(posted January 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.) 2-HOUR DELAYED START - ALL LPS SCHOOLS. After carefully monitoring the forecast for extremely low temperatures in the early morning hours, the decision was made to have a two-hour delayed start for all LPS schools on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The forecasted temperatures improve as the day progresses. / 2 HORAS DE RETRASO EN EL COMIENZO - TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE LPS. Después de supervisar cuidadosamente el pronóstico de temperaturas extremadamente bajas durante las primeras horas de la mañana, se tomó la decisión de retrasar dos horas el comienzo de todas las escuelas de LPS el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Las temperaturas pronosticadas mejorarán durante el curso del día.
Delay/Closure ProceduresInstructional Framework
All educators will continue to use Google Classroom as the framework for instruction; students will need to access Google Classroom if they are absent, in quarantine, etc. Google classroom also provides avenues for collaboration among specialists and general education teachers as well.
Instructional Cohorts
Cohorting of students is no longer required.
Health Screening
All staff should monitor for symptoms. Follow the How Sick is Too Sick Guidelines.
Testing Positive for COVID
Effective immediately, the following COVID-19 exclusion criteria applies to both students and staff in schools and childcares:
Masks
Mask wearing is optional for all staff, students, parents, and community members.
Distancing
There are no distancing requirements necessary.
Hand-washing
All schools will continue to reinforce good hand hygiene.
Quarantine
Quarantines are not necessary, regardless of vaccination status. Individuals who have been exposed to COVID should monitor for symptoms.
Cleaning
Routine cleaning procedures are in effect in our schools.
Visitors to buildings
Parents, volunteers, and other visitors (including enrichment providers) are welcome in our schools.
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