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Good afternoon Marengo High family,

This is David Miller, your MHS principal. I am aware of the fact that there has been some concerns about our graduation ceremony. I apologize for not communicating better and will strive to do so going forward. At this time I would like to share some of the latest developments of our 2020 graduations plan.

First, I congratulate our seniors for completing this phase of their career and wish them the best. I believe each of them has the possibility of a bright successful future.

Secondly, we have established June 26^th as our graduation date. Our time and location will be given soon. After consulting with students, parents, staff, and the superintendent, we have come to two possible formats and locations. Our options are 1. Semi-traditional graduation in front of the 4-6 building and 2. Virtual-traditional graduation in front of the 7-12 building. We feel that we need two options due to the growing COVID-19 rate in our area.

Our seniors did a dressed walk thru on both locations today. This is to ensure that they are prepared for either format. We will continue to listen to our local and state health authorities before we make our final decision at a later date. You will be informed as the date gets nearer.

Thirdly, and finally, I want to thank all of you for working patiently with us as we navigate through these uncharted waters. It has not been easy, but we will continue to do our best to give our seniors the graduation ceremony they deserve and will make you proud to have chosen MHS as your school.

D. L. Miller, Principal

Marengo High

If you are ready to enroll your child in Marengo High School, the form you need to complete is shown on the right. You can download the form and submit it 1 of 2 ways:

1. Complete the form online and submit it along with 2 other forms of identification via email to Mrs. Amanda Compton, MHS Counselor, at acompton@marengo.k12.al.us. OR

2. Download and print the form. Mail it along with 2 other forms of identification to MHS, attention Amanda Compton, 212 Panther Drive, Dixon Mills, AL 36736.

Marengo County Board of Education

Dear Parent/Guardian:
We are currently following the ongoing developments with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time, we will observe directives and advisement from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the Alabama Department of Public Health. We will continue to make every effort possible to reduce the
spread of any and all viruses in the school facility, while continuing all educational functions and school operations. You will be informed of any and all changes to our operations via SchoolCast and other normal methods used by the school your child attends.
In the event of a COVID-19 outbreak and the need to close our schools, we are beginning to work on making advance plans for our students to remain active in the academic part of each school. In the meantime, there are several healthy hygiene practices you need to be reminded of to reduce the
spread of germs:
 Do not send your child to school if they are ill. Keep your child home with fever of 100 degrees or higher, frequent cough, diarrhea or vomiting, or a generalized body rash of unknown origin. Your child should not return to school until they are 48 hours free of fever and no longer on medication.
 Wash hands often using an antibacterial soap, especially after using the restroom and before and after mealtimes. Remember to rub hands together after creating a lather for 10-15 seconds for best results.
 Do not share drinking glasses or eating utensils.
 Use and properly dispose of soiled tissues.
 Cover mouth with coughs and sneezes.
 Encourage eating a well-balanced diet and get plenty of rest during time of illness.
 Be prepared to pick your child up from school as soon as possible if notified by school personnel that your child is ill.
 Wash backpacks, coats, and other articles that potentially carry germs.
 Properly disinfect digital devices with disinfectant wipes.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Luke Hallmark
Superintendent

Superintendents,

Guidance Regarding Personnel Who May Have Tested Positive for Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

As the situation continues to progress, and in light of heightened actions released by President Donald J. Trump last evening, I have consulted with Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris regarding how we would handle any confirmed cases of COVID-19 among our employees. If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, or if the employee’s child or dependent tests positive and the employee must stay home to provide care, then that employee should stay home for 14 days and should not be charged sick or personal leave. It is very important that anyone with a positive test self isolates and removes himself or herself from the population for the entire incubation period.

The above guidance is only for confirmed cases of COVD-19. We are receiving some questions about employees who have not tested positive for COVID-19 but would like to self-isolate due to fears of the outbreak or personal medical concerns. In this case, the employee should take personal or sick leave.

Student Teachers/Interns

Many institutions of higher education are moving to online-only classes. The question has arisen as to whether those students should complete their internship hours this semester. We are reviewing and will have an answer for you by tomorrow.

Out-of-State Field Trips and Sporting Tournaments

At this time, we have not revised our guidance issued earlier in the week. I know that some superintendents have decided to cancel events on their own and others have not. We respect your decisions and are monitoring the situation constantly.

Thank you for your diligence and professionalism. Look for additional information as it becomes available.

Eric

Eric G. Mackey, Ed.D.

State Superintendent of Education

Alabama State Department of Education

Gordon Persons Building, Room 5114

P. O. Box 302101

Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

Telephone: 334.694.4902 (NEW PHONE NUMBER) Fax: 334.694.4990 (NEW FAX NUMBER)