February 18, 2022 – In light of recent court and legislative decisions, Decatur Public Schools is modifying its current COVID mitigations.
The following will take effect when students and staff return on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, following the Presidents’ Day holiday:
·Masks are RECOMMENDED for all students, staff, parents, volunteers, visitors, and community members to wear when inside all DPS facilities. This includes during school hours, as well as during athletic events and extra-curricular activities held inside DPS facilities.
·Students and staff who have COVID symptoms or test positive for COVID will be asked to quarantine for a minimum of five (5) days.
·Masks are recommended on school and public buses and when using district-provided transportation.
·DPS staff are still recommended to submit weekly COVID testing if they remain unvaccinated.
·In an effort to keep their students and staff safe, volunteers and visitors must show either proof of vaccination or a current negative COVID test upon entry to school buildings.
Please note: these mitigations may change at any time, if COVID numbers in our schools or our community rise. DPS will keep you informed of any changes.
