FREMONT – Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:
- The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.
- The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or are awaiting test results.
- The number of students utilizing the virtual learning environment.
The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:
Total number of students absent today for any illness: 102
Number of Students not in school today due to a positive COVID-19 Test: 3
Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine: 27
Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 23
Number of employees not working today due to a positive COVID-19 Test: 5
Number of employees not working today due to quarantine: 10
HIPAA and FERPA Policies
The District does not release information by school or grade level in an effort to not share information that is personally identifiable. This would be in violation of FERPA (Federal Education Rights to Privacy Act) and potentially employment and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act) laws.
Substitute Teachers
As staff members who have potentially been exposed are identified, this can lead to quarantine based on the circumstances of the exposure. We continue to need substitutes to fill our needs related to teacher absences. To inquire about substitute teaching in FPS please visit our website at www.fremonttigers.org and click on ‘Employment’.
Virtual Learning
The District also released current enrollment numbers for students participating in the virtual learning environment. As of today, 607 students are enrolled in the virtual school option – this represents approximately 12.72% of the overall student enrollment of 4,772.
Fremont Public Schools would like to remind parents that students can transition in or out of virtual learning at any time – please note students are only allowed to start back into the in-person classrooms on Mondays, in an effort to limit disruptions. Please contact your school office if you desire to transition back to in-person learning.
Midland University Tutors for Students in Virtual Learning
Fremont Public Schools is supporting students enrolled in the Virtual Learning Option by providing tutoring services. The District has partnered with Midland University to provide certified teachers from FPS, future teachers from Midland University, and other Midland students with knowledge of a variety of content areas.
Monday, October 5th was the first session with FHS students as they prepared for finals. Students are able to get one on one tutoring in a breakout room in a Zoom video conference. Sessions will begin for all students, grades K-12, beginning on October 15th.
FPS will offer a morning session (8:00 am – 11:00 am) and an evening session (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm) each Monday and Thursday.
“Students do not need to sign up, they simply show up to the video conference and the teacher assigns the student to a tutor from Midland University. Our tutors can help you with Seesaw and Canvas questions along with questions about schoolwork,” said Brent Cudly, Director of Virtual Learning.
Three Rivers COVID-19 Risk Dial
The Three Rivers Public Health Risk Dial for Dodge County stayed at 1.75 – remaining in the Yellow (moderate) risk level. Contact tracing in Dodge County and the ability to reach exposed individuals within 48 hours and a significant increase in testing has impacted the Risk Dial this week. As a reminder, the Dial utilizes eight data points on a rolling three-week average.
No School October 13
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, October 13. This additional day without students will give teachers the opportunity to continue to develop lessons in SeeSaw and Canvas for delivering online learning.
- Students at the elementary level, Johnson Crossing and Fremont Middle School will begin their Fall Break on Thursday, October 8.
- High School students will attend 7:50 am – 11:20 am on Thursday, October 8.
FHS Sports Protocols
High School postseason activities have begun. The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is requiring masks at all events. Individual host schools may impose greater restrictions than outlined by the NSAA. For a complete rundown of their guidance please refer to their website: http://nsaahome.org
3RPHD Flu Shot Clinics
As a reminder, Three Rivers Public Health will be holding Flu Shot Clinics at several school locations for students and their families. Please arrive after no more than 15 minutes prior to the start time and masks are required for all people 2 years and older.
- Monday, October 19 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm at Johnson Crossing Academic Center
- Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Washington Elementary
Three Rivers Public Health Department, working with area school districts, continues to analyze the data related to exposures at school and, to date, has not had a single positive test due to transmission at school when all parties were wearing a mask. The District continues to identify ways to strengthen protocols and keep students and staff safe.
Fremont Public Schools, working with Three Rivers Public Health Department, would like to remind families of good hygiene habits to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Wash your hand frequently
- Avoid touching your face and wear a mask
- Wear a clean mask every day
- Stay home if you feel sick
- If you are waiting for COVID-19 test results, stay home
Halloween Safety
With Halloween two weeks away, Three Rivers Public Health offers the following suggestions to
families to celebrate safely.
- Celebrate with your household by staying home, decorating, and planning fun activities.
- If you are going trick or treating-
- keep groups to eight individuals or less
- Use hand sanitizer while you are out
- Wash your hands when you return home.
- Don’t eat candy while trick or treating
