In an Aug. 18 statement, McFuse announced an end to litigation against GMCS, saying the district agreed in writing to provide the following safe school re-entry guarantees:
Accommodations for educators who are in high risk categories, or living with persons in high risk categories;
Personal Protective Equipment, including gowns, N95 masks and other equipment for educators in high exposure positions;
Workplace protections for custodians tasked with disinfecting operating classrooms;
No-cost COVID-19 testing for employees;
Protocols to ensure that the district’s ventilation systems protect students and staff from unnecessary exposure.