RUSD joins all county schools and extends school closures to at least May 1

Press Release --- Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.

REDLANDS, Calif. – Earlier today, Superintendents representing school districts throughout San Bernardino County engaged in a conference call with County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre and representatives from the San Bernardino County Department of Health.

Based on the latest information and data related to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interest of student, staff and community and their health and safety, a unanimous decision was made to close schools across the entire county through Friday, May 1. As we get closer to May 1, a collective analysis will be made to determine if it is safe to return to school or to continue to extend school closures.

The Board of Education formally took action this evening to officially extend school closures as mentioned above.

“This is one of the most difficult things we’ve ever had to do as a school district,” said Board President Patty Holohan. “I feel that we are doing the right thing for our students, our families, our teachers and our staff. My heart goes out to them.”

As per the communication you received on Wednesday, March 18, the District will provide meals for children, beginning March 30, throughout the duration of the closure. Further, we will maintain and continuously update online enrichment materials which will be found on our website beginning Monday, March 30.

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RUSD Board closes schools

Press Release --- Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:45 p.m.

REDLANDS, Calif. – As of March 13, according to the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health – there are no known cases of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in San Bernardino County.

“With much consideration, the Board unanimously decided that closing schools was in the best interest of our students, staff and teachers at this time,” said Board President Patty Holohan.

During closed session, the Board of Education unanimously took action to close all schools within the Redlands Unified School District effective March 30 – April 3. There are no classes scheduled from Monday, March 16 – April 3 (this includes Spring Break). Students will return Monday, April 6.

There will be no change to employee work schedules. Employees will continue to report to work as regularly scheduled beginning March 16.

“We have been and will continue to monitor this situation on a daily basis and will continue to make decisions in order to protect the health and safety of our students, our staff and our broader community,” said Superintendent Mauricio Arellano.

For more news and information on New Coronavirus 2019 please visit our website at: www.redlandsusd.net/coronavirus.

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