Dixon School District releases return-to-learn plan

DIXON – The Dixon School District released its return to learn plan, which will be up for a board vote Wednesday.

All students, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination, as per the governor’s mask mandate for schools issued last week. Masks must also be worn by all on school buses.

Goals of the plan include providing a safe environment for students and staff, returning to full in-person school days, limiting exposure by following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, avoiding the risk of liability and financial loss as a result of not following the state guidance, and cautiously moving toward a more normal school year.

“Maintaining the health and safety of our students and staff is our primary goal in our plan for return to safe in-person learning,” according to the release.

Social distancing of 3 feet will be required, as well as hand-washing and sanitizing. Surfaces and classrooms will be cleaned daily.

Individuals feeling sick or showing symptoms will be quarantined and evaluated before being picked up, and on-site testing will be available with parental consent.

Those who aren’t vaccinated who come in contact with someone infected with COVID-19 will be required to quarantine. Vaccinated individuals without symptoms do not need to be quarantined or tested.

The district will continue to work with the Lee County Health Department on recommendations, which are subject to change.

The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Wiltz Auditorium at Dixon High School. Masks are required for all in attendance. The meeting will also be streamed on the Dixon Public Schools Facebook page.