It s a good thing the school year is almost over: The latest report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment lists 58 new COVID-19 outbreaks at K-12 schools, the most in a single week since the department began releasing weekly outbreak lists over a year ago.
Of the 859 outbreaks currently under active investigation by the CDPHE, K-12 schools account for 251, or just over 29 percent of the total. That appears to be a record, too.
The CDPHE considers an entity an outbreak after two or more COVID-19 cases among residents, staffers or other people connected to a specific location are confirmed within a fourteen-day period, or two or more cases of respiratory illness with an onset of symptoms within a fourteen-day period are paired with at least one additional COVID-19 diagnosis. The vast majority of businesses and facilities identified as outbreaks remain open while working with the department to monitor symptoms and prevent future infections.
Written by Andrew-Rossi on April 26, 2021
The State of Wyoming approved a mask variance for all Cody schools – but students, staff, and visitors still need to wear masks in certain spaces and places.
Cody students and teachers can now choose to go to class without a mask. Park County Public Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin announced the variance, requested by the Park County School District #6 Board of Trustees, was approved by the state on Friday, April 23.
“The School Board of Park County School District #6 has requested an exception to State Public Health Order #1 that allows PCSD #6 to make mask-wearing in school OPTIONAL. At the request of the School Board – this applies to mask use during the school day in school buildings and classroom settings and not to sporting events and other activities such as band concerts.”
(Riverton, WY) – The school board for Fremont County School District (FCSD) #25 will meet for their regular meeting Tuesday, April 27, at 7PM.
The meeting will cover the acceptance of the State Education Agency (SEA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Reimbursement Grant in the amount of $11,875.00.
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Contracts to fill 1 Ashgrove Elementary, 1 Aspen Early Learning Center, and 3 Riverton High School positions, will also be offered, as well as an official offer to former St. Stephens Chief Financial Officer Matthew Gonzales to become the new FCSD #25 Business Manager.
The meeting will also see a Frontier Academy Graduation for Adrianna Michelle WhiteHawk, as well as a Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) Good Sportsmanship Award being given to Damon DeVries & Brice Nimmo.
Special sessions by District 24 Senator Mary Duvall.
As Veto Day drew to a close, the Governor indicated she would be working with legislative leaders to schedule a Special Session to deal with three issues: fairness in women’s sports, medical marijuana, and the latest round of COVID relief money. The Legislature has already set aside November 8-9 as a time to meet in Special Session to vote on legislative redistricting.
The State Constitution allows the governor to convene a special session by issuing a proclamation. Only business encompassed in the proclamation can be addressed during the special session. Interestingly, the constitution allows the special session to include either the entire Legislature or either house alone.
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FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2021 file photo, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla. Noem initially appeared eager to deliver what looked like an easy win for social conservatives. South Dakota s GOP-led legislature passed a bill banning transgender women and girls participating in women s sports leagues, and the Republican governor declared herself “excited to sign” the bill. But Noem’s enthusiasm faded surprisingly fast and she came up with a “partial veto to exclude collegiate athletics. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)