In general, there isn't a specific formula that will trigger us to take an Adaptive Pause, but a move into the "substantial community transmission" category would trigger a conversation with the Cook County Department of Public Health to better understand the impact of that transmission on our school environment. However, unlike other regional health departments, CCDPH will not issue a directive or recommendation to schools on any particular action. We also consider the cases of COVID-19 within our buildings (which, thus far, have not been the result of spread in the buildings, but are from community spread). Other data we monitor is staffing, substitute availability and PPE supplies. However, we do not plan to develop our own specific decision-making metric.

In the event of an “outbreak,” the CCDPH would investigate and likely would give a specific directive for the classroom, wing of the building or school. An outbreak is defined as two confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections occurring within 14 calendar days of each other in individuals in the same classroom.

The schedules will be as follows:

• GOAL EC-5 classrooms: Will continue on their normal schedule

• EC and Kindergarten: Will be in session remotely every day, maintaining their am/pm placement and Wednesday remote schedule (there may be changes in fine arts and PE schedules)

• Grades 1-5: Will follow the Hybrid schedule remotely, maintaining their current am/pm placement and Wednesday remote schedule

• Grades 6-8: Will continue to follow the current middle school schedule remotely

From the Illinois Department of Public Health: Adaptive Pauses may be for a set period of time or indefinite, depending on the specific metrics related to transmission and infection rates within a county or school district/area and its student population. The school officials will make the determination on how long an Adaptive Pause will last (days, weeks, months, rest of school year) in order to respond effectively.

So, it is up to District 34 administration to make the call based on the information available to us and any (if any) guidance from the CCDPH. We will look at community transmission (at the county and local level), and at our District data. We’ll review our staffing situation and substitute availability, and our PPE levels. We don’t have set formulas, but we will be as clear and timely as possible in our communication with you as we make those decisions.

Yes, you will be able to pick up meal boxes at the school you indicated on the preorder form between 8:30am-1pm or at Springman from 4-6pm. Name and contact information is not required when completing the preorder form.