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Weekly Updates from Kerry Callahan

Hello WPUSD Families,

Happy Friday! As much as I prefer sun over rain, I am grateful that the rain has come! 

Not much new to report this week. However, below are reminders/updates about our COVID cases and COVID testing. 

Also, I will note that the WPUSD Board voted unanimously (5-0) on Tuesday, October 19 to approve a letter and resolution be sent to the Governor regarding the recent vaccine mandate. The approval came with a few minor amendments, which have been made. The Board is now in the process of signing the amended letter and resolution and we plan to send them off to the Governor's office early next week. The Board and I, again, commend our community for the respectful passion shown to us at the Board meeting on Tuesday night.


I hope this weekend is a cozy one for you.

 

KEY DATES

Monday, November 1
No School for Students;
WPUSD Staff Development Day

Tuesday, November 2
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
3rd Floor, City Hall
(Location subject to change)

Thursday, November 11
No School;
Observance of Veterans Day
DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSED

Friday, November 12
No School;
Non-school day per 21-22 calendar
DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSED

Monday, November 15
Special Board Meeting (5:00pm)
WPUSD District Office

Tuesday, November 16
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
3rd Floor, City Hall
(Location subject to change)

November 22 - 26 (Mon-Fri)
No School;
Thanksgiving Break

 

COVID CASES IN WPUSD - UPDATE
Last week, Oct 11 - 15, we had 14 cases of COVID and 0 assumed school transmissions. Our cases for this week are not compiled yet.

As a reminder, you can monitor our weekly COVID case counts (updated each Monday) on our website, HERE.

NO COST COVID TESTING OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS - UPDATE
The district is providing the following no cost testing options for students. Staff and volunteers are able to use this testing option as well. USA Medical provides PCR molecular upper nasal swab testing. Registration can be completed at the testing location via a QR code link. Results are typically available within 48-72 hours and will be sent to the person registered (parent, staff, or volunteer). School sites do not have access to testing results. Parents may need to provide negative results to school office staff.


For COVID Testing at Lincoln Crossing Elementary--please enter through the rear of the campus by the parking lot for Peter Singer Park off Danbury Drive. Please do not go to the school office. See map below for details:



If you have any questions about testing, please contact Cliff De Graw, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, at (916) 645-5293 or cdegraw@wpusd.org
October 22, 2021 - Update #15 (2021-2022)

 

Hello WPUSD Families,

Happy midway through October - I have enjoyed the cooler temperatures, but not the wind!!

In this update you'll find reminders/updates about our COVID cases and COVID testing. Also, for those planning to attend, you'll also find information regarding the change in location for our upcoming Board meeting.

Have a great weekend.

KEY DATES

Tuesday, October 19
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
Lincoln High School Theater

Monday, November 1
No School for Students;
WPUSD Staff Development Day

Tuesday, November 2
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
3rd Floor, City Hall
(Location subject to change)

Saturday, November 6
Special Board Meeting (9:00am)
WPUSD District Office

COVID CASES IN WPUSD - UPDATE
Last week, Oct 4 - 7, we had 15 cases of COVID.  We also had 2 assumed school transmissions. Our cases for this week are not compiled yet, but we are continuing to see lower numbers and anticipate the count for this week to reflect that trend.

As a reminder, you can monitor our weekly COVID case counts (updated each Monday) on our website, HERE.

COVID TESTING - UPDATE
The district continues to provide no cost COVID testing for students, staff, and volunteers. These are nasal swab PCR lab tests with results in 48-72 hours. While we were hoping to be able to offer a saliva/mouth swab option, the lab we are partnered with does not provide that option at this time. However, we are still looking into securing them. Our testing schedule has changed - we have traded the District Office location for Twelve Bridges Elementary School.  

Our updated COVID testing schedule is as follows:
If you have any questions about testing, please contact Cliff De Graw, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, at (916) 645-5293 or cdegraw@wpusd.org

LOCATION CHANGE FOR WPUSD BOARD MEETING - OCT 19
We have had larger numbers of attendees than normal at our Board Meetings thus far this school year. To ensure ample space for participants wishing to attend the WPUSD Board Meeting, we have decided to change the location of the next meeting. The October 19 Board Meeting will now be held in the Theater at Lincoln High School. The open session portion of the meeting begins at 7:00pm. Below are a few key details regarding the meeting that may be helpful for attendees to know ahead of time:
 
  • Because the meeting will be held indoors at a school setting, masks will be required to be worn by all attendees regardless of vaccination status. This is per the current CDPH mandate regarding masking in schools. Disposable masks will be available for attendees who do not bring their own.
  • Members of the public wishing to speak about an item(s) on or not on the agenda will have the opportunity to do so if they complete a yellow request form prior to the start of the meeting. The request forms can be obtained from and returned to the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant (Maria Gonzalez) in the LHS Library prior to the start of the meeting.
  • Individual public comments on a topic are limited to three (3) minutes and the Board reserves the right (through Board Policy) to limit the total amount of time allotted to speakers on a topic to twenty (20) minutes. 
  • As much as the Board may want to, they cannot engage with the public during the meeting. Please know that this doesn't mean they aren't hearing what is being shared.
I am sure that many have heard of the hostile, aggressive tones of Board meetings in other Districts throughout the state, including those in neighboring Districts. I am very proud to say that this has not been the case for our meetings. On behalf of the Board, and myself, I want to thank our community for your respectful passion - it is very much appreciated during this tumultuous time. 
October 15, 2021 - Update #14 (2021-2022)

 

Hello WPUSD Families,

I hope to see many of you tonight at the LHS homecoming game against Oakmont. Go Fighting Zebras!!  

In this update you'll find reminders/updates about our 2021-2022 household income form, our COVID cases, COVID testing, becoming an employee for our District, and the vaccine mandate.

New in this update is information regarding the ongoing TikTok challenges targeting schools. 

 

KEY DATES

Tuesday, October 19
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
3rd Floor, City Hall
(Location subject to change)

Monday, November 1
No School for Students;
WPUSD Staff Development Day

Tuesday, November 2
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
3rd Floor, City Hall
(Location subject to change)

Saturday, November 6
Special Board Meeting (9:00am)
WPUSD District Office
2021-2022 HOUSEHOLD INCOME FORM - REMINDER

Families: Please Complete a 2021-22 Household Income Form to Help Your School Maximize Its Funding!

DID YOU KNOW?

A portion of every school's funding is determined by the needs of its students. Extra funding is usually distributed to schools based on free/reduced meal applications but they are not required this year. For the 2021-2022 school year all students are eligible for FREE meals, so extra funding will be distributed differently. Please complete this Household Income Form to help us maximize our schools' funding!

WHY FILL OUT THE FORM?

- additional support staff for schools, like Instructional Aides, Intervention Support Providers, and after school tutors
- more resources for classrooms and teachers
- additional health and wellness services
- fee waivers for college applications
- fee waivers for college admissions exams (i.e. SAT/ACT/AP)

It’s a quick process and only needs to be completed once for each household. By taking the time to fill out this form, you are taking part in a process that might provide thousands of dollars in funds to the school your student attends.

You can also request a paper copy of the form from your school office or the District Office, 600 Sixth Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, CA 95648

If you need assistance in completing this form please contact your child's school office or the District Office (916) 645-6350 and we can help!

 

Click on the form below to complete: 

WPUSD 2021-22 Household Income Form (English)       

WPUSD 2020-21 Household Income Form (Spanish)

Thank you so much for your time and support! 

COVID CASES IN WPUSD - UPDATE
Last week, Sept 27 - Oct 1, we had 17 cases of COVID.  We also had 2 assumed transmissions. The number of cases were definitely less than the previous week (48), which is great news. Our cases and assumed transmissions for this week, Oct 4 - 7 are 15 and 2 respectively. Normally we wouldn't have these all compiled yet, but with no school today we were able to get these out now. Although not as drastically, the numbers did go down again.

As a reminder, you can monitor our weekly COVID case counts (updated each Monday) on our website, HERE.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING ANY COVID LIKE SYMPTOMS, EVEN IF YOU THINK IT'S ALLERGIES!!!

COVID TESTING - UPDATE (NOW AVAILABLE!!!)
The district will be providing no cost COVID testing for students, staff, and volunteers beginning next week (starting Monday, Oct. 11). Securing a reliable testing provider has been challenging, but we are happy to finally be able to provide this resource. These are nasal swab PCR lab tests with results in 48-72 hours. While we were hoping to be able to offer a saliva/mouth swab option, the lab we have partnered with does not provide that option at this time.

Our COVID testing schedule is as follows:

If you have any questions about testing, please contact Cliff De Graw, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, at (916) 645-5293 or cdegraw@wpusd.org 

COME WORK FOR WPUSD!! - REMINDER
Enjoy flexible scheduling, great pay, and the same holiday/break schedule as your student(s). WPUSD is looking for interested applicants for the following open positions:

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
Food Service Assistant
Substitute Teacher

We have great schools, and even better students (as you already know)! We hope you can join us and can experience it for yourself. The district will cover all application related expenses including fingerprint clearance fees and any substitute permit fees.

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
  • Min qualifications: AA degree or able pass the Para Educator/Instructional Aide test
  • Pay: $16.58-$21.09/hour
  • Work directly with students and teachers in the classroom
  • 6 open positions
Food Service Assistant
  • Min qualifications: high school diploma preferred, but not required
  • Pay: $15.12-$19.17/hour
  • Help prepare and serve student meals
  • 6 open positions
Certificated Substitutes
  • Min qualifications:
    • BA/BS Degree
    • Pass the CA Basic Skills Test (CBEST)—paid by the district
    • Sub permit $102.50-paid by the district
    • Consortium Member Fee $75–paid by the district
  • Pay: $150 day / $90 half-day—highest sub pay rate of public school districts in Placer County!
  • Flexible schedule: work when you & where you want
If you would like to find out more about any of these positions or how to apply, please call the Personnel Services department at the district office at (916) 645-5293. You can apply online and/or view all open district positions via EdJoin, HERE. 

2022-2023 VACCINE MANDATE FOR SCHOOLS - REMINDER
Governor Newsom announced on Friday, October 1 that the State is requiring all in-person students age 12 and up to be fully vaccinated, pending full FDA approval.

This mandate will also require all school employees to vaccinate against COVID-19, absent the option to test weekly.

What’s important to know is that this will not go into effect until the 2022-2023 school year, which allows us some time to address what's to come. 

Many families expressed extreme concern about this new mandate via emails, phone calls, and comments at our recent Board meeting. I want to first say thank you to all who have reached out for your respectful tone in expressing your concerns and for your understanding that this mandate it not coming from WPUSD!!

The WPUSD Board of Trustees requested, during the Board meeting on Tuesday, October 5 that we draft a letter and approve a resolution to be sent to the Governor opposing the vaccine mandate for all and instead asking for choice.

We will continue to collaborate with our county health department and surrounding school districts and update you as new information develops.

Click here for more information on the Governor’s announcement

TIKTOK CHALLENGES TARGETING SCHOOLS

In September, the Devious Lick TikTok Challenge emerged with students across the nation engaging in various levels of vandalism at their school campuses. WPUSD school sites have experienced the effects of this vandalism. The “Slap a Teacher” Challenge launched this month and encourages students to slap a teacher or staff member and run away, all while ensuring the action is caught on camera.

 

As a District, we will never condone acts of violence.  Any assault on District staff will carry significant consequences, which will result in home suspension, possible expulsion from the District and the active pursuit of criminal charges with law enforcement involvement. We ask that all parents and guardians talk to your student(s) about why engaging in these challenges is wrong, and discuss the consequences of participating in them.

 

More information about these challenges and the dangers associated with them may be found in this safety guide HERE and below.

 

For your reference, below is the list of monthly TikTok challenges:

 

September: Vandalize school bathrooms

October: Smack a staff member

November: Kiss your friend’s girlfriend at school

December: Deck the halls and show your b****

January: Jab a breast

February: Mess up school signs

March: Make a mess in the courtyard or cafeteria

April: “Grab some eggz” (another stealing challenge)

May: Ditch day

June: Flip off in the front office

July: Spray a neighbor’s fence

 

We appreciate your partnership as we continue to work to keep our community and schools safe and positive places for learning and personal growth.
October 8, 2021 - Update #13 (2021-2022)

 

 

 

Hello WPUSD Families,

Welcome to October! 

In this update you'll find reminders/updates about our 2021-2022 household income form, our COVID cases, COVID testing, and becoming an employee for our District. 

New in this update is information regarding the Governor's announcement today regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates for schools.

 
2021-2022 HOUSEHOLD INCOME FORM - REMINDER

Families: Please Complete a 2021-22 Household Income Form to Help Your School Maximize Its Funding!

DID YOU KNOW?

A portion of every school's funding is determined by the needs of its students. Extra funding is usually distributed to schools based on free/reduced meal applications but they are not required this year. For the 2021-2022 school year all students are eligible for FREE meals, so extra funding will be distributed differently. Please complete this Household Income Form to help us maximize our schools' funding!

WHY FILL OUT THE FORM?

- additional support staff for schools, like Instructional Aides, Intervention Support Providers, and after school tutors
- more resources for classrooms and teachers
- additional health and wellness services
- fee waivers for college applications
- fee waivers for college admissions exams (i.e. SAT/ACT/AP)

It’s a quick process and only needs to be completed once for each household. By taking the time to fill out this form, you are taking part in a process that might provide thousands of dollars in funds to the school your student attends.

You can also request a paper copy of the form from your school office or the District Office, 600 Sixth Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, CA 95648

If you need assistance in completing this form please contact your child's school office or the District Office (916) 645-6350 and we can help!

 

Click on the form below to complete: 

WPUSD 2021-22 Household Income Form (English)       

WPUSD 2020-21 Household Income Form (Spanish)

Thank you so much for your time and support! 

COVID CASES IN WPUSD - UPDATE
Last week, Sept 20 - 24, we had 48 cases of COVID and many close contacts.  We also had 4 assumed transmissions. The number of cases, again, was a rise from our previous week, but the assumed transmissions were down. Our cases and assumed transmissions for this week are still being compiled but they are definitely going to be less than previous weeks, which is great news and in line with the trend seen in Placer County and the state in general.

As a reminder, you can monitor our weekly COVID case counts (updated each Monday) on our website, HERE.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING ANY COVID LIKE SYMPTOMS, EVEN IF YOU THINK IT'S ALLERGIES!!!

COVID TESTING - REMINDER
We are continuing to work with COVID testing companies in hopes of securing testing at several locations throughout our District for staff, students and volunteers. It is our hope for this to be solidified very soon.  In the meantime, please continue to pursue testing (if needed) through your health care provider or other means.  Remember: we cannot accept results from at home COVID tests.  

COME WORK FOR WPUSD!! - REMINDER
Enjoy flexible scheduling, great pay, and the same holiday/break schedule as your student(s). WPUSD is looking for interested applicants for the following open positions:

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
Food Service Assistant
Substitute Teacher

We have great schools, and even better students (as you already know)! We hope you can join us and can experience it for yourself. The district will cover all application related expenses including fingerprint clearance fees and any substitute permit fees.

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
  • Min qualifications: AA degree or able pass the Para Educator/Instructional Aide test
  • Pay: $16.58-$21.09/hour
  • Work directly with students and teachers in the classroom
  • 6 open positions
Food Service Assistant
  • Min qualifications: high school diploma preferred, but not required
  • Pay: $15.12-$19.17/hour
  • Help prepare and serve student meals
  • 6 open positions
Certificated Substitutes
  • Min qualifications:
    • BA/BS Degree
    • Pass the CA Basic Skills Test (CBEST)—paid by the district
    • Sub permit $102.50-paid by the district
    • Consortium Member Fee $75–paid by the district
  • Pay: $150 day / $90 half-day—highest sub pay rate of public school districts in Placer County!
  • Flexible schedule: work when you & where you want
If you would like to find out more about any of these positions or how to apply, please call the Personnel Services department at the district office at (916) 645-5293. You can apply online and/or view all open district positions via EdJoin, HERE. 

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES NEW VACCINE MANDATE FOR SCHOOLS
Much like previous Friday information drops from the state level, another came today in real time by the Governor. In his morning press conference, Governor Newsom announced the state is requiring all in-person students age 12 and up to be fully vaccinated, pending full FDA approval (currently approved for those 16 and up).

Newsom went on to state that, in concert with the eligible student vaccination mandate, all school employees will also be required to vaccinate against COVID-19, absent the option to test weekly.

We are digesting this new information and will work to address the impact of this new mandate as it relates to WPUSD schools. In the meantime, what’s important to know is that this will not go into effect until 2022 (currently predicted as July 1, 2022 based on FDA projections for full approval).

We will continue to collaborate with our county health department and surrounding school districts and update you as new information develops.

Click here for more information on the Governor’s announcement
October 1, 2021 - Update #12 (2021-2022)

 

Hello WPUSD Families,

In this update you'll find reminders/updates about our 2021-2022 household income form, our COVID cases, COVID testing, and becoming an employee for our District. 

New in this update is information regarding our newly appointed Board member, April Nitsos, who will be representing the Sheridan area.


Have a great weekend.

 

KEY DATES

Wednesday, September 29
District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting, (4:00pm - Virtual)

Tuesday, October 5
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
3rd Floor, City Hall

Tuesday, October 19
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
3rd Floor, City Hall

Monday, November 1
No School for Students;
WPUSD Staff Development Day

Tuesday, November 2
Regular Board Meeting (7:00pm)
3rd Floor, City Hall
2021-2022 HOUSEHOLD INCOME FORM - REMINDER

Families: Please Complete a 2021-22 Household Income Form to Help Your School Maximize Its Funding!

DID YOU KNOW?

A portion of every school's funding is determined by the needs of its students. Extra funding is usually distributed to schools based on free/reduced meal applications but they are not required this year. For the 2021-2022 school year all students are eligible for FREE meals, so extra funding will be distributed differently. Please complete this Household Income Form to help us maximize our schools' funding!

WHY FILL OUT THE FORM?

- additional support staff for schools, like Instructional Aides, Intervention Support Providers, and after school tutors
- more resources for classrooms and teachers
- additional health and wellness services
- fee waivers for college applications
- fee waivers for college admissions exams (i.e. SAT/ACT/AP)

It’s a quick process and only needs to be completed once for each household. By taking the time to fill out this form, you are taking part in a process that might provide thousands of dollars in funds to the school your student attends.

You can also request a paper copy of the form from your school office or the District Office, 600 Sixth Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, CA 95648

If you need assistance in completing this form please contact your child's school office or the District Office (916) 645-6350 and we can help!

 

Click on the form below to complete: 

WPUSD 2021-22 Household Income Form (English)       

WPUSD 2020-21 Household Income Form (Spanish)

Thank you so much for your time and support! 

COVID CASES IN WPUSD - UPDATE
Last week, Sept 13 - 17, we had 42 cases of COVID and many close contacts.  We also had 9 assumed transmissions. This, again, is a rise from our previous week. Our cases and assumed transmissions for this week are still being compiled but, as a reminder, you can monitor our weekly COVID case counts (updated each Monday) on our website, HERE.

We are working hard to avoid outbreaks within our schools/district, which may require us at times to be more aggressive with our quarantines. We are working closely with PCPH to address cases and quarantines in an effort to keep our schools open.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING ANY COVID LIKE SYMPTOMS, EVEN IF YOU THINK IT'S ALLERGIES!!!

COVID TESTING - UPDATE
We are continuing to work with COVID testing companies in hopes of securing testing at several locations throughout our District for staff, students and volunteers. It is our hope for this to be solidified very soon.  In the meantime, please continue to pursue testing (if needed) through your health care provider or other means.  Remember: we cannot accept results from at home COVID tests.  

COME WORK FOR WPUSD!! - REMINDER
Enjoy flexible scheduling, great pay, and the same holiday/break schedule as your student(s). WPUSD is looking for interested applicants for the following open positions:

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
Food Service Assistant
Substitute Teacher

We have great schools, and even better students (as you already know)! We hope you can join us and can experience it for yourself. The district will cover all application related expenses including fingerprint clearance fees and any substitute permit fees.

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
  • Min qualifications: AA degree or able pass the Para Educator/Instructional Aide test
  • Pay: $16.58-$21.09/hour
  • Work directly with students and teachers in the classroom
  • 6 open positions
Food Service Assistant
  • Min qualifications: high school diploma preferred, but not required
  • Pay: $15.12-$19.17/hour
  • Help prepare and serve student meals
  • 6 open positions
Certificated Substitutes
  • Min qualifications:
    • BA/BS Degree
    • Pass the CA Basic Skills Test (CBEST)—paid by the district
    • Sub permit $102.50-paid by the district
    • Consortium Member Fee $75–paid by the district
  • Pay: $150 day / $90 half-day—highest sub pay rate of public school districts in Placer County!
  • Flexible schedule: work when you & where you want
If you would like to find out more about any of these positions or how to apply, please call the Personnel Services department at the district office at (916) 645-5293. You can apply online and/or view all open district positions via EdJoin, HERE. 

MEET APRIL NITSOS, NEW BOARD MEMBER (AREA II - SHERIDAN)

April was appointed to the Western Placer Unified School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, September 21, 2021  to represent Area II - Sheridan.  April and her family moved to Sheridan in 2019 and own JANGLES Family Farm where they grow mandarins and Christmas Trees.  April loves living in Sheridan and believes it is Placer County's best kept secret.

Currently, April works for Caltrans as a Supervising Transportation Engineer where she manages innovation, research, and data visualization teams.  She has worked for Caltrans for over 30 years.  April has also worked as a licensed real estate agent for Woods of California Real Estate Inc. for over 12 years.

In her spare time, April loves to bake - especially with her two daughters - or watch her two sons fish in their pond. She also enjoys riding motorcycles on their property.  Family is the most important part of April's life and she loves every minute of being a mom and wife (even the hard times).  

April is honored to be able to serve our amazing community as a member of the WPUSD Board of Trustees.

Congratulations to April and a huge thank you to the other candidates that also interviewed for our Board vacancy. 

 

September 24, 2021 - Update #11 (2021-2022)

 

Hello WPUSD Families,

In this update you'll find reminders/updates about our 2021-2022 household income form, our COVID cases, COVID testing, and becoming an employee for our District. 

New in this update is information regarding a TikTok Challenge that is encouraging school theft and vandalism, which has unfortunately impacted several of our schools.


Have a great weekend.

 
2021-2022 HOUSEHOLD INCOME FORM - REMINDER

Families: Please Complete a 2021-22 Household Income Form to Help Your School Maximize Its Funding!

DID YOU KNOW?

A portion of every school's funding is determined by the needs of its students. Extra funding is usually distributed to schools based on free/reduced meal applications but they are not required this year. For the 2021-2022 school year all students are eligible for FREE meals, so extra funding will be distributed differently. Please complete this Household Income Form to help us maximize our schools' funding!

WHY FILL OUT THE FORM?

- additional support staff for schools, like Instructional Aides, Intervention Support Providers, and after school tutors
- more resources for classrooms and teachers
- additional health and wellness services
- fee waivers for college applications
- fee waivers for college admissions exams (i.e. SAT/ACT/AP)

It’s a quick process and only needs to be completed once for each household. By taking the time to fill out this form, you are taking part in a process that might provide thousands of dollars in funds to the school your student attends.

You can also request a paper copy of the form from your school office or the District Office, 600 Sixth Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, CA 95648

If you need assistance in completing this form please contact your child's school office or the District Office (916) 645-6350 and we can help!

 

Click on the form below to complete: 

WPUSD 2021-22 Household Income Form (English)       

WPUSD 2020-21 Household Income Form (Spanish)

Thank you so much for your time and support! 

COVID CASES IN WPUSD - UPDATE
Last week, Sept 6 - 10, we had 38 cases of COVID and many close contacts.  We also had 10 assumed transmissions. This is a rise from our previous week. Our cases and assumed transmissions for this week are still being compiled but, as a reminder, you can monitor our weekly COVID case counts (updated each Monday) on our website, HERE.

We are working hard to avoid outbreaks within our schools/district, which may require us, at times, to be more aggressive with our quarantines. We are working closely with PCPH to address cases and quarantines in an effort to keep our schools open.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING ANY COVID LIKE SYMPTOMS, EVEN IF YOU THINK IT'S ALLERGIES!!!

COVID TESTING - UPDATE
As was shared yesterday, COVID-19 testing was supposed to have begun but, unfortunately, there were issues out of our control that caused a delay in getting started. At the last minute, the testing company notified us that there was an issue with the nurse staffing company and they would not be able to staff our testing sites as they had promised.

Until the testing company can secure the appropriate staffing to fully serve our testing sites, the district will be postponing onsite COVID-19 testing. It is our goal to offer a  reliable, consistent testing schedule for our families and staff.

We understand that this is a huge inconvenience for those who are counting on this resource, and we are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible.  We are also in communication with other vendors, etc. in hopes of getting this up and running ASAP.

In the meantime, please continue to do your best to seek testing elsewhere as needed. Remember, test results must come from a health care provider or an authorized location to administer a COVID test.  We cannot accept in-home test results.

COME WORK FOR WPUSD!! - REMINDER
Enjoy flexible scheduling, great pay, and the same holiday/break schedule as your student(s). WPUSD is looking for interested applicants for the following open positions:

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
Food Service Assistant
Substitute Teacher

We have great schools, and even better students (as you already know)! We hope you can join us and can experience it for yourself. The district will cover all application related expenses including fingerprint clearance fees and any substitute permit fees.

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
  • Min qualifications: AA degree or able pass the Para Educator/Instructional Aide test
  • Pay: $16.58-$21.09/hour
  • Work directly with students and teachers in the classroom
  • 6 open positions
Food Service Assistant
  • Min qualifications: high school diploma preferred, but not required
  • Pay: $15.12-$19.17/hour
  • Help prepare and serve student meals
  • 6 open positions
Certificated Substitutes
  • Min qualifications:
    • BA/BS Degree
    • Pass the CA Basic Skills Test (CBEST)—paid by the district
    • Sub permit $102.50-paid by the district
    • Consortium Member Fee $75–paid by the district
  • Pay: $150 day / $90 half-day—highest sub pay rate of public school districts in Placer County!
  • Flexible schedule: work when you & where you want
If you would like to find out more about any of these positions or how to apply, please call the Personnel Services department at the district office at (916) 645-5293. You can apply online and/or view all open district positions via EdJoin, HERE. 

TIKTOK ENCOURAGES SCHOOL THEFT AND VANDALISM
ALERT:  Social Media Platform, Tik Tok, Encourages School Theft and Vandalism

A viral TikTok challenge that is currently trending nationally encourages students to record themselves stealing and vandalizing school property, then posting results of their actions on social media.  The hashtag challenge #deviouslicks was removed from TikTok due to violation of guidelines, but the trend unfortunately continues with users changing the hashtag.  Urban dictionary defines “lick” as “a successful type of theft which results in an acceptable, impressive and rewarding payday for the protagonist”.  Followers of this trend are encouraged to post their deeds on social media to gain likes or followers.  The challenge resulted in at least one act of vandalism at one of our local schools this week. View a local news story regarding the trend at https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2021/09/16/sacramento-region-tiktik-school-vandalism/

Unfortunately we have already had to suspend some WPUSD students for vandalizing our bathrooms.

We ask that you please discuss this trend with your child(ren) to encourage them to avoid the challenge, and to understand that not all ideas posed on social media are good ideas. In addition, please make sure they know that there are likely consequences of school discipline and law enforcement intervention if they participate in this challenge.
September 17, 2021 - Update #10 (2021-2022)

 

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