ICYMI: School boards look to reduce large gatherings amid high rates of illness
The Calgary Catholic School District announced this week an “Illness Mitigation Plan,” postponing or cancelling large gatherings in schools facing 10 per cent or higher rates of absenteeism due to illness.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“Principals continue to work with their school communities based on their school context,” said CBE spokeswoman Joanne Anderson. “This includes modifying some school events and activities, such as moving parent-teacher conferences and school council meetings online, or adjusting or postponing some gatherings or extracurricular activities.”Article content
CBE has seen absence rates improve over the past week, with K-to-3 students averaging a nine per cent absentee rate, slightly higher than the overall seven per cent absence rate across all schools. Two weeks ago, rates hovered between 10 and 12 per cent.Recommended from Editorial
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