(Atlantic) The Atlantic School District released data used in their decision-making process to best fight the pandemic and keep students safe and in school.
Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says while although the County and State’s positivity rate continues to be high, the Atlantic School system to date has not experienced any breakouts in its buildings. “As of Friday morning, five of the six buildings do not have any positive cases,” said Barber. “Our student attendance, outside of those who are affected by COVID-19, continues to be high, and I get the chance to see the excitement our students bring to each school day.
The district released the following data:
October 22:
*Three staff and one student positive case not recovered.
*Six Staff and 93 Students Quarantined
*Cass County percent positivity over a 14-day period – 20.90%
October 29:
*One staff and one student positives not recovered
*Six Staff and 93 students quarantined
*Cass County Percent Positivity rate 22.10%
November 5:
*Three staff and one student positive not yet recovered
*Seven staff and 61 students quarantined
*Cass County percent positive over the past 14 days, 21.5%
November 12:
*Two staff and two students not yet recovered
*Two staff and 24 students quarantined
*Cass County percent positive over the past 14-days, 17.10%
November 19:
*All staff had recovered, with one student recovering
*Four staff quarantined and 44 students quarantined
*Cass County percent positivity rate over the past 14-days, 17.5%
On Wednesday, the Atlantic School Board extended its mask mandate to reflect the Governor’s guidelines and reevaluate on December 9, 2020, at the regular Board meeting. During Wednesday’s discussion, School Board member Kristy Pellett expressed concern about the number of times students at Washington are required to wear masks due to the inability to social distance. Mr. Barber says he will be working with Mrs. Hornung and the staff to explore ways to reduce this requirement.
Mr. Barber encourages each family to celebrate Thanksgiving safely and take steps to ensure that the family traditions do not spread COVID.
