Ruling on schools Resiliency Framework
By Paul Hall on Thursday, August 5th, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – (Segments provided by the Oregon Department of Education) During last night’s (Wednesday, August 4, 2021) La Grande School Board meeting, the Ready Schools, Safe Learners Resiliency Framework for the 2021-22 School Year was discussed and the board approved the plan despite local concerns. The Resiliency Framework prioritizes student and staff health and well-being through care, connection, and the creation of safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
I’m grateful for your partnership as we keep students safe, healthy, and learning during the next school year.
The updates to the Resiliency Framework as of August 3, 2021, are identified by green text in the document itself and include the Oregon Health Authority’s new statewide rule (OAR 333-019-1015) requiring face coverings in all indoor school settings, both public and private, for all individuals two years and older, including all students, staff, contractors, volunteers, and visitors. This rule took effect on August 2, 2021, meaning summer school and other summer programming students and staff are now required to wear face coverings.
This decision is in response to the sharp uptick in the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon and the emergence of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19.
A colorful graphic explainer to inform students, staff, and the community how universal and correct the use of face coverings maintains continuity of learning. Quite simply, face coverings mean more days in school for more students.
This updated edition of the Resiliency Framework also includes links to other key documents:
Considering Reasonable Accommodation of Face Covering Requirements (page 7)
K-12 Face Covering Rule One-Pager (page 7)
August 2, 2021 COSA-OASE Update slides
Penalties
● A school that violates this rule is subject to a civil penalty of $500 per day per violation.
● OHA has authority/responsibility under ORS 431A.010 for additional action ● Licensed educators who fail to obey this rule may face additional penalties. OAR 584-020-0035 (3) the ethical educator, in fulfilling obligations to the profession, will: (a) Maintain the dignity of the profession by respecting and obeying the law, exemplifying personal integrity and honesty. There would also be a possible violation of 584-020-0025 (3)(a), related to leadership skills. Deviation from these standards may subject the educator to discipline for gross neglect of duty, per OAR 584-020-0040 (4)(n) & (o).
