Taylor County Schools

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. We had one staff member and two students, from the same household, test positive this week. They have not been at school this week, so we believe these cases did not result in any exposure at school. They are included in the summary. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/x63k Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/x3oy Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Today, we were informed that an upper elementary school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Today, we were informed that two high school students tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Today, we were informed that a Middle School student and an Upper Elementary School student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Today, we were informed that a high school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Over the weekend, we were informed that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

The Georgia Department of Public Health (West Central Health District) will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 years of age and older. The vaccination event will be held at the Taylor County High School Cafeteria on August 14, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration information is provided in the link below. https://5il.co/wqji

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. This information is based on people who were present in our school buildings beginning August 2, 2021. There were ongoing cases that occurred prior to opening schools. Of course, this is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/wpyd Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/wpy9 Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Yesterday, we were informed that an Upper Elementary School student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

July 30, 2021 Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, As we approach the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, I would like to thank each of you for your support and patience throughout the last school year. We are planning to return to a more traditional school environment. However, we will be prepared to respond to any new developments that occur. We will continue to consider the guidance from the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control, Georgia High School Association, Governor’s Office, Taylor County Health Department and local health officials in the event of any health concerns that arise related to COVID-19. The Taylor County School District plans to only utilize in-person instruction for your children during the 2021-2022 school year. We will continue to follow some of the health and safety procedures and strategies that were in place last year, and we have plans to make improvements to HVAC systems and water fountains to provide a healthier environment. Additionally, we are enhancing our intervention programs to address academic needs that have been exacerbated as a result of COVID-19. Click on the link below for a detailed explanation of the 2021-2022 school year health and safety procedures and strategies and new initiatives. https://5il.co/wcx8 Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Information for Parent Pickup of Students: Primary School – We will continue to allow cars to line up in two lanes up to a certain marked point. These two lanes will become a single lane as stops are made to pick up students. Upper Elementary School – Cars will line up in a single lane up to a certain marked point. At dismissal, cars will be allowed to pull forward while remaining in the single lane as stops are made to pick up students. Middle School/High School – The parent pick-up area by the Board of Education office will be for sixth grade and seventh grade students. Eighth grade – twelfth grade students will be picked up at the Auditorium parking area. If you are picking up students from multiple grade levels at the middle/high school campus, please park in the area of the student in the lowest grade level. You will pick up all of your students in that one area.

Class of 2022 Seniors and their parents will be honored next Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in the TCHS Cafeteria 8:30 AM after the group picture. Senior Parents are invited to attend. Thank you.

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, There will be a Zoom meeting held on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss our reopening school guidelines for the 2021-2022 school year. We will also provide information about new initiatives that we plan to implement utilizing federal funds available through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III). The link to the zoom meeting is below. Join the Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91940420096?pwd=RDZYS0RJcEdQdEdXekg5M1dkRlJMZz09 Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Stakeholder’s Meeting to discuss proportionate share will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. at The Taylor County Board of Education Office, 23 Mulberry Street, Butler, Ga. 31006.

We will conduct the regularly scheduled meeting of the Taylor County Board of Education Monday, July 12, 2021, at our normal location and virtually by a Zoom meeting. Please note that some board members may choose to access the meeting virtually. You will find a link to the zoom meeting on the agenda at the Simbli Site and below. Join Board Meeting – Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98342091712?pwd=RUNNZDNSdVV6czVrbTUrbU5URFFndz09

We will conduct the regularly scheduled meeting of the Taylor County Board of Education Monday, June 14, 2021, at our normal location and virtually by a Zoom meeting. Please note that some board members may choose to access the meeting virtually. You will find a link to the zoom meeting on the agenda at the Simbli Site and below. Join Board Meeting – Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93270289661?pwd=bnV5Tjg0djNzVElXT0NHSk5MTlUxdz09

Taylor County High School - Class of 2021 Graduation Commencement Ceremony can be viewed at this link: https://youtu.be/teZulE64yjo

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/t1ch Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/jmuf Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

TCHS Honor's Program Live Stream Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LoOTUaeias

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/sq3g Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/jmuf Jennifer Albritton Superintendent