Section 9: COVID-19 Protocols | revised 2/24/2022 This supplement will be amended for February 28, 2022 Handbook - COVID Supplement COVID related policies, procedures and mitigation strategies 2021-2022 These COVID-19 related policies may change before the start of the school year as well as throughout the school year based on local, state, and federal guidelines as well as the disease prevalence and overall health of the school community, the surrounding Farmington Valley, and throughout the state/country. Policies/procedures surrounding participation in off campus sports, day passes, weekend leaves, and our Return to Campus Policy are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and are subject to change at any time based on disease prevalence as well as federal, state, and local guidelines/mandates. The School will provide ongoing education to our students concerning their community responsibilities. It is important that each student understands his responsibilities and follows the health and safety standards. Repeated or willful violations of COVID-19 procedures by a student represents a health and safety issue to the entire School community. If a student continues to be non-compliant with the clear standards, he will be directed to a Dean’s Inquiry that more than likely will result in discipline. In addition, he may be sent home until he is able and willing to comply with the community expectations.
Masks
Beginning Monday, February 28, Avon Old Farms School will institute a mask-optional policy. Starting February 28th, masks will not be required for anyone (indoors our outdoors) except where noted in other sections of this COVID Addendum. Students must adhere to the masking policies of any school, business, or other location they visit. If a student does not adhere to other’s policies, they may be subject to discipline. The School will support anyone who chooses to continue wearing a mask even when school policies do not require their use. The School’s masking policy may be superseded by the Department of Education and/or the Department of Public Health at any time. The School reserves the right to return to universal masking at any time. Students visiting the Health Center who are sick/symptomatic will be required to wear a mask while in the Health Center and in other circumstances if instructed by the Health Center staff. N95 and KN95 masks are available in the Health Center for anyone who wants one.
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