Extension of Distance Learning

Over the course of the summer, our school district has adjusted to numerous mandates from local, State, and National Officials. We wanted to send this message out to ensure clarity about the current status of in-person instruction within our district. Originally, our district had hoped that circumstances regarding public health would allow for a shift to the hybrid models on September 1, 2020. However, Public Health Officials, following a Governor’s mandate, have superseded our plan. As stated in the July 23, 2020 letter to the community, San Joaquin County remains on the state monitoring list and as such will keep our district in a distance learning mode until the Public Health Officials, following the Governors guidelines, deems it safe for in-person instruction.

 Below is an excerpt from the July 23, 2020 letter to the community. This and all other important 2020-21 school year information can be found on our website here.

 “LUSD is following the Governor’s direction. It is important to note that as stated in our July 14th letter to the community, we will begin the school year through distance learning. This first day of school is August 13, 2020. We have presented multiple models with options for families to choose which they feel best meets the needs of their child/ren.  A significant direction in the Governor’s plan will impact a future shift from distance learning to the hybrid model for TK-8 grades and the high school. The direction is quoted here: “Schools located in counties that are on the Monitoring List must not physically open for in-person instruction until their county has come off the Monitoring List for 14 consecutive days. Schools in counties that have not been on the Monitoring List for the prior 14 days may begin in-person instruction, following public health guidelines”. San Joaquin County is currently on the State’s Monitoring List. LUSD will follow these guidelines and take direction from San Joaquin County Public Health Services.”

 We will continue to monitor direction from San Joaquin County Department of Public Health and coordinate efforts with the San Joaquin County Office of Education. We will also continue to follow guidance from State Department of Public Health and the Governor. When it is deemed appropriate to transition back to in-person instruction (hybrid or traditional) the district will inform the community and allow for a short transition time where teachers and families can prepare for the next phase of instruction. Please contact your school site principal if you have any questions.

 Lammersville Unified School District