• Last week there were a total of 18 in-school positives: PO-HI: 14, West: 2, East: 1, and District Offices: 1. PO-HI transitioned to Distance Learning and will return November 30. (PO-HI has 12% of enrolled students attending PCVA or Wildcat Academy).

• The COVID Alert System Risk Level increased this week from 27.9-Orange Level 2 Moderate Risk + to 68.6-Red Level High Risk.

• This week, in addition to the totals for the week, the total % of those affected by a positive or close contact is included. The % of students not in school is remaining relatively constant at EMS and WMS, but that could change rapidly. The % at our elementary schools is very low, and we have not had an infectious positive at an elementary school since 10.14.2020.

• There are many factors to consider when making the decision for the entire district to move to Distant Learning, and it is the goal of the BOE to keep in-person learning a top priority if low numbers can be maintained. However, they WILL act without hesitation if there is a significant increase in cases because safety is the number one priority.

• As a parent, you should be prpared for your child to move to Distance Learning for up ot two weeks or longer if the situation warrants. Stay connected to all PCPS Social Media. The future is unknown, but we monitor this data by the minute. As the Superintendent, I can make the decision to pivot to Distance Learning when significant increases occur, and I will do so quickly. However, by BOE Policy, the BOE makes the decisionfor the entire district to move to Distance Learning. They can schedule an Emergency BOE Meeting at a moment’s notice and are prepared to do so.

• With 22 days left in this semester, moving to Ponca City Virtual Academy would be highly impossible for students. It is a different curriculum and students would literally have to complete a semester’s course in 22 school days to receive the credit. However, we know families have unique situations and need options.