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https://iusd.org/article/coronavirus-update-supt-walker

MARCH 13, 2020
ALL IUSD SCHOOLS TO CLOSE EFFECTIVE 3/16/20
Dear IUSD Community,

After careful deliberation, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) has made the decision to close all IUSD schools and facilities effective Monday, March 16 with an anticipated return date of Monday, April 6. The public health crisis created by COVID-19 has put our institutions, including K-12 school districts, in uncharted territory and we must take steps to prevent the spread of illness. In addition to proactive actions taken by IUSD, we will continue to follow the guidance of public health experts to protect our students, families, staff and the entire IUSD community.  As we have more information, we will communicate with our community and provide updates on iusd.org/COVID19.

The IUSD Board of Education held a special emergency Board Meeting today at 12:30 p.m. to discuss school closures and the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation. The Board of Education authorized me to take the necessary action to protect students and staff, including the closure of all IUSD schools and facilities.

?On behalf of the IUSD Board of Education, our first priority is the safety of our students, staff, families and community,? said President of the Board of Education Betty Carroll. ?We stand prepared to support our Superintendent and District staff with all available resources as they work diligently to proactively protect and support our more than 36,000 students.?

What this Means
As a result of this rapidly changing situation, we are now at a point where public safety concerns warrant the closing of schools. While our school facilities will be closed, plans to support student learning, nutrition services, and childcare options, will be implemented.

IUSD will utilize Monday and Tuesday of next week to continue our planning efforts so that we can transition effectively to a distance learning environment that supports the diverse needs of our students.

Please know that IUSD understands that the closing of any school has significant consequences beyond the loss of instructional time and will result in challenges for many of our families. We are committed to providing available resources to support our families.

Next Steps
Additional information regarding these supports and services will be shared as soon as possible. On behalf of our school administrators, teachers and District, I thank our community for your understanding as we work to implement distance learning and provide continuity of instruction and services. The circumstances in California and the nation will undoubtedly pose challenges; however, if we practice patience and understand that adapting quickly is critical, we will be able to continue to serve and support our students and families.     

Social Distancing Guidance
Expert health agencies advise that to effectively support social distancing and the extraordinary measure of closing schools, students should stay home and minimize social contact as much as possible to keep caregivers and adult family members safe. While children have not been shown to be a high-risk group for serious illness from this virus, these steps are critical in supporting public health as they can transmit the virus to those most vulnerable.

Public health officials recommend that families make arrangements for childcare during closure that avoid leaving children with elderly people who are more vulnerable to the impact of the virus.

Stay Connected to IUSD
IUSD will communicate with you often and as we have new information. In the meantime, continue to visit iusd.org/COVID19 and District social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) for updates. Please make sure your contact information is up to date in Parent Portal.

If you have questions, after reviewing the resources available at iusd.org/COVID19, please send them to info@iusd.org. We will do our best to answer questions in a timely manner and will regularly update our frequently asked questions.

Our District has always maintained that it is the ?US? in IUSD that makes us stronger and successful as a district. This has been a stressful time for families and I thank you for your understanding of the many unique considerations of K-12 school districts in serving our diverse population. By working together, we can and will continue to support our students through this difficult time.

Thank you for your partnership and support.

Sincerely,

Terry Walker
Superintendent of School
Irvine Unified School District
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How do I stock up to go camping without looking ridiculous?  I just want a 2 gallon jug of water and some plasticware FFS!
 
irvinehomeowner said:
Low infection count, cheap flights, 2 weeks no school... Hawaii anyone?

Or Wyoming. :(
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Hawaii is in a terrible situation.  They can't afford the stigma of the virus taking hold there, but they can't afford to halt the tourism industry.  They're going to get screwed eventually.

But not before our trip there in May, hopefully.  (Wishful thinking, I know).
 
https://www.ocregister.com/2020/03/13/orange-county-superintendent-recommends-closure-of-all-public-schools-due-to-coronavirus-risk/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=fb-ocregister&fbclid=IwAR3edrnavHyoRlBH1Gc08tcRbMr05hm2rjuC2UNrFX-NCKuchoePivTSvC0
 
Irvine Costco (technology drive) out of stock:

Toilet paper - multiple brands
Lysol
Kleenex
Quinoa (??)
Arrowhead bottled water (Kirkland brand still avail)
Spam (!)
Milk - Horizon brand
Rice
Baby wipes
Nitrite Gloves
Tylenol
Mucinex
Sanitizer
Liquid soap

Walmart next door still had some liquid hand soap remaining, loose bottles and 6 bottle boxes.

Report from friend said Stater Brothers in La Habra area is out of toilet paper, milk, and almost out of bottled water.
 
Also the line to check out at Costco stretched all the way to the back of the store. I'm sure when it hits 4-6pm when people are off work it will be worse.
 
Also pick up the masks if you can as they will also be sold everywhere. I picked up 10 from Target for $6.99 each. It seems like everything that happened in South Korea is starting to unfold here in the U.S.

Momopi is posting here not because he has nothing better to do, but he cares for this community. The mega Church I attend also announced that we will not gather for worship this Sunday which is the first time since its inception.
 
Panda said:
Also pick up the masks if you can as they will also be sold everywhere. I picked up 10 from Target for $6.99 each. It seems like everything that happened in South Korea is starting to unfold here in the U.S.

Momopi is posting here not because he has nothing better to do, but he cares for this community. The mega Church I attend also announced that we will not gather for worship this Sunday which is the first time since its inception.
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Ghetto way: use a fruit bag from the market or bag from store as a glove.
(Gas station, take out the trash) lol

Push come to shove - put a shirt/scarf/bandana over your face for a mask jkjk

(Ps do not rely on my funny advice. It is just for fun)
 
IUSD actually not closed for all.

Distance learning will be instituted as early as Wed 3/18 for some schools.

Check your emails and school website for details.

 
The message today from President Trump along with business leaders is exactly what we need. Urgency and Emergency.

Speed up and bypass FDA red tapes for Roche to speed up the vaccine, buy and stockpile petro to curb the downward spiral and boost the oil industries, stockpile will save lots of those sector job. I think he did really well to curb and contain this outbreak.

Closures everywhere else. Almost apocalyptic like
 
Compressed-Village said:
The message today from President Trump along with business leaders is exactly what we need. Urgency and Emergency.

Speed up and bypass FDA red tapes for Roche to speed up the vaccine, buy and stockpile petro to curb the downward spiral and boost the oil industries, stockpile will save lots of those sector job. I think he did really well to curb and contain this outbreak.

Closures everywhere else. Almost apocalyptic like
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A little too late. He finally like woke up to the fact it is more than a cough.
 
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