Update M: K-12 Hybrid Next Week (11/16-11/20)

 UPDATE  M: November 13, 2020 - Continued Increase in COVID-19  

Hybrid Learning through November 20th

Dear Families, Faculty and Staff,

Brookfield has experienced another increase in COVID-19 positivity over the past two weeks. Brookfield’s COVID status remains in the RED.  After reviewing Brookfield’s current health metrics with our medical advisor and public health officials last night, the Brookfield schools will remain on a Hybrid schedule for next week (November 16 through - November 20). 

The leading COVID health indicator has trended upward from 19.3 cases per 100,000 last week to a positive rate of 22.3 cases per 100,000 for the 14 day period from October 20 - November 7th. This statistic is what is keeping Brookfield in the RED zone.  Our health data are in the range where the Hybrid learning model should continue to be implemented. Thankfully, we still have no evidence of virus transmission in any of our schools. 

As a reminder, kindergarten students will remain in their current Hybrid model. Kindergarten students will continue attending 4 days per week either in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on their cohort, with Wednesday being a remote learning day for all students.

Wednesday will remain a remote learning day for the entire district.

Again, the Brookfield Public Schools will remain on a Hybrid schedule next week (11/16/2020 through 11/20/2020) due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases.

As I shared last week, Connecticut health data are now updated each Thursday evening. You can expect an update from me next Friday, November 20th. Should conditions change prior to next Friday, you will be notified sooner.

We understand the difficulties that this model presents to many families, and we thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding.

Kind regards,

Dr. John W.  Barile

Superintendent