School District passes resolution to reduce COVID-19 exposure

Schools to remain open at this point

— from Orcas Island School District —

RESOLUTION 2020-04

REDUCING THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO COVID-19

ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 137

A Resolution of the Board of Directors initiating restrictions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus

WHEREAS, the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors and Superintendent have been in close contact with Educational Service District 189, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and San Juan County
Department of Health and Community Services; and

WHEREAS, the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors and the Superintendent are being proactive and following the recommendation of the San Juan County Health Officer in implementing restrictions in an effort to keep our students healthy and safe by enacting the following:

• Parent and guardian normal school business/pick-up and drop-off will continue and parents will be encouraged to remain outside of school buildings.
• Conducting all meetings/functions with the general public in excess of 10 attendees through conference calling or other technology platforms for viewing and/or participation.
• Suspending the use of our facilities and buses by all outside organizations.
• Canceling the remainder of the Middle School Basketball season.
• Allowing High School spring sports to practice with additional cleaning and sanitizing of equipment.
• Suspending all off-island non-essential district travel; “essential” being determined by the Superintendent.
• Suspend the use of volunteers.
• Suspend participation in all interscholastic events.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors, that the above restrictions are hereby approved during the Special School Board Meeting on March 12th 2020 and will be reviewed as needed during regularly scheduled School Board Meetings.