Walnut Creek School District Closes For 3 Weeks: Coronavirus

WALNUT CREEK, CA —The Walnut Creek School District is closed until at least Monday, April 6, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, the district announced on Friday. The district will reassess the situation at that time to decide if the closure will be extended.

Teachers have put together a remote learning plan that was sent home with students on Friday.

The district is emphasizing the following:
● During this 3 week period, all school sites will suspend all student activities, including any enrichment classes, events and all facility use agreements. This is effective beginning Saturday, March 14.
● Communicate directly with on site daycare centers regarding their plans for operations during
this time frame.
● During the closure, all school sites will undergo a deep cleaning to ensure safety upon reopening.
● While out of school, students should stay home and minimize social contact as much as
possible to keep caregivers and adult family members safe.
● The District office will be open during the school closure to respond to questions
● Governing Board meetings will continue as scheduled. The County Public Health Department has ordered a limit of 50 attendees.

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