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Continued Pandemic Response Once vaccines became available for elementary-aged students, we partnered with town agencies to hold vaccine clinics for interested amilies. At our first
The 2021–2022 school year continued to require adjustments and protocols to account for the social and health risks caused by COVID. Our return to full in-person learning was accompanied by important safety measures and ongoing supports for our students, staff and families. FOOD SERVICES The District continued to provide breakfast and lunch meals to all students during the school year, and as part of the universal free lunch program that was continued this year by the federal government. Below are the meal numbers from the last full pre-covid school year as a point of comparison:
was emphasized, and schools ensured that the choice to continue wearing masks would be normalized and supported. After two school years that involved pandemic-related adjustments, we worked closely with families to successfully transition to this shift in practices. We continued to encourage outdoor classes and activities whenever possible, and still had enhanced ventilation and air purifiers throughout our schools.
clinic with the Town of Acton, we provided nearly 600 children with their first COVID vaccine. By January of 2022, 78% of elementary-aged students eligible for the vaccine had been vaccinated. COVID TESTING PROGRAM Through May 2022, our District collected 24,966 samples and distributed 67,520 at-home antigen tests for use by students and staff. Due to the “test and stay” protocol, 2,741 school days were saved. LIFTING OF THE MASK MANDATE In the Spring, the mask mandate was lifted and our schools transitioned to a mask-optional setting. Messaging that wearing a mask is a personal choice
• 33,996 Breakfasts • 391,052 Lunches
Food Services served the following number of meals for students during the 2021–2022 school year.
• 152,021 breakfasts • 548,554 lunches
COVID MITIGATION As part of our COVID mitigation strategies we implemented a vaccine mandate for all employees of the District. By November 2021 our overall staff vaccination rate was just under 99%, with a very low number of exemptions. By mid-year, students at the high school and junior high had vaccination rates of 92% and 88% respectively.
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