LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Mendocino Complex is causing a delay for the start of school in the Lakeport Unified School District.
On Friday, Superintendent April Leiferman reported that at the district board’s meeting the previous night – which had to be moved around due to available venues – board members discussed the many issues that need to be addressed to safely open school for staff and students.
Among the issues she said the board discussed were the fact that evacuation orders still need to be lifted from the entire district; facilities need to be checked for safety conditions, buildings need to be cleaned inside and out, air quality will need to be healthy outside and inside buildings, playgrounds and parking lots need to be cleaned, and refrigeration units will need to be emptied, sanitized and food replaced.
Leiferman said administrators and teachers also will need time to prepare for students.
“With all of these logistics necessary to open school, the district does not anticipate staff returning before Aug. 16 and students to begin school before Aug. 22,” she said.
She said she’ll be sending weekly updates to staff and families. “Until all safety issues can be addressed, staff and students will not be allowed in offices or classrooms.”
Due to the anticipated late start to school, Leiferman said the district will need to adjust the school calendar and will consult with the California Department of Education for guidance.
“The District is committed to getting this year off to a safe start despite this fire. We have faith in our talented classified and certificated staff to deal with this adversity and still provide a quality education for our students this year,” she said.
Lakeport Unified School District to delay start of school
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