DeKalb Schools sent out a 2-Week return to hybrid working environment notification to staff yesterday.
According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Daily Status Report, COVID-19 cases are trending down and Cases Per 100K (Last 2 Weeks) in DeKalb have been below 100 for the last 4 days. Using the Formula To Calculate Moving To Hybrid, the DeKalb Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris sent out a return to hybrid working environment notification.
Columbus Day – Also, DeKalb Schools has off Monday Oct 12, 2020. Happy Columbus Day.
Return to Work Staff Notification (October 6, 2020 )
From: Cheryl Watson-Harris
DeKalb Schools – Superintendent
During the Board meeting on September 14, 2020, the District disclosed and discussed the phase-in plan. Under my leadership, the COVID-19 Re-Opening Task Force monitors the data trends daily and acknowledges that there has been a significant decline in the 14-day average per 100,000 DeKalb County residents from 122 on September 12, 2020 to 93 on October 6, 2020. Since the 14-day average per 100,000 DeKalb County residents is less than 100, the District is engaging in the following activities to prepare our staff, students, and families for the transition to the next phases:
Begin Phase II | |
October 19, 2020 | Hybrid Working Environment 2 Days Per Week (10, 11, and 12-month Staff) |
October 9-23, 2020 | Distribute the Parent/Guardian Intent to Return Notification Electronically |
Begin Phase III | |
November 2, and 4-6, 2020 | Traditional Working Environment 5 Days Per Week (10, 11, and 12-month Staff) |
November 3, 2020 | Digital Learning Half Day |
November 5-6, 2020 | Begin One-Day Hybrid Learning Environment for Beta Group |
November 9, 2020 | Begin One-Day Hybrid Learning Environment for All Students Who Opt-In and Continue Distance/Remote Learning for Students Who Do Not |
Please note that the tentative timeline is subject to change based on COVID-19 data and current health guidance from medical experts and health agencies.
In an effort to prepare for the re-opening of schools, all staff members will receive the Return to Work survey. Please review the attached documents in anticipation of completing the survey. Thank you in advance for submitting the survey by Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Your time and commitment are appreciated.
Supporting Documents
FAQs for ADA due to COVID-19
FAQs for Leave due to COVID-19
Emergency Paid Sick/Expanded Family and Medical Request For COVID-19 Related Leave