La Farge Schools 2021-2022 �Back to School Plan �for COVID-19 Mitigation & Response

Overall Goal: Prioritize in-person instruction for as many students as possible in a safe and healthy learning environment.

Masking: To start the school year, masking is not required for students and staff. The use of face coverings is a recommended mitigation effort per CDC, Wisconsin DHS and DPI, and Vernon County Public Health Department. Masking may be required for periods of time throughout the school year depending on rates of local and in-district transmission.

Transportation: Per Federal order, all drivers/riders need to wear a mask in District buses and other vehicles. The District will adjust this policy when the order expires.

Physical Distancing: LFSD will maintain a minimum of 3 feet of distance between students/staff when possible. Elementary students will eat lunch in the cafeteria and have recess with different grade levels.

Co-Curriculars: At this time, all athletic and other activities will go on as scheduled with no limitations in place. There are no spectator limits or mask requirements for home games. Live streaming will be available as often as possible. LFSD Athletes and Spectators will abide by individual District rules for away events.

Health & Hygiene: Students and staff are encouraged to self-screen for symptoms at home. Those experiencing symptoms may be directed to seek out testing for COVID-19. Testing may be provided through LFSD, more info to come.

Quarantine Protocol: Students/staff who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to wait 10 days from test results or onset of symptoms before returning to school. �Close contacts of positive cases: Fully vaccinated students and staff do not need to stay away from school in the event of a close contact. Non-vaccinated students and staff who are close contacts of positive cases of COVID-19 will be required to isolate for 7 days, contingent upon a negative PCR test on day 5 or after, or 10 days and symptom free. Testing may be available through LFSD, more information to come.

All plans are subject to change per order of the School Board.�More specific information can be obtained by contacting the District office at 625-0100.

For information about COVID-19 vaccinations for people aged 12 and older, please contact the Vernon County Health Department at 637-5251.

La Farge Schools 2021-2022 �Back to School Plan �for COVID-19 Mitigation & Response

Overall Goal: Prioritize in-person instruction for as many students as possible in a safe and healthy learning environment.

Masking: To start the school year, masking is not required for students and staff. The use of face coverings is a recommended mitigation effort per CDC, Wisconsin DHS and DPI, and Vernon County Public Health Department. Masking may be required for periods of time throughout the school year depending on rates of local and in-district transmission.

• The District will follow the County guidelines: Severe/Extreme/Critical/High (7 day average of over 10 new daily cases per 10,000 residents) means masks are required. In medium or low status (7 day average of less than 10 new daily cases per 10,000 residents) means masks are recommended.
• If an outbreak (at least two unrelated cases) occurs, masking will be universally required at that school level for a two-week period.
• If an outbreak affects 7% of the staff/student body with a majority of exposures occurring in-school (rather than out-of-school or extracurricular), masking may be universally required at all levels for a three-week period.
• In a universally masked environment, asymptomatic close contacts will not be required to quarantine.

Quarantine Protocol: Students/staff who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to wait 10 days from test results or onset of symptoms before returning to school. �Close contacts of positive cases: Fully vaccinated students and staff do not need to stay away from school in the event of a close contact. Non-vaccinated students and staff who are identified as unmasked close contacts of positive cases of COVID-19 will be required to isolate for 7 days, contingent upon a negative PCR test on day 5 or after, or 10 days and symptom free. Testing may be available through LFSD, more information to come.

All plans are subject to change per order of the School Board.�More specific information can be obtained by contacting the District office at 625-0100.

For information about COVID-19 vaccinations for people aged 12 and older, please contact the Vernon County Health Department at 637-5251.