NDDOH and Governor Burgum determine the color of local school and state for COVID
By ALLAN TINKER
Sectioned for referenced and condensed from the ND K-12 Smart Restart plan
The Governor, in consultation with the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDOH), will make the determination to change COVID state level colors. North Dakota’s K12 Smart Restart will follow what is identified at the state level. If the state adjusts from a statewide color to a county color, communication will occur among the NDDOH, NDDPI,
and the Governor’s office and local public health units. The NDDOH and local public health units will provide updated information to school districts if this occurs. School districts may choose to implement more stringent health and safety protocols than what is included in the current color risk level. The levels are Orange/Red Significant transmission and
high risk of exposure. Yellow Heightened exposure risk. Transmission is controlled. Blue/Green New normal. Maintain standard precautions. Education guidelines during emergencies This guide is an instructional model and could be altered based on other factors, such as occupancy levels, age of children, and abilities to move certain classes online.
Traditional In-Person Learning instruction is delivered in-person with health and safety measures. Teachers and students maintain a normal daily schedule. Safety precautions are implemented to enhance staff and student safety. Students attend class each day. In the event of a health concern, short-term flexible learning options are available for students to learn from home.
