Valley City  (VCP)  Stemming from Gov Doug Burgum’s announcement, last Thurs, Valley City Public School District’s have adjusted protocols on keeping students, and staff safe.

Burgum has moved Barnes County to the Yellow, of Moderate Risk Level, stemming from recent increases in the number of COVID-19 positive cases.

Valley City Public Schools Superintendent, Josh Johnson has posted a letter regarding the latest information, on the school district’s plan.

The information, is available on their website at www.hiliners.org and click on the COVID-19.

 

The letter states:

September 3, 2020

 

Students, Staff, Parents/Guardians,

This (Thursday Sept. 3, 2020)  afternoon we learned from Governor Doug Burgum the COVID-19 risk level increased from green to yellow in Barnes County. This elevated change from low to moderate was based upon the increased positive cases in our county.

 

Valley City Public Schools District Emergency Response Team met with our local health team

following the Governor’s press conference and has made the decision to CONTINUE with our

Learning Plan B, which is in-person learning for all students K-12.

 

We discussed mitigation strategies and will be implementing the following changes within the district:

* Students in grades K-6 will wear face masks on the playground during recess

* The district will be changing the spectator attendance limitations following the NDDoH

guidelines beginning on Saturday, September 5th (update to follow).

 

We have had an amazing first four days of the school year and could not be more proud of our

students, staff, and parents who have assisted in implementing and following the safety

procedures in our district. While the number of positives cases in the county has increased, the

number of cases and close contacts in the school has remained very low. Our adherence to the

recommended safety measures already in place will allow us to continue with Learning Plan B.

 

Thank you students, staff, and parents for your continued support. We are better together

bridging health and education at Valley City Public Schools. Let’s continue to move from

surviving to thriving.

 

Josh Johnson

Superintendent

Valley City Public Schools