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THIS PAGE CONTAINS ARCHIVED INFORMATION FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR. FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
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Blazer Learning Community Parents / Guardians / Caregivers,As we continue to navigate through the pandemic and various levels of instruction, we want to take this time to invite all digital learners back into the building for in-person learning. This option is open to all students for the remainder of this school year. If interested in returning to school this year, please contact the Secretary / Office Staff at your child's school to review the return to in-person learning expectations. We look forward to hearing from you as we continue to do the best we can to educate all learners, while keeping all options available. (Updated 04-21-2021)
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Effective Thursday, February 11, 2021, the Daniel Boone Area School District (DBASD) will no longer email notifications regarding confirmed COVID-19 positive cases within our schools. All communications will be updated and posted to this page of the District website. Please click the blue box (Click here to access our COVID-19 Dashboard) on the right-hand side of this page for the most accurate updated information.
The health and safety of the Daniel Boone Area School District is our top priority. In light of the coronavirus outbreak and related concerns raised by the CDC we would like to share with our community some of the steps taken by the school district:
- Soap dispensers are being inspected daily and additional ones will be added as necessary.
- Tissues are in every classroom and extra supplies have been ordered.
- High touch and surface-level cleaning are being emphasized with our cleaning contractors and it is being monitored closely by their supervisors.
- Our cleaning contractors are receiving additional training from our staff on biohazards.
- Hand washing signs have been placed in all bathrooms and classrooms.
- Students are being encouraged to use good hygiene, frequently wash their hands, and avoid touching their faces.
- Our pandemic emergency plans have been reviewed and updated.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 New Travel Order from Pennsylvania Department of Health
Blazer Learning Community Health and Safety Plan
DBASD Health & Safety Plan PDE Attestation Document
Blazer Learning Community Opening 2020/2021 Learning Options
PA DoE AND DoH Determining Instructional Models During COVID-19 Pandemic Recommendations (NEW 8/10/20)
DBASD Blazer learning Community Reopening 2020/2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
District Updates
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05-11-2021
COVID-19 Case 5.11.21. DBAHS SCHOOL CLOSURE District Community.pdf 226.07 KB (Last Modified on May 11, 2021) -
03-31-2021
COVID-19 Case 3.31.21. DBAPC SCHOOL CLOSURE Families - District.pdf 182.12 KB (Last Modified on March 31, 2021) -
02-05-2021
COVID-19 Case 2.5.21. DBASD 1 Case - DISTRICT COMMUNITY.pdf 181.2 KB (Last Modified on February 5, 2021) -
02-04-2021
COVID-19 Case 2.4.21. DBAHS 1 Student DISTRICT - COMMUNITY.pdf 181.07 KB (Last Modified on February 4, 2021) -
02-02-2021
COVID-19_Case_2.2.21._DBAMS1_StudentDISTRICT_-_COMMUNITY.pdf 181.26 KB (Last Modified on February 2, 2021) -
01-29-2021
COVID-19 Case 1.29.21. DBASD 4 Cases - DISTRICT COMMUNITY.pdf 183.71 KB (Last Modified on January 29, 2021) -
01-28-2021
COVID-19 Case 1.28.21. DBASD 3 Cases - DISTRICT COMMUNITY.pdf 184.15 KB (Last Modified on January 28, 2021)
PDE Guidance Updates
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PDE Guidance (*UPDATED 06/11/20 - 4:00 PM) Regarding Athletics
Wednesday, June 10, 2020, the Governor provided guidance in relation to the process for interscholastic athletics to return to play. The guidance we received regarding our ability to bring our athletes back for limited practice/training involves the development and board approval of a health and safety plan for Daniel Boone Area School District Athletics. Our athletic department and district leadership team have been working diligently to develop this plan, based on the guidance we have been receiving from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Center for Disease Control. We are eager to get our athletes back in action; however, the health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority.
Considering that we received this guidance yesterday afternoon, we immediately began dedicating additional time to finalizing our health and safety plan for athletics that had already been in DRAFT form. Our Department of Athletics & Activities will be meeting; via zoom, with various coaches, parent(s)/guardian(s), student-athletes on Friday to finalize the plan. We intend to present our plan to the Daniel Boone Area School District Board of School Directors for approval at our Monday, June 15, 2020 board of school directors meeting. After board approval, we will communicate a start date for our fall high school athletic teams. We anticipate that start date for optional pre-season workouts; in accordance with PIAA guidelines, to be within the first week of July. Coaches will be reaching out to their individual teams with specific details. Correspondence regarding fall middle school athletics will be shared by our Office of Athletics & Activities at a later time.
Please know that we are seeking additional guidance regarding what this means for our other extra-curricular/co-curricular activities (e.g. band, theater, etc.) and will be communicating that information as it becomes available.
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PDE Guidance (*UPDATED 6/5/20 – 8:35 a.m.) Regarding Re-opening of Schools
According to the updated guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), these are preliminary guidelines that are designed to address the health and safety considerations that districts need to review, and specifically, assist in the development of a countywide Health and Safety Plan. PDE indicated that a template for the Health and Safety Plan will be available on their website later this week and that additional guidance regarding teaching and learning, student wellness, equity, and organized sports will be forthcoming later in the month.
Collectively, the 18 Berks County school districts, the two Career and Technology Centers, and the Berks County Intermediate Unit are committed to the development of a countywide roadmap for reentry. The goal is to make collaborative decisions and implement protocols consistently across Berks County schools. Reentry plans will be based on feedback from key stakeholders, as well as guidance from federal, state, and local governing agencies.
The focus is to reopen buildings and schools and bring back staff members and students in a healthy and safe manner that complies with the guidance from governing agencies. Superintendents and job-alike leaders will be discussing the procedures and protocols and meeting with administrative teams to finalize the reentry roadmap and health and safety plans. Once these have been drafted, information in the plans will be reviewed and finalized with staff members, board members, and the local community.
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PDE Guidance (*UPDATED 5/15/20 – 3:40 p.m.) Regarding Commencement Ceremonies 2020:
Should schools hold graduation ceremonies and end of school year activities?
Graduation activities are a local decision made by each school. PDE does not approve a school’s graduation plan.
Schools may hold virtual high school graduation and other end of school year ceremonies during the COVID-19 closure. The safety and security of all students and school communities are a priority for the commonwealth and all chief school administrators. Currently, restrictions on gatherings larger than ten people and aggressive social distancing recommendations are in place in some counties of the commonwealth. When closure restrictions are lifted by the Governor, schools may consider the appropriateness of holding such gatherings.
Continuity of Education Plan
Related Documents
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Decision Making Guidelines
This document contains guidance on our decision-making process regarding our COVID-19 response.
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Blazer Learning Community Health and Safety Plan - Green/Yellow Phase Outline
Blazer_Learning_Community_H.SP_20.21_Yellow_and_Green_Graphic.pdf 41.94 KB (Last Modified on July 28, 2021) -
Blazer Learning Community Health & Safety Plan PowerPoint
Blazer_Learning_Community_Health_7_Safety_Plan_2020.2021_BOSD_7.27.20.pdf 376.11 KB (Last Modified on July 28, 2021)