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The school superintendents of Clark County’s two largest districts are calling on Gov. Jay Inslee and state Department of Health leaders to give higher COVID-19 vaccine prioritization to educators and school personnel before they return to the classroom. ....
Letter: Teachers need vaccinations Published: January 7, 2021, 6:00am Share: Great news! Evergreen school district announces phased plans to reopen schools in January. Much hoped-for and anticipated news for sure and welcomed by all. One glaring omission that is crucial for success: vaccinating their employees. Why is there no parallel plan for vaccinating all Evergreen employees who will be in contact with these students? Exposed and sick employees will not yield the anticipated and hoped-for results and will bring bad publicity for the school district. Vaccinations will also decrease costs for the school district. This additional step would show a more thorough plan that incorporates concerns from parents, students, employees and the community. Why are the unions representing these employees not invited to the table to help make well-rounded plans and advocate for their members? Clark County Public Health could help to obtain the required vaccines or a local ....
Clark County schools adjust to new state guidelines Evergreen district says it may have plans in place as soon as Jan. 4 Published: December 18, 2020, 6:03am Share: School districts in Clark County are revising plans to bring students back to classrooms in the wake of new guidance from the state. (The Columbian files) How quickly will Clark County school districts adapt to new state guidelines for schools and get more students back into the classrooms? Plans could be in place as soon as Jan. 4 for districts such as Evergreen Public Schools, the county’s largest district, Superintendent Mike Merlino said Thursday. On Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced revised guidance for schools and lowered the recommended threshold for schools to reopen for in-person learning. Changes were based on data showing schools are successful at limiting COVID-19 transmission when health and safety measures are in place. ....