COVID-19 pandemic.In a letter addressed to staff and families Sunday, the school board’s education director said parents and guardians should have a plan in place in case a school must temporarily close due to staffing issues.
Coronavirus: 172 new COVID-19 cases, 1 additional death confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka “A decision to close would be made on a school by school basis and would be temporary until appropriate staffing levels are achieved,” Frances Bagley, the board’s education director, said in Sunday’s letter.“Learning would continue for students at home using their virtual learning environment.”Since teachers returned to the classroom in February, Ontario’s Ministry of Education has strengthened the criteria for the daily COVID-19.