FNSBSD is committed to in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year. Review your school’s schedule as start and end times have changed.

For students that want a remote learning option or additional flexibility, eLearning or BEST homeschool are available. All models provide students a robust and supportive educational experience.

Regular cleaning will occur on buses, in schools, and at administrative offices. Classrooms will be cleaned daily.

The Board of Education voted on September 7 to require universal masking in the school district for students and staff in district buildings for the fall semester. The masking requirement will be revisited for the spring semester at the December 7 regular meeting. If students or staff do not have a mask, one will be provided to them. Families can find more information about correct mask usage at the CDC’s webpage, Your Guide to Masks.

Medical exemption forms are available for students who need them. Staff should follow the ADA accommodation process and contact the EEO department.

Mask wearing is not required outside, such as during recess.

By Federal requirement, masks must be worn inside of school buses. 

Hand sanitizer will be available in all schools. Frequent hand washing and/or hand sanitizing will be encouraged throughout the school day.

Free breakfast and lunch will be available for students. Meals will be served and eaten in cafeterias and other school settings at the school’s discretion.

Parents must ensure the daily health of their students. Children showing any symptoms of illness or a fever (100°F or higher) should not be sent to school. Please follow the Wellness Check for Students & Staff.

Physical distancing of 3 feet will be observed in district classrooms, where practicable, without limiting the educational experience or student participation.

Elementary schools will offer recess and face masks are optional.

Parents are encouraged to notify schools if their student is a confirmed COVID-19 positive or a close contact.  Schools will communicate positive cases to the best of their ability to students and staff who may have been in the same classroom.

All school visitors, including parents, should not enter the building if they are feeling sick or have been identified as a close contact.

Special education and extended learning services will be provided in-person at the student's home school.

Indoor and outdoor sports and extracurricular activities will be available for students and spectators. A BinaxNOW screening is required for all athletes and coaches 72 hours prior to travel. You can find more information on the student activities webpage.

Nurses and trained staff will offer voluntary, free, onsite testing for students and staff with COVID-19 symptoms. Students and staff who have a confirmed positive case of Covid-19 will be asked to follow isolation protocol and guidance aligned with Public Health recommendations. Asymptomatic screenings are also available for students and staff.

Students must register for the bus before riding. Due to federal regulations, all riders must wear face coverings on school buses as they are considered a part of public transportation. Face coverings will be available for students if they do not have one.

A COVID-19 vaccination is not required for students or staff but it is recommended. The district will continue to host immunization clinics, to include flu, COVID-19 vaccine, and other state-required vaccinations, as needed.