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Many Denver metro school districts are now "on watch," as COVID-19 conditions continue to worsen in the area. Here's what we know... #thread
Health officials in Jefferson County said they expect to exceed "level 2" conditions on the state's dial framework TODAY. The limit to maintain L2 status = 175 cases per 100,000 residents in 2 weeks. It's at 174. https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid-19-dial/covid-19-dial-dashboard
Under L3, remote learning and hybrid learning are preferable. In person should be limited. Jeffco Public Schools has said it would move to remote if it were recommended by public health or if the county goes to Stay at Home order, which is considered Level 4.
Denver tightened mask and gathering restrictions today amid concerning COVID trends. Denver Public Schools already delayed secondary in-person learning. It's unclear how/if these new city orders affect elementary schools. (We've asked, stay tuned.) http://www.denverpost.com/2020/10/16/denver-covid-mask-order-group-gatherings/
Arapahoe County is currently L1, but metrics tracked by Cherry Creek School District have trended toward reconsidering in-person learning. https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/12858
CCSD Superintendent Siegfried told families today, "if we do not see a change in the trend of cases by Friday, October 23, 2020 we will contemplate a move to full remote learning until the virus in our community is again under control."
Aurora Public Schools' indicators are also trending to reconsidering in-person classes. "We will make a decision no later than Thursday, Oct. 22 if we need to transition to a different learning model," Superintendent Rico Munn told families.
Right now, we are in wait and see mode. But whatever happens will be dictated by COVID spread in the broader community. Mask up, social distance, delay inessential gatherings and wash your hands. https://www.denverpost.com/2020/10/15/denver-schools-covid-jeffco-douglas-cherry-creek-aurora/
