Masks, delayed bus routes, staffing shortages and more face JCPS families as the 2022-23 school year begins Wednesday.
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Pollio said he would base recommendations regarding indoor masking at JCPS on federal and state guidance.
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The split vote follows COVID-19 guidance revisions by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kentucky Department for Public Health regarding coronavirus exposures in school settings, particularly in schools with universal masking policies.
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“We realize this is an inconvenience to many and this decision was not made lightly,” the district’s letter says. “… We will re-evaluate the situation as the week progresses. Please continue to check your emails for the latest updates.”
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For two school nurses interviewed by WDRB News on Thursday, the added pandemic-related responsibilities combined with their regular job duties like administering medicines and treating students with various ailments have them regularly working estimated 80-hour work weeks.
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The new program, which took effect Monday, gives JCPS students the option to skip a mandatory quarantine after coming in close contact with someone infected with COVID-19.
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The decline comes in the back drop of a change made to quarantine guidelines for Hoosier students.
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Gov. Eric Holcomb announced about three weeks ago that the rules would be changed for when students have to quarantine at home.
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Superintendent Marty Pollio told members of the Jefferson County Board of Education last week that the district would bring a test-to-stay program for their consideration at a future board meeting, though he also stressed the importance of vaccinations in curbing quarantines.
The district is already off on Friday and Labor Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 7.