Superintendent’s Back-to-School Blueprint Draft and Video – August 3

Blueprint focus group

Click here to watch Dr. Stone’s discussion with RISD stakeholders about the draft of The Blueprint: RISD’S Back-to-School Plan 2021-2022. Highlights include:

  • The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 17, and the district’s No. 1 priority remains the safety of all RISD students, staff and community members.
  • The draft of the Blueprint is available here and through RISD.org.
  • RISD’s health and safety protocols are in full compliance with state requirements from the governor, Texas Education Agency and Dallas County Health and Human Services.
  • The Blueprint will be adapted to meet any changes mandated by state and local authorities. 
  • RISD strongly encourages the wearing of masks for all students and staff while indoors during the school day based on recommendations for schools from both national and local public health authorities.
  • RISD Health Services will work closely with campus leaders to contact parents whose children may have been in close contact with any person who tests positive for COVID.
  • RISD will follow CDC guidelines regarding quarantining.
  • Use Let’s Talk! to ask questions and provide feedback about The Blueprint: RISD’s Back-to-School Plan 2021-22.

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