The Nixa School Board is saying no to a mask mandate for the school district before school starts as cases rise throughout southwest Missouri.
The district did release its Back-To-School Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.
You can view that plan here.
The schools plan features a three-tier situational outlook consisting of Green, Yellow, and Red levels.
The district will determine which level it is at based on
- Current community infection rates
- Current district infection/quarantine rates
- Current community vaccination rates
- Current student and staff vaccination rates
- Guidance from the CDC, DESE, Missouri Department of Health, as well as other appropriate agencies
Here is more information on what each level consists of:
Level 1: (Green Level)
- School activities will be as normal as possible
- Social distancing will be used when possible
- Masks are optional in all situations for students and staff (unless mandated by state or federal order). The district may require visitors to use masks.
- Cleaning and sanitizing is a priority for the safety of all students and staff.
- Visitors to buildings will be restricted or limited
- Hand washing/hand sanitizer will be available and frequently encouraged
Level 2: (Yellow Level)
- Classes will either take place in person, not at all, or online if allowed by state.
- Restrictions on school activities may be in place
- Capacity and attendance limits may be established for events or school activities
- Masks required for students and staff in all buildings for all students (kindergarten-12th grade) and any adults at all school activities on or off campus (district procedures developed from CDC and health department).
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing is a priority for the safety of all students and staff.
- No visitors in buildings (includes parents)
- Hand washing/hand sanitizer will be available and frequently encouraged
Level 3: (Red Level)
- Classes will not be in session in person. Online learning will take place if allowed by state.
- School buildings will be closed to students. Staff will still work from school to administer online classes. If any situation changes in the “Red Level” where it is not safe for staff to work from school, this will be adjusted to allow staff to work remotely.
- Health screenings will occur prior to entering buildings. Social distancing will be mandatory.
- All activities will be canceled or rescheduled
- Re-entry plan will be determined for safe return to school
