DEI Update Highlights School Board Meeting
Several important matters were discussed at the most recent school board meeting.
Burbank School District Says Face Masks Are No Longer Mandatory
Superintendent Matt Hill says while it's strongly recommended that people continue to wear masks, it's not mandatory
Burbank Board Of Education Meeting Has Two Key Updates
We are following the state and the county provided guidelines, so that effective March 14, we will be having masks optional
Burbank Schools Will Keep Mask Mandates in Place
Burbank Unified has reminded all parents, teachers, and staff of the current L. A. County guidelines in an email sent Friday
Burbank School District Wants to Know What You Think in New Anonymous Survey
Burbank USD has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct a short survey to gather feedback from students, staff, parents, and community members
Burbank Teachers and Staff Given Wrong Covid-19 Take-Home Tests
The Indicaid tests that were given to employees are only allowed to be administered with medical supervision. New tests have been ordered.
Burbank Unified Reports 682 Students With Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Since Schools Reopened January 3
School District also reports 96 staff members have also tested positive since schools reopened January 3
Marathon School Board Meeting Nets Possibilities and Subcommittees
In the meeting which took about eight hours, subcommittees were formed and complaints about available tests for students.
Burbank School Board Calls for Special Meeting on Saturday Morning
Mandatory testing for students and staff, enforcement of the COVID vaccine booster for all employees among topics on agenda
After Emergency School Board Meeting, Board Supports Superintendent’s Decision to Reopen Schools Monday
After an email was sent to staff and parents on January 1 about the reopening of school on Monday, Board met to change to virtual learning but voted to stay with original decision instead
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