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4-1-20
Hello Moorpark families,
It is with sadness and great disappointment that I inform you that MUSD schools will not reopen this school year. Earlier today, Governor Newsom made the announcement that all California public schools should remain closed for the duration of the 2019-2020 school year. Although schools will be closed, education and student learning will continue in the home setting. Our dedicated MUSD staff will continue to create and refine meaningful, content-based distance learning academic lessons so our students remain engaged in the learning process. None of us could have imagined the gravity of this unprecedented situation and your unwavering support has been a pillar of strength for our staff during this transition of our educational program. We acknowledge the ongoing fluidity of the COVID-19 crisis, so MUSD will continue to make any necessary modifications to make distance learning as effective as we can.
For parents of high school students, we are reviewing grading policy, community service hours and other graduation requirements in an effort to ensure our students can maintain and have opportunities to increase their GPA and number of earned credits, and continue to make successful progress towards graduation and/or college admission. And as I have previously communicated, every effort will be made to explore ways to celebrate our seniors with a graduation ceremony they deserve.
Over the next few days, you will continue to receive detailed information about your school's distance learning schedule. In these times of uncertainty, I want MUSD to be a beacon of stability, familiarity and inspiration for your children and family. Do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions. It is our pleasure and honor to serve our students, our families and our Moorpark community.
We will get through this together as a unified community!
Gratefully yours,
Dr. Kelli Hays, District Superintendent
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An email has been sent that provides details of what to expect this week with regard to communication from your schools and teachers. Our staff has been working to provide our students with a meaningful learning experience in the home setting. As this is a tremendous shift for both our staff and our approximately 6000 students, I want to personally thank you for your support, patience and flexibility during this time. We will continue to communicate regularly with you so you feel supported and have your questions answered. Thank you again and please be safe.
Dr. Kelli Hays, District Superintendent
COVID-19 Update 3-30-20 Espanol
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March 18, 2020
An email has been sent that contains a letter (see/click link below) with important information regarding COVID-19 and information about the district's learning plan. Please be advised that ALL MUSD schools will now be closed through May 1, 2020. The letter will also be posted on our MUSD FB page.
I thank you for your continued support during these extremely challenging times.
Dr. Kelli Hays, District Superintendent
COVID-19 Update 3-18-20 Espanol
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March 13, 2020
Moorpark families:
An email has been sent that contains detailed information about MUSD school closures. The coronavirus situation continues to change rapidly, so we will continue to provide frequent communication to our Moorpark community. I thank you for your ongoing support and understanding as we navigate unprecedented circumstances. Please know that the district is placing student and staff safety at the forefront of every decision that is made.
District Superintendent
COVID-19 Informe - 3-13-20 - Espanol
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March 12, 2020
Dear Moorpark families,
Like you, we are all concerned about the spread of the novel coronavirus and the uncertainty it is creating in our daily lives. Today, the Ventura County Public Health department declared a local health emergency, which will provide additional resources for coronavirus response. Because of this declaration and in the interest of the health of our community, Moorpark Unified has decided to close all of our schools beginning Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 27th. This includes all sports, extra-curricular and after school activities. This closure is in support of the recommendations from public health officials to encourage "social distancing" to slow the spread of the virus. It is strongly recommended that students stay home during the closure as much as possible and do not gather in public places.
We hope to reopen on Monday, March 30th after Spring Break, but that decision will depend on the circumstances at the time. We will update families about our plans no later than Friday, March 27th.
We understand that school closures have significant impacts on our students and families and we hope to resume normal operations as soon as possible. We will provide more detailed information regarding lunch distribution for families in need and other pertinent information tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. We do not make these decisions without enormous thought and input from county and state officials. Although at the time of this email, we have no known active cases of the virus in Moorpark, we feel this is the best course of action. We thank you for your understanding during this challenging time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kelli Hays
District Superintendent
Moorpark Unified School District
March 12, 2020
In light of the announcements made last night by both the federal and state governments, the district is working with the Ventura County Public Health Officer and the Ventura County Office of Education to make changes and decisions based on the most recent information regarding COVID-19. MUSD will issue updated information later today. I will send a Robo call and email with an attached detailed statement that outlines the actions the district will implement. You can be assured that student and staff safety will continue to be at the forefront of every decision.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we navigate through this evolving situation.
Dr. Kelli Hays
District Superintendent
Moorpark Unified School District
March 10, 2020
Hello Moorpark Families:
Dr. Kelli Hays
District Superintendent
Moorpark Unified School District
March 6, 2020
The Ventura County Public Health department just announced that the first case in Ventura County has been confirmed. We have been told that the person who tested positive has no school age children and no known connection to schools, and there have been no orders to limit or cancel any school-related events or activities at this time. The patient's place of residence is not being disclosed to protect their privacy. Please continue to remain vigilant in keeping your students with cold or flu symptoms at home and promoting universal precautions such as thorough hand washing.
All MUSD schools will be open on Monday, March 9; if there are any pertinent updates, MUSD will notify you via call, email and notices on our MUSD website at www.mrpk.org.
Thank you and have a nice weekend.
Dr. Kelli Hays
District Superintendent
February 28, 2020
Dear Moorpark Families:
We know that there is an understandable and increasing concern about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our goal is to ensure the safest learning environments for our students and staff. To that end, the Simi Valley Unified School District is actively monitoring the situation through our county and state public health and education offices. The Ventura County Office of Education and Ventura County Public Health department have provided excellent guidance and timely resources for information about proposed procedures and potential outbreaks. In line with these partnerships, and our commitment to the overall health and well-being of the community we serve, we share the following information with you:
School Preparedness and Response
- There is currently no need to alter normal school schedules and activities.
- The California Public Health Department does not recommend the cancellation of public events at this time. There is no current evidence of sustained person-to-person transmission of the virus in the United States, and currently no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ventura County. (Source: CDPH & VCOE)
- MUSD already has plans and procedures in place regarding the outbreak of any communicable diseases in our schools.
- Our Health and Nursing Services teams are working on specific guidelines for a potential Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
We also wish to remind our community that we remain steadfastly committed to observing everyone’s civil rights. District programs, activities, practices and employment shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification or where anyone may have traveled.
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19:
Standard precautions, and best practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as cold and flu apply to Coronavirus (COVID-19). PLEASE REVIEW THESE GUIDELINES AND SUGGESTIONS WITH YOUR CHILDREN. These include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Individuals with chronic health issues and/or individuals experiencing severe symptoms should be evaluated by a medical professional.
- Get vaccinated for the flu every year.
Additional public health information on the coronavirus is available at:
By working together to follow these important guidelines, we can help keep our students, staff and community healthy. We will continue to monitor the situation and will continue to inform our community of updates and changes through our normal communication channels. There is information on our district website, https://www.mrpk.org , which contains links and information about the coronavirus, and which will also be updated regularly.
Thank you,
Dr. Kelli Hays
District Superintendent
