All individuals entering a Durango School District 9-R facility, regardless of their vaccination status, must:
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms before entering a building.
- Wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose or provide notice of a medical exemption
Visitors
In secondary schools: School visitors are permitted.
In elementary schools: In order to protect the health and safety for unvaccinated age groups, general school visitors are not permitted at this time. Parents/Guardians are permitted to come into the school building for a scheduled parent/guardian meeting with a school staff member. At this time, these meetings should not be held in classrooms - they should be held in the office areas and conference rooms to minimize the potential for contact with unvaccinated students.
Volunteers
In secondary schools: Volunteers, who have been approved through the Durango School District 9-R Volunteer Process, are permitted. If you need to know the approval status of a volunteer, please utilize the volunteer spreadsheet database. If you need assistance with this, please reach out to Melanie Oles-Graham.
In elementary schools: In order to protect the health and safety for unvaccinated age groups, volunteers are not permitted at this time.
Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers are permitted at all levels. If a teacher wishes to have an outside speaker present, a Guest Speaker Authorization Form must be completed and submitted to the Principal for approval at least 72 hours (3 school days) in advance of the Guest Speaker’s requested time.
Student Teachers and Internships for Special Service Providers
Student Teachers, who have been approved through the Human Resources Department, are permitted to work in schools. Special Service Provider Interns, who have been approved through the Human Resources Department, are permitted to work in schools. Melanie Oles-Graham is the point of contact if you need assistance with this or have a question regarding the approval status of a FLC student. Approved Student Teachers and Internship candidates are issued a 9-R badge.
FLC Immersion and Practicum Students
FLC students, who have completed the Colorado Department of Education fingerprint process and background check process, are permitted to be in schools. The professors at FLC guide their students through this state required process. FLC students who have completed the process are issued a 9-R sticker to place on their FLC student identification -- this is how you will know they are approved. Melanie Oles-Graham is the point of contact if you need assistance with this or have a question regarding the approval status of a FLC student.
Approved Contracted Services/Partnerships
At this time, approved contracted services/partnerships are permitted at all grade levels. Examples of contracted services/partnerships would include LPYS or contracted services for significant learning needs students established by the Student Support Services team.
Optional After-school Programming for Elementary Students
At this time, approved providers for optional after school programming at the elementary level is permissible, given that this is after the school day. An example of optional afterschool programming would be the Be Frank Music program. We are in the process of exploring some additional partnerships and will keep elementary leaders posted.