Updates on COVID-19 Guidance
Since Mason Public Schools (MPS) communicated with staff and families about updated guidance for mask-wearing in District buildings, additional information has been shared from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
Due to the continued changes in guidance locally and at the state level, the following will be implemented for MPS beginning February 19 at midnight:
- As masks continue to be a valuable tool in limiting the spread of COVID-19, MPS is recommending but not requiring masking inside District buildings for staff and students regardless of vaccination status or age level.
- Students and staff are still required to wear masks on school buses and in Head Start programs based on federal guidelines.
- Students and staff are still required to continue monitoring their daily health and/or symptoms, however, completing the health screening form will no longer be a requirement.
- Social distancing will continue to be encouraged when possible.
- MPS is still required to report positive cases of COVID-19 under Michigan’s Communicable Disease legislation. Our team will be assisting the Ingham County Health Department with contact tracing and identification of individuals who need to quarantine.
- If an individual is identified as a close contact, they will need to mask for 10 days to remain in-person if they continue to test negative.
- Test-to-Stay will remain an option for unvaccinated individuals to avoid quarantining. This will continue to be by invitation only for school-based close contacts. Testing will need to take place on days 3 and 5 and a mask must be worn through day 10.
- MPS will provide direction, using guidance from the ICHD, based on circumstances for individual cases.
- Student-athletes will not be required to wear a mask during active play or on the sidelines unless they are visiting an opponent District that requires masking.
Students and staff are asked to continue to be respectful of each other’s personal choices with regard to mask-wearing.
Thank you for your support as we work through the updated guidance from health officials. We will continue to monitor data from health professionals, and it is possible that future trends may necessitate a return to stricter mitigation measures.
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