Fremont Middle School COVID-19 Protocol Changes

Team 7B

Fremont, Neb. – (Oct. 8, 2021) Team 7B has three students that have tested positive for COVID-19. The positive students and close contacts are currently quarantined/self monitoring for symptoms per Three Rivers Public Health/FPS protocol. Students that are close contacts have been contacted. Due to the potential exposure of others, through next week, students on Team 7B will be required to have temperatures monitored per FPS protocol. They will also be required to wear masks while in school.

Students involved in extracurricular activities (football, cross country and volleyball) that are in school will be able to continue to participate. They will be required to wear a mask or gator when not involved in competition or actively engaged in a drill.

As a reminder, any individual who becomes symptomatic during these 14 days with One of these symptoms: sudden onset of cough, sudden onset shortness of breath, sudden loss of taste or smell

Two of these symptoms: fever of 100.0°F or above, chills, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea or fatigue will not be allowed back into school until 10 days after the onset of symptoms or the individual may test 5 days after symptom onset and return after day 7 with a negative result. (home tests are not accepted.)

Students and staff exhibiting symptoms must stay home and consider seeking medical attention. They should also consider getting a COVID-19 test. Students with a fever will be excluded from school and activities until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Middle School Cambios en el protocolo COVID-19

Equipo 7B

Fremont, Nebraska – (8 de octubre de 2021) El equipo 7B tiene tres estudiantes que dieron positivo por COVID-19. Los estudiantes positivos y los contactos cercanos están actualmente en cuarentena / autocontrol de los síntomas según el protocolo de Three Rivers Public Health / FPS. Se ha contactado a los estudiantes que son contactos cercanos. Debido a la posible exposición de otros, hasta la próxima semana, se requerirá que los estudiantes del Equipo 7B controlen las temperaturas según el protocolo FPS. También se les pedirá que usen máscaras mientras estén en la escuela.

Los estudiantes involucrados en actividades extracurriculares (fútbol, campo traviesa y voleibol) que estén en la escuela podrán seguir participando. Se les pedirá que usen una máscara o un caimán cuando no participen en una competencia o participen activamente en un simulacro.

Como recordatorio, cualquier individuo que presente síntomas durante estos 14 días con One de estos síntomas: aparición repentina de tos, dificultad para respirar de aparición repentina, pérdida repentina del gusto u olfato

dos de estos síntomas: fiebre de 100.0 ° F o más, escalofríos, dolores musculares, dolor de cabeza, dolor de garganta, náuseas o vómitos, diarrea o fatiga no se le permitirá regresar a la escuela hasta 10 días después de la aparición de los síntomas o la persona puede realizar la prueba 5 días después de la aparición de los síntomas y regresar después del día 7 con un resultado negativo. (No se aceptan exámenes en el hogar).

Los estudiantes y el personal que presenten síntomas deben quedarse en casa y considerar buscar atención médica. También deberían considerar hacerse una prueba de COVID-19. Los estudiantes con fiebre serán excluidos de la escuela y las actividades hasta que no tengan fiebre durante al menos 24 horas sin el uso de medicamentos para reducir la fiebre.

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La declaración de misión de las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont es producir ciudadanos creativos, adaptables y productivos comprometidos con el aprendizaje permanente.

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates

Fremont, Neb. – (Oct. 7, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.
The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 27

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 78

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 155

Number of employees not working today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 4

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine for exposure: 3

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 40

Fremont Public Schools continues to work directly with local public health officials and community leaders in regard to our COVID-19 protocol. We are watching how the virus is spreading in surrounding communities, the Omaha metro and Lincoln as well as tracking our own District numbers.

The current number of students and staff out of school due to a positive test represents less than 1% of our student body and staff. We have been and will continue to monitor the situation in our community and schools closely.

More detailed information regarding these guidelines are on our website, under the Return to School 2021 page. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/

Three Rivers Public Health has re-instituted free community testing. The times available are Monday mornings from 8-11 am and Friday afternoons from 3-6 pm. Testing is located at 210 East Military Avenue in Fremont, across from the downtown Runza location.

As a reminder, only High School students are in session tomorrow, October 8, for two blocks of quarter finals. PreSchool, Elementary, JCAC and Middle School will not be in session. Teachers will be participating in professional development. There is no school on October 11 and 12 for fall break.

Team 7C has three students that have tested positive for COVID-19 through an epi-link exposure. The positive students and close contacts are currently quarantined/self monitoring for symptoms per Three Rivers Public Health/FPS protocol. Due to the potential exposure of others, for the remainder of this week and through next week, students on Team 7C will be required to have temperatures monitored per FPS protocol. They will also be required to wear masks while in school and Team 7C students participating in extracurricular activities will be required to wear a mask or gator when not involved in competition or actively engaged in a drill.

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Escuelas Públicas de Fremont Reportando actualizaciones de COVID-19

Fremont, Neb. – (7 de octubre de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron hoy información relacionada con:

La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.
La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.

El desglose de los números es el siguiente:

Cantidad de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la prueba COVID-19 positiva: 27

Cantidad de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 78

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por alguna enfermedad: 155

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la prueba COVID-19 positiva: 4

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 3

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 40

Las escuelas públicas de Fremont continúan trabajando directamente con los funcionarios locales de salud pública y los líderes comunitarios con respecto a nuestro protocolo COVID-19. Estamos observando cómo se propaga el virus en las comunidades circundantes, el metro de Omaha y Lincoln, y también estamos rastreando nuestros propios números de Distrito.

El número actual de estudiantes y personal fuera de la escuela debido a una prueba positiva representa menos del 1% de nuestro cuerpo estudiantil y personal. Hemos estado y continuaremos monitoreando de cerca la situación en nuestra comunidad y escuelas.

Encontrará información más detallada sobre estas pautas en nuestro sitio web, en la página Regreso a la escuela 2021. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/

Three Rivers Public Health ha restablecido las pruebas comunitarias gratuitas. Los horarios disponibles son los lunes por la mañana de 8 a 11 a. M. Y los viernes por la tarde de 3 a 6 p. M. Las pruebas están ubicadas en 210 East Military Avenue en Fremont, frente al centro de Runza.

Como recordatorio, solo los estudiantes de secundaria estarán en sesión mañana, 8 de octubre, durante dos bloques de cuartos de final. Preescolar, Primaria, JCAC y Secundaria no estarán en sesión. Los maestros participarán en el desarrollo profesional. No hay clases el 11 y 12 de octubre durante las vacaciones de otoño.

El equipo 7C tiene tres estudiantes que dieron positivo por COVID-19 a través de una exposición a epi-link. Los estudiantes positivos y los contactos cercanos están actualmente en cuarentena / autocontrol de los síntomas según el protocolo de Three Rivers Public Health / FPS. Debido a la posible exposición de otros, durante el resto de esta semana y hasta la próxima semana, se requerirá que los estudiantes del Equipo 7C controlen la temperatura según el protocolo FPS. También se les pedirá que usen máscaras mientras estén en la escuela y los estudiantes del Equipo 7C que participen en actividades extracurriculares deberán usar una máscara o un caimán cuando no estén involucrados en una competencia o participando activamente en un simulacro.

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La declaración de misión de las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont es producir ciudadanos creativos, adaptables y productivos comprometidos con el aprendizaje permanente.

Fremont Middle School COVID-19 Protocol Changes

Team 7C

Fremont, Neb. – (Oct. 6, 2021) Team 7C has three students that have tested positive for COVID-19. The positive students and close contacts are currently quarantined/self monitoring for symptoms per Three Rivers Public Health/FPS protocol. Students that are close contacts have been contacted. Due to the potential exposure of others, for the remainder of this week and through next week, students on Team 7C will be required to have temperatures monitored per FPS protocol. They will also be required to wear masks while in school.

As a reminder, any individual who becomes symptomatic during these 14 days with One of these symptoms: sudden onset of cough, sudden onset shortness of breath, sudden loss of taste or smell

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Middle School Cambios en el protocolo COVID-19

Equipo 7C

Fremont, Nebraska – (6 de octubre de 2021) El equipo 7C tiene tres estudiantes que dieron positivo por COVID-19. Los estudiantes positivos y los contactos cercanos están actualmente en cuarentena / autocontrol de los síntomas según el protocolo de Three Rivers Public Health / FPS. Se ha contactado a los estudiantes que son contactos cercanos. Debido a la posible exposición de otros, durante el resto de esta semana y hasta la próxima semana, se requerirá que los estudiantes del Equipo 7C controlen la temperatura al comienzo del día y antes del almuerzo. También se les pedirá que usen máscaras mientras estén en la escuela.

Los estudiantes involucrados en actividades extracurriculares (fútbol, campo a través y voleibol) que estén en la escuela podrán seguir participando. Se les pedirá que usen una máscara o un caimán cuando no participen en una competencia o participen activamente en un simulacro.

dos de estos síntomas: fiebre de 100.0 ° F o más, escalofríos, dolores musculares, dolor de cabeza, dolor de garganta, náuseas o vómitos, diarrea o fatiga no se le permitirá regresar a la escuela hasta 10 días después de la aparición de los síntomas o la persona puede realizar la prueba 5 días después de la aparición de los síntomas y regresar después del día 7 con un resultado negativo. (No se aceptan pruebas en el hogar).

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La declaración de misión de las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont es producir ciudadanos creativos, adaptables y productivos comprometidos con el aprendizaje permanente.

Fremont Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates

Archbishop Bergan, Fremont Public Schools, Trinity Lutheran, Three Rivers Public Health Department

Fremont, Neb. – (Oct. 1, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.
The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 12

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 54

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 158

Number of employees not working today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 1

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine for exposure: 2

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 50

The Fremont schools continue to work directly with local public health officials and community leaders in regard to our COVID-19 protocol. We are watching how the virus is spreading in surrounding communities, the Omaha metro and Lincoln as well as tracking our own numbers within each school.

Archbishop Bergan Catholic School has had less than 2% of the total student population test positive for the COVID virus this school year. Bergan currently has two students not in school due to testing positive and three students quarantined due to exposure. Bergan administration is satisfied that the school’s efforts at mitigating the spread of COVID is working so far this school year.

In collaboration with Archbishop Bergan Catholic Schools and Trinity Lutheran Schools, FPS will be continuing to use the protocols which were put in place several weeks ago. “Our parochial and public school partnership allows us to continue using consistent protocols across the Fremont community,” stated Dan Koenig, Archbishop Bergan Principal. “We have so many families and students that we share in common with FPS and Trinity, it makes sense that we have very similar protocols in place,” concluded Koenig.

The protocols in place include:

Social distancing

Breakfast / Lunch: Implement protocols to achieve social distance
Classroom spacing: Classrooms will be arranged in a fashion that allows for maximum spacing between desks/tables with desks all facing the same direction when possible.
Activities: Gymnasiums and the High School Auditorium will have designated seating to create social distancing.

Transportation

Students and staff will be required to wear masks while riding on district-owned/ leased/chartered buses. Buses will be disinfected at the conclusion of routes.

PPE and Cleaning

The District and contracted cleaning services will increase the intensity of cleaning services and continue the daily use of electrostatic charged spraying equipment.
Hand sanitizer will be readily available and its use is strongly encouraged.

Field Trips

Field trips will be limited and only approved after careful consideration by district administration.

Outside visitors

Schools will be closed to outside visitors during the school day – exceptions will be made for curriculum-based presenters/volunteers. Outside visitors during the school day are required to wear masks while in the building.

Vaccine Clinics

The Districts will continue to work with Three Rivers Public Health on providing opportunities for staff and students (with parent permission).

Temperature Monitoring (FPS only)

Temperatures will be taken upon arrival at the beginning of the school day and for entry/access to all FPS facilities including for extracurricular activities.

“The key to keeping our schools open has been the reliance of everyone to do the right thing – the protocols outlined above are really good practices. The main component that we continue to impress upon our staff, parents and students is that if you are sick, stay home and consider getting vaccinated,” concluded Mark Shepard, Superintendent of Schools for FPS.

“The virus is not going away any time soon. To this point, we have been able to manage it in a reasonable manner together with our public and private school partners in Fremont – collaboration works and provides the community with a consistent message,” shared Terra Uhing, Executive Director of Three Rivers Public Health.

More detailed information regarding these guidelines are on the FPS website, under the Return to School 2021 page. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/ and Archbishop Bergan Website at https://www.berganknights.org/calendar_news/news.html.

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Actualizaciones de informes de las escuelas de Fremont sobre el COVID-19

Arzobispo Bergan, Escuelas públicas de Fremont, Trinity Lutheran, Three Rivers Public Health

Fremont, Nebraska – (1 de octubre de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron hoy información relacionada con:

La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a las pruebas positivo para COVID-19.
La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.

El desglose de los números es el siguiente:

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la prueba COVID-19 positiva: 12

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 54

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por alguna enfermedad: 158

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la prueba positiva de COVID-19: 1

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 2

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 50

Las escuelas de Fremont continúan trabajando directamente con los funcionarios locales de salud pública y los líderes comunitarios con respecto a nuestro protocolo COVID-19. Estamos observando cómo se propaga el virus en las comunidades circundantes, el metro de Omaha y Lincoln, así como también rastreando nuestros propios números dentro de cada escuela.

La Escuela Católica Arzobispo Bergan ha tenido menos del 2% de la población estudiantil total con resultados positivos para el virus COVID este año escolar. Bergan actualmente tiene dos estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela debido a que dieron positivo y tres estudiantes en cuarentena debido a la exposición. La administración de Bergan está satisfecha de que los esfuerzos de la escuela para mitigar la propagación de COVID estén funcionando en lo que va del año escolar.

En colaboración con las Escuelas Católicas Arzobispo Bergan y las Escuelas Luteranas Trinity, FPS continuará usando los protocolos que se implementaron hace varias semanas. “Nuestra asociación entre las escuelas públicas y parroquiales nos permite continuar usando protocolos consistentes en toda la comunidad de Fremont”, declaró Dan Koenig, director del Arzobispo Bergan. “Tenemos tantas familias y estudiantes que compartimos con FPS y Trinity, tiene sentido que tengamos protocolos muy similares”, concluyó Koenig.

Los protocolos establecidos incluyen:

Distanciamiento social

Desayuno / Almuerzo: Implementar protocolos para lograr la distancia social.
Espaciado de los salones de clases: Los salones de clases se organizarán de una manera que permita el máximo espacio entre escritorios / mesas con escritorios todos orientados en la misma dirección cuando sea posible.
Actividades: Los gimnasios y el auditorio de la escuela secundaria tendrán asientos designados para crear distanciamiento social.

Transporte

Se requerirá que los estudiantes y el personal usen máscaras mientras viajan en los autobuses alquilados o alquilados por el distrito. Los autobuses se desinfectarán al finalizar las rutas.

EPI y limpieza

El Distrito y los servicios de limpieza contratados aumentarán la intensidad de los servicios de limpieza y continuarán el uso diario de equipos de rociado con carga electrostática.
El desinfectante de manos estará disponible y se recomienda encarecidamente su uso.

Excursiones

Las excursiones escolares serán limitadas y solo serán aprobadas después de una cuidadosa consideración por parte de la administración del distrito.

Visitantes externos Las

escuelas estarán cerradas a los visitantes externos durante el día escolar; se harán excepciones para los presentadores / voluntarios basados en el plan de estudios. Los visitantes externos durante el día escolar deben usar máscaras mientras estén en el edificio.

Clínicas de vacunas

Los distritos continuarán trabajando con Three Rivers Public Health para brindar oportunidades para el personal y los estudiantes (con el permiso de los padres).

Monitoreo de temperatura (solo FPS)

Las temperaturas se tomarán a la llegada al comienzo del día escolar y para la entrada / acceso a todas las instalaciones de FPS, incluidas las actividades extracurriculares.

“La clave para mantener nuestras escuelas abiertas ha sido la confianza de todos para hacer lo correcto; los protocolos descritos anteriormente son realmente buenas prácticas. El componente principal que seguimos inculcando a nuestro personal, padres y estudiantes es que si está enfermo, quédese en casa y considere vacunarse ”, concluyó Mark Shepard, superintendente de escuelas de FPS.

“El virus no desaparecerá pronto. Hasta este punto, hemos podido administrarlo de una manera razonable junto con nuestros socios de escuelas públicas y privadas en Fremont; la colaboración funciona y brinda a la comunidad un mensaje coherente ”, comentó Terra Uhing, directora ejecutiva de Three Rivers Public Health.

Hay información más detallada sobre estas pautas en el sitio web de FPS, en la página Regreso a la escuela 2021. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/ y el sitio web del Arzobispo Bergan en https://www.berganknights.org/calendar_news/news.html.

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Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 24, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.
The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 15

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 43

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 140

Number of employees not working today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 2

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine for exposure: 1

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 24

More detailed information regarding these guidelines are on our website, under the Return to School 2021 page. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/

The District held the first post-election bond project meeting with BVH Architects and Morrissey Engineering. The focus of the meeting was to introduce the project team and begin the process of outlining a schedule for development, design, bidding and construction of the outlined projects. Once the calendar has been created the District will work with D.A. Davidson to market the bonds. Updates will be provided to the Board of Education at their monthly meetings, shared with the community and posted to the District’s website.

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Escuelas Públicas de Fremont Reportando actualizaciones de COVID-19

Fremont, Neb. – (24 de septiembre de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron hoy información relacionada con:

La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.
La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.

El desglose de los números es el siguiente:

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la prueba COVID-19 positiva: 15

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 43

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por cualquier enfermedad: 140

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la prueba COVID-19 positiva: 2

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 1

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 24

Fremont Public Schools continúa trabajando directamente con funcionarios locales de salud pública y líderes comunitarios con respecto a nuestro protocolo COVID-19. Estamos observando cómo se propaga el virus en las comunidades circundantes, el metro de Omaha y Lincoln, y también estamos rastreando nuestros propios números de distrito.

Encontrará información más detallada sobre estas pautas en nuestro sitio web, en la página Regreso a la escuela 2021. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/

El Distrito celebró la primera reunión de proyecto de bonos postelectoral con BVH Architects y Morrissey Engineering. El enfoque de la reunión fue presentar al equipo del proyecto y comenzar el proceso de delinear un cronograma para el desarrollo, diseño, licitación y construcción de los proyectos descritos. Una vez que se haya creado el calendario, el Distrito trabajará con DA Davidson para comercializar los bonos. Se proporcionarán actualizaciones a la Junta de Educación en sus reuniones mensuales, se compartirán con la comunidad y se publicarán en el sitio web del Distrito.

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 17, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.
The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 6

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 44

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 147

Number of employees not working today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 2

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine for exposure: 0

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 28

More detailed information regarding these guidelines are on our website, under the Return to School 2021 page. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/

“We want to, again, thank the community for their support of the bond issue. This will benefit our students, staff, families and the community for many years to come,” stated Mark Shepard, superintendent.

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Escuelas Públicas de Fremont Reportando actualizaciones de COVID-19

Fremont, Neb. – (17 de septiembre de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron información hoy relacionada con:

La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.
La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.

El desglose de los números es el siguiente:

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la prueba COVID-19 positiva: 6

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 44

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por alguna enfermedad: 147

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la prueba positiva de COVID-19: 2

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 0

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 28

Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont continúan trabajando directamente con los funcionarios locales de salud pública y los líderes comunitarios con respecto a nuestro protocolo COVID-19. Estamos observando cómo se propaga el virus en las comunidades circundantes, el metro de Omaha y Lincoln, y también estamos rastreando nuestros propios números de Distrito.

Encontrará información más detallada sobre estas pautas en nuestro sitio web, en la página Regreso a la escuela 2021. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/

“Queremos, nuevamente, agradecer a la comunidad por su apoyo a la emisión de bonos. Esto beneficiará a nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y la comunidad durante muchos años ”, declaró Mark Shepard, superintendente.

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue

Bond Issue Passes

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 14, 2021) The citizens of Fremont had an opportunity to decide the fate of a $123 million, no tax levy increase, bond issue. Based on the final unofficial results from the Dodge, Saunders and Douglas County Election Commissioners, the bond issue passed with a 65-35% vote. 6,156 voters voted in the election, with 3,987 voting in favor and 2,164 voting against.

The election is the culmination of 18 months of work including a professional services study of all FPS facilities, a curriculum alignment process and a community survey. “The community survey served as the basis for identifying the project list and identifying direction, scope and size of the project and bond question, stated Dr. Brad Dahl, associate superintendent.

A citizens committee consisting of 50-60 people vetted the projects and offered suggestions which were included in the final project list. The major emphasis of the identified priorities includes rebuilding three elementary schools, a 12 classroom addition and additional fine arts space at Johnson Crossing, a classroom addition at Linden Elementary, improvements at the high school, safety and security updates to a number of facilities and a new stand alone Career Technical Education facility on the High School campus.

“In Fremont, we are fortunate to have a community that supports our public, private and parochial schools. I am not surprised by the results, they reflect the community’s sentiment and priority which is placed on education,” stated Mark Shepard, superintendent of schools.

A number of people and organizations have been instrumental in putting together background work, developing a plan and a campaign strategy to bring this through to fruition. Brett and Heidi Richmond and Chuck and Caryl Johannsen are to be commended for their leadership as campaign co-chairs. The co-chairs released a heartfelt thank you to the community, the administration and members of the Board of Education, the Citizens Committee and everyone that contributed to the campaign with funds and in-kind work. “This is a great example of the way our community comes together to support identified needs,” commented Chuck Johannsen.

Further planning for the facility upgrades will begin immediately with construction commencing as early as next spring and all projects completed in the next three to four years. The team at BVH Architects and Morrissey engineering will begin design work soon and DA Davidson will package the bonds in preparation for issuing the debt, taking full advantage of the very favorable bond market.

“On behalf of the Board of Education, THANK YOU FREMONT! Our students, staff and community will all benefit from this positive vote for our future!” stated Sandi Proskovec.

Ballots were mailed out the week of August 24 and were due back in the County Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 pm on September 14.

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools Adopts the 2021-2022 Budget

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 14, 2021) Fremont Public Schools passed their 2021-2022 Budget on a 6-0 vote during the Board of Education meeting on Monday night. The General Fund budget will decrease by 1.70% from $69,660,381 to $68,473,032. The decrease is due primarily to spending down Federal Funds that are intended to assist with the COVID-19 response. The adopted budget also includes keeping the property tax levy the same as the previous year.

Three sets of Federal allocations called the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSERS) funds were awarded and budgeted for in the 2020-2021 budget year and can be expensed through September of 2023. It is anticipated that the General Fund budget will continue to decrease until all of the ESSERS funds are expensed.

Fremont Public Schools’ general fund budget covers personnel, instruction, transportation and most operating costs. Personnel costs make up 87% of the general fund, while instructional costs make up 76% of the remainder of the general fund.

A majority of the budget, 51%, is funded by property taxes. The second-largest revenue source is state aid, which funds 29% of the budget.

The Board of Education has an approved Board/District Goal related to improving the District’s financial position. An action step within the goal is to maximize our resources while creating an expenditure budget which meets the district’s needs, all while being sensitive to the needs of the district’s patrons. “This goal, established eight years ago has been a guiding principle since its inception and is again honored in the 2021-22 budget,” stated Dr. Brad Dahl, associate superintendent.

The proposed budget incorporates changes due to the negotiated agreement and increases for all employee groups of 3.50% – almost all other lines within the budget are the same as in the previous year. The exception to the above statement would be changes due to increases in State and Federal programs with offsetting revenues. The Budget reflects the addition of the Cares Act / ESSERS funding related to COVID-19 and corresponding expenditures.

The adopted General Fund budget represents a 1.70% decrease as compared to the previous year. Overall the Districts total operating (all funds) budget represents a net decrease of 1.00%. At the same time on the resource side, the District is experiencing a decrease in assessed valuation and State Aid. The decreases in the District’s two primary funding sources required utilization of $2.7 million in cash reserves. Board of Education Member Todd Hansen commented, “dipping into cash reserves isn’t desirable nor something the District can or should do on a regular basis.” Dr. Dahl followed Hansen’s comment with, “we do not take lightly utilizing cash reserves – we have spent the last eight years positioning the District to be able to take this necessary step, if the revenue position does not improve next year we will bring forward other options.”

Dahl stated that the assessed valuation decrease is due to the exemption of personal property (equipment) by several large employers in the community and the railroad coupled with both dry-land and irrigated farm land seeing a decrease. Fremont Public Schools boundaries extend beyond Dodge County to include parcels in Saunders and Douglas counties. Dodge and Douglas experienced a decrease of 3.03% and 3.59% respectively, while Saunders increased 4.19%.

Issues affecting FPS finances include state revenues not keeping pace with increased expenditures. “Last year we saw a slight increase in our student enrollment which impacts the Needs side of the state aid formula, at the same time we saw a fairly large increase in our assessed valuation. When you have a formula based on Needs – Local Resources = State Aid the end result is less State Aid this year,” stated Dahl. State support for special education and special education transportation also lag behind the actual costs related to these important services.

The district continues to be efficient with its spending. Fremont Public Schools is ranked 11th out of 244 school districts in Nebraska in per-pupil spending; only 12 districts in the state spend less per-pupil. The district spends $11,981 per-pupil compared to the state average of $13,558.

Board of Education President Sandi Proskovec noted, “The budget approved tonight accurately reflects the district’s revenues and expenditures and meets the educational needs of the district while honoring the needs of the community. Budgeting for FPS is a year-long process and one that is taken seriously with intentionality.”

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 10, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.
The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Update in quarantine protocols.

The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 9

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 41

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 132

Number of employees not working today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 0

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine for exposure: 1

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 30

This week FPS, Archbishop Bergan and Trinity began utilizing updated COVID-19 Protocols in response to rising numbers of students with a positive COVID-19 Test. The current number of students and staff out of school due to a positive test represents less than 1% of our student body and staff. We have been and will continue to monitor the situation in our community and schools closely.

Last week, Three Rivers Public Health Department updated quarantine guidelines. Staff and students that are exposed in a non-household exposure are required to self monitor for 14 days. Individuals exposed through an epi-link contact (three or more positive cases in the same cohort) that are fully vaccinated, have had COVID-19 in the past 90 days, or are wearing a mask while in school and engaged in activities will no longer be required to stay home from school as long as they do not have COVID-19 symptoms (loss of taste and smell, sudden onset of persistent cough or shortness of breath) and wear a mask for the 14 days following the exposure.

More detailed information regarding these guidelines are on our website, under the Return to School 2021 page. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/

As a reminder, at away sporting events visitors must follow the host school’s protocols. For example, Omaha Public Schools and schools in Lancaster County are requiring masks for all indoor events. Lincoln Public Schools is using an online ticket system for admittance and will have a cash option at the door.

The bond issue ballots were mailed on August 26. This is a mail-in / carry-in only election. Ballots are due back to the County Clerk by 5:00 pm on September 14 in each respective county by mail or hand delivery.

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Escuelas Públicas de Fremont Reportando actualizaciones de COVID-19

Fremont, Neb. – (10 de septiembre de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron hoy información relacionada con:

La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.
La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.
Actualización en protocolos de cuarentena.

El desglose de los números es el siguiente:

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la prueba COVID-19 positiva: 9

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 41

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por alguna enfermedad: 132

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la prueba positiva de COVID-19: 0

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 1

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 30

Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont continúan trabajando directamente con los funcionarios de salud pública locales y los líderes comunitarios con respecto a nuestro protocolo COVID-19. Estamos observando cómo se propaga el virus en las comunidades circundantes, el metro de Omaha y Lincoln, y también estamos rastreando nuestros propios números de distrito.

Esta semana, FPS, el arzobispo Bergan y Trinity comenzaron a utilizar los protocolos COVID-19 actualizados en respuesta al número creciente de estudiantes con un examen COVID-19 positivo. El número actual de estudiantes y personal fuera de la escuela debido a una prueba positiva representa menos del 1% de nuestro cuerpo estudiantil y personal. Hemos estado y continuaremos monitoreando de cerca la situación en nuestra comunidad y escuelas.

La semana pasada, el Departamento de Salud Pública de Three Rivers actualizó las pautas de cuarentena. El personal y los estudiantes que están expuestos a una exposición no doméstica deben autocontrolarse durante 14 días. Las personas expuestas a través de un contacto epi-link (tres o más casos positivos en la misma cohorte) que estén completamente vacunadas, hayan tenido COVID-19 en los últimos 90 días o estén usando una máscara mientras están en la escuela y participan en actividades ya no lo harán Se les exigirá que se queden en casa y no vayan a la escuela siempre que no tengan síntomas de COVID-19 (pérdida del gusto y el olfato, aparición repentina de tos persistente o falta de aire) y que usen una máscara durante los 14 días posteriores a la exposición.

Encontrará información más detallada sobre estas pautas en nuestro sitio web, en la página Regreso a la escuela 2021. https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/

Como recordatorio, en los eventos deportivos fuera de casa, los visitantes deben seguir los protocolos de la escuela anfitriona. Por ejemplo, las escuelas públicas de Omaha y las escuelas del condado de Lancaster requieren máscaras para todos los eventos en interiores. Las Escuelas Públicas de Lincoln están usando un sistema de boletos en línea para la admisión y tendrán una opción de efectivo en la puerta.

Las boletas de emisión de bonos se enviaron por correo el 26 de agosto. Esta es una elección que solo se puede llevar por correo o llevar. Las boletas deben entregarse al secretario del condado antes de las 5:00 pm del 14 de septiembre en cada condado respectivo por correo o entrega en mano.

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue Update

Safety, Security & Technology

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 10, 2021) On September 14 the citizens of Fremont will have an opportunity to decide the fate of a $123 million, no tax levy increase, bond issue. A major emphasis of the bond issue is being placed on student safety, security and technology.

As part of obtaining information leading up to the Board of Education placing the question on the ballot, the District conducted a community survey. The survey asked questions related to a variety of issues. “One of the major themes that the survey results highlighted was related to safety, security and technology,” stated Brad Dahl, associate superintendent for FPS. He went on to say, “with 1,477 people responding to the survey, the results have been invaluable in serving as a basis to draw from in relation to size, scope and focus of the bond projects.” Other themes included placing an emphasis on our elementary school programs and buildings (as reported on August 20) and creating operational and energy efficiencies (as reported on September 3).

The successful bond issue in 1999 provided the first opportunity for the District to begin the process of providing a secured single point of entry for most elementary buildings and the newly developed Bell Field Elementary and Fremont Middle School. This design created a vestibule with a window and a system for allowing entry in a secured fashion after acknowledging the individual’s purpose for gaining access to the building. The High School main entrance was also modified to create a similar single point of entry.

In 2012, when Johnson Crossing Academic Center opened, the building featured a similar single point of entry with a controlled access vestibule and the ability to route all visitors through the main office prior to entering the building. “Over the years we have learned much about the safety and security of K-12 schools,” said Kevin Kavan, FPS Safety and Security Coordinator. “We know that deterrents are one of the main keys in keeping our students and staff safe. The controlled access points not only serve as a barrier to direct access to the building, they allow human interaction with individuals that need access, allowing the staff to gauge their frame of mind.”

The 2000 update to the High School provided the single point of entry and secured access. Better accessibility to the facility was not accomplished through these modifications. The entrance on Lincoln Avenue is attractive and has served its purpose for the past 20 years. In the proposed list of projects is a new main entrance on the south side of the building with access from 16th Street. The relocated main entrance would allow for greater accessibility to the building from the south parking lot and provide a secured entrance. “If you’ve attended events in the Nell McPherson Theatre you know that accessibility can be a challenge – this upgrade will provide for more direct access to the south side of the building and provide for new ADA accessible restrooms serving that end of the building,” stated Myron Sikora, FHS Principal.

The north end of the building will also receive a new entrance with direct access to the two competition gymnasiums. The activities office will be moved to the north entrance and serve as a secured access point. “The new entrance will not only allow for better access to the gyms, it will be located closer to the parking lot which is key for parents, grandparents and other fans who come to support our student athletes,” stated Scott Anderson, FHS Activities Director.

Milliken Park Elementary, which was built as part of the 1978 bond issue, is an open space designed building. The facility accommodates small and large group activities but is very limited when student safety and security is considered. The office is not currently located at the main entrance and once a person is inside the building, the individual has access to most areas. As a part of the bond issue, walls will be constructed and the main entrance area will be redesigned to create a secured, single point of entry.

Technology is the other point of emphasis highlighted by the community survey and recognized by the citizens committee. When considering that the three elementary buildings being replaced and the large section of the High School which is being renovated, were constructed in the 50’s and 60’s, and the first personal computers began to be introduced in classrooms in the early 1980’s, electrical and connectivity needs have changed greatly.

The three elementary buildings slated for replacement have classrooms equipped with one outlet in the front of the classroom and one in the back. Each of the District’s 5,000 students now have access to a computer device on a daily basis – the classrooms are not really designed for the use of technology. “The District has done an outstanding job of providing connectivity – the challenge is having enough access to electricity in the classrooms for keeping the devices charged,” commented Cliff Huss, FPS Director of IT. “With every student having a portable device, at some point during the day (or night) 5,000 devices need to be recharged, this doesn’t even take into consideration other devices utilized in the classroom that require electricity,” he concluded.

“The opportunity presented with the no tax-levy increase bond issue provides our students with a better environment that is more conducive to learning, and the community a giant leap forward in providing an environment that meets the safety, security and technology needs of today and tomorrow’s classrooms,” stated Heidi Richmond, co-chair of the Task Force for Kids campaign committee. She encourages everyone to visit the District’s website at www.fremonttigers.org to learn more.

Ballots were mailed out August 26 and are due back in the County Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 pm on September 14.

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.