April 9, 2021
A Strong and Healthy Year - Update for Parents
On April 8, 2021, The Agency of Education and Vermont Department of Health issued an update to their previously released document, A Strong and Healthy Start: Safety and Health Guidance for Reopening Schools. Below are some specific changes that we wanted you to be aware of as we move forward for the remainder of this school year.
Daily Health Screenings
The expectation since the beginning of the year has been that parents and students are doing a daily health screening before school. Students should not come to school if:
Exclusion/Inclusion Policies
All students and staff will be excluded from in person school and extracurricular activities if they:
Return requirements regarding testing and quarantine following illness or exposure have not changed. Please contact your school nurse if you have any questions about this.
Travel
Per Governor Phil Scott, effective 4/9/21, unvaccinated Vermonters may travel without needing to quarantine. The VT Department of Health states they must be tested within 3 days of returning to Vermont. While quarantine is not required, you should monitor for the development of any symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 for 14 days following travel even if you had a negative test in the first 72 hours. If symptoms develop contact your healthcare provider for guidance/testing.
*Please note that masking requirements and restrictions regarding social gatherings have not changed.
Thank you for your attention to this information. I hope you have a wonderful vacation!
Tom DeBalsi
Superintendent of Schools
Hartford School District
Vaccination Information
Travel and Quarantine Guidance
The Vermont Department of Health updates their travel guidance in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order as well as recommendations from the CDC. This information can change quickly. For the most up to date travel and quarantine guidance, please visit the Vermont Department of Health website and travel page.
Please do not hesitate to contact Superintendent Debalsi or one of the district's COVID Coordinators with any questions.