Dear St. Vrain Valley Schools Community,
Thank you for your partnership and support as we continue to update our health and safety protocols in alignment with our local, state, and national public health guidelines. Earlier this month, I shared that masks are optional in our buildings, however, masks would still be required on district transportation pursuant to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Order under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 264, and 42 C.F.R. 70.2, 71.31(b).
On Friday, the CDC updated their masking orders on public transportation to no longer require masks on buses or vans operated by public school systems. Accordingly, effective immediately, we are updating our protocols. Masks are now optional for students riding district transportation, however students, teachers, and staff are always welcome to wear a mask if they choose to do so. This change includes all uses of district transportation, including school field trips, transportation to athletic and performing arts events, and before-school and after-school transportation.
Again, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to a strong finish to the 2021-2022 academic year. If you have any questions about this change, please contact our Transportation Department at 303-702-7530.
Sincerely,
Don Haddad, Ed.D.
Superintendent