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Updated Masks Protocols
2021-2022 COVID COMMUNICATION PROCESS
We wanted to share our updated positive COVID communication process for the 2021-2022 school year. Quarantine is required for an individual who has been a close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes cumulatively over a 24-hour period) of someone who is determined positive with COVID-19 either through testing or symptom consistent diagnosis.

Please note if an individual is considered a close contact, the close contact will receive notification from the school nurse. In the event that there are multiple close contacts, the principal will assist with sending out an alert phone call to all close contacts to help get the information out as quickly as possible. Based on the recommendations from the NCDHHS Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit, as long as a close contact was wearing their mask properly (covering their nose and close fit to their face) they will not have to quarantine. Also, if the close contact is vaccinated they will not have to quarantine. 

The District Dashboard will be updated weekly and posted on Friday afternoons. This dashboard will not be cumulative and will share the number of positive students and staff as a total. Each Friday afternoon, a letter will be distributed to schools impacted by positive cases so the principal(s) can share this information with all staff and parents. 
Standard Response Protocol - Critical Incident and Drill Management

Starting with the Fall 2021 semester, Craven County Schools will begin using the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).  The SRP is a comprehensive, all-hazards approach to critical incident training, response, and management. This will bring continuity of actions district-wide and will allow for consistency throughout the educational career of each student and staff member.  

The SRP was created by and is maintained by The I Love U Guys Foundation; since its inception in 2006, it has become the critical incident response protocol for over 30,000 schools, agencies, and organizations nationwide.  The I Love U Guys Foundation is constantly reviewing protocols and aligning with best-accepted practices, using the input of emergency management professionals, parents, community members, mental health professionals, and law enforcement.  

The I Love U Guys Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that primarily focuses on school safety and partnering with school districts.  For further on this organization, please visit The I Love U Guys Foundation website at https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html

For any additional questions, please contact me by email at nicholas.lucas@cravenk12org.  

The protocol is outlined below:
On August 18th, high school students from Havelock High School, New Bern High School, and West Craven High presented to the Superintendent and the Superintendentโ€™s Leadership Cabinet a proposal for painted Senior Parking Spaces. This group did a phenomenal job of demonstrating several of our core values to include management by fact, valuing people, visionary leadership, student-centered excellence, organizational learning, and agility, and focus on success.
You made us very proud today and your presentation was professional and well planned. Our students are leaders and we look forward to seeing their proposal being completed.
This is a perfect example of #CCSUnited
Craven Virtual Academy

Together we can do virtually anything!
Craven Virtual Academy had a great week welcoming its students to this new school that will officially open on August 23rd serving 3rd-12th grade. We look forward to offering this engaging blended learning environment and cannot wait to see the endless possibilities.
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From the White Oak Collaborative of military- and veteran-serving organizations, of which MCEC is proud to be a member alongside so many extraordinary partners, we share their following message of support:
As events rapidly unfold in Afghanistan, the news may be distressing to many service members, Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. You are not alone.
If you are a veteran, military member, family service member, including National Guard and Reserves, caregiver, or survivor, immediate help is available through the Veterans Crisis Line and Military Crisis Line by calling 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1 or by texting 838255.
The organizations listed below, along with MCEC, are standing by to help. Weโ€™re all in this together.
A BIG Thank you to Suddenlink Communications for donating 25 new iPads for our students for the upcoming school year. We truly appreciate your support and generosity. Your commitment to student learning is very much appreciated!

Pictured from left to right:
Brad Ayers-Altice USA, County Commissioner Bea Smith, Lisa Stokes-Altice USA, County Commissioner and Chair-George Liner, County Commissioner-Theron McCabe, Bob Lillie-Altice USA, & Superintendent Dr. Wendy Miller
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