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Meeting Date:
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5/3/2021 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Approval of a Resolution to Consider Testing Procedures for High Schools for Summer and Fall 2021
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Strategic Plans:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Funding:
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS, the District qualifies to participate in the SHIELD Illinois testing program at Lanphier High School, Southeast High School, and Springfield High School; and
WHEREAS, the District currently utilizes the state-funded Binax rapid antigen tests for symptomatic staff and students; and
WHEREAS, the District is interested in implementing a testing strategy to provide increased mitigation of COVID-19 transmission as we move toward full return to learn; and
WHEREAS, SHIELD Illinois is a saliva-based PCR surveillance testing program; and
WHEREAS, the SHIELD Illinois program is fully funded by the State of Illinois through December 2021; and
WHEREAS, the SHIELD Illinois program provides staffing to administer the testing program;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to review, plan, and implement appropriate testing procedures at Lanphier High School, Southeast High School, and Springfield High School between June 2021-December 2021.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jennifer E. Gill - Superintendent
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