The desks are lined up. The papers are stacked. The pencils are sharpened.
Kentucky participated in a statewide tornado drill today, but we heard from so many of you that your phone never went off. Many of you also told us you never heard the outdoor warning sirens, so we walk you through how to ensure your phone is set up to receive weather alerts.
The proposal, added Monday to the board meeting’s agenda, calls for staff to either receive COVID-19 vaccinations or be tested for the coronavirus weekly as a condition of employment at Jefferson County Public Schools by Oct. 14.
Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Metro government health department, says national laboratories that previously returned tests in 24 hours now take 36 hours to 10 days to provide results.
The first test site is up and running at the Shawnee Arts and Cultural Center. It is already a hub of activity in the neighborhood, but now it has also become a gateway to the world.