Update Center

In accordance with CDC guidance and in coordination with Northstar Bus Lines, starting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 1) FACEMASKS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED ON SPECTRUM BUSES. This will apply to all buses (regular routes and extracurricular). Students may still choose to wear a facemask if they prefer.

Please see the attached communication about student illness, optional distance learning this week, and required distance learning next week.

As was done during the 2020-2021 school year, Spectrum is providing the attached updated numbers of students and staff who have tested positive for COVID 19 since August 2021 (based on self reporting). These numbers will be updated at least monthly. This is for informational purposes only.

Please see the attached communication regarding Covid-19 and dress code updates for Monday, August 30. 

Spectrum Community,

As you may know from watching the news, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has begun providing guidance to schools regarding implementation of COVID protocols for fall semester. Based on that guidance, there are two requirements that will remain in place - (1) masks must be worn on public transportation (such as school buses) and (2) COVID cases must be handled, tracked, and reported in a similar manner to last year, including quarantining.

MDE is recommending that schools align with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for teachers, staff, students, and visitors to wear masks regardless of their vaccination status. While the school will continue to follow other CDC recommended safety protocols,  masks will continue to be optional in the buildings at this time.

We are hopeful that this information, along with a more clearly defined distance learning program that will be going out late next week, will be helpful to families when making final choices about whether their student(s) will remain on campus for the 2021-2022 school year.

Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding as we continue to navigate our course and do our best to meet the needs of our community.

Sincerely,

Dan DeBruyn

Executive Director

Please see the attached communication for an update (from MDE/MDH) on available COVID-19 tests and vaccines for students and families.

Please see the attached communication for important updates on the following:

• The latest COVID-19 Information and its Impact at School;

• The Strategic Planning Process and Feedback Needed;

• A (Board-approved) Change in Calendar for the Last Week of School; and

• An Update on Graduation Planning.

Spectrum Parents/Guardians,

Please see the attached communication containing information (from MDE) on free COVID-19 testing for students and families.