VASJ updates mask policy

On Friday, Feb. 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated guidelines for monitoring community levels of COVID-19 and indoor masking guidance. Under the new guidelines, the CDC rates COVID-19 community levels as Low, Medium, or High risk and recommends indoor masking for High level communities.
 
Currently, Cuyahoga County is at a MEDIUM risk level. Based on these updates and the significant decrease in COVID-19 cases in the building, VASJ will be mask optional for students and adults starting Monday, March 7, 2022. We will maintain our current COVID-19 reduction efforts, including:

• Sanitation of desks at the conclusion of each class period
• Availability of KN95 and cloth masks for students, faculty and staff
• Availability of rapid COVID-19 tests in the school clinic
• Requirement of masks on school transportation (bus/van)

The CDC will update the COVID-19 community levels weekly. If Cuyahoga County is rated a HIGH risk level, we will reinstate the required mask policy effective immediately.
 
As always, please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19. If you are exposed to someone at home or in the building, you will be required to wear a mask for 10 days from the date of exposure.