9). 

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This document is an update to the SWRS COVID-19 Program Overview.  The update includes changes to the self-quarantine procedures, information on contract tracing, and information on vaccinations. It covers school schedules, health and safety, student activities, food service, and many more areas.

Changes have occurred in the "Positive COVID-19 Test" section

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This document is an update to the SWRS COVID-19 Program Overview.  The update includes changes to the self-quarantine procedures, information on contract tracing, and information on vaccinations. It covers school schedules, health and safety, student activities, food service, and many more areas.

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This document is designed to provide general information about a variety of topics related to the opening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year.  It covers school schedules, health and safety, student activities, food service, and many more areas.

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To prepare for reopening our schools folowing the statewide closure this past spring and in response to a requirement by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development that all districts submit a reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year, Southwest Region Schools has developed a school year 2020-2021 Smart Start Framework based on guidance and a framework provided by the department, which addresses a variety of areas related to public education in our communities.

This plan is based on guidance from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the AK Department of Health & Human Services and health professionals. This plan is intended to allow us to operate school in a changing environment as safely as possible and will be revisited regularly to ensure that it is meeting the needs of our students and communities.

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As per State of Alaska Health Mandate 013 - K-12 Public and Private Schools released on April 20, 2020, the statewide school closure of all K-12 public and private schools is being extended from May 1, 2020 to the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Despite the need to extend school building closures, student learning will continue, per each school district's individual plan, to provide distance-delivered educational services to students.

We are saddened that we will not be able to gather this school year in a traditional manner for graduation, but want you to know that we are looking at options for celebrating our graduates and their accomplishments.  We will have more information on plans for celebrating our senior class available in the coming days.

We will also be contining our meal service and current educational activities for students through our normal end of school year in May.  As always, staff remains dedicated to our focus on student safety and learning.

State of Alaska Health Mandate 013