COVID UPDATE

February 11, 2021

Dear OUSD Community,

We write today with some updates about the work we are doing in response to COVID. As always, please visit www.ousd.org/reopening2021 for more information about how we’re working toward safely returning to in-person learning and support.

Family Medical Info Sessions
Tonight, Thursday Feb. 11 from 5:30-7:00, is the first in a series of family medical information sessions in partnership with medical doctors of the UCSF Pediatric Advisory Task Force (convened by the UCSF Center for Child and Community Health). Click here for the links for joining, to learn more and share a question you would like addressed. We will also have a number of targeted presentations to follow this one.

Labor Negotiations
Our labor team has posted the most recent labor proposals from OUSD and from our labor partners on our website in an effort to share more information about the negotiations process. Click here for proposals related to COVID-19

Staff COVID Testing
OUSD’s Staff COVID Testing program is available to all on-site employees and contractors. Eligible staff and contractors may sign up here. In Deep Purple (case rates of 14+ per 100k), the state is now recommending weekly testing for staff members working on site.

Remaining Reopening Family Info Sessions
The next info session is on Feb. 16. Click here to learn more. More than 4,000 staff and community members have attended a session so far.

Athletic Conditioning Opening
Athletic conditioning is open for secondary students (not limited to athletes). More than 404 students have expressed interest. Click here for more details (locations, eligibility, and how to sign up).

Click here for our press release and here for a Channel 5 News Story on conditioning opening.

COMING SOON

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

Pallets and pallets of PPE
Watch the short video above to see the work we're doing to bring together the safety supplies needed for returning to in-person instruction.

Safety Video

The video above shows some of the work we have been doing to make sure our schools are safe and aligned to the most up-to-date health guidance both for the people who are already working there, and for the future when we are allowed to open additional spaces. The video is available in six languages at www.ousd.org/reopening2021videos.

COVID Relief Impact Fund Report
In partnership with the Oakland Ed Fund, our COVID-19 Relief Fund has raised more than $2.5 million thanks to 2,000+ generous donors. Read more about the impact of the COVID Relief Fund and how these donations have been allocated.

Learning Hubs

Our learning hubs continue to operate and serve a limited number of our students. We launched them focused on specific populations (unhoused students, students in foster care, and a limited number of students receiving special education services). Participating students are accepted through a referral from their school team’s Coordinated Service Team (COST) process. We are currently working on launching more learning hubs across the District.

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