Dr. Baker: Spring Cove District Not Closing Contrary to Rumors

The Morrisons Cove Herald contacted Spring Cove School District Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker on Wednesday, Sept. 2, regarding circulating rumors that the district or one of its schools would be closing in the near future due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

“That’s not accurate,” Dr. Baker said. “Obviously, we are in a pandemic, so we could be forced to shift to remote learning at any time if any situation would deem doing so to be the most appropriate action.

“However, at this time, that is not the case. “We have no plans to close.”

Dr. Baker said the following statement continues to be accurate – “We have no COVID outbreak in any of our schools.”

Dr. Baker said, “Now that we are back to school, the district continues to work closely with the Department of Health regarding contract tracing and quarantine recommendations, as we have done since we reopened this summer. Families are notified regarding possible exposure and the need to quarantine, as applicable.

“We provide as much information and details as we are allowed through HIPAA and FERPA laws. The health and safety of our students and staff are of key importance. District buildings are cleaned and disinfected daily in accordance with the District’s Health and Safety Plan.

“Our students and staff have been complying with the requirements of our Health and Safety Plan and recommendations of the Department of Health. We wish to express that there is NOT a COVID outbreak in the Spring Cove School District.”