Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue Update

Operational & Energy Efficiencies

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 2, 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 indoor air quality and creating operational and energy efficiencies.

 

Washington, Howard and Clarmar Elementary schools will be completely rebuilt, Linden Elementary will have the 1950’s wing replaced and Milliken Park Elementary, an open space designed school built in the late 70’s, will receive walls for instructional and security purposes as well as indoor air quality improvements (IAQ).  A large portion of the High School will also receive indoor air quality improvements and code updates.

 

When people think of IAQ they automatically think about the HVAC system.  The IAQ designation in the district’s list of projects to be funded with the proposed bond issue goes well beyond the HVAC system and truly represents a total reconditioning of the interior/exterior building components.  Buildings built in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s did not place an emphasis on energy efficiency.  Boilers were used to heat and single pane windows were opened to cool, air exchange and bringing in fresh air were not priorities.

 

In 1999-2000, when the District passed a $29.9 million bond issue, air conditioning the elementary buildings was a major component.  At that time, state of the art rooftop units were placed above the corridors in elementary schools with two purposes – provide A/C in the cooling season and fresh air during the heating season.  The rooftop units were researched and the end result was to purchase and install units which featured a fresh air component and an energy recovery system. The past two weeks of hot weather are examples of times when the District would have released students early due to the heat in the past.  During the pandemic, having appropriate air turnover has been key in limiting the exposure of the virus in the classrooms.

 

In 2010, when Johnson Crossing Academic Center was built, a system that utilizes the earth’s constant ground temperature was installed for feeding the classroom heat pumps.  This system called ground source geo-thermal utilizes a series of closed loop wells to pre-heat/pre-cool the water that is looped throughout the building.  With this system, the heat pumps are starting the process of heating and cooling water that is at a constant temperature.  On days when the temperature outside is 96° and on days when the temperature outside is 12° the system utilizing the series of wells begins the process at approximately 55°. These types of systems have now been used in schools in Nebraska for approximately 20 years.  

 

Nebraska and Fremont are positioned well geographically for the utilization of ground source geothermal systems.  We have a balanced number of heating and cooling days and being positioned above the Ogallala aquifer is a major advantage.  In some communities the substrate below the surface may be granite or limestone and although they do have the ability to shed heat they are nowhere near as efficient as the water infiltrated sand based aquifer.  

 

When looking at the energy efficiency of these systems typical buildings will experience a reduction in energy consumption due to improved building technology, when coupled with LED lighting even greater efficiencies are experienced. Ground source geothermal systems will be utilized in the new buildings and evaluated from a cost/benefit perspective for renovated spaces. 

 

One of the goals of the overall project is to minimize the impact on the community’s energy resources.  With ground source geo-thermal and LED lighting being utilized for the new elementary schools, the CTE center and the renovations at the high school, Howard, Washington and Clarmar, will be nearly energy neutral while providing increased square footage and student capacity.  “Not only will the District be saving money in their operational budget, they will not be placing a burden on the Department of Utilities grid space. As the city continues to grow this becomes even more important,” stated John Delaney of the Morrissey Engineering team.

 

Areas of the buildings receiving IAQ upgrades will also have a complete refresh of the interior finishes – painting, flooring, ceilings, etc. and all building envelope systems. “For all intents and purposes the buildings will be modernized and have a new look and feel to them,” said Jeff Glosser, FPS General Operations Administrator.

 

The three new elementaries will have four classrooms of each grade level.  “Not only does this model create the efficiencies outlined above, over the long term it reduces the Districts’ need to build additional buildings.  By moving from two and a half or three section buildings to full four section buildings you, in effect, gain the equivalent of an additional elementary building through the process.  The core spaces are more efficiently utilized and the eye to the future is there to accommodate additional students,” said Brad Dahl, Associate Superintendent. 

 

The design for the new elementary schools will be rooted in the Bell Field elementary school floor plan.  Bell Field, which opened in 2001 has many spaces within the building that are completely relevant to the current and future needs of educational delivery models.  The site at Bell Field accommodated a core hub based design with classroom pod areas around the perimeter.  The new elementary school design will be more linear with the core areas aligned and the classroom pod areas protruding from them.  The linear design will work well with the sites and will allow for construction to take place with minimal disruption to the existing learning environment.  “The architects will spend considerable time working with teams of teachers to identify what really works well in their current classrooms / buildings and what improvements can be made to better accommodate instructional needs,” commented Dahl.

 

Beyond the energy efficiencies the larger sized elementary buildings will provide for operational savings and allow for the District’s specialists time to be utilized for instructional purposes.  “The District has traveling specialists in the areas of art, music, library/media and physical education.  We have individuals that provide special education services – many of which serve multiple buildings.  Having larger elementaries, serving more students at a location, allows for less travel time ultimately providing a more efficient and effective model,” stated Kevin Eairleywine, executive director of elementary education.  

 

Larger buildings with more sections in each grade has proven to be a more efficient staffing model making it more effective to balance class sizes.  Having one to three section buildings –  balancing class size within the building over grade levels is difficult, it is even more difficult when comparing class sizes from across the District.  “Although student achievement data is not necessarily directly correlated to class size, classroom management becomes a challenge the larger they get.  Accommodations related to spacing is something the District has been challenged with in dealing with the pandemic and other annual illnesses,” concluded Eairleywine.

 

“The opportunity presented with the no tax levy increase bond issue provides our students with a better environment more conducive to learning and the community a giant leap forward in providing a more efficient and effective model. These improvements ultimately save the taxpayers money in the long run,” stated Caryl Johannsen, co-chair of the Task Force for Kids campaign committee. 

 

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.

    

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates 

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 3, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

 

  1. The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.  
  2. The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
  3. 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:  17 

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 70

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 175

 

Number of employees not working today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 3

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

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 35

 

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.  

 

This week FPS, Archbishop Bergan and Trinity released 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.

 

Earlier in the 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 last week. 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. 

 

“Our website has a lot of information related to the bond issue including the background work which has been completed over the past 18 months, the project lists and financing plan.  Please visit www.fremonttigers.org to learn more,” stated Mark Shepard, superintendent of schools.

 

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

 

  1. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.  
  2. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.
  3. 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:  17 

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 70

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por cualquier enfermedad: 175

 

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la prueba COVID-19 positiva: 3

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: 35

 

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.  

 

Esta semana, FPS, el arzobispo Bergan y Trinity publicaron Protocolos COVID-19 actualizados en respuesta al número creciente de estudiantes con una prueba COVID-19 positiva. 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.

 

A principios de semana, 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 la semana pasada. Esta es una elección solo por correo o por 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. 

 

“Nuestro sitio web tiene mucha información relacionada con la emisión de bonos, incluido el trabajo de fondo que se ha completado durante los últimos 18 meses, las listas de proyectos y el plan de financiamiento. Visite www.fremonttigers.org para obtener más información ”, declaró Mark Shepard, superintendente de escuelas.

 

Fremont Public Schools Announcing Updated Protocol

COVID-19 Protocol

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 2, 2021) Fremont Public Schools today announced changes to their COVID-19 protocols,  The changes are in response to the increased numbers of individuals who have recently contracted the virus and the continued emphasis the District has placed on keeping our students and staff safe and in school.  The District continues to work closely with the Three Rivers Public Health Department (3Rivers).  The District is in communication daily with Terra Uhing, Executive Director of 3Rivers.

 

The outlined changes which are slated to begin on Wednesday, September 8 immediately following the Labor Day break are as follows:  

 

 Social distancing  

  • Breakfast / Lunch:  Implement protocols to achieve social distance  
  • Entry into buildings:  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. 
  • 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 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 District will continue to work with Three Rivers Public Health on providing opportunities for staff and students (with parent permission).

 

Also released today are the following updated protocols for individuals that would be exempt from being excluded from school due to a close contact with an individual that has tested positive for COVID-19.  This information has been provided by 3Rivers as we continue to work through contact tracing and identifying individuals who need to quarantine.  

 

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.

 

“We are moving forward with these increased measures to keep our students and staff safe with the hope that we can slow the pace of the virus in our schools and reverse the current trend.  We were pleased last year with the responsiveness of our staff, students and parents in following our outlined protocol and are confident that it makes a difference,” stated Mark Shepard, Superintendent of Schools.

 

The most important thing that parents, students and staff can do is stay home if you are sick.  “Many of the exposures last year and already this year may have been prevented if individuals with symptoms or who are sick would have stayed home,” stated Lois Krohn, FPS Nurses Coordinator. If you are awaiting results from a COVID-19 test, please stay home until you receive the results.

 

Terra Uhing of 3Rivers commented, “We are thankful for the collaborative relationship we have with the Fremont Public Schools, Archbishop Bergan Catholic Schools and Trinity Lutheran Schools and will continue to work together to ensure that our students, staff and community are safe as we navigate COVID-19.”

 

“Many have commented that the District did such a great job of keeping our students safe and in school last year due to masking requirements.  In reality, the District implemented many protocols beyond masking that allowed students to remain in school. At this point, masking will still be a personal choice but strongly encouraged. If the trend continues, requiring them in the future may be inevitable,” concluded Shepard.

 

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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 anuncian el protocolo actualizado

COVID- 19 Protocolo

 

Fremont, Neb. – (2 de septiembre de 2021) Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont anunciaron hoy cambios en sus protocolos COVID-19. Los cambios son en respuesta al mayor número de personas que han contraído recientemente el virus y el énfasis continuo del Distrito. ha puesto en mantener a nuestros estudiantes y personal seguros y en la escuela. El Distrito continúa trabajando en estrecha colaboración con el Departamento de Salud Pública de Three Rivers (3Rivers). El Distrito se comunica diariamente con Terra Uhing, Director Ejecutivo de 3Rivers.

 

Los cambios descritos que están programados para comenzar el miércoles 8 de septiembre inmediatamente después del receso del Día del Trabajo son los siguientes:  

 

 Distanciamiento social  

  • Desayuno / Almuerzo: Implementar protocolos para lograr la distancia social  
  • Entrada a los edificios: 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. 
  • Espaciado de los salones de clases: Los salones de clases se organizarán de una manera que permita un espacio máximo 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.

 

VClínicas deacina

  • El Distrito continuará trabajando con Three Rivers Public Health para brindar oportunidades para el personal y los estudiantes (con el permiso de los padres).

 

También se publicaron hoy los siguientes protocolos actualizados para las personas que estarían exentas de ser excluidas de la escuela debido a un contacto cercano con una persona que dio positivo en la prueba de COVID-19. Esta información ha sido proporcionada por 3Rivers a medida que continuamos trabajando en el rastreo de contactos y la identificación de personas que deben ponerse en 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.

 

“Estamos avanzando con estas mayores medidas para mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes y personal con la esperanza de que podamos reducir el ritmo del virus en nuestras escuelas y revertir la tendencia actual. Estuvimos complacidos el año pasado con la capacidad de respuesta de nuestro personal, estudiantes y padres al seguir nuestro protocolo delineado y estamos seguros de que hace una diferencia ”, dijo Mark Shepard, Superintendente de Escuelas.

 

Lo más importante que pueden hacer los padres, los estudiantes y el personal es quedarse en casa si está enfermo. “Muchas de las exposiciones del año pasado y ya este año podrían haberse evitado si las personas con síntomas o enfermos se hubieran quedado en casa”, afirmó Lois Krohn, coordinadora de enfermeras de FPS. Si está esperando los resultados de una prueba de COVID-19, quédese en casa hasta que reciba los resultados.

 

Terra Uhing de 3Rivers comentó: “Estamos agradecidos por la relación de colaboración que tenemos con las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont, las Escuelas Católicas Arzobispo Bergan y las Escuelas Luteranas Trinity y continuaremos trabajando juntos para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes, personal y comunidad estén seguros mientras navegamos COVID-19.”

 

“Muchos han comentado que el Distrito hizo un gran trabajo al mantener a nuestros estudiantes seguros y en la escuela el año pasado debido a los requisitos de enmascaramiento. En realidad, el Distrito implementó muchos protocolos más allá del enmascaramiento que permitían a los estudiantes permanecer en la escuela. En este punto, el enmascaramiento seguirá siendo una elección personal, pero se recomienda encarecidamente. Si la tendencia continúa, requerirlos en el futuro puede ser inevitable ”, concluyó Shepard.

 

Fremont Middle School COVID-19 Protocol Changes

Team 8A

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Aug. 30, 2021) Team 8A 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 8A will be required to have temperatures monitored at the beginning of the day and prior to lunch.  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 

OR

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 8A

 

Fremont, Nebraska – (30 de agosto de 2021) El equipo 8A 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 8A 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.

 

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 

O

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). 

 

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.

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates 

Fremont, Neb. – (Aug. 27, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

 

  1. The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.  
  2. The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
  3. 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:  

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 46

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 195

 

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

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine for exposure: 9

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 25

 

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.  

 

Last week several school districts in the Metro, following their protocol, shut down a few classrooms due to cluster exposures.  We fully anticipate that with 5,000 students and 800 employees FPS, at some point during the school year, may be in a similar position. 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.

 

Fremont Public Schools is announcing an update to quarantine protocols, with guidance from Three Rivers Public Health Department. At this time there will be 3 instances where students will be excluded from school and required to quarantine:

 

  1. Household exposure – 10 days from the last exposure –  the student may test 5 days after the last exposure and return after day 7 with a negative result (home tests are not accepted.) 
  2. Known COVID-19 exposure where the student has become symptomatic with 1 of the “COVID-19” symptoms or 2 of the other symptoms. – 10 days from the onset of the symptom(s) –  the student may test 5 days after the last exposure and return after day 7 with a negative result (home tests are not accepted.) 
  3. A student becomes symptomatic with one of the “COVID-19 symptoms.” – 10 days from the onset of the symptom(s) –  the student may test 5 days after the last exposure and return after day 7 with a negative result (home tests are not accepted.) 

 

More detailed information regarding these guidelines are on our website, under the Return to School 2021 page. 

 

Lois Krohn, FPS Coordinator of Nurses, offered the following reminders to families:

 

  • It is extremely important that if you are sick, stay home.  
  • If you have a fever greater than 100.0°F, stay home until you are fever free for 24 hours. 
  • If you have two or more symptoms of COVID-19 seek medical attention and stay home.  
  • If you are waiting for COVID-19 Test Results, stay home. 

 

Krohn stated, “We need to stay reminded of the importance of hand washing, good hygiene and practicing social distancing.”

 

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 not have a cash option at the door.

 

The bond issue ballots were mailed yesterday, August 26. This is a mail-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. Fred Mytty, the Dodge County Clerk said “Voters may mail their ballots in or deliver them to the drop box in the alley behind the Courthouse or place them in the ballot box in the County Clerk’s office.” 

 

“Our website has a lot of information related to the bond issue including the background work which has been completed over the past 18 months, the project lists and financing plan.  Please visit www.fremonttigers.org to learn more,” stated Mark Shepard, superintendent of schools.

 

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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. – (27 de agosto de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron información hoy relacionada con:

 

  1. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.  
  2. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.
  3. 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:  

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 46

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por alguna enfermedad: 195

 

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: 9

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 25

 

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.  

 

La semana pasada, varios distritos escolares en Metro, siguiendo su protocolo, cerraron algunas aulas debido a exposiciones de grupos. Anticipamos plenamente que con 5,000 estudiantes y 800 empleados, FPS, en algún momento durante el año escolar, puede estar en una posición similar. 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.

 

Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont anuncian una actualización de los protocolos de cuarentena, con la orientación del Departamento de Salud Pública de Three Rivers. En este momento, habrá 3 casos en los que los estudiantes serán excluidos de la escuela y se les exigirá que se pongan en cuarentena:

 

  1. Exposición en el hogar: 10 días desde la última exposición: el estudiante puede realizar la prueba 5 días después de la última exposición y regresar después del día 7 con un resultado negativo ( no se aceptan pruebas caseras.) 
  2. Exposición conocida a COVID-19 donde el estudiante se ha vuelto sintomático con 1 de los síntomas de “COVID-19” o 2 de los otros síntomas. – 10 días desde el inicio del síntoma (s) – el estudiante puede realizar la prueba 5 días después de la última exposición y regresar después del día 7 con un resultado negativo (no se aceptan pruebas en el hogar). 
  3. Un estudiante se vuelve sintomático con uno de los “COVID -19 síntomas “. – 10 días desde el inicio del síntoma (s) – el estudiante puede realizar la prueba 5 días después de la última exposición y regresar después del día 7 con un resultado negativo (no se aceptan pruebas caseras). 

 

Encontrará información más detallada sobre estas pautas en nuestro sitio web. , en la página Regreso a la escuela 2021. 

 

Lois Krohn, coordinadora de enfermeras de FPS, ofreció los siguientes recordatorios a las familias:

 

  • Es extremadamente importante que, si está enfermo, se quede en casa.  
  • Si tiene fiebre superior a 100 ° F, quédese en casa hasta que no tenga fiebre durante 24 horas. 
  • Si tiene dos o más síntomas de COVID-19, busque atención médica y quédese en casa.  
  • Si está esperando los resultados de la prueba COVID-19, quédese en casa. 

 

Krohn declaró: “Debemos recordarnos la importancia del lavado de manos, la buena higiene y la práctica del distanciamiento social”.

 

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 no tendrán una opción de efectivo en la puerta.

 

Las boletas de emisión de bonos se enviaron por correo ayer, 26 de agosto. Esta es una elección solo por correo. 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. Fred Mytty, el secretario del condado de Dodge, dijo: “Los votantes pueden enviar sus boletas por correo o entregarlas en el buzón en el callejón detrás del Palacio de Justicia o colocarlas en las urnas en la oficina del secretario del condado”. 

 

“Nuestro sitio web tiene mucha información relacionada con la emisión de bonos, incluido el trabajo de fondo que se ha completado durante los últimos 18 meses, las listas de proyectos y el plan de financiamiento. Visite www.fremonttigers.org para obtener más información ”, declaró Mark Shepard, superintendente de escuelas.

 

 

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue Update

Career & Technical Education Center

Fremont, Neb. – (Aug. 26, 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 a Career & Technical Education Center serving High School students. 

 

“Career and Technical Education gives students a focus for the future,” said Todd Hansen, Executive Director of Student Services at Metropolitan Community College’s Fremont Area Center and current FPS Board of Education Member.  “This fall we have approximately 388 students participating in CTE and dual credit courses at a greatly reduced rate, saving them and their family money while gaining valuable skill sets.” 

 

Last spring, at Hansen’s urging, Fremont Public Schools surveyed students in grades 6 – 11 in regard to their interest in pursuing careers in various technical fields.  Several areas of interest were identified through this survey leading to exploration for future programming. “The next step in the process is to identify opportunities in the community and surrounding areas with local industry to work with Fremont Public Schools in partnership with Metro to create coursework in these identified areas,” stated Scott Jensen, executive director of secondary education.

 

There was a time when schools taught industrial arts or industrial technology designed to teach skills that today would be considered hobby type interests.  CTE courses are geared towards “High Skill, High Wage, High Demand” career opportunities.  They are not designed to limit a student’s future in a particular job but rather as a gateway to a career pathway with growth potential.

 

Fremont currently has programming in the areas of Welding, Diesel, Health Care, Education/Teaching, Information Technologies and Criminal Justice.  “Our current facilities at the high school and Metro’s Fremont Campus limit our ability to expand to include other offerings.  The proposed new CTE Center identified as a prioritized project within the Bond Project List would ensure that our programming is not limited due to facilities,” stated Jensen. 

 

 “Our welding program has been a huge success and has provided us with the road map for developing similar courses of study in a variety of areas.” stated Mark Shepard, superintendent of schools.  “The development of this facility will position our students, their families and our community well into the future.”

 

The District has built into the project list $9.5 million for a stand alone CTE Center with plans for the facility to be housed on the current high school / Clarmar field site.  The design of the building would be to have 3-4 clean labs and 3-4 dirty labs.  The clean labs could facilitate programming such as Health Occupations, Health Tech, Computer Graphic Design, Architecture / Drafting, Computer Technician / Coding, Robotics and Automation.  The dirty labs could house programming such as Welding, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Automotive Tech, Diesel Tech and Construction Tech.   

 

The 1,200 to 1,500 square foot clean labs and the 5,000 square foot dirty labs will be designed and equipped so they can be changed out periodically to meet the ever changing needs and opportunities presented by local industry.  Grand Island, Columbus and Lincoln Public Schools have recently developed similar facilities.  Local companies supported their efforts and had valuable input into the design and specifications needed to create industry relevant spaces.  

 

Columbus leveraged local car dealerships to work directly with the design team, the school district and their community college to provide input into the Automotive Technology lab.  Industry relevant tools, equipment and instruction provide students with the skills they need to pursue a career upon graduation or continue their education in this highly competitive field.  “We welcome the opportunity to be involved in this important venture for Fremont, our community and our students.  Fremont is home for our family and is where my father Sid Dillon started with a small Oldsmobile dealership store in 1976,” stated Sid Dillon Jr. 

 

The CTE Center will be designed, located on the site and built with an eye to the future.  The option of using this facility for attachment to a future new high school will be inherently designed into it.  Location, with the future in mind, will be key for the community at a later date to determine both if and when a new high school would be needed.

 

To date, the District has graduated about 20 students a year that have completed the Welding program.  Many students have gone on to pursue a career utilizing these valuable skills.  Valmont in Valley and Columbus, Rosenbauer Aerials, S2, Timme Welding, Rebellion Fabrication, Smeal Manufacturing and Lozier in Omaha have all employed completers of the program.  “Our company has supported this effort from the beginning,” stated Rob Kreikemeier of Rosenbauer.  “The students come to us prepared to work.  Not only do they have the technical skills which are necessary for the job, they also have acquired the soft skills which aren’t so common in the workforce today,” he concluded.

 

“The CTE Center is a prime example of what can be accomplished when the local school district, community college and industry leadership come together for the betterment of the community.  A skilled workforce with opportunity for advancement in high need areas, through a grow your own process, is exactly what our community desires and needs,” commented Al Sawtelle, Greater Fremont Development Council board chair.

 

“The Health Occupations, EMT and Certified Nurses Assistant programming already in place has benefited our local health and long-term care providers in Fremont.  Having a dedicated space as part of the proposed CTE Center will greatly enhance these opportunities,”  stated Brett Richmond, Methodist Fremont Health CEO and Task Force for Kids campaign co-chair.  “This truly represents a game changer with a long-term impact for our community,” he concluded.

 

Ballots were mailed out this week 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.

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue Update

Elementary School Projects

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Aug. 19, 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 pre-kindergarten through fourth grade elementary schools. The slate of projects includes renovating and updating two of the District’s seven elementary buildings, Milliken Park and Linden Elementaries, razing and rebuilding Washington Elementary and Howard Elementary on their current sites, and razing and rebuilding Clarmar Elementary on a new site in eastern Fremont. 

 

“The 1999 and 2010 bond issues primarily focused on secondary schools and providing space at the elementary levels – this bond issue provides the opportunity for our elementary buildings to play a little catch-up,” stated Mark Shepard superintendent of schools.  

 

In 1999, the community passed a bond issue that built the Middle School, created additional space with the science wing and middle gym at the High School, built Bell Field Elementary school, the first new school since Milliken Park opened in 1978, provided space for full day kindergarten and for the first time in history, providing air conditioning in the elementary classrooms.  

 

In 2010, the community passed a bond issue that moved the fifth graders out of the elementary schools into the newly developed Johnson Crossing Academic Center for grades five and six, which provided space for preschool programs, created a small addition to Clarmar Elementary and razed and rebuilt a large portion of Linden Elementary.  Classroom additions and additional commons space were also added at the High School.

 

“The bond issue the community will vote on through a mail-in ballot, over the next several weeks, provides the opportunity for our community to take a huge step forward and in particular for our pre-kindergarten through fourth grade buildings,” commented Sandi Proskovec, Board of Education President.  “When evaluated by the professionals, many of our buildings built in the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s fall short based on how well they accommodate student learning with current educational systems and the utilization of technology.”  The traditional building design of double classroom loaded corridors has not been utilized for elementary building construction for many years.  

 

The electrical systems to equip a classroom in the 1950’s through the early 70’s were basically an outlet in the front and rear of the classroom to accommodate a film projector, overhead projector, a fan and a vacuum for cleaning.  The first personal computers began showing up in classrooms in the mid 80’s, and today all 5,000 Fremont Public School students have access to a computer device throughout the day. 

 

Modern school designs have space for students to gather in small and large groups as well as classrooms designed and equipped for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math) hands-on learning.  Bell Field, the District’s newest elementary school, was constructed in the early 2000’s and has many of the modern school design features built in.  BVH Architects is taking the design features from Bell Field that teachers and administrators have noted work extremely well and is building them into the district’s design for the three new buildings. The footprint and capacity of the new elementaries will be enlarged to accommodate four classrooms for each grade level, allowing for greater efficiencies for staffing, special programming, food service and transportation.

 

The current plan calls for Washington and Howard’s new buildings to be built on their current sites, where play fields currently exist.  Upon completion, the current buildings will be removed and the sites restored for playgrounds and play fields. Linden Elementary will receive additional classrooms allowing for the 1950’s addition to be removed, making Linden’s oldest portion of the building at the same age as Bell Field.  Milliken Park, a 1978 “open space” design, will have separation walls inserted and a new HVAC system to meet current safety, security and indoor air quality standards. 

 

When Bell Field was built there were a handful of schools across the state that utilized ground source geo-thermal wells for their HVAC systems.  Since then many schools have incorporated this as the technology has been further developed and implemented.  Johnson Crossing, the District’s newest building constructed in 2010, incorporates this technology. BVH and Morrissey Engineering will be designing geo-thermal technology and LED lighting into their plans to allow the District to achieve energy efficiency with a simple payback.  The new technology being implemented will replace conventional boiler heat and electric roof top units for cooling and air exchange.  The new elementary buildings will be designed to be close to energy neutral, while adding additional square footage.  This not only helps the district’s operating budget, it does not burden our community’s energy availability.

 

Grant Elementary, which has received attention during the two previous bond issues, is not scheduled to be part of this project. “Grant has been a challenge for many years in that it is located in very close proximity to Howard and has over the past 20 years not housed many students,” Shepard stated. “Our current plan anticipates keeping it open to continue to serve the Grant neighborhood and accommodate student growth and special programs within the community,” Shepard added. “Grant students, parents and families have expressed concerns about the site’s future; they love their small, inviting neighborhood school and want it to continue to serve their families. At this point, there are no plans to do anything different than that,” stated Kevin Eairleywine, Executive Director for Human Resources and Elementary Operations.

 

Ballots will be mailed out on August 24 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.

 

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates 

Fremont, Neb. – (May 14, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

 

  1. The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.  
  2. The number of students and staff in quarantine due to two or more symptoms after close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or are awaiting test results.
  3. The number of students utilizing the virtual learning environment.
  4. Risk Dial decreased this week
  5. FHS Graduation is May 15
  6. Spring Sports season ending
  7. FPS Relaxing Requirements beginning May 18
  8. 2021-2022 School Year

 

The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:

 

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 1

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine: 0

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 63

 

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

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine: 0

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 49

 

Nebraska DHHS released new guidelines regarding quarantine requirements for school aged individuals and staff members on May 6, 2021. The DHM states that individuals that have been exposed to COVID-19 do not need to quarantine at home unless they begin exhibiting two or more symptoms of COVID-19. These are the individuals that are now listed under our current quarantine category. 

 

The District does not release information by school or grade level in an effort to not share information that is personally identifiable. This would be in violation of FERPA (Federal Education Rights to Privacy Act) and potentially employment and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act) laws. 

 

The District also released current enrollment numbers for students participating in the virtual learning environment.  As of today, 200 students are enrolled in the virtual school option – this represents approximately 4.12% of the overall student enrollment of 4,855. 

 

The Three Rivers Public Health Risk Dial for Dodge County decreased this week from 2.05 to 1.95 – yellow. As a reminder, the Dial utilizes nine data points on a rolling three week average.

 

Graduation will take place on May 15 at Midland University’s Wikert Event Center in two sessions. Students with last names beginning with A-K will graduate at 1:00 pm. Students with last names beginning with L-Z will graduate at 3:00 pm. Six tickets will be provided to each student’s family. The graduation ceremonies will not be open to the public. “Congratulations to all of our graduates! We are proud of the work you have accomplished and the challenges you have overcome the last several years. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors,” said Myron Sikora, FHS Principal.

 

Good luck to our athletes completing their spring sports seasons. Congratulations to the Archbishop Bergan/Fremont High School baseball team competing at State this weekend. Next week our boys and girls track teams and girls tennis team will compete at State. The following week the boys golf team will also finish up their season. 

 

Monday, May 17 is the final day for students for the 2020-21 school year.  As we end the school year the District, working with community partners and Three Rivers Public Health, will begin to relax our requirements related to masking and temperature taking.  At this time we anticipate beginning on May 18, no longer requiring masks in District owned / controlled facilities when social distancing and time restrictions can be met.  Temperatures will also no longer be monitored.  We will continue to evaluate our protocols regarding mask wearing throughout the summer and adjust if necessary.  In some situations masks may still be required for activities where space limitations do not allow for appropriate social distancing.

 

Fremont Public Schools is engaged in making plans for the 2021-2022 school year. A virtual learning option for students will not be provided unless conditions within the community / region related to COVID-19 would necessitate it. 

 

 “We have had a great school year with much accomplished.  The fact that we’ve been able to keep our schools open and students in class is a testimony to the planning that went into our reopening plan and the due diligence of our staff, students, parents and community,” stated Mark Shepard, Superintendent of Schools.  “Our teachers and support staff are to be commended for all their efforts – we look forward to this summer and the 2021-22 school year,”  

 

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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. – (14 de mayo de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron hoy información relacionada con:

 

  1. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.  
  2. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a dos o más síntomas después de la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19 o que está esperando los resultados de la prueba.
  3. El número de estudiantes que utilizan el entorno de aprendizaje virtual.
  4. Disminución de la marcación de riesgo esta semana La
  5. graduación de FHS es el 15 de
  6. temporada de deportes de primavera
  7. mayoRequisitos de relajación de FPS a partir del 18 de mayo
  8. Finaliza laAño escolar 2021-2022

 

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: 1

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena: 0

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por alguna enfermedad: 63

 

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

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

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 49

 

Nebraska DHHS publicó nuevas pautas con respecto a los requisitos de cuarentena para personas en edad escolar y miembros del personal el 6 de mayo de 2021. El DHM establece que las personas que han estado expuestas al COVID-19 no necesitan ponerse en cuarentena en casa a menos que comiencen a mostrar dos o más síntomas de COVID-19. Estos son los individuos que ahora están incluidos en nuestra categoría de cuarentena actual. 

 

El Distrito no divulga información por escuela o nivel de grado en un esfuerzo por no compartir información que sea identificable personalmente. Esto violaría la FERPA (Ley Federal de Derechos de Educación a la Privacidad) y potencialmente las leyes de empleo y HIPAA (Ley de Responsabilidad de Portabilidad de Seguros de Salud). 

 

El Distrito también dio a conocer los números de inscripción actuales para los estudiantes que participan en el entorno de aprendizaje virtual. Al día de hoy, 200 los estudiantes están matriculados en la opción de escuela virtual; esto representa aproximadamente el 4.12% de la matrícula total de estudiantes de 4,855. 

 

El Dial de Riesgo de Salud Pública de Three Rivers para el condado de Dodge disminuyó esta semana de 2.05 a 1.95 – amarillo. Como recordatorio, el Dial utiliza nueve puntos de datos en un promedio móvil de tres semanas.

 

La graduación tendrá lugar el 15 de mayo en el Centro de eventos Wikert de la Universidad de Midland en dos sesiones. Los estudiantes con apellidos que comienzan con AK se graduarán a la 1:00 pm. Los estudiantes con apellidos que comienzan con LZ se graduarán a las 3:00 pm. Se proporcionarán seis boletos a la familia de cada estudiante. Las ceremonias de graduación no estarán abiertas al público. “¡Felicitaciones a todos nuestros graduados! Estamos orgullosos del trabajo que ha realizado y los desafíos que ha superado en los últimos años. Le deseamos todo lo mejor en sus proyectos futuros ”, dijo Myron Sikora, director de FHS.

 

Buena suerte a nuestros atletas que completan sus temporadas deportivas de primavera. Felicitaciones al equipo de béisbol Archbishop Bergan / Fremont High School compitiendo en State este fin de semana. La próxima semana nuestros equipos de pista de niños y niñas y el equipo de tenis de niñas competirán en State. La semana siguiente el equipo de golf masculino también terminará su temporada. 

 

El lunes 17 de mayo es el último día para los estudiantes del año escolar 2020-21. Al finalizar el año escolar, el Distrito, trabajando con socios de la comunidad y Three Rivers Public Health, comenzará a relajar nuestros requisitos relacionados con el enmascaramiento y la toma de temperatura. En este momento, anticipamos que a partir del 18 de mayo, ya no se requerirán máscaras en las instalaciones controladas o de propiedad del Distrito cuando se puedan cumplir las restricciones de distanciamiento social y de tiempo. Las temperaturas tampoco se controlarán más. Continuaremos evaluando nuestros protocolos con respecto al uso de mascarillas durante el verano y los ajustaremos si es necesario. En algunas situaciones, es posible que se requieran máscaras para actividades en las que las limitaciones de espacio no permitan un distanciamiento social adecuado.

 

Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont se dedican a hacer planes para el año escolar 2021-2022. No se proporcionará una opción de aprendizaje virtual para los estudiantes a menos que las condiciones dentro de la comunidad / región relacionadas con COVID-19 lo requieran. 

 

 “Hemos tenido un gran año escolar con muchos logros. El hecho de que hemos podido mantener nuestras escuelas abiertas y los estudiantes en clase es un testimonio de la planificación que se incluyó en nuestro plan de reapertura y la debida diligencia de nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y comunidad ”, declaró Mark Shepard, superintendente de Escuelas. “Nuestros maestros y personal de apoyo son dignos de elogio por todos sus esfuerzos; esperamos este verano y el año escolar 2021-22”,  

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates 

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

 

  1. The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.  
  2. The number of students and staff in quarantine due to two or more symptoms after close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or are awaiting test results.
  3. The number of students utilizing the virtual learning environment.
  4. Risk Dial remained the same this week
  5. Graduation Walk
  6. Elementary Field Day
  7. FHS Graduation is May 15
  8. FPS Relaxing Requirements beginning May 18
  9. 2021-2022 School Year

 

The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:

 

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 3

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine: 2

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 106

 

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

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine: 0

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 49

 

Nebraska DHHS released new guidelines regarding quarantine requirements for school aged individuals and staff members on May 6, 2021. The DHM states that individuals that have been exposed to COVID-19 do not need to quarantine at home unless they begin exhibiting two or more symptoms of COVID-19. These are the individuals that are now listed under our current quarantine category. 

 

The District does not release information by school or grade level in an effort to not share information that is personally identifiable. This would be in violation of FERPA (Federal Education Rights to Privacy Act) and potentially employment and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act) laws. 

 

The District also released current enrollment numbers for students participating in the virtual learning environment.  As of today, 200 students are enrolled in the virtual school option – this represents approximately 4.12% of the overall student enrollment of 4,856. 

 

The Three Rivers Public Health Risk Dial for Dodge County remained this week at 2.05 – low orange. As a reminder, the Dial utilizes nine data points on a rolling three week average.

 

The annual Graduation Walk will be held on Thursday, May 13 at 9:00 am at elementary schools throughout the community.  Family members of seniors may attend, but must stay outside the buildings. “The graduation walk is a great opportunity to recognize the hard work of our seniors and inspire our elementary students,” stated Kevin Eairleywine, executive director of Human Resources and Elementary Operations.

 

Elementary Field Day will be held on Thursday, May 13 at Appleget Field at Fremont High School. Field day for all elementary 4th grade students will begin around 11:45 pm and end at 2:30 pm.

 

Graduation will take place on May 15 at Midland University’s Wikert Event Center in two sessions. Students with last names beginning with A-K will graduate at 1:00 pm. Students with last names beginning with L-Z will graduate at 3:00 pm. Six tickets will be provided to each student’s family. The graduation ceremonies will not be open to the public.

 

Monday, May 17 is the final day for students for the 2020-21 school year.  As we end the school year the District, working with community partners and Three Rivers Public Health, will begin to relax our requirements related to masking and temperature taking.  At this time we anticipate beginning on May 18, no longer requiring masks in District owned / controlled facilities when social distancing and time restrictions can be met.  Temperatures will also no longer be monitored.  We will continue to evaluate our protocols regarding mask wearing throughout the summer and adjust if necessary.  In some situations masks may still be required for activities where space limitations do not allow for appropriate social distancing.

 

Fremont Public Schools is engaged in making plans for the 2021-2022 school year. A virtual learning option for students will not be provided unless conditions within the community / region related to COVID-19 would necessitate it.  “We know that our students learn best when they are in school and working directly with teachers,” stated Mark Shepard, Superintendent of Schools.  “Our teachers, students and their families have done an extraordinary job this school year in working together to provide the virtual option as a choice and have it be successful.”

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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 mayo de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron hoy información relacionada con:

 

  1. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.  
  2. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a dos o más síntomas después de la exposición al contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19 o que está esperando los resultados de la prueba.
  3. El número de estudiantes que utilizan el entorno de aprendizaje virtual.
  4. Risk Dial permaneció igual esta semana
  5. Caminata de graduación
  6. Día de campo de primaria La
  7. graduación de FHS es el 15 de mayo
  8. Requisitos de relajación de FPS a partir del 18 de mayo de
  9. 2021-2022 Año escolar

 

El desglose de los números es el siguiente:

 

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a COVID-19 positivo Prueba: 3

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena: 2

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por alguna enfermedad: 106

 

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

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

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 49

 

Nebraska DHHS publicó nuevas pautas con respecto a los requisitos de cuarentena para personas en edad escolar y miembros del personal el 6 de mayo de 2021. El DHM establece que las personas que han estado expuestas al COVID-19 no necesitan ponerse en cuarentena en casa a menos que comiencen a presentar dos o más síntomas. de COVID-19. Estos son los individuos que ahora están incluidos en nuestra categoría de cuarentena actual. 

 

El Distrito no divulga información por escuela o nivel de grado en un esfuerzo por no compartir información que sea identificable personalmente. Esto violaría la FERPA (Ley Federal de Derechos de Educación a la Privacidad) y potencialmente las leyes de empleo y HIPAA (Ley de Responsabilidad de Portabilidad de Seguros Médicos). 

 

El Distrito también dio a conocer los números de inscripción actuales para los estudiantes que participan en el entorno de aprendizaje virtual. Al día de hoy, 200 los estudiantes están matriculados en la opción de escuela virtual; esto representa aproximadamente el 4,12% de la matrícula total de estudiantes de 4.856. 

 

El Dial de Riesgo de Salud Pública de Three Rivers para el condado de Dodge se mantuvo esta semana en 2.05 – bajo en naranja. Como recordatorio, el Dial utiliza nueve puntos de datos en un promedio móvil de tres semanas.

 

La Caminata de Graduación anual se llevará a cabo el jueves 13 de mayo a las 9:00 am en las escuelas primarias de toda la comunidad. Los familiares de las personas mayores pueden asistir, pero deben permanecer fuera de los edificios. “La caminata de graduación es una gran oportunidad para reconocer el arduo trabajo de nuestros estudiantes de último año e inspirar a nuestros estudiantes de primaria”, declaró Kevin Eairleywine, director ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos y Operaciones de Primaria.

 

El día de campo de la primaria se llevará a cabo el jueves 13 de mayo en Appleget Field en la escuela secundaria Fremont. El día de campo para todos los estudiantes de 4º grado de primaria comenzará alrededor de las 11:45 pm y terminará a las 2:30 pm.

 

La graduación se llevará a cabo el 15 de mayo en el Centro de Eventos Wikert de la Universidad de Midland en dos sesiones. Los estudiantes con apellidos que comienzan con AK se graduarán a la 1:00 pm. Los estudiantes con apellidos que comienzan con LZ se graduarán a las 3:00 pm. Se proporcionarán seis boletos a la familia de cada estudiante. Las ceremonias de graduación no estarán abiertas al público.

 

El lunes 17 de mayo es el último día para los estudiantes del año escolar 2020-21. Al finalizar el año escolar, el Distrito, trabajando con socios de la comunidad y Three Rivers Public Health, comenzará a relajar nuestros requisitos relacionados con el enmascaramiento y la toma de temperatura. En este momento, anticipamos que a partir del 18 de mayo ya no se requerirán máscaras en las instalaciones controladas o de propiedad del Distrito cuando se puedan cumplir las restricciones de distanciamiento social y de tiempo. Las temperaturas tampoco se controlarán más. Continuaremos evaluando nuestros protocolos con respecto al uso de mascarillas durante el verano y los ajustaremos si es necesario. En algunas situaciones, es posible que se requieran máscaras para actividades en las que las limitaciones de espacio no permitan un distanciamiento social adecuado.

 

Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont se dedican a hacer planes para el año escolar 2021-2022. No se proporcionará una opción de aprendizaje virtual para los estudiantes a menos que las condiciones dentro de la comunidad / región relacionadas con COVID-19 lo requieran. “Sabemos que nuestros estudiantes aprenden mejor cuando están en la escuela y trabajando directamente con los maestros”, dijo Mark Shepard, Superintendente de Escuelas. “Nuestros maestros, estudiantes y sus familias han hecho un trabajo extraordinario este año escolar al trabajar juntos para brindar la opción virtual como una opción y tener éxito”. 

 

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates 

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 30, 2021) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

 

  1. The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.  
  2. The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or are awaiting test results.
  3. The number of students utilizing the virtual learning environment.
  4. Risk Dial remained the same this week
  5. Continuing to follow FPS protocol
  6. FHS Graduation is May 15
  7. Elementary Field Day
  8. Vaccinations for students 16 and older

 

The breakdown of the numbers is as follows:

 

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 5

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine: 10

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 111

 

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

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine: 1

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 75

 

The District does not release information by school or grade level in an effort to not share information that is personally identifiable. This would be in violation of FERPA (Federal Education Rights to Privacy Act) and potentially employment and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act) laws. 

 

The District also released current enrollment numbers for students participating in the virtual learning environment.  As of today, 198 students are enrolled in the virtual school option – this represents approximately 4.08% of the overall student enrollment of 4,857. 

 

The Three Rivers Public Health Risk Dial for Dodge County remained this week at 2.05 – low orange. As a reminder, the Dial utilizes nine data points on a rolling three week average. This week’s decrease is due to a change in the data points no longer being equally weighted. An additional, ninth, data point was added to factor in the number of individuals ages 16 and up that have been fully vaccinated.

 

Fremont Public Schools will continue to follow our outlined protocol which includes temperatures being taken upon entry into our facilities and masks will be required at least through the end of the school year. Please remember to send your child to school each day with a clean mask.

 

Graduation will take place on May 15 at Midland University’s Wikert Event Center in two sessions. Students with last names beginning with A-K will graduate at 1:00 pm. Students with last names beginning with L-Z will graduate at 3:00 pm. Six tickets will be provided to each student’s family. The graduation ceremonies will not be open to the public.

 

Elementary Field Day will be held on Thursday, May 13 at Appleget Field at Fremont High School. Field day for all elementary 4th grade students will begin around 11:45 pm and end at 2:30 pm.

 

Three Rivers Public Health Department will be offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics to students 16 years of age and older. The clinics will offer the Pfizer vaccine which requires two doses. The second dose will be scheduled three weeks (21 days) after the first. Three Rivers will operate the clinics. Students and their families can register for the FPS clinic but cannot yet make an appointment as the time has not been set until numbers are finalized.  Students and their families can sign up via the link sent to them through Remind. If you have questions, please call 402-936-3201 during regular business hours 8-4:30 p.m., M-F, or email Three Rivers at makayla@3rphd.org

 

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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. – (30 de abril de 2021) Las escuelas públicas de Fremont publicaron hoy información relacionada con:

 

  1. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausentes debido a que dieron positivo en la prueba de COVID-19.  
  2. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición por contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19 o está esperando los resultados de la prueba.
  3. El número de estudiantes que utilizan el entorno de aprendizaje virtual.
  4. Risk Dial permaneció igual esta semana
  5. Continuando con el protocolo de FPS La
  6. graduación de FHS es el 15 de mayo
  7. Día de campo de primaria
  8. Vacunas para estudiantes de 16 años o más

 

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: 5

Número de estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena: 10

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por alguna enfermedad: 111

 

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

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

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 75

 

El Distrito no divulga información por la escuela o nivel de grado en un esfuerzo por no compartir información que sea personalmente identificable. Esto violaría la FERPA (Ley Federal de Derechos de Educación a la Privacidad) y potencialmente las leyes de empleo y HIPAA (Ley de Responsabilidad de Portabilidad de Seguro Médico). 

 

El Distrito también dio a conocer los números de inscripción actuales para los estudiantes que participan en el entorno de aprendizaje virtual. A la fecha, 198 estudiantes están inscritos en la opción de escuela virtual; esto representa aproximadamente el 4.08% de la inscripción total de estudiantes de 4,857. 

 

El Dial de Riesgo de Salud Pública de Three Rivers para el condado de Dodge se mantuvo esta semana en 2.05 – bajo en naranja. Como recordatorio, el Dial utiliza nueve puntos de datos en un promedio móvil de tres semanas. La disminución de esta semana se debe a un cambio en los puntos de datos que ya no tienen la misma ponderación. Se agregó un noveno punto de datos adicional para tener en cuenta el número de personas de 16 años en adelante que han sido completamente vacunadas.

 

Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont continuarán siguiendo nuestro protocolo delineado que incluye las temperaturas que se toman al ingresar a nuestras instalaciones y se requerirán máscaras al menos hasta el final del año escolar. Recuerde enviar a su hijo a la escuela todos los días con una mascarilla limpia.

 

La graduación tendrá lugar el 15 de mayo en el Centro de eventos Wikert de la Universidad de Midland en dos sesiones. Los estudiantes con apellidos que comienzan con A-K se graduarán a la 1:00 pm. Los estudiantes con apellidos que comienzan con L-Z se graduarán a las 3:00 pm. Se proporcionarán seis boletos a la familia de cada estudiante. Las ceremonias de graduación no estarán abiertas al público.

 

El día de campo de la escuela primaria se llevará a cabo el jueves 13 de mayo en Appleget Field en la escuela secundaria Fremont. El día de campo para todos los estudiantes de cuarto grado de primaria comenzará alrededor de las 11:45 pm y terminará a las 2:30 pm.

 

El Departamento de Salud Pública de Three Rivers ofrecerá clínicas de vacunación COVID-19 a estudiantes de 16 años o más. Las clínicas ofrecerán la vacuna Pfizer que requiere dos dosis. La segunda dosis se programará tres semanas (21 días) después de la primera. Three Rivers operará las clínicas. Los estudiantes y sus familias pueden inscribirse en la clínica de FPS, pero aún no pueden hacer una cita ya que no se ha establecido el tiempo hasta que se finalicen los números. Los estudiantes y sus familias pueden registrarse a través del enlace que se les envía a través de Remind. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al 402-936-3201 durante el horario comercial habitual de 8 a 4:30 pm, lunes a viernes, o envíe un correo electrónico a Three Rivers a makayla@3rphd.org