Released by the GCS.
With today’s announcement from the CDC that fully-vaccinated people do not need to wear masks or socially-distance in most settings (exclusions include hospitals, nursing homes, buses, public transportation), Greenville County Schools is giving its nearly 10,000 employees the opportunity to opt out of wearing a mask. GCS is providing all employees an opt out form to be completed and returned to their supervisors.
The District is maintaining its current prohibitions against visitors in the building during the day. Existing exceptions, such as IEP meetings, should be set up for 6 feet of social distancing. Individuals attending evening events (including athletics) are asked to wear a mask unless they are fully vaccinated. This will be done on an honor system. Visitors will not be asked to provide proof of vaccination.
Meanwhile, all protocols for summer programs will be announced before the start of programs on June 7, 2021.
